Tour Details
Duration
2.5 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Sainte Chapelle
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Conciergerie
Photos & Highlights
- Led by an expert experienced with children, you will unravel the mysteries and architectural wonders of Paris – all set against the backdrop of the city's medieval charm.
- An experience tailored to your interests and needs
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Tour Description
Please note that if your preferred date is not showing as available, it may be due to Sainte Chapelle tickets being sold out. We may be able to organize an alternate itinerary that still includes a visit to Notre Dame. Feel free to contact us for more details.
Experience an enchanting 2.5-hour adventure on Île de la Cité with your family. Hosted by an engaging art historian specially skilled in captivating young minds, this immersive Paris family tour will ignite your children's imaginations as they delve into the mysteries and architectural wonders of Gothic Paris, from intriguing gargoyles to breathtaking stained glass windows.
As you navigate the medieval labyrinth of the Latin Quarter, you'll uncover the birth of the Gothic style, starting with the awe-inspiring Église Saint-Séverin and its ancient bell.
Admire the splendor of iconic Notre Dame and its gargoyle companions. Next up is the breathtaking Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece with exquisite stained glass windows that offer a fascinating glimpse into the delicate art of glasswork during this era.
Your journey will also take you to the historic Conciergerie – once the residence of France's early royals and later a notorious prison during the Revolution. You'll conclude your tour with a visit to the magnificent Saint-Jacques Tower, a mysterious Gothic belfry filled with intriguing sculptures.
By the end of this Île de la Cité Tour for Kids, your young adventurers will have a solid understanding of Gothic architecture and be inspired to continue their exploration of Paris's rich history. Prepare for a memorable experience that sparks their curiosity.
Experience an enchanting 2.5-hour adventure on Île de la Cité with your family. Hosted by an engaging art historian specially skilled in captivating young minds, this immersive Paris family tour will ignite your children's imaginations as they delve into the mysteries and architectural wonders of Gothic Paris, from intriguing gargoyles to breathtaking stained glass windows.
As you navigate the medieval labyrinth of the Latin Quarter, you'll uncover the birth of the Gothic style, starting with the awe-inspiring Église Saint-Séverin and its ancient bell.
Admire the splendor of iconic Notre Dame and its gargoyle companions. Next up is the breathtaking Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece with exquisite stained glass windows that offer a fascinating glimpse into the delicate art of glasswork during this era.
Your journey will also take you to the historic Conciergerie – once the residence of France's early royals and later a notorious prison during the Revolution. You'll conclude your tour with a visit to the magnificent Saint-Jacques Tower, a mysterious Gothic belfry filled with intriguing sculptures.
By the end of this Île de la Cité Tour for Kids, your young adventurers will have a solid understanding of Gothic architecture and be inspired to continue their exploration of Paris's rich history. Prepare for a memorable experience that sparks their curiosity.
Experts
Will we visit the interior of Notre Dame on the tour?
Our itinerary will include the interior of Notre Dame, though please note we will not have skip the line access. The line moves quickly and we will use the time to introduce the interior portion of the tour.
Does this tour include climbing the bell towers of Notre Dame? Will we visit the crypt?
The bell towers remain closed to the general public. Our tour does not visit the crypt.
Does this tour include climbing the Saint-Jacques Tower?
No, however, your expert can give you information about how you can climb the tour on your own.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Sainte-Chapelle is wheelchair accessible, but the Conciergerie is unfortunately not.
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
Generally speaking, the tour begins near Place Saint-Michel. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. The tour typically ends on the Ile de la Cité.
Will you pre-purchase tickets?
We pre-purchase tickets to the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie - your guide will have them on hand.
Can I use the Museum Pass?
Unfortunately, the Museum Pass cannot be used for this tour. Tickets are mandatory and cannot be canceled or modified. While the Museum Pass is accepted at both the Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, it does not guarantee skip-the-line access. Instead, we use E-tickets to expedite entry to Sainte-Chapelle due to long waiting lines.
Our itinerary will include the interior of Notre Dame, though please note we will not have skip the line access. The line moves quickly and we will use the time to introduce the interior portion of the tour.
Does this tour include climbing the bell towers of Notre Dame? Will we visit the crypt?
The bell towers remain closed to the general public. Our tour does not visit the crypt.
Does this tour include climbing the Saint-Jacques Tower?
No, however, your expert can give you information about how you can climb the tour on your own.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Sainte-Chapelle is wheelchair accessible, but the Conciergerie is unfortunately not.
Where do we meet? Where does it end?
Generally speaking, the tour begins near Place Saint-Michel. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. The tour typically ends on the Ile de la Cité.
Will you pre-purchase tickets?
We pre-purchase tickets to the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie - your guide will have them on hand.
Can I use the Museum Pass?
Unfortunately, the Museum Pass cannot be used for this tour. Tickets are mandatory and cannot be canceled or modified. While the Museum Pass is accepted at both the Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, it does not guarantee skip-the-line access. Instead, we use E-tickets to expedite entry to Sainte-Chapelle due to long waiting lines.
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124 Reviews
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This was the only Families walk that I personally participated in, and I was impressed with the way Anais was able to connect with my 6 and 7-year-old nephew and niece as well as my 12-year-old niece, while keeping the conversation at a level that was still interesting and informative to the adult participants. Notre Dame and St. Chapelle are spectacular, though we perhaps could have spent less time at the Conciergerie, which pales a bit in that company. Bottom line, though, I would heartily recommend both this tour and Anais to friends.
Christopher
Reviewed on:
Jan 3, 2014
We loved Pablo! His knowledge was extraordinary and his enthusiasm was fabulous. he knew how to reach adults and children alike.
Lisa
Reviewed on:
Dec 10, 2013
This was the first time we used Context for a private tour and we were very disappointed with the experience. We travel quite often with our children internationally and we always use private tour guides. We usually hire local guides but Context tours was recommended to us by friends so we thought we would give it a try. However, this tour was not at all interactive. In the 2 1/2 hours on the tour, the guide asked the kids 3 questions! We started the tour in a cafe where we spent 30 min listening to the history of Ile de la Cite. This was fine because Elaine used a few books to show pictures of what the city might have looked like - However again, it was not at ALL interactive. She never asked if we had any questions must less try to engage the kids. I had to jump in several times to try to get the kids involved. After sitting for 45 minutes, we then walked over to the Conciergerie where we AGAIN sat down for another 30 minutes at a table and listened to her talk. Two of my children were literally falling asleep at the table so the guide clearly was not taking any clues from her audience. Even as an adult, I have to say it was extremely boring to be lectured. She repeated herself often had to refer to her notes and at one point literally read a list of the 3 lines of French kings. I finally had to stop her and ask her to get up and move and actually see something! After all the sitting around, we had less than 1/2 hour to visit the conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle. Without even considering the cost of the tour, I felt like we could have done a much better job just reading out a guide book. Unfortunately I don't think my kids will remember anything from the tour. I am sorry to say that I do not think I can recommend Context tours based on our experience.
Tricia
Reviewed on:
Dec 2, 2013
