Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour

Meeting point

Where

Meet your guide in front of the statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf bridge. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.” For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 15 Pl. du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris · Open in Google Maps

Departure

09:15, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This tour ends outside the Archeological Crypt.

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

ExperienceFirst; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   You’ll start your tour at the iconic equestrian statue of Henri IV, known as the “Good King

   ” It symbolizes the king’s achievements in bringing stability to France after the Wars of Religion.

   9 min
2. 2
   Square du Vert-Galant

   This peaceful green oasis sits at the tip of Île de la Cité and offers you scenic views of the Seine River. It’s named after King Henri IV who was known as the “Vert Galant” for his romantic escapades.

   9 min
3. 3
   Place Dauphine

   Next, you’ll visit this triangular square hidden in the heart of Île de la Cité, one of Paris’s most charming and quiet spots. Built by Henri IV, it was designed to create a peaceful residential area.

   9 min
4. 4
   You will then pass by the Court of Appeal, an essential part of the French judicial system, where key legal appeals are heard

   Here, you’ll be able to admire its impressive façade from the outside.

   9 min · Admission not included
5. 5
   Your guide will show you this clock tower, one of the oldest in Paris, installed in 1370 to symbolize royal power and justice

   It’s a reminder of the medieval importance of timekeeping in city life.

   9 min
6. 6
   Conciergerie

   You’ll be able to admire the grand exterior of the Conciergerie, once a royal palace and later a notorious prison during the French Revolution. Its Gothic architecture hints at its dark history. Upgrade your ticket to include a post-tour visit inside this unusual medieval building.

   9 min · Admission not included
7. 7
   Palais de Justice de Paris

   You will also discover the classical exterior of the Palace of Justice, which has been the center of judicial power for centuries, housing the country’s highest courts.

   9 min · Admission not included
8. 8
   Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

   Your guide will take you by the exterior of the Sainte-Chapelle church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture famous for its stunning stained glass windows.

   9 min · Admission not included
9. 9
   Before you reach the end of the guided tour, you’ll discover this historic flower market located on Île de la Cité

   Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, it’s a picturesque spot to explore nature in the heart of the city.

   9 min
10. Here you can admire the Gothic architecture that has captivated visitors for centuries

    You will see its iconic façade, intricate sculptures, and towering spires. (Entry not included.)

    Pass by, no stop
11. 11
    Your walking tour ends outside the Archeological Crypt9 min · Admission not included

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