Where Paris was Born: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Île de la Cité

Paris, France

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover where Paris was born on this self-guided tour of Paris’ Île de la Cité. Offering a convenient way to sightsee via a VoiceMap cellphone app, this flexible tour can be followed when you want and with your own group. You’ll learn how the city transformed from a tiny river settlement into one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world, passing landmarks such as Pont Neuf as you go.

Start, finish, and pause your Paris audio tour whenever you want
Download the app in-advance and enjoy offline access as you explore
Hear how life in Paris has changed through the centuries
Orient yourself around sites such as the Notre Dame Cathedral

What's Included

Lifetime access to Île de la Cité: Where Paris Was Born tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pont des Arts & Quai François Mitterrand, 75001 Paris, France
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Deportation Martyrs Memorial
7 Quai de l'Archevêché, 75004 Paris, France

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

09/02/2019 - 05/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Ile de la Cite (Pass By)

Pont des Arts (Pass By)

Pont Neuf (Pass By)

Statue equestre d'Henri IV (Pass By)

Square du Vert-Galant (Pass By)

Saule Pleureur de la Pointe (Pass By)

Place Dauphine (Pass By)

Restaurant Paul (Pass By)

Palais de Justice de Paris (Pass By)

Quai de l'Horloge (Pass By)

Conciergerie (Pass By)

Sainte-Chapelle (Pass By)

Crypte Archéologique de l'İle de la Cité (Pass By)

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

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Absolutely worth the money.

Marilyn_L, Oct 2024

This was a really well done tour. I loved that you could speed it up. I listened at 1.5x speed. So many great stories that was told. I felt like I was actually with a realTour guide.