Louvre and Notre Dame Guided Tour Combo with Access

Overview

Begin at the heart of medieval Paris on Île de la Cité. While restoration continues following the 2019 fire, your guide reveals the cathedral's 850-year history through its magnificent Gothic façade, flying buttresses, and the surrounding square. Learn about the architectural innovations that made Notre-Dame a blueprint for cathedrals across Europe, the coronation of Napoleon, and the ongoing restoration efforts to return this icon to its former glory. Stroll along the picturesque quaysides as your guide connects the stories of medieval and royal Paris, passing the bouquinistes (vintage booksellers) and catching views of the Latin Quarter. Enter the world's largest art museum without the wait. Your guide navigates you through carefully selected galleries to encounter the museum's crown jewels: stand before Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic Mona Lisa, marvel at the ancient Greek Venus de Milo, and admire the dramatic Winged Victory of Samothrace.