Guided tour exploring Notre-Dame de Paris and the Île de la Cité

In the silence steeped in history of the Île de la Cité, where Paris took its first steps, time seems to slow down. This guided tour takes you to the very heart of the city, amongst Roman ruins, medieval power and revolutionary dramas, in a narrative that blends history and emotion.

As you stroll along the Seine and through the island’s ancient streets, you will relive the centuries during which Paris was built stone by stone: from the first Gallo-Roman settlements through the Middle Ages of kings and bishops, right up to the darkest and most solemn moments in its history.

The external tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral forms the centrepiece of the itinerary. The west façade becomes a veritable book carved in stone: statues, portals and rose windows recount the medieval world, its fears, its faith and its vision of humanity. Through a careful and engaging guided tour, you will discover symbols, hidden details and the deep connection between the cathedral and the lives of Parisians, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

An intense and contemplative experience, designed for those who wish to understand Paris not only with their eyes, but also through memory and emotion.

A journey through time, to the place where it all began.
 

Useful information for your tour

Languages: Italian and German

Duration of the tour: 2 hour

Meeting point: 5 Place du Pont Neuf, in front of the statue of Henry IV; your guide, Vincenzo, will be there holding a flag

Prices:
- Adult: aged 14 and over
- Child: up to 13 years old

The tour is free for children up to the age of 3, but you must book a free ticket to indicate that a child will be attending, as children under 4 will not be counted towards the group size

Maximum number of people per visit: 15 people

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Notre-Dame de Paris and its mysteries

- From Lutetia to the Île de la Cité

- The Palais de la Cité: two monuments, one palace

- Small groups

IMPORTANT: After the guided tour, you will be able to visit the interior of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on your own (free entry)

Times

- Tour in German: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

- Tour in Italian: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm