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The best Sainte-Chapelle tickets

The combined Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie ticket, guided tours with Notre-Dame, small-group visits and a guided entry under €25: here is what to book, with honest advice on the time-slot rules, strict security at the law courts, and refunds.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
The stained-glass walls of the upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle
Short answer

Yes, you need a ticket for Sainte-Chapelle, booked for a set time. It costs €22 for visitors from outside the EEA (European Economic Area), or €30 with the Conciergerie.

Under-18s go free. So does everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 6 picks for Sainte-Chapelle

Five guided visits with free cancellation, then the combined ticket, which is non-refundable.

Sainte-Chapelle tickets and tours compared

Sainte-Chapelle tickets and tours compared
TourFromDurationFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Sainte-Chapelle entry with a Notre-Dame outdoor tour 4.7 (639)€51
per person		1 h 30 minYesTwo sights with one guideThe best rating here, 4.7 from 639 reviews, at a fair price.
Guided Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie and Notre-Dame 4.7 (873)€75
per person		2 hoursYesHistory loversThree landmarks with one guide, with 4.7 from 873 reviews.
Sainte-Chapelle small-group tour 4.6 (195)€100
per person		1 h 30 minYesA very small groupThe smallest group on this page, with 4.6 from 195 reviews.
Sainte-Chapelle guided tour and reserved entry 4.4 (182)€23
per person		1 hourYesA guide on a budgetThe lowest-priced guided entry, from €23, with 4.4 from 182 reviews.
Full day: Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame 4.2 (8,065)€119
per person		9 hoursYesSeeing a lot in one dayFour sights in one booking, with 4.2 from 8,065 reviews.
Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie combined ticket 4.4 (10,875)€25
per person		1-day ticketNon-refundableVisiting on your ownThe most reviewed choice here: 4.4 from 10,875 reviews.
  • Group size is stated for 3 tours only: Sainte-Chapelle small-group tour, max 7; Sainte-Chapelle guided tour and reserved entry, standard group: up to 24; Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie combined ticket, up to 10.
  • None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • Group options: Guided Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie and Notre-Dame, private option.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Sainte-Chapelle tickets: prices and time slots

A Sainte-Chapelle ticket costs €22 on the official site for visitors from outside the EEA. EEA visitors pay €16. These prices apply since 12 January 2026.

The combined ticket with the Conciergerie costs €30, or €23 for EEA visitors. Under-18s and EU citizens aged 18 to 25 go free.

Book a timed slot and arrive at your slot time, not earlier. In busy periods, like school holidays and Easter, people without a slot may wait long or not get in.

Non-EEA
€22
EEA
€16
With Conciergerie
€30
Under 18
Free

Sainte-Chapelle hours

From 1 April to 30 September it opens 9 am to 7 pm. From 1 October to 31 March it opens 9 am to 5 pm. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

It is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Paris Museum Pass holders must still book a slot.

Sainte-Chapelle tour or ticket only

Take a guided tour if you want the stories in English. The chapel's own guided tour is in French only and lasts 45 minutes.

A ticket alone suits you if you just want to see the glass. The chapel has 1,113 stained-glass windows full of scenes. Look for the Rose of the Apocalypse.

The tours here take one to two hours and start from €23. The small-group tour keeps groups to 7 people.

Conciergerie tickets and the combined ticket

A Conciergerie ticket costs €13 on the official site. The combined ticket with Sainte-Chapelle costs €30 for non-EEA visitors.

Your time slot covers Sainte-Chapelle only. See the Conciergerie before or after.

The Conciergerie opens daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with last access at 5:30 pm. It is closed on 1 May and 25 December. A visit takes 1 to 1.5 hours.

The HistoPad tablet tour is offered until 4:15 pm. The Conciergerie is free on the first Sunday of January, February, March and November.

Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle on the Île de la Cité

Both sit on the Île de la Cité, so they pair well in one morning. The Cité metro stop (line 4) serves both.

Entry to the cathedral is free; you can reserve a free time slot on the cathedral's own site, which says no other platform may sell its slots.

Two tours here add Notre-Dame from outside with a guide. After the island, an Eiffel Tower tour is the next big landmark to see with a guide.

Security at the law courts

ID
police may check it
No knives
or aerosols, scissors, glass
Folding
small pushchairs only
Extra time
checks are slow

Sainte-Chapelle sits inside the Palais de Justice, the law courts. The chapel says security checks are very strict and take time. Police may check your ID.

Motorbike helmets, aerosols, knives, scissors, glass bottles and bulky bags are banned. Items taken at the check are not returned.

Only small folding pushchairs are allowed, and not in the upper chapel.

Booking tips for Sainte-Chapelle

  1. Arrive at your slot

    Come at your slot time, not earlier. Leave time for the security line before it.

  2. Know what you can cancel

    The combined ticket is non-refundable. The five guided tours here offer free cancellation, as the listings show it.

  3. Bring ID and travel light

    Police may check ID at the law courts. Leave knives, aerosols, glass bottles and big bags behind.

  4. Find your meeting point

    Tours meet near the island: Pont au Double, Boulevard du Palais or Quai de Gesvres. One says the spot depends on your option.

  5. Check the day before

    Big sights can close at short notice for strikes or ceremonies. Check the official site the day before.

Sainte-Chapelle tickets: questions and answers

Do you need a ticket for Sainte-Chapelle, or is it free?
You need a ticket. It costs €22 for visitors from outside the EEA and €16 for EEA visitors. Under-18s go free, and so does everyone on some first Sundays.

How do I buy Sainte-Chapelle tickets?
Book a timed slot online, on the chapel's official site or on GetYourGuide. The combined ticket with the Conciergerie starts from €25 here. Guided tours with entry start from €23.

Can you buy Sainte-Chapelle tickets at the door?
Yes, the ticket office sells them. But on busy days, like school holidays and Easter, you may wait long or not get in. Booking ahead is safer.

What is so special about Sainte-Chapelle?
Its 1,113 stained-glass windows. They fill the upper chapel with scenes in coloured light. The Rose of the Apocalypse is one of the highlights.

How far is Sainte-Chapelle from Notre-Dame?
They are close: both stand on the Île de la Cité. The Cité metro stop on line 4 serves both. Many tours visit the two together.

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Written by the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team.