--- title: Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/notre-dame-outdoor-walking-tour-and-entrance-to-sainte-chapelle/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 66 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1022 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sainte-Chapelle ticket, shared rank_in_category: 49 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/notre-dame-outdoor-walking-tour-and-entrance-to-sainte-chapelle/ --- # Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle **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 1022 reviews at €66 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #49 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the Heart of Medieval Paris: Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle Tour Embark on a journey through the heart of medieval Paris with our unforgettable Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle Tour. Begin at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, delving into its rich history, intricate architecture, and timeless grandeur. Stroll through the historic Île de la Cité, where you’ll uncover hidden medieval churches and hear the captivating tales woven into their ancient walls. Your tour concludes at the awe-inspiring Sainte Chapelle, celebrated for its breathtaking stained glass windows—some of the most stunning in the world. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll uncover legends, historical insights, and little-known facts that bring these monuments to life. Ideal for history lovers and curious travelers, this immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into Paris’ ancient past, with each step revealing a new story. Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Point: Join us opposite Café… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00, 12:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €66 per person for the Notredame + Saint Chappelentry option; other options up to €119 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1022 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: THE PERFECT VACATION - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1022 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 978 of 1022. - 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 (2026-07-26 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Notredame + Saint Chappelentry | €66 / person | English | - | | Private Tour | €119 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Entry To Sainte-Chapelle - Guide Service - Notre-Dame Cathedral outdoor tour ## Not included - Bottled water - Notre-Dame Cathedral access and indoor tour ## Itinerary 1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (1h) - Historic outdoor Walking Tour around Notre-Dame. 2. **Shakespeare and Company** (5m) - On the way a small visit to Shakespeare and Company. 3. **Sainte-Chapelle** (50m; admission included) - Entry to Sainte-Chapelle. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Eh1Qb250IGF1IERvdWJsZSwgUGFyaXMsIEZyYW5jZSIuKiwKFAoSCQUYMGvhceZHEY2KaMxRQwtcEhQKEgkPt-IGH27mRxFglIxow4ILBA Ends: This tour finishes at the Sainte Chapelle entrance. Sainte-Chapelle tour is a self guided tour. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building. - Every one can participate. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #49 of 54** | €66 | 2h | 4.83 (1022) | shared | | [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared | | [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private | | [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/walking-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/notre-dame-outdoor-walking-tour-and-entrance-to-sainte-chapelle/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md