Notre-Dame Island, Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie: Guided Tour
- Duration: 2h 30mins
- Live guide in English
- Group of max. 20 people
Stunning stained glass light fills this 13th century Parisian Gothic-style gem
3 options • from $20.00
Combine Sainte-Chapelle with other Paris favorites. Some things are better together.
Feast your eyes on Sainte-Chapelle's kaleidoscopic stained glass windows which depict 1,000+ scenes from the New and Old Testament
At this UNESCO site, you'll see majestic architecture like a ceremonial staircase and lofty ceilings
King Saint-Louis built the chapel in the 13th century to house his sacred relics
Until the 14th century, French kings lived in the medieval Palais de la Cité area, where the chapel is located
Only 100 m from the Sainte-Chapelle is the Conciergerie, a palace-turned-Revolutionary prison that once housed Marie Antoinette
Make the most of your time in Paris and avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines by pre-booking your tickets – the Sainte-Chapelle is a popular destination!
With so many historical wonders nearby, make sure you're buying the right tickets for you.
Get access to the chapel with general admission Sainte-Chapelle tickets
See both Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie with a combination ticket
Enjoy a guided tour and skip the line at Notre-Dame Island, Coniergerie, and Sainte-Chapelle
You can cruise the Seine (while you sip a drink! ), explore the nearby Musée d'Orsay, and check out Sainte-Chapelle with the Paris-Seine Pass
Your time slot for the security screening will be assigned if you book online, so make sure you get there on time. There may be a 30-minute wait on busy days.
A security check is mandatory. Large bags and luggage are not allowed in the chapel. You can bring a stroller if it folds up and fits in the X-ray machine
Between Apr 1 and Sep 30, Sainte-Chapelle is open from 9:00 – 19:00. The chapel closes at 17:00 from Oct 1 – Apr 1. The last admission slot you can book is 40 minutes before closing time
Depending on your situation, you might be eligible for free admission
Audio tours are available for €3 (on-site only). You can choose from English, Spanish, German, and Japanese
To learn the stories behind the chapel’s stained glass, download the free "Sainte-Chapelle windows" app on your phone before you go
Swing by the Notre Dame Cathedral – it's an 8-minute walk
Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic-style royal chapel, known for its magnificent stained glass windows and for housing the Crown of Thorns. It is located on the Île de la Cité, in Paris.
Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
We spoke to Christopher Wride, who's an expert on all things Sainte-Chapelle, to know the secrets behind the Sainte-Chapelle and its famous windows.