NOTRE DAME AND ILE DE LA CITE TOUR

Join us on a journey into the heart of medieval and Gothic Paris to explore the history and legacy that envelope Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral. Join us on a journey into the heart of medieval and Gothic Paris to explore the history and legacy that envelope Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral.Highlights- An Ille de la Cité tour that delves into Parisian history - Tour inside Notre Dame Cathedral with an expert guide - Stand in the very heart of Paris Start with a fascinating walking tour of the famous Ile de la Cité in the middle of the Seine River; home to kings, revolutions, and the infamous gargoyles. See the imposing walls of the Conciergerie, where Marie-Antoinette spent her last days during the French Revolution, and admire the oldest clock in Paris, dating back to 1535 - it still works! Stand on the 0km point in front of Notre Dame from where all French road distances are calculated - you are truly in the heart of Paris. You are invited to enter the famous towers of Notre Dame to discover the medieval symbol of Paris avoiding the crowds. We start at imposing forecourt and it won't be long before you realise why Victor Hugo chose to make this location the setting for his widely acclaimed novel, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. From the flying buttresses to the threatening gargoyles and the sky-reaching spires, the presence of this Gothic building is both beautiful and ominous. Watch history unfold as your expert guide recounts the amazing history of Notre Dame, from antiquity to current day. During the tour, your guide will also take you to the left bank where you will pass the famous bookstore “Shakespeare and co”, featured in the movie midnight in Paris and from there, you will catch memorable views of the Notre Dame Island. Others Includes a donation to the Notre-Dame Cathedral restoration fund. Redeem informationVoucher type: Printed and e-VoucherPrinted voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: The statue of Henri IV - - - Paris - FRPlease ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Our guides will have a sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.End point: Next to Notre Dame Cathedral.ScheduleDuration: 1,5 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideGroup type: SharedGroup size: 15 PeopleRequirements We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours. It is not permitted to enter into Churches, Basilicas, Museums, in shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry and we cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. Photography and filming are restricted in some areas. Please note that the streets around the Cathedral are closed until further notice. Therefore we won’t be able to access the square in front of Notre Dame and see the 0km point. However, your guide will ensure to take you through alternative routes so you can get as close as possible to the Cathedral.Recommendations We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Please bring a hat and sunglasses.