Private 3 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Paris Medieval
Get to the medieval soul of Paris with a private 3-hour walking tour in the historic heart of the city - the Ile de la Cité. Explore the gothic details and magnificent architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Get direct VIP access inside the vaulted stone ceilings of the Conciergerie prison and exquisite stained glass interiors of Sainte-Chapelle.
Explore the key monuments of the Middle Ages a time of kings, castles, and criminals to discover the secrets of Paris’ past.
Enjoy an in-depth yet relaxing tour with your private guide.
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What's included in Private 3 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Paris Medieval
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ile de la Cite
Your tour begins on the island next to Notre Dame Cathedral, where you’ll be deciphering the intricate details of the stone façade of this Gothic masterpiece and learning the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque. Despite the recent fire that partially destroyed its roof, you'll be able to witness the architectural majesty of this medieval monument!
Sainte-Chapelle
Finally the dazzling Sainte Chapelle, a masterpiece of medieval engineering with walls made entirely of stained glass. You’ll learn about the king behind this ambitious and costly project, and the high-profile relic for which the chapel was built.
Conciergerie
Next it’s the Conciergerie, a former royal palace and infamous prison that struck fear into the hearts of its detainees. You’ll see the sprawling vaulted ceilings of the Salle des Gens d’Armes, the world’s largest gothic hall and discover old prison cells, offering different levels of comfort according to the social status of the prisoner. The French Revolution also comes to life as you retrace Marie Antoinette’s fateful trip to the guillotine.
Inclusions
- Private Art Historian
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Save valuable time by skipping lines at certain key monuments
- Private interaction with your guide
- Turn back the clock to Parisian life during the Middle Ages
- Take in breathtaking views of the Seine River and Ile de la Cité
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide just outside the “Cité” metro station on line 4. There is only one exit when leaving the station. The exact address of the station is “Place Louis-Lépine” on rue de Lutèce. Your guide will be wearing a special badge with the Localers logo, you can't miss it!
