Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Overview
This is where Paris all began, at its historic heart: Île de la Cité. Your expert guide will lead you through a journey starting with the grandeur of the royal Sainte Chapelle, followed by the fascinating Conciergerie, and concluding with the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the birthplace of Gothic art.
In 2026, the Conciergerie will go through major renovation works. We'll visit the recently reopened Middle Ages Museum, Cluny.
This experience is a must for anyone eager to discover the true cradle of Paris.
What's Included
- Stories of the Concergerie - a former Palace turned Prison
- Cluny Middle Ages Museum - During Conciergerie's closures.
- A detailed visit inside the beautiful Sainte Chapelle
- Guided access to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
75004 Paris
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ile de la Cite
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sainte-Chapelle
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Conciergerie
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Stories of the Concergerie - a former Palace turned Prison.
- Cluny Middle Ages Museum - During Conciergerie's closures.
- A detailed visit inside the beautiful Sainte Chapelle.
- Guided access to Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Stories of the Concergerie - a former Palace turned Prison
- Cluny Middle Ages Museum - During Conciergerie's closures.
- A detailed visit inside the beautiful Sainte Chapelle
- Guided access to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
