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Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Seine River cruise boat passing by the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Tourists on a Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
Seine River cruise boat approaching a bridge in Paris, France.
Tour guide speaking to tourists on a Seine River cruise in Paris.

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Operator: Bateaux Parisiens

4.7/5

(10,920)

Primrose Madiviko

Primrose

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Drifting along the water gave me a whole new perspective on the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre all looked even more magical from the river. The atmosphere was calm and romantic, especially as the sun set and the city lights began to sparkle. Passing under the historic bridges, each with its own charm, made the journey feel like stepping into a living postcard. It was the perfect mix of relaxation, beauty, and Parisian charm—I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
Gisela Rita Losinno

Gisela

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent tour to get a first impression of Paris, from the Seine River. It was the first activity we did in the city, and it was very useful to give us a general overview, besides having a very pleasant time sailing this beautiful river, with excellent views and in a very comfortable boat. The audio guide was very useful, the guide on board also, but here the problem for me was that if you listened to the guide on board, you could not pay attention to the audio guide. That is a point to improve
Ann Harrison

Ann

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A wonderful way to see some of the major sites of Paris when pressed for time...we were on a cruise ship excursion and only had 4 hours in Paris. The tour guide suggested this or hop on/hop off bus (which I'm not a fan of) and I'm so glad I chose the cruise!! The boat loads/drops off right at the Eiffel Tower so we were able to spend some time there also. Would definitely recommend
    • 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 DURATION60 minutes
    FREQUENCY30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREEiffel Tower
    LAST DEPARTUREEiffel Tower

    1 Boarding point

    Port de la Bourdonnais

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Eiffel Tower

    Eiffel Tower

    Les Invalides

    Les Invalides

    Musée d'Orsay

    Musée d'Orsay

    Île de la Cité

    Île de la Cité

    Notre-Dame

    Notre-Dame

    Hôtel de Ville

    Hôtel de Ville

    Louvre Museum

    Louvre Museum

    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    Grand Palais

    Grand Palais

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

  • 4.7
    10,920 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Primrose Madiviko

    Primrose

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Drifting along the water gave me a whole new perspective on the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre all looked even more magical from the river. The atmosphere was calm and romantic, especially as the sun set and the city lights began to sparkle. Passing under the historic bridges, each with its own charm, made the journey feel like stepping into a living postcard. It was the perfect mix of relaxation, beauty, and Parisian charm—I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
    Ann Harrison

    Ann

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A wonderful way to see some of the major sites of Paris when pressed for time...we were on a cruise ship excursion and only had 4 hours in Paris. The tour guide suggested this or hop on/hop off bus (which I'm not a fan of) and I'm so glad I chose the cruise!! The boat loads/drops off right at the Eiffel Tower so we were able to spend some time there also. Would definitely recommend
    Nicara Anyamele

    Nicara

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Enjoyable first experience of Paris. The staff were kind and friendly. Spoke clearly when addressing the crowd. Boat was moving at a perfect speed to enjoy everything. 100% recommend.
    Jasmin Causor

    Jasmin

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We arrived just in time to get on the 11:00am. It was a Wednesday in September so lines were not an issue. Easy to find and a fun way to see Paris highlights without the walking. We loved it!
    Rosalind Fawcett

    Rosalind

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Lovely boat friendly staff and a great trip. I'd recommend this trip if you are in Paris . Oh and the macarons were lovely too !
  • Sightseeing along the Seine

    Ready for a delightful Parisian escapade? Head to Port de la Bourdonnais, right under the Eiffel Tower, and hop aboard a flexible one-hour Seine River cruise. Forget the fuss – you can board whenever you fancy throughout the day as the cruise departs every 1 hour. As the boat leisurely cruises down the Seine, you'll catch sight of Paris's coolest spots. We're talking about the fancy Assemblee Nationale, the artsy Musee d'Orsay, the classy Institut de France, the Pantheon, the chic Cite de la Mode, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, and the Conciergerie. Sail under the arches of the oldest bridge, Pont Neuf, and wave to the regal Pont Alexandre III, named after a Russian tsar.

    Onboard amenities

    Secure a position on the terrace to indulge in exceptional panoramic views, and concurrently, avail yourself of the onboard Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, do not overlook the multilingual audio guide in 11 languages. So, jump on board, soak in the sights, and let the Seine show you the best of Paris.

    Click here to view the Bateaux Parisien cruise route.

  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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