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Carnavalet Museum & Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Experience

Name: Carnavalet Museum & Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Experience
Start: 2026-10-25T16:00:00
End: 2026-10-25T18:00:00
Location: Paris

4.7/5(12,197)

Karan D

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Seeing Paris from the water on this 1-hour cruise was absolute magic! Starting right by the Eiffel Tower made it so convenient, and gliding down the Seine as the city began to light up was breathtaking. It was the perfect, relaxing way to take in iconic sights like Notre-Dame and the Louvre without the rushed crowds. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Paris—grab a spot on the upper deck if you can!!

Nivedita M

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The Seine River cruise was an amazing experience. The views of Paris from the water were beautiful, especially seeing the Eiffel Tower and other iconic landmarks along the river. The cruise was relaxing, well-organized, and perfect for enjoying the city from a different perspective. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.

Gasciolli M

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We were able to enjoy some truly quality moments at a very affordable price, which is precisely what made this experience possible for us. Without that, it would have been impossible for us to do everything. On-site, the staff was very pleasant and friendly: we are absolutely thrilled with our visit to Paris! THANK YOU 🌹

Ciro R

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Fantastic experience, an amazing boat cruise where we admired all the most important sights of Paris: the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the spectacular Eiffel Tower. An experience highly recommended in the evening, when the city lights make everything even more magical. Tickets were also purchased in advance to avoid the long lines at the ticket booths.

Abhinaya S

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A wonderful way to experience Paris from the water! The views of the Eiffel Tower, historic bridges, and beautiful riverside architecture were stunning. A relaxing, memorable cruise that lets you appreciate the charm of Paris from a different perspective. Definitely worth experiencing!

Christine C

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The customer service guy at the gate was very helpful . I had a problem with downloading my ticket and he went above and beyond to help me out. They trip itself was amazing a great way to see all the sight in one hour. The boat was clean and modern . I would recommend this trip .

Get two classic Paris experiences in one booking and pay significantly less than buying Carnavalet entry and an Eiffel Tower Seine cruise separately.

Carnavalet Museum: Walk in with direct entry and browse both the permanent collection and current temporary exhibits at your own pace.

Seine cruise: Take a 1-hour round-trip cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais with hourly departures and an audio guide in 11 languages.

Use the museum visit and the cruise on the same day or split them across your trip, since the cruise ticket is valid for a month from your travel date.

Onboard extras include a tasting of 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues, with a breakfast option available depending on the ticket selected.

Carnavalet Museum

Access to the Carnavalet Museum's permanent exhibit

Access to the temporary exhibits

Seine River sightseeing cruise

1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise

Choice of departure time (cruises depart every 1 hour)

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Russian and Arabic

Tasting of 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues

Breakfast onboard [as per option selected]

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Stephane D
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
My cruise on La Seine was honestly the highlight of my trip. I loved how peaceful everything felt the gentle movement of the boat, the reflections on the water, and the way Paris slowly revealed itself from a new angle. Watching the city’s monuments pass by while enjoying the fresh air created a moment that felt both romantic and timeless. It’s one of those experiences that stays with you.
Nivedita M
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The Seine River cruise was an amazing experience. The views of Paris from the water were beautiful, especially seeing the Eiffel Tower and other iconic landmarks along the river. The cruise was relaxing, well-organized, and perfect for enjoying the city from a different perspective. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.
Polina M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The boat trip was very nice and adds a relaxing experience to the city trip. The bad part: you need to download the app to have access to the tickets and the app needs iOs 18, so people with older versions can't have the tickets. Just send them to an email like most sevices do, because once we left Paris - the app gets deleted, but the forced download leave a bad taste.
Gasciolli M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We were able to enjoy some truly quality moments at a very affordable price, which is precisely what made this experience possible for us. Without that, it would have been impossible for us to do everything. On-site, the staff was very pleasant and friendly: we are absolutely thrilled with our visit to Paris! THANK YOU 🌹
Ciro R
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Fantastic experience, an amazing boat cruise where we admired all the most important sights of Paris: the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the spectacular Eiffel Tower. An experience highly recommended in the evening, when the city lights make everything even more magical. Tickets were also purchased in advance to avoid the long lines at the ticket booths.

Save on two Paris essentials in one booking: a deep-dive museum visit at Carnavalet, plus a 1-hour Seine sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower.

Getting started

For the museum, show your ticket at the main entrance for validation, then go through a quick security check. For the cruise, head to Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower and present your ticket at boarding.

What to expect

Carnavalet Museum

You explore a museum dedicated to the history of Paris, moving from room to room at your own pace. Your ticket covers both the permanent collection and the current temporary exhibitions.

Features

Galleries filled with artifacts, paintings, and period rooms tracing Paris’s evolution across centuries

Access to temporary exhibitions, including “Visages Parisiens” and “Les gens de Paris 1926-1936: In the Mirror of Population Censuses”

Seine River sightseeing cruise

You board for a 1-hour round-trip cruise that stays focused on views, with commentary available through the multilingual audio guide. The route gives you a clean sightline on the city’s riverbanks, bridges, and landmark facades.

Features

Open-air terrace viewing for skyline and riverside architecture

Audio guide in 11 languages via smartphone, connected to onboard Wi-Fi

Sweet tasting onboard: 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues

What to bring

Seine River sightseeing cruise

Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.

What's not allowed

Carnavalet Museum

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museum.

Seine River sightseeing cruise

Larger bags are not allowed due to a lack of storage facilities.

Accessibility

Carnavalet Museum

The venue is wheelchair-friendly.

Wheelchairs can be hired free of charge at the museum.

The museum regularly holds visits in French sign language with a deaf guide.

Seine River sightseeing cruise

Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.

Additional information

Carnavalet Museum

The museum is closed on 1 January, 25 December, and 1 May.

Cloakrooms are available at the venue to store luggage.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at the museum.

Photography is allowed without flash.

Seine River sightseeing cruise

For a more immersive experience, feel free to bring your headphones.

The river cruise ticket is valid for a month from the travel date.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.