Paris Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Entry Gothic Architecture Guided Tour (Max 7)

Discover the Gothic architecture of Notre-Dame
with a licensed guide

Meet your guide at the Statue of Charlemagne on the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral to begin. Looking at the exterior, your guide explains the meaning behind the sculpted portals, mysterious creatures and magnificent rose windows. Hear how medieval builders turned stone into structures that seem weightless, and how the cathedral has endured centuries of change.

Walk the royal island of Île de la Cité

Walk across Île de la Cité, once the center of royal and religious power, and hear stories of kings, holy relics and the ambitious rulers who shaped Paris.

Step inside Sainte-Chapelle and admire the stained glass

Set within the former palace complex, Sainte-Chapelle was built by Louis IX in the 13th century to house sacred relics. Enter with group admission to see the soaring arches and dazzling stained glass, as your guide explains selected scenes and the symbolism of the chapel's design.

※ Notre-Dame Cathedral is visited from the outside only.
※ The itinerary may be adjusted due to religious services, security restrictions or unexpected closures.