Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Name: Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
Start: 2026-08-15T08:00:00
End: 2026-08-15T08:00:00
Location: Paris

4.7/5(12,360)

Ana P

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Very nice everything 🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰 the walk was very beautiful, the guide spoke very nicely…..I would come again for a walk 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Algersa G

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. It offered a unique perspective of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and several beautiful historic bridges. Seeing these famous sights from the water made the experience feel peaceful and unforgettable. The boat was comfortable, clean, and well-organized, with plenty of seating and large windows that provided excellent views throughout the journey. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making boarding and the overall experience smooth and enjoyable. The audio commentary was informative without being overwhelming, sharing interesting facts about Paris's history and architecture. As the cruise continued, especially during sunset and into the evening, the atmosphere became even more magical. The city lights reflected on the Seine, creating a romantic and relaxing setting that was perfect for taking photos or simply enjoying the moment. I would highly recommend a Seine River cruise to anyone visiting Paris, whether it's your first trip or a return visit. It's a wonderful way to experience the city's beauty, learn about its rich history, and enjoy a memorable and relaxing journey along one of the world's most famous rivers.

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

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
Mehrivan A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Seeing the city’s famous landmarks from the water was a unique and relaxing experience. The views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the beautiful bridges were stunning, especially as the boat cruised along the Seine. The ride was comfortable, well-organized, and the commentary was informative without being overwhelming. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Paris—it’s a wonderful way to experience the beauty and charm of the city.
Christin S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Although it seemed as if the boats were overloaded, we didn't notice anything of the sort on board. It was nice. The ship was clean, too. I can recommend the trip.
David M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Both the friendliness of the staff and how beautiful it is to see Paris from a boat, being able to look at and take photos of the most important landmarks.
Rebecca A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The cruise was nice and relaxing however the queue just before you get on boat was not organised at all too many people let through at once and everyone from the back literally pushing so hard forward I was glued to everyone around me with no room to even breathe : was nice to see in dark but expected all monuments to be lit up as advertised but wasn't really but did enjoy
Tristan A
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a great boat. There are plenty of seats and mnay are in the shade if required. The live commentary is in French, English and spanish. There is a recorded commentary in various other languages, also an app is available so bring ear phones, and you can play interactive games, or listen to the commentary through your device

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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