Notre Dame Cathedral with Skip the Line Tower Climb, St Chapelle & Conciergerie

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tours de la Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Paris, Ile-de-France

Our tour starts at Notre Dame Cathedral - in spectacular style! Skip the lines and climb the stone steps to the imposing towers for a birds-eye view of the city. Our pre-reserved access guarantees your entry, and your expert guide will accompany you, pointing out the famous belfry (home to Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo), and the iconic gargoyles and chimeras, as well as the major city landmarks.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

Then it’s time to enter into the church, where you will see some of the largest rose windows in Europe and the relics of Christ’s crown of thorns. Exiting Notre Dame you’ll have a chance to admire the magnificent exterior and hear of the personalities, real and fictional, bound up in the fame of the cathedral.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Conciergerie, Paris, Ile-de-France

We’ll also visit the Conciergerie. The original royal palace of the kings of France, this institution ironically served as a prison during the French Revolution. This was where Marie Antoinette was finally incarcerated, tried, and condemned to the guillotine in 1793. Learn about the conditions of the prisoners of the period as you glimpse into this most turbulent period of French history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, Ile-de-France

Sitting next to the Conciergerie is the Sainte Chapelle, a small gothic church that’s absolutely irresistible due to the world-famous stained glass panels that surround the upper level. King Louis IX, better known as Saint Louis, ordered the construction of this edifice in the 13th century to house his holy relics. We’ll skip the often long lines, but our biggest added value is your guide’s explanations and assistance inside. The spectacular stained glass windows were modeled on religious manuscripts of medieval times, and your guide will help you “read” them!
Join us for an afternoon spent exploring one of the most historic and fascinating parts of the city.

Duration: 1 hour