Is the Paris Express tour in Paris free?

Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of Paris in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.

How long does the Paris Express tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Paris Express tour start and finish?

It starts at Notre-Dame Cathedral and finishes at Louvre Museum.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Paris Express: free self-guided audio tour of Paris

Paris Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Paris, France: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 1.2 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Notre-Dame Cathedral
Finish	Louvre Museum
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and Louvre

The stops, in order

Notre-Dame CathedralWelcome to the square of Notre-Dame de Paris, the true historical and geographical heart of the French capital. Started in 1163, this Gothic marvel has spanned centuries, from royal coronations to revolutions. Its architecture, famous for its flying buttresses and mystical gargoyles, was immortalized by Victor Hugo in his famous novel.
Sainte-Chapelle↳ 447 m from the previous stop (straight line)You are standing before the Sainte-Chapelle, an absolute jewel of Rayonnant Gothic architecture nestled in the heart of Île de la Cité. Built in record time by King Saint Louis in 1248, it was designed as a gigantic reliquary to house the holy Crown of Thorns of Christ. The building is divided into two parts: the lower chapel for servants and the dazzling upper chapel reserved for the king.
Louvre Museum↳ 792 m from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to the Louvre Museum, the largest and most visited art museum in the world. A former royal palace dating back to the 12th century, it became a museum after the Revolution of 1793. Its famous glass pyramid, inaugurated in 1989, marks the entrance to galleries housing priceless treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the graceful Venus de Milo, or the imposing Winged Victory of Samothrace.

How to take this tour

Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
Open Guided tours, choose Paris, then Paris Express.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

Other audio tours of Paris

Planning a whole day? See one day in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Paris Express tour in Paris free?: Yes. It is one of 4 free self-guided audio tours of Paris in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Paris Express tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Paris Express tour start and finish?: It starts at Notre-Dame Cathedral and finishes at Louvre Museum.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.