Semi-Private Fat Cat Gets the Early Bird: Notre Dame and Ile de la Cité

There is a reason Notre Dame is the most important character in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Experience Paris’ most famous church at its most serene, as central Paris wakes up around it.  Learn about gothic architecture and why Notre Dame truly is a national French monument.  As we walk around Notre Dame’s island we will examine the major points in history that have led to the construction, near demolition, and ultimate restoration of this awe-inspiring cathedral. 

Tour Information

Days: Sunday, Monday

Times: 8:15am

Price: 149 € per person

Tour length: 2 hours

Minimum group size: 2 people*

Maximum group size: 6 people

Meeting point: Place Saint Michel (details upon booking)

Drop off: Pont Neuf

*If you are a solo traveller, please contact us before booking as our tours have a minimum number of guests required to run at this time.

 

Tour Details

Start in the heart of Paris’ historic Latin Quarter. Following your expert guide you will wind your way through the narrow streets and see some beautiful gothic churches from the outside. After a brief introduction to gothic architecture you will make your way across the Seine to Ile de la Cite, the birth place of Paris. As access inside Notre Dame is still not allowed following the fire you will explore the magnificent cathedral from the outside just as the island is waking up and without any crowds. As you follow you guide around Notre Dame you will discover its entire history while marvelling at the flying buttresses, gargoyles, and largest gothic rose windows in the world! Afterwards your guide will lead you on a walking tour of Ile de la Cité.

Highlights

Skip the Line

Native-English-Speaking Guide

Latin Quarter

Largest Gothic Rose-Windows in the world

Notre Dame Cathedral

Early access

Ile de la Cité

Sainte Chapelle

Conciergerie

Place Dauphine

Pont Neuf

Inclusions

  • Native English speaking guide

  • Beat the crowds and enjoy Ile de la Cité in peace

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup/drop off

  • Food/refreshments