Best of Paris: Louvre Museum & Notre Dame Island with Sainte Chapelle Combo Tour

This full-day tour of Paris is quite the way to sightsee in Paris! This double attraction tour puts together the best of art and architecture in Paris.

The tour commences in the heart of Paris, perfectly symbolizing where the city of lights was founded. Stroll along the Seine river and recognize landmarks like Marie Antoinette’s prison, the Conciergerie, and many others. Take a close peek at the exteriors of the much-loved Cathedral of Notre Dame, saved from destruction on multiple occasions. Learn about its astonishing façade and how it replicated the changing fortunes of Paris.

Make your way to Sainte Chapelle, after admiring the exteriors of the Notre Dame, and zoom past crowds with your skip-the-line access. This gothic nirvana has a lot to offer and take your time exploring its popular stained glass and other precious relics.

The second (and last) major Parisian landmark for this tour is a short walk away from Sainte Chapelle, and awaits your presence. The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, with over 10+million visitors annually. Thanks to the skip-the-line tickets, you no longer have to worry about standing in famously-long ticket queues. After a quick security check (which is applicable to all visitors), you may enter the

The Louvre has over 35,000 artworks on display spanning over 7000 years. They are spread over 8 curatorial departments, including Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Islamic Art; Decorative Arts; Sculpture; Paintings; Drawings, and Prints. Ranging from Egyptian artifacts that are 4,000 years old, to modern art works by Oriental artists, the Louvre is the honorary mediator of our artistic heritage.

As you take in your surroundings at your own pace, make sure to pay close attention to your tour guide and find out about the history behind each renowned art piece. Some of the must-sees at the Louvre are Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Eugene Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, and Michelangelo’s The Dying Slave & the Rebellious Slave. Don’t miss out on some of the ancient Greek statues such as Winged Victory of Samothrace, Venus de Milo, and Hammurabi’s Code, amongst many others.