Begin your journey at the heart of Paris, where your local guide will take you inside the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Admire the breathtaking Gothic architecture, the majestic nave, and the newly restored interiors. Learn about the cathedral’s construction, its significance in French culture, and the resilience it showed after the 2019 fire. marvel at the stained glass windows, soaring vaults, and spiritual atmosphere of this Gothic masterpiece.

After your interior visit, continue your exploration on foot around the picturesque Île de la Cité. Walk past historic landmarks such as the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, and Place Dauphine, while hearing stories of medieval kings, revolutionaries, and literary legends like Victor Hugo.

Discover hidden gems, secret courtyards, and the island’s transformation from a Roman settlement to the vibrant heart of medieval Paris.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share fascinating facts, legends, and anecdotes that bring Paris’s past to life, offering an unforgettable experience for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.

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Keep in mind that you can also have the option of experiencing the magic of Paris like never before on a captivating sightseeing 1 hour boat tour that you can enjoy any time during your parisian journey, on the most beautiful avenue of the city of ligths, the iconic Seine River. With audio explanations available in 11 languages, get to see panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ile de la Cité where Paris was born, Les Invalides, where Napoleon rests, Musée d’Orsay, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and Grand Palais all from the water passing under the most beautiful bridges of the Seine River.

During this 2 hours walking tour, your expert guide will let you take a look at the history of Paris, from its creation by the Gauls on the Ile de la Cité, to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the jewel of Gothic art.

Your tour starts at the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral. You’ll first admire its stunning façade, magnificent sculptures, and legendary gargoyles.

Your guide will begin with the western façade, explaining the symbolism in the three Gothic portals, the rose window, and the statues of saints. You’ll learn about the architectural innovations of Gothic design and the cathedral’s 12th-century origins .

Inside the restored cathedral, your guide will take you through:

• • The nave, with its immense vaulted ceilings and light filtering through colorful stained glass.

  • The choir and apse, pointing out details like the 14th-century carved wooden stalls.

  • The transept and the famed North Rose Window, one of the largest in Europe.

  • Key artworks and relics, including explanations about the Crown of Thorns and the cathedral’s role in French religious history (e.g., Napoleon’s coronation).

  • A brief insight into the Grand Organ — one of the largest in the world — and the cathedral’s musical tradition.

After exiting the cathedral, the tour continues with a scenic walk through one of Paris’s oldest districts:

Pass by the Flower and Bird Market, a delightful sensory stop, listen to stories of French Revolution in front of Conciergerie, a medieval royal palace turned revolutionary prison, hear Marie-Antoinette’s imprisonment’s story, amdire another Gothic spire and façade, of Sainte-Chapelle, a 13th-century royal chapel, and discover Place Dauphine, a charming 17th-century square hidden behind the Palais de Justice, learn about Henri IV’s vision for a peaceful, residential Paris and end your tour on Pont-Neuf, despite its name “New Bridge”, the oldest in Paris. Your guide will let you admire panoramic views of the Seine, Louvre, and the Left Bank.

Choose to add the Cruise option, with your open tickets, you can take the cruise whenever you like during your Paris trip. You’ll discover the most beautiful avenue of Paris: The Seine River. You’ll have the chance to observe from the boat, many momuments introduced by your guide during your walk, with explantions about their architecture, history and place in parisian life. Catch the most beautiful captures of the Eiffel Tower at the end of your cruise.