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Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

4.8 · 1,022 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by THE PERFECT VACATION Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 12:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair an outdoor look at Notre-Dame Cathedral with a walk through Île de la Cité and entry to Sainte-Chapelle.

Guide service and Sainte-Chapelle admission are included; Notre-Dame Cathedral access and an indoor tour are excluded. 4.83 from 1,022 reviews at €66 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #49 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Notredame + Saint ChappelentryThe page price€66
Private Tour€119

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Entry To Sainte-Chapelle
  • Guide Service
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral outdoor tour
  • Bottled water
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral access and indoor tour

Reviews

4.8
1,022 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 978 of 1,022

Star breakdown of all 1,022 ratings

5 stars
935 · 91%
4 stars
43 · 4%
3 stars
18 · 2%
2 stars
8 · 1%
1 star
18 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the lively history explanations, though a few report that their guide never arrived.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of Notre Dame's history and exterior
  • Friendly guides who use humour to keep the history engaging
  • Attentive guides who welcome questions and explain clearly
  • Expedited entry to Sainte Chapelle

Complaints

  • A few report guides not showing up and messages going unanswered
  • Disappointment that the tour does not enter Notre Dame

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meeting Point: Join us opposite Café Panis, at the corner of the bridge Pont au Double. Our guide will be wearing a red cap with The Perfect Vacation Logo. We look forward to welcoming you there! Nearest Train : RER B · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 12:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This tour finishes at the Sainte Chapelle entrance. Sainte-Chapelle tour is a self guided tour.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
THE PERFECT VACATION; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #49 of 54€662h4.83 (1022)shared
Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)€3 per group2h 15m4.97 (2147)shared
Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour€552h 30m4.98 (418)private
Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour€350 per group3h5.0 (206)private

Ranked #49 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €225, median €55; typical length 2h 15m. 13 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 54 Walking Tours

From €66 per adult · Notredame + Saint Chappelentry