Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Name: Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
Start: 2026-09-20T08:00:00
End: 2026-09-20T08:00:00
Location: Paris

4.7/5(12,564)

Crystal S

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The Arc and view were beautiful and easy to get to. There was no confusion with the tickets, and the reminder emails were helpful for staying on Track. The river cruise was beautiful and operated every 20 minutes, so I made sure to get in the cruise line right after a boat left so that I could get great seats at the top. The cruise departure area was so easy to find and in a very convenient location next to the Eiffel Tower.

Mustafa A

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I highly recommend that everyone take this tour along the Seine at least once. In exactly 1 hour, you’ll see the most beautiful sights of Paris—sights that would take 3 days to see on foot. The views are stunning—especially the view of the Eiffel Tower; simply beautiful.

Brenda C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

If you visit Paris, you absolutely have to take this cruise on the Seine River. I had a wonderful experience—it was very well organized, and the atmosphere on the cruise was great. Seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up from the cruise was definitely special.

Pamela E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Purchasing a ticket was easy on the website, dirctions to the boat are clear, pleanty of room on the boat. Enjoyable boat ride to see such an important area of Paris from a different perspective.

Verónica T

Family

Verified booking

Last week

I absolutely loved how the cruise was organized—everything they did, including the multilingual audio guides at the places we visited as we toured them. I recommend this cruise 1,000 percent.

Biswarup D

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The lovely scenic view with the perfect guided tour was a delightful experience. It was a memorable and beautiful amalgamation of seeing rich history from a perfect view.

Experience Paris from a unique vantage point with a 1-hour round-trip Seine River cruise starting at the Eiffel Tower's base.

Use the 11-language audio guides and learn about history, monuments, and architecture via smartphone, connected to onboard Wi-Fi.

Glide past iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, The Louvre, and other captivating sights.

Optionally, indulge in a macaron tasting, enjoy 9 pieces of Meringues, or soak in the morning sun with a delicious breakfast onboard.

1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise (route here)

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)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCY30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Port de la Bourdonnais
Get direction
Sights covered
Eiffel Tower
Les Invalides
Musée d'Orsay
Île de la Cité
Notre-Dame
Hôtel de Ville
Louvre Museum
Place de la Concorde
Grand Palais

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Lantz E
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The cruise was wonderful—in just one hour, you get to see all of Paris’s iconic landmarks. I’d never seen the Île de la Cité like this before; it was fabulous! I highly recommend this cruise—boarding was very easy and very well organized, and so was disembarking! A superb experience that I recommend 100%.
Raza Q
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A Wonderful Family Experience on the Seine! 🇫🇷❤️ We had an absolutely wonderful time on the 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower yesterday! 🛳️✨ It was such a beautiful experience with my family. The views of Paris from the Seine were breathtaking, especially seeing the Eiffel Tower and the city’s famous landmarks from the river. The atmosphere was relaxing, enjoyable, and perfect for making special family memories. Everything was well organized, and the whole cruise was a great way to see Paris from a different perspective. We truly enjoyed every moment and would happily recommend this experience to anyone visiting Paris with family or friends. A beautiful experience, unforgettable views, and wonderful family memories! ❤️🇫🇷 Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miguel C
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour takes you to several interesting places in a single day, which is highly recommended if you only have a few days to visit. If you prefer to see more of each place at a leisurely pace, it’s better to choose a separate tour for each location on different days so you can explore them more thoroughly—they’re all very beautiful. I was left wanting more time in the town of Windsor and to explore more parts of Oxford that the tour doesn’t cover.
Crystal S
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The Arc and view were beautiful and easy to get to. There was no confusion with the tickets, and the reminder emails were helpful for staying on Track. The river cruise was beautiful and operated every 20 minutes, so I made sure to get in the cruise line right after a boat left so that I could get great seats at the top. The cruise departure area was so easy to find and in a very convenient location next to the Eiffel Tower.
Kristen D
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We loved this little cruise, it was perfect for all ages and unlike some other cruises I've been on you actually get to see the landmarks and the Eiffel Tower was in full view, it went at a good speed as well and slow enough to not feel rushed and see everything and not toppling over. I really enjoyed this as did my little one and my friend! Definitely would do this again, great value as well having the macarons included!

Seine River sightseeing cruise

A leisurely one-hour journey through the heart of Paris, offering uninterrupted views of the city’s most celebrated landmarks from the water. Sail past architectural and cultural icons including the Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Panthéon, Cité de la Mode et du Design, Hôtel de Ville, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the historic Conciergerie. Cruise beneath the elegant arches of Pont Neuf — the city’s oldest bridge — and admire the ornate Pont Alexandre III, named after a Russian tsar.

Features

Panoramic terrace views**:** Head to the open-air terrace for sweeping views of Paris’ skyline and riverside façades.

Multilingual audio guide: Learn about the landmarks you pass with engaging commentary available in 11 languages.

Onboard Wi-Fi: Stay connected and share your experience in real time as you cruise.

Flexible departures: With sailings every hour, this cruise easily fits into any Paris itinerary.

What to bring

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

What's not allowed

Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

Accessibility

Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

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

Additional information

Click here to view the Bateaux Parisien cruise route.

Click here to view the departure schedule.

Paid parking is subject to availability.

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

The river cruise tickets are valid for a month from the travel date.

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

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