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Notre-Dame Outdoor Walking Tour with Sainte-Chapelle Entry

4.6 · 598 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Paris Fun Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine an exterior walk around Notre Dame Cathedral with medieval churches on the Ile de la Cité and entry to Sainte-Chapelle.

A local guide and church admissions are included; Notre-Dame Cathedral interior access and a time slot are excluded. 4.59 from 598 reviews at €67 per person for 1h 15m.

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

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €67 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Knowledgeable local guide
  • Entrance to all medieval churches and Sainte Chapelle
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral access and scheduled time slot
  • Gratuities

Children from €40 (ages 6 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
598 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 535 of 598

Star breakdown of all 598 ratings

5 stars
506 · 85%
4 stars
29 · 5%
3 stars
14 · 2%
2 stars
6 · 1%
1 star
43 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and local history; emailed Sainte-Chapelle tickets can be hard to find.

Praised

  • Engaging explanations of Notre-Dame's history and the surrounding churches
  • Friendly guides who welcome questions and help visitors feel at ease
  • Visits to nearby churches and places travellers say they would otherwise miss
  • Comfortable walking pace with time to explore the stops
  • Easy Sainte-Chapelle entry, with reports of bypassing queues

Complaints

  • Difficulty locating the emailed Sainte-Chapelle admission tickets
  • Church closures have prevented some planned interior visits

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 May 2026 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meeting point: right in front of the small sitting area that faces Notre-Dame, just next the Archeological Crypt . Guide with pink flag. Metro: Line 4, Stop Cité + 6 min walk or Line 1, Stop Hôtel de Ville exit 5 + 9 min walk. Maps location may vary slightly. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour ends at the Sainte Chapelle's entrance. Your entry ticket is included. After the guided tour you are free to explore the monument on your own.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Paris Fun Tours; 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
  • Note : Notre-Dame was closed to the public due to a fire in 2019, and reopened on December 8th 2024. That portion of the tour is done from outside. As specified, this is a walking tour and the ticket is included for Sainte-Chapelle. To visit Notre-dame for free, prebook on the official website of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Not recommended for travelers with injuries/medical conditions that could make walking difficult

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €40 ages 6 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 · #54 of 54€671h 15m4.59 (598)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 #54 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 €67 per adult