Get to the medieval soul of Paris with a private 4-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, inside and out. Get direct VIP access inside the exquisite stained glass interiors of Sainte-Chapelle and the vaulted stone ceilings of the Conciergerie prison. Explore monuments from the Middle Ages—a time of kings, castles, and criminals—to discover the secrets of Paris’ past. Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing tour with your private guide.

Notre Dame Cathedral, now over 850 years old, still reigns as a titan of Gothic architecture. Scour its exteriors of delicately sculpted stone and imposing bell towers. Decode the secret messages of the façade and unearth long-forgotten voices from the past. Learn about the church’s famously hunchbacked bell ringer, the devilish myth of its main doorways, and how the French Revolution almost destroyed the cathedral—literally! Inside Notre Dame discover striking stained glass windows, dizzying vaulted ceilings, and a plethora of unexpected details from long ago.

Skip the long line in front of the Sainte-Chapelle to enjoy the most stunning medieval windows in the world. This private chapel of the king, completed in 1248, once housed Christ’s crown of thorns and was the most prestigious and powerful place in all the land.

Continue your VIP status by bypassing the line at the Conciergerie. This former royal palace was converted into a sinister prison full of dungeons and torture chambers. Relive the terrible conditions of the condemned by viewing prison cells from centuries ago, including that of the building’s most famous prisoner—Marie Antoinette.