Paris in a Day: Louvre, Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, Conciergerie, and Musée de l'Orangerie

Explore Paris’s top landmarks in one comprehensive guided day tour, including entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, and more.

Getting started

Begin your day by meeting your guide at the designated starting point. After a brief introduction, set out on foot to explore central Paris. Your guide leads the group through each stop, ensuring smooth entry to every included landmark and museum.

What to expect

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of Paris’s most recognized Gothic monuments, located on the Île de la Cité.

Features

• Join your guide for an outdoor walking tour of the cathedral, where you’ll learn about its architecture and role in Parisian history.

• The experience includes access to the cathedral’s exterior, with commentary on its iconic façade and surroundings.

Île de la Cité

Île de la Cité is the historic heart of Paris, surrounded by the Seine and home to several notable sites.

Features

• Walk through the island’s medieval streets as your guide shares stories about its significance and development over the centuries.

• The walking tour covers key points of interest on the island, providing context for the landmarks you visit throughout the day.

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum houses one of the world’s largest and most diverse art collections.

Features

• Enter the museum with your included ticket and follow your guide to major highlights within the galleries.

• Your visit features renowned works such as the Mona Lisa and the museum’s vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and antiquities.

Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle is celebrated for its 13th-century stained glass windows and Gothic architecture.

Features

• Your entry ticket grants access to the chapel’s interior, where you can view the vibrant stained glass panels depicting biblical scenes.

• The guide provides background on the chapel’s construction and its place in French royal history.

Conciergerie

The Conciergerie was once a royal palace and later a revolutionary prison.

Features

• Explore the historic halls and prison cells with your included entry, discovering the building’s transformation over time.

• Your guide explains the Conciergerie’s role during the French Revolution and its connection to figures such as Marie Antoinette.

Musée de l'Orangerie

Musée de l'Orangerie is known for its Impressionist and post-Impressionist art collections.

Features

• Visit the museum to see works by artists like Claude Monet, including the famous Water Lilies series.

• Entry is included, allowing you to explore the galleries at your own pace as part of the day’s itinerary.