1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
English
Included
Small-group walking tour of historic Île de la Cite
Admire Notre Dame and learn about its restoration post-2019 fire
Explore hidden gems like Place Dauphine and the Conciergerie
Visit Shakespeare and Company, a legendary literary landmark
Includes entry to the Notre Dame crypt and ancient ruins
€ 54
€ 49.68
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Join a captivating small-group journey led by an expert local guide through the heart of historic Paris. Your experience begins with a visit to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral—still standing tall and resilient after the devastating 2019 fire. While restoration continues, your guide will bring its storied past to life, revealing its architectural marvels, cultural significance, and the city's unwavering commitment to its rebirth.
As you explore the charming Île de la Cité, you'll discover lesser-known treasures tucked away near Notre Dame. Stroll through the peaceful Place Dauphine, a hidden square beloved by locals, and learn the compelling history behind the Conciergerie, a former royal palace and revolutionary prison.
Cross the Seine to enjoy postcard-perfect views of the island and its surrounding bridges. Along the way, stop by Shakespeare and Company, the legendary English-language bookstore once frequented by literary icons like James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The tour also includes entry to the Notre Dame crypt, where you'll explore the archaeological remains that reveal layers of Parisian history, stretching back to Roman times.
Perfect for history lovers, literature fans, and curious travelers, this thoughtfully curated walking tour offers a deeper look into the soul of Paris—past, present, and future.
Guided tour of Notre Dame’s exterior
Entry to the Archaeological Crypt of Notre Dame
Visit to Shakespeare and Company bookstore
Coffee or Tea
Notre-Dame Cathedral access and reserved time slot
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
A bottle of water
Not wheelchair accessible
Show the voucher with the guide and our guide will do the check in for you
Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
The tour will go on rain or shine, so dress accordingly
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bookings can be made until the last minute, subject to availability
Type in your hotel/accommodation to see how far the attraction or departure point is.
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Pepe, our guide was very personable, knowledgeable, and informative. He made the experience very enjoyable.
Excellent tour, highly recommended. Our guide Raphael was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and made the experience memorable.
Such a nice way to explore Paris at sunrise and the light is phenomanol. Diego was our guide and made the best pictures and gold great story’s
Excellent guide (Pepe). Interesting facts and the ability to skip the line. Highly recommend.
Our guide Pepe told us many interesting facts about the history of Notte Dame. He has a good sense of humor and he was a pleasure to listen to
This is the perfect museum for history nerds (like myself)! I spent about two hours here in total, taking my time to soak up more or less everything there was to read. I thought you'd learn more about the ruins in here themselves but it turned out the protagonist of the exhibition is the river Seine. Although it was a tad different from my expectations I took it as a pleasant surprise as it was fascinating to learn more about how the river had been transformed by humans. The exhibition takes you through the history of the Seine from 100,000 years ago, through Roman rules, Medieval times, all the way to the modern day. I particularly enjoyed seeing the ruins of the ancient Roman pier, which helped you imagine what life around the Seine must have looked like about two millenia ago. I warmly recommend any history enthusiasts to go visit ❤️
That place will show you what is under Parise surface.Еxcellent place, by unrecognized reason me it is not popular. Located just under square where Paris Notre Damme cathedral is located. Free for children, explanations on English and French, special simplified info for kids, great multimedia presentations. We were just amazed.
If you are a history or archeology buff you must stop by. This will take you underneath the famed Notre Dame de Paris. The entrance is down a set of stairs and you wouldn't think such a treasure would be here. You are taken underneath to see the unearthed stones and foundations from pre-Roman times to more recent. There is also information on how the building (which is above you) has been recognized in print and photo, story and image, through the years.
If you are an archaeology lover, this place is a must-visit. However, it can be a little hard to spot at first because it's underground, just look for the staircase leading to the entrance (This place is included in Paris Museum Pass). This is a really cool archaeological museum right in the heart of Paris, under the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. It’s like stepping back in time because it shows you layers and layers of the city’s history, literally buried beneath the streets we walk on today. The site covers over 2,000 years of Paris’ past, from Roman times to the Middle Ages. When you visit, you get to see old ruins, foundations, walls, and even streets that were part of ancient Lutetia—the Roman city that eventually became Paris. There are also artifacts like pottery, tools, and bits of old buildings that give you a glimpse of what life was like back then. It’s kind of wild to think about how many people lived, worked, and walked around these very spots centuries ago. The whole thing is set up really well, with clear signs and some interactive displays that make the history easy to understand, even if you’re not a history buff. Plus, it’s a peaceful escape from the busy city above. If you’re into history or just curious about how Paris grew into the amazing city it is today, the Crypte Archéologique is definitely worth checking out. It’s a hidden gem 💎 that shows a side of Paris most tourists don’t get to see.
Ended up here after a tour. Although we absolutely could not hear the low talking tour guide over the street noise, still was a good experience to read the history found in the crypts. Lots of architecture finds and good reading for those of us that live history.
