Paris City Center with Notre Dame interior Exclusive Walking Tour
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Paris, France
- 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tick off some of Paris’ most iconic attractions at your own pace on a private walking tour. Alongside your personal guide, head to one of Paris’ oldest districts, the Île de la Cité, and past world-famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. Visit Place de la Concorde and delve into Paris’ turbulent history as you amble along the Champs-Elysees toward the Arc de Triomphe. Avoid the risk of getting lost with a guide.
- Set the pace and avoid uncomfortable crowds on a private tour
- See the Tuileries Gardens, Sainte-Chapelle, Louvre Museum, and more
- Learn more about Paris' history with a personal guide to explain
- Get active, and learn your way around, on a walking tour
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Choose between a private or a small-group tour, offering flexibility for your budget and pace.
What's Included
- PRIVATE WALKING TOUR (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 2.5 HOURS
- TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior visit is included however the visit is unguided due to regulations.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cité75004 Paris, France
Metro exit Cité (Line 4). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign CITÉ
End point
- Place de la ConcordePl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France
Itinerary
As the undeniable heart of Paris, it is only fitting that your tour begins outside Notre-Dame Cathedral. Here, you’ll greet your private guide and tour the exterior of the iconic landmark. Receive a historical overview of the Gothic masterpiece and then cross the city’s oldest bridge: Pont Neuf.
Your second stop is the Tuileries Gardens, replete with manicured flower beds and attractive flora, before you delve into Paris’ gruesome history and visit Place de la Concorde, the site of Paris’ infamous guillotine.
See, too, the iconic Louvre Museum and Fontaine Saint Michele, before concluding your historical tour with a stroll down the Champs-Elysees.
Your second stop is the Tuileries Gardens, replete with manicured flower beds and attractive flora, before you delve into Paris’ gruesome history and visit Place de la Concorde, the site of Paris’ infamous guillotine.
See, too, the iconic Louvre Museum and Fontaine Saint Michele, before concluding your historical tour with a stroll down the Champs-Elysees.
1
Ile de la Cite
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Palais de Justice de Paris
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Sainte-Chapelle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Conciergerie
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Fontaine Saint-Michel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Place Dauphine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Pont Neuf
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Statue equestre d'Henri IV
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Pont des Arts
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Louvre Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Jardin des Tuileries
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
The Tuileries Gardens Bookstore
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Place de la Concorde
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 201 reviews
Leigh_M, May 2026
Informative and personal tour! Our guide”Jay” was incredibly personal and cool as socks on a rooster! Loved all the info he provided!
Ronald_T, May 2026
Our guide Jay brought us back in time, almost reliving how Paris came into existence and grew to be the city it is today.
Franca_G, Apr 2026
Alasdair was able to summarize the important historical events that makes Paris such a iconic city to visit. From the history of Notre Dame Cathedral and it's rebuild to the impact of Napoleon and his nephew Napoleon III that transformed the city to become a leading centre of culture and social reform. Alasdair was entertaining and knowledgeable and we do not hesitate taking a tour with him.
Lorena_R, Apr 2026
Had a great time! Sophia did great and we were able to see a bit of Paris on foot in a way we might have if we did not do this tour!
Ann_Y, Apr 2026
The tour guide, Jay, was personable and very. Knowledgeable about the area and French history. He had recommendations of museums and areas to explore.
Susan_W, Apr 2026
We had a phenomenal tour guide named Jay. We did this tour the first night of our trip in Paris. This was a great way to get ourselves oriented to the city. Jay was able to provide us with history, answer our questions, and provide us with great recommendations for food and other places to visit. Highly recommend - especially the first day of your trip. If possible, ask for Jay C, you will not be disappointed 🎉
Rochelle_L, Apr 2026
I did this tour with my 70 year old mother and we had a great time. I appreciated that it gave us time inside the Notre Dame while also showing us the medieval alleys and plazas in the oldest part of the city. The guide was very knowledgeable and personal, Jay was absolutely wonderful and made our day. He made the history accessible and provided a foundation to understand things we saw later in our trip.
Jenny_M, Mar 2026
Your guide was knowledgeable and told nice stories. The kids were a little bored, not her fault just kids being kids. Loved the area and just so nice to walk buy something and learn about it.
Donna_J, Feb 2026
It would be rude for sure if I had not sent a review for such a fine tour given by Eden of Notre Dame & Paris exclusive walking tour! Eden was very energetic, informative, and a joy to be around! She happily answered all questions while telling us so much about what we were seeing, and honestly I do not know if she could have been more prepared, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. We will not forget our tour with her for a long time to come.
Thank you for asking!
Donna & Niels Jorgensen
USA
Time of tour: 9:00 a.m., Sunday January 1, 2026
Connie_J, Dec 2025
Maria was excellent!
Very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed learning all the extensive restoration processes. Phenomenal...
Gloria_H, Nov 2025
Eden our tour guide was fantastic! Very personable, knowledgeable and great energy. The tour was great and highly recommend.
Leslie_E, Nov 2025
Well worth the time. Terrific guide - ask for Jay C. He is animated, very knowledgeable and open to all questions
Frederick_P, Nov 2025
Our guide, Jay, knows so much about the history of Paris and France. We learned a great deal about Notre Dame and saw some charming local squares and streets. babylon Tours is lucky to have him. The tour takes 2.5 hours, no rushing at all and easy walking.
There were just the two of us which made it a very personal experience.
Lynn_C, Oct 2025
Eden was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable and fun, able to answer all our questions and good at explaining all the little details. My complaint was the time changed by an hour earlier but the time on the ticket never did so we were late.
Carol_C, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Francois was excellent! He has great knowledge of Notre Dame and was very passionate about it. It was beautiful and we really enjoyed it!
Mary_D, Sep 2025
The tour was very informative as to explaining the history of Paris. Tour guide, Hugo, extremely knowledgable.
George_H, Sep 2025
Unfortunately, I was not feeling well and I was unable to attend. That said, I appreciated the phone call to check on me and the offer to get me in another tour the following day.
Great customer service assures a great customer experience!
Diane_O, Sep 2025
Loved hearing the history of Paris from our guide Eden. We understood all that was happening with not just Notre Dame but all around us in Île-de-la cite. We also learned about the different arondissements. The walk was at a gentle pace and we saw many other sight
Anne_S, Sep 2025
This tour is a great way to learn about and see the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral and the neighborhood and island where it is located. Our tour guide, Adrien was outstanding. He was extremely engaging, entertaining, and personable. Adrien shared an incredible amount of Paresian history along with current information. Our group of 8 adults loved the morning and cannot give enough postitive ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to our guide. Thank you, Adrien for an awesome morning!
Erin_C, Sep 2025
Adrien was great! Answered all of our questions, was very passionate and approachable. Good tour to get a general overview and see some major things without spending the whole day.
Timothy_M, Sep 2025
Lot of walking, not able to talk in Notre Dame. Stay for mass if you can. Maria was excellent we had a very small group. She gave us sgrest deal of information about the area
Pariss_C, Sep 2025
Loved the tour! Eden was such a great tour guide and gave us so much information about Paris and lots of great recommendations.
marie_w, Sep 2025
Eden was a fabulous guide! She was very knowledgeable. I learned so much! We got to see Notre Dame and much more around La cite.
Denis_B, Aug 2025
Hugo was a wonderful guide with a wealth of historical knowledge. As an English speaking tourist we had no problem understanding every word.
Melissa_B, Aug 2025
Our tour guide, Angeline was fantastic. She shared so much history of Paris and kept it interesting. Our three teenagers enjoyed themselves, but got a little bit tired of standing by the end. We did not actually get to enter Notre Dame because the line was insanely long and Angeline give us the option of skipping so that we could see other places. The only reason I gave this tour four stars was because we did not go inside the church. We were there on a busy August day. Angeline was incredible.
Sarah_S, Aug 2025
Agustina was a fantastic guide! Even our 5 year old daughter enjoyed the tour. A great way to see some of the best Paris has to offer.
Carla_S, Aug 2025
If you have a real interest in the city of Paris, do not visit Paris without taking this tour. Paris City Center with Notre Dame was the highlight of our trip to Paris. Our tour guide from Babylon Tours was par excellence!! His storytelling made it evident, the importance of the historical background and linkages to present-day Paris. He was outstanding in the history of the Notre Dame Cathedral and other areas, which was combined with interesting and delightful stories about the history of Paris. At some points, he got into character, making the stories even more interesting in real time, and the depth of his knowledge astounding. It was not a tour, but a passion revealed!! If there is one thing you must do while in Paris, this is well worth the experience!!
Sarah_D, Jul 2025
It was pouring rain during this tour.. however Adrien was excellent! Super knowledgeable and friendly. A perfect Guide!
Dan_M, Jul 2025
Highly recommended tour. Eden was extremely friendly and knowledgeable!
This is a very good way to see many of the main sites in Paris.
We learned so much about a beautiful city.
This a walking tour that Eden curtailed to our interests. She spoke perfect English to the point we tried to figure out what part of America she was from, only to find out she is born/raised in France
Kimberly_C, Jul 2025
Eden was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable, personable and friendly
She took us to all the best spots and shared many interesting stories. Highly recommend!
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