Paris in a Day with Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay & River Cruise

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Highlights

  • Explore bohemian Montmartre and its iconic Sacré-Cœur.

  • Step inside the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle.

  • Learn about impact of the recent fire at Notre Dame.

  • See Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh at Musée d'Orsay

  • Cruise along the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame.

Summary

Get a comprehensive overview of Paris on a small group tour with pre-reserved tickets to Sainte-Chapelle, Musée d’Orsay, and a cruise down the River Seine.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€159.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€139.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Anvers Metro Station, Paris, 75018, FR

Dropoff location

15 Pl. du Pont Neuf (Equestrian Statue of Henri IV), Paris, 75001, FR

Why take this tour?

See many noteworthy sights of Paris in just one day accompanied by an expert local guide. Make the most of your time with pre-reserved entry to see the breathtaking Sainte-Chapelle and Impressionist masterpieces at the Orsay Museum. Explore the City of Light by foot on city strolls through Montmartre and Ile de la Cité, where you'll see the ongoing restoration at Notre Dame. Pick up a ticket for a Seine River cruise to take in a Paris sunset from the water for the perfect end to a perfect day.

Make the most of your time in Paris with a guided tour of Sainte-Chapelle, the Musée d’Orsay, Montmartre, Ile de la Cité  to see the restoration of Notre-Dame, and a cruise on the Seine. Get to know the City of Lights and check attractions off your sightseeing bucket list during an invigorating tour through the French capital. 
 
Launch your adventure with a funicular ride to see the Sacré Cœur Basilica in Montmartre. Feel your heart soar as you ascend through the 18th arrondissement and ogle at the white-stone façade of the Sacré Cœur without having to trudge up the neighborhood's more than 300 stone steps.  
 From Montmartre, head to the Musée d’Orsay and skip-the-line at a world-class art museum ( the favorite of many Parisiens).  Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour and see great works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Matisse accompanied by stories from your expert guide.  
 
Before moving on to the next stop, delight in a 1-hour break and enjoy lunch at your own expense. Duck inside a French bistro or poke into a patisserie and dine on a crusty baguette, fresh fromage, and an energizing espresso. 
 
Meet your guide after lunch for a short metro ride to the next stop: the breathtaking 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.

Afterwards, it's time for leisurely stroll through Ile de la Cité. Soon the Notre-Dame de Paris will come into view. Severely damaged by a recent fire, she still stands proudly in the heart of the city; a testament to the genius of its design and the endurance of France. Your guide will bring you as close as the ongoing restoration will permit to give you the best views possible. You'll also see La Conciergerie, the prison where Marie Antoinette was kept before she was beheaded; Place Dauphine, possibly the prettiest square in Paris; and the gorgeous Pont Neuf bridge. 
 
As afternoon stretches toward evening, choose to participate in a River Seine cruise as the streetlights cast their dreamy glow on the water, or save your river excursion for the following morning. 

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What’s included?

  • Skip the line ticket for Orsay Museum

  • Pre-reserved ticket for Sainte-Chapelle

  • One hour Seine River Cruise (flexible ticket)

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Headset

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

  • Lunch

  • Eiffel Tower ticket

Things to know

Before you book

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.

  • Strikes can be common in Paris. We make every effort to contact you prior to your tour if a strike will affect your tour. For last-minute strikes, modifications or cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.

  • This cruise is guided. This cruise is subject to delays or cancellation due to high water.

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • Security measures are enforced at the Orsay and Sainte-Chapelle. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. Walks is not responsible for entry prohibited due to large items.

  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.

  • Paris is notorious for its strikes. We make every effort to contact you prior to your tour if a strike will affect your tour. For last-minute strikes, modifications or cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.

  • This cruise is guided. This cruise is subject to delays or cancellation due to high water.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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