Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Name: Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
Start: 2026-10-04T08:00:00
End: 2026-10-04T08:00:00
Location: Paris

4.7/5(12,639)

Emma R

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The boat was extremely clean and very well organized, especially during boarding where tickets were checked thoroughly. The tour offered both a downloadable audio guide and a live guide who spoke French and English. The live guide shared very interesting details that truly made the trip unique. I highly recommend this to families with children—it’s a fun and truly exceptional hour of entertainment. It was wonderful to admire the beautiful buildings from the boat and get inspiration for where to visit next!

Crystal S

Solo

Verified booking

Sep 2026

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.

Avaneesh P

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A beautiful way to experience Paris! 🇫🇷✨ Cruising along the Seine gives you a completely different view of the city, passing iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame and Paris’s stunning historic bridges. Relaxing, scenic and absolutely worth doing, especially in the evening when Paris begins to light up. 🗼🛥️❤️ ⭐ Rating: 9.5/10 — Highly recommended!

Stephane D

Couple

Verified booking

2 days 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.

Ryan A

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

He really enjoyed the Opera House and Siene River cruise that purchased. The concierge even offered us guest deals on other Paris sites through WhatsApp but unfortunately we didn't have time to take advantage of the offers. We will use them again on another vacation.

Sohail B

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

This was a very enjoyable cruise .Many sights were pointed out to us.What I partivularly enjoyed about the cruise was that it started from the Eifel Tower.This meant we could very good sight seeing as the boat returned to this location. It was also good value

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
Brenda P
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
First time in Paris and just loved the boat ride! Great narrated trip, beautiful night! Loved seeing all the people along the banks of the Seine. Waving😊
Chassagne N
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was great, the Bateaux Parisiens at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, such beautiful views, I've never been able to admire this monument so much.
Emma R
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The boat was extremely clean and very well organized, especially during boarding where tickets were checked thoroughly. The tour offered both a downloadable audio guide and a live guide who spoke French and English. The live guide shared very interesting details that truly made the trip unique. I highly recommend this to families with children—it’s a fun and truly exceptional hour of entertainment. It was wonderful to admire the beautiful buildings from the boat and get inspiration for where to visit next!
Miguel C
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
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
Sep 2026
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.

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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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.