Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise

Name: 1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-07-14T17:00:00
End: 2026-07-14T21:00:00
Location: Paris

Pont des Arts bridge over the Seine River at sunset in Paris.

Louvre Museum and Seine River illuminated at night, Paris sightseeing cruise.

Cruise boat on Seine River at night with illuminated Parisian buildings.

Pont des Arts with evening lights and love locks in Paris.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

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4.5/5(10,324)

Katia R

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

Excellent value for the money, flexible schedule, and a unique experience, as the tour showcases major attractions from a different perspective. P.S. I went on a Saturday late afternoon; many French people gather along the river for their “happy hour,” and the waves and interactions with the passing boat are very friendly and fun.

Eldena S

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

We had a seat on the top. It was wonderfull. Great to use the main sights. There were people standing, which did stop the view, even though they were asked not to stand by signs on the boat. For the money, it was fantastic to see all the main monuments as we traveled on the river.

Malene C

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

It was a really nice walk right as the sun was setting. The only downside was the tourists who stood in front of us, blocking the view, and wouldn’t sit down even though I asked them to. And when you get to the Eiffel Tower, everyone wants to have their picture taken there, so people just line up in front of those who are sitting down.

Mario T

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The cruise was very enjoyable. One of the best features of the service is that you can use your ticket from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM during spring and summer—it’s very flexible, which is convenient since Paris is a big city and schedules can vary. The food at the bar was excellent. The trip was phenomenal; you can see Paris’s main attractions from the boat, as well as all the beautiful floating bars and restaurants on the Seine, which are full of friendly people who greet you all the time. A great experience!

Manuela D

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Despite the fact that we booked this for a Canicular Day, the Seine Cruise was incredibily pleasant, the bise of the water made the sunt bearable. The ladyy who desribed the landmarks had an excellent accent in all spoken languages. Another fun thong was people sayting hello on the other boats or on the shore of the river, super fun for kids especially I have really enjoyed this and would definitely book again when I will be back in Paris.

Gloria A

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

I really enjoyed the experience 🥰. At first, I was annoyed that my booking time was set by the app instead of me, but I ended up arriving late and was able to board the available boat. The customer service was very good, and the cruise and comfort were excellent.

Aboard a Bateaux Parisiens glass canopy boat, discover the magic of Paris in the evening with a 1-hour cruise along the Seine.

With multiple cruise timings and a validity of 6 months from the date of purchase, this ticket gives you the flexibility to plan your holiday with ease.

See the Eiffel Tower glimmering and learn interesting facts about other Parisian landmarks from your audio sets available in 14 languages as you glide along the Seine.

1-hour Bateaux Parisiens evening sightseeing cruise (route here)

Choice of departure time (cruises departs every 1 hour)

Flexible ticket valid for 6 months

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

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Grethel R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It is a fun and enjoyable cruise on the boat. It takes you to all the main areas of Paris through the river and it's enjoyable to hang around and watch all the people sitting at the river front. I didn't realize that you could buy champagne or even take your own champagne with you in the cruise. It would've been more enjoyable if I had some champagne at the time. If you do it, I recommend you take your own champagne to drink on the ship when you're on the top of the ship it does get a little bit hot so I recommend you take a hat or some sort of shade with you.
Mario T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The cruise was very enjoyable. One of the best features of the service is that you can use your ticket from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM during spring and summer—it’s very flexible, which is convenient since Paris is a big city and schedules can vary. The food at the bar was excellent. The trip was phenomenal; you can see Paris’s main attractions from the boat, as well as all the beautiful floating bars and restaurants on the Seine, which are full of friendly people who greet you all the time. A great experience!
Manuela D
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
Despite the fact that we booked this for a Canicular Day, the Seine Cruise was incredibily pleasant, the bise of the water made the sunt bearable. The ladyy who desribed the landmarks had an excellent accent in all spoken languages. Another fun thong was people sayting hello on the other boats or on the shore of the river, super fun for kids especially I have really enjoyed this and would definitely book again when I will be back in Paris.
Pernille C
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a really nice and relaxing way to see some of Paris' monuments. There was some waiting time in line on land, and more waiting on the boat before departure, but the weather was good, so it didn't matter too much. We sat on the open deck. There isn't much comfort (no cushions), but it’s fine. At times, it was challenging to hear what was being said over the microphone.
Gayatri V
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The ride was very comfortable and a good duration. I got on to the boat just as the Eiffel Tower was getting lit up so it was gorgeous to see it in the dusk and then with the night tiem sky and eventually the sparkle! The temperature does drop quickly once it gets dark (even in the summer) so I would recommend a light jacket in the future.

Magical views of Paris under the starry-lit sky

After the sun sets, make your way to the Port de la Bourdonnais, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and embark on a magical 1-hour nighttime cruise along the Seine River. The boats proceed east on the Seine, heading in the direction of Notre Dame Cathedral. This section travels by well-known locations including the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre Museum, both of which have stunning nighttime illumination. Boats may slow down further along to admire the golden flame of the Statue of Liberty replica on Île aux Cygnes and the shimmering Pont Alexandre III bridge.

You will then make a 180-degree circle at Notre Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité island before returning west to the Eiffel Tower. The elaborate Hôtel de Ville, the famed Conciergerie, and the Île Saint-Louis island, known for its 17th-century architecture, are a few more of the most famous landmarks in Paris that are visible.

Sit back and relax

Your flexible ticket allows you to board the cruise anytime you’d like within operating hours - meaning you don’t have to worry about any logistics! As you cruise down this UNESCO-listed Paris river, enjoy exhilarating moonlit views from the boat’s terrace and exterior passageways and learn about the city with live commentary via your complimentary audio guide.

What's not allowed

Note that the following is not allowed on this tour: large bags.

Additional information

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

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

Paid parking is subject to availability.

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

Please refer to this [link](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/b28a2a4447755da0acaaff1e298e7c07-EN Horaires CC 25-26 .pdf) for the cruise departure timings.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please print out your mobile vouchers and display them along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Boarding Point

Your boarding point is at Bateaux Parisiens port.

Address: Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

Closest bus stop is Tour Eiffel, which stops right across from the tower.

Bus #42 will bring you here.

By Train

Closest RER station is Gare Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel, a 2-minute walk to the tower.

RER-C will bring you here.