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Paris: Sainte Chapelle Entry Ticket

1. Paris: Sainte Chapelle Entry Ticket

Discover the remarkable Gothic style and stunning stained glass work of the Sainte Chapelle Cathedral in Paris with this entry ticket. Admire this jewel the French Gothic aesthetic at your own pace with a self-guided tour booklet. Spend an hour admiring the spectacular stained-glass windows that contribute to making Sainte Chapelle so famous. Arranged across 15 windows, each 15-meters high, the stained glass panes depict 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Learn more about these glass depictions using your tour booklet. Discover facts about sacred relics and items such as the Crown of Thorns or the Image of Edessa that were once held here. Gaze up at the star-painted ceiling.

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

2. Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

Make the most of your visit to the Palais de la Cité by visiting 2 remarkable monuments: Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. During your visit to the Conciergerie, explore the ancient court of the French Revolution. At this picturesque site, see the cells of criminals and the tombs of the heroes of the French Revolution. Alongside the Conciergerie, enjoy Sainte-Chapelle, one of the most stunning examples of Gothic architecture in the world. Admire the ancient stained glass windows, with an impressive depth of color and beautiful design. With this ticket, spend as much time as you want at each of those iconic Parisian monuments. Choose to discover the Conciergerie's medieval and revolution-era rooms as well as the spaces that have disappeared with the HistoPad. This digital mediation tool allows you to go back in time thanks to its augmented reality, 3D reconstructions, and interactive functionalities.

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

3. Paris: Sainte-Chapelle Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

Spend less time in queues and more time admiring the finest collection of stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle. Get a booklet for a self-guided tour and see the windows that make Sainte-Chapelle the gem of French Gothic monuments. Go on a self-guided tour and marvel at the beauty of the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic-style royal chapel within the medieval Palais de la Cité. Marvel at the 1,113 stained glass windows in the monument and find out its great history. Decorated with a unique collection of 15 glass panels and a rose window, this jewel of shining Gothic architecture lies at the heart of the royal residence. Step inside for a closer look at this rich decoration. Besides exceptional stained glass windows, Sainte-Chapelle houses Christian artifacts of the Passion of Christ including the Crown of Thorns, a piece of the True Cross, and the holy face of Edessa. Learn how the possession of these sacred relics made the French monarchs head of western Christianity.

Paris: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Seine River Cruise

4. Paris: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Seine River Cruise

See world-renowned highlights of Paris in just one day. Take an elevator ride up the Eiffel Tower, admire iconic works of art at the Louvre, and see the sights along the Seine as you enjoy a scenic river cruise. Meet your local guide near the Eiffel Tower. Make your way up and take in views of Paris from the 2nd or top floor (depending on the option you choose). Learn everything you need to know about the construction of the tower and the life of its creator Gustave Eiffel. Next, your tour guide will take you to the Louvre. On the way, experience the atmosphere of Paris just like one of the locals. At the Louvre, admire masterworks like the Mona Lisa. Explore the museum at your own pace and discover the many different artistic schools as you see Italian and French paintings or antique artworks in the Egyptian and Greek departments. Your tour guide will give you a boat ticket to take a cruise on the Seine River. Discover Paris from another angle along the waterfront and check out landmarks such as the Orsay Museum, the Louvre Museum, the Conciergerie, the Alexandre III Bridge, and the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.

Paris: Guided Tour, Cruise and Sainte Chapelle Entry

5. Paris: Guided Tour, Cruise and Sainte Chapelle Entry

Enjoy an in-depth exploration of the myths and legends hidden behind Paris’ Île de la Cité neighborhood. Embark on a guided tour and gaze at the gothic splendor of Notre Dame. See the dazzling stained glass windows in Sainte Chapelle with an included ticket and cruise down the Seine on a boat trip. Your day starts with a stroll along the banks of the Seine, where you’ll hear all about the hidden history of this intriguing city, taking in its romantic sights along the way. Following this, it's time for a short wander through the streets of Île Saint-Louis, where you'll get a stunning view of your next stop. As you approach the iconic Notre Dame, your guide will take you back in time hundreds of years to when the mighty cathedral (the distance from which all points in France are measured) was first built and Paris looked very different than it does today. You’ll be taken as close to the majestic landmark as the ongoing restoration will permit you to give you the best views possible. After crossing the river into the historic Latin Quarter, you’ll stroll down meandering, cobblestone streets where you'll hear the stories and learn of the characters—poets, philosophers, artists—that made Paris the City of Light. Then, it's a short walk to the Conciergerie, the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. This former royal residence of the kings of France became a prison during the French Revolution. You'll enter with pre-reserved tickets and receive a guided tour.* Next, you’ll head to the city’s most beautiful chapel—Sainte Chapelle. This royal chapel was originally built to house relics and today it’s still one of the most jaw-dropping rooms in Paris. It’s also one of the city’s most popular attractions. Luckily, you’ll have skip-the-line tickets and a guided tour* to fully appreciate this remarkable monument. After passing through the tranquil Place Dauphine, your guide will leave you with a special treat—a river cruise along the Seine where you can experience and view Paris and it’s many magnificent buildings from a new vantage point. The cruise will last one hour and has also a live guide on board. *Please note: This tour includes a guided tour of the Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle from April 1, 2023. Tours before this date will visit the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle for self-guided visit. Sites Visited: Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) Île de la Cité Sainte Chapelle River Seine Place Dauphine Latin Quarter Île Saint-Louis

Paris: Ile de la Cite Walking Tour with Notre Dame

6. Paris: Ile de la Cite Walking Tour with Notre Dame

Join your guide for a fascinating walking tour of the charming and historical Ile de la Cite. Start your tour on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter and pass by the famed bookstore, Shakespeare & Company, a gathering place for the literary legends of the 'Lost Generation'.   Then, see the imposing gothic structure of Notre Dame Cathedral. Built in the 13th century, this magnificent edifice has recently survived a devastating fire, yet she is still standing proudly as the symbol of the city. Learn of her incredible construction and watch history unfold before you, as she readies herself to stand tall for another eight centuries.   Next, enjoy a short stroll through the charming flower market to Sainte Chapelle. Built in the 13th century by King Saint Louis, 80% of the walls are covered by remarkable colored glass windows. Your last visit is to the Conciergerie, built as a medieval palace, but most famous as the prison and last home of Queen Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.

Paris: Private Customizable City Tour in Spanish

7. Paris: Private Customizable City Tour in Spanish

If you want to get to know Paris in the most comfortable and personal way, with a guide in Spanish at your complete disposal to discover the most interesting corners of the city, book a private tour of Paris with us. The guide will wait for you at your hotel, attraction or agreed place and will make an itinerary based on your tastes and preferences. We will discover Paris leisurely walking, with time to take photos, buy souvenirs and have lunch in a restaurant of your choice. It will be a unique walking tour in which our guide in Spanish will also tell you details and curiosities about local Parisian life. In our standard itinerary we will see the most important monuments and attractions in Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral, Latin Quarter, Seine River, New Bridge, Bridge of Arts, Louvre Museum pyramid, Opera Garnier, Tuileries Garden, Champs Elysees, Arch de Triomphe, Alexandre III Bridge, Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité, Vendôme Square, Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Moulin Rouge…

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Entry Ticket & Cruise

8. Paris: Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie Entry Ticket & Cruise

The Sainte-Chapelle from the 13t century, a recently restored French Gothic chapel. Your Sainte-Chapelle ticket also offers you directly get right of entry to this monument, which incorporates more than 1,000 scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Enjoy the Sainte-Chapelle, one of the most exquisite examples of Gothic architecture within the world. Admire the antique stained glass windows, with its astounding intensity of colours and delightful design Next, Not just any vintage building – one of the oldest in Paris. It stands in the identical spot that the Romans who conquered the city from the Celts within the first century BC erected their first fortress. The palace constructed upon the foundations of that old fort became in the end used as a royal house by the kings of France for some 1300 years until kings in the 14th century commenced to move their operations to cleaner, and greater easily defended areas outside the metropolis center. But for those 1300 years, the Palais de la Cite (of which the Conciergerie changed into one part) changed into the home of French kings and the epicenter of diverse political tasks that became an old Roman outpost into the largest and most impressive town in all of Europe. Conciergerie is today the constructing is a patchwork of different architectural styles that were introduced and expanded via unique kings, including brilliant halls, prison cells, administrative offices, or even a torture chamber. Their additions created jaw-dropping rooms just like the Guards Room and Hall of the Soldiers, which you can still see if you go on a Conciergerie tour. Needless to say, the building has come a long way from the original wood castle that the Romans erected there. During your visit to the Conciergerie, discover the historic courtroom of the French Revolution. In this picturesque site, appreciate the cells of the criminals and the tombs of the heroes of the French Revolution. Get information about the transformation of the Conciergerie in its history, from the royal palace to the justice of the French monarch and the revolutionary court docket. See the cellular where Marie Antoinette became imprisoned, among other famous prisoners at this period. And finally, discover Paris in a different way on this Seine River Cruise tour. Once onboard, you’ll enjoy a 1-hour cruise down the Seine River admiring the Unesco-indexed riverbanks and Parisian landmarks consisting of the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris, and a number of monumental bridges. See houseboats and floating eating place as you float along under the bridges throughout the Seine River, adding to the charming ecosystem of this very unique city. You can get any boat in the course of the working hours of the company.

Paris: Discovery Hop-On Hop-Off and Paris by Night Tour

9. Paris: Discovery Hop-On Hop-Off and Paris by Night Tour

Discover the famous landmarks of Paris by day on a hop-on hop-off tour or illuminated at night on an open-top bus tour. See the city’s most famous monuments and buildings from great vantage points and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.  During the day, enjoy the largest network of hop-on-hop-off routes in Paris to visit the City of Light, its monuments, and neighborhoods at your own pace.  Use each and every stop to visit historical sites such as Opera, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and many more. Enjoy the flexibility to get off at any time and walk the most charming neighborhoods in Paris the bohemian Montmartre, the buzzing Latin Quarter, the trendy Marais, or the peaceful Ile de Saint Louis. By night, experience a unique 2-hour tour that will take you past the top landmarks brilliantly illuminated at night. Enjoy breath-taking views of The City of Light in all its splendor from the top deck of our buses. In both day and night tours, listen to the audio commentary specially designed for our routes available in 5 languages. If you are traveling with children, the fun commentary designed just for kids will entertain them throughout the route.

Top-Rated Churches in Paris Private Walking Tour

10. Top-Rated Churches in Paris Private Walking Tour

The churches and cathedrals of Paris Old Town are prime examples of Parisian architecture and art. They are also a witness to the complex history of religion in France, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and its aftermath. Discover the most important sacred monuments of the City of Lights with a 5-Star Expert Guide. The 2,5-hour tour includes sightseeing in Paris’s Old Town and a visit to 2 churches. The tour begins with a visit to Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, a stunning 12th-century Gothic church located directly across from the Louver Palace. Step inside to admire stained glass, stone sculptures, a Flemish altarpiece and a unique ""churchwarden's pew"". As you explore the church interiors, your Local Guide will entertain you with historical facts and myths about religion in France, including the historic relationship between the King of France and the Pope as well as the reasons for the later separation of the Catholic Church and the State. Take a walk down the picturesque Seine River to see the Saint-Jacques Tower, which is the only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was destroyed during the French Revolution. Head to the Ile de la Cité island and see one of the city’s most prominent icons - the Notre Dame Cathedral. Although the cathedral has been closed since the 2019 fire, you can still admire some of the stunning details of its Gothic exterior. Another amazing church on this route will be Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Originally founded in 506, this historic abbey was the center of intellectual life before the French Revolution. Inside this colorful Gothic church you will find tombs of Rene Descartes, Merovingian kings and other notable figures. Choose the 3,5-hour option to visit one more sacred landmark of Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel). This extended tour includes skip-the-line tickets to a royal chapel within the medieval Palais de la Cité, a former residence of the Kings of France. Bypass the crowds and enter a small but richly decorated chapel, which is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. Admire its stunning interiors and learn about the royal chapel’s important role in the political and cultural ambitions of King Louis IX and his successors.

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4.5 / 5

based on 6,401 reviews

Great tour to see most locations of touristy areas. Recommend the Louve option. But note that if you want to explore the whole Louve you will need minimum a whole day.

Stunning Chapelle. It is extremely beautiful. Very easy to get in with pre reserved tickets. Short line for security check. Overall a very good experience.

The Eiffel Tower was an impressive sight! We really enjoyed the tour. It was a dream come true for all of us!

We loved our visit here and the fast tracked entry by pre purchased tickets

mesmerising Chapel. loved every minute of the visit.