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The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité
Walking Tours Private tour

The Cradle of Paris: Île de la Cité

Paris, France · 2h · 1–10 people

Runs in English French Spanish

This is a private tour. Book a date and your group has it to yourselves, and nobody else can join.

Your Belgian Guide in Paris

Discover Paris's City Island, where the city began, from Notre-Dame to medieval stories, all along the Seine River!

Highlights

  • Discover the birthplace of Paris on the Île de la Cité
  • Pass by the Conciergerie, once a medieval palace turned Revolutionary prison
  • Step into Place Dauphine, a hidden triangular square loved by locals
  • Stroll the Seine's banks and cross into the medieval Latin Quarter
  • End in front of Notre-Dame cathedral
Ever wondered where the soul of Paris truly lives? Join me at the very beginning—the spot where the first Parisians claimed their home on the river. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a stroll through two distinct worlds. We'll start by the fragrant Flower Market, just before admiring the incredible Sainte-Chapelle and the medieval Conciergerie. We'll then find a quiet moment in the cinematic Place Dauphine, the city's best-kept secret square. After a slow walk along the Seine's banks, we'll cross the water into the tangled medieval lanes of the Latin Quarter, finally ending our journey paying our respects to the "Grand Dame," Notre-Dame Cathedral. Ready to step back in time?

What's included

  • Private Guide

Not included

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes (no high heels)

Know before you go

  • This is a walking tour, so comfortable footwear is a must
  • Meeting point details with photos will be sent after booking is confirmed

Meeting point: Cité metro station, Paris

Outside "Cité" Métro Station

Cancellation policy: Moderate: Full refund up to 72h before

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Flower Market
    Local market visit

    Wander through the fragrant flower market near the cathedral.

  2. 2
    Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie
    Sightseeing

    From a medieval palace to a Revolutionary prison—explore its dark history.

  3. 3
    Place Dauphine
    Photo stop, Sightseeing

    A "hidden" triangular square favored by locals, with a cinematic, quiet elegance.

  4. 4
    River Banks
    Sightseeing, Walk

    A slow stroll along the Seine for a different view of the city.

  5. 5
    Quai des Orfèvres
    Pass by

    Pass by Paris's most famous police station.

  6. 6
    Latin Quarter
    Sightseeing, Walk

    A brief incursion into the tangled medieval lanes of old Paris.

  7. 7
    Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Photo stop, Sightseeing

    Pay respects to the "Grand Dame" of Paris and learn about the resilience and rebirth of the cathedral.

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59 EUR / person
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