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For the month of February 2023:
Arc de Triomphe
Children below the age of 18 and EU citizens below the age of 26 may enter for free, provided they show their valid photo ID.
Seine River Cruise
Children aged 4-12 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
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Grévin Museum
Seine River Cruise
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Lunch without drinks
Lunch with bay window seating
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Orsay Museum
Seine River Cruise
Orsay Museum
Seine River Cruise
Paris boat tours are a relaxing and unique way to explore the capital city of France. While the Eiffel Tower and Louvre, lush parks, cobblestone streets and delicious cheese give you a glimpse of the Parisien culture and lifestyle, the river perspective of the city encapsulates a truly unparalleled perspective of Paris. All you have to do is to look out to admire some notable Parisian landmarks as your boat languidly floats down the Seine River.
There are a variety of Paris boat tours for you to choose from, ensuring something for everyone — be it a sightseeing cruise, a meal or a combo cruise. While offered by many companies, Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches are typically the best at Paris river cruises. Read ahead to learn more about booking your Paris boat tour.
As part of a sightseeing Paris boat tour, you will get to admire some of the best landmarks in the city from the heart of the Seine. You can take a good look at the famous Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Conciergerie, Palais Bourbon and more. This tour is typically an hour long and usually includes an audioguide or a professional guide to help you navigate the charming French capital city.
A Paris boat tour with lunch is a unique experience in which you get to see the historic landmarks peppering the banks of the Seine as you bite into some delicious French dishes. Some lunch cruises also offer live music to set the scene as you take in the beauty of the city.
Seine Lunch CruisesA Dinner boat tour of Paris is an unmatched and unforgettable experience. As you indulge in some fine French cuisine and wine, you will get to see why Paris is called The City of Lights. Enjoy the city views as it starts to glitter around you. Look out for the Eiffel Tower, the beauty of which must be seen to be believed. Dinner Boat Tours also make the perfect romantic getaways while you are in the City of Love.
Seine Dinner CruisesA Combo Paris boat tour is an exciting option as it gives you the chance to take a Seine River Cruise along with entry tickets or guided tours of popular and iconic French monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, or the Louvre; cabaret shows; or even Paris city tours. With Combo boat tours, you can plan out the perfect sightseeing day in Paris along with friends or family.
Seine Combo CruisesHop-on-hop-off boat tours give you the liberty to take your cruise experience on the Seine at your own pace. With 9 stops along the route, you can can choose to hop off any where, explore iconic attractions in the city and hop back on within a duration of either 24 hours or 48 hours. Your boats also come heated and with open-air spaces for you to enioy the panoramic riverside views.
Generally, a Paris boat tour is suited to all weather conditions thanks to its closed, air-conditioned boats. But winters can get extreme in Paris with unsuitable water levels in the river.
April to October - These months being the popular season, boat companies have frequent departures and the warm weather makes it pleasant to enjoy the cruise. The sunlight takes on a honey hue and makes everything glow in the afternoon, making for a magical experience. During windy seasons, you can appreciate the beauty of the river and the cruise experience from your closed boat.
At night - You can watch Paris come to life as the city starts to light up and shimmer like gold around you. This is one of the best times to take a Paris boat tour as it is an enchanting experience. The first and last departures of the day are usually less crowded and can be a wonderful experience if you're visiting during the high tourist season.
Departure point: Eiffel Tower, at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Departure point: Pont de l’Alma on the Port de la Conférence
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As you glide down the seine, you will be able to see some of the most iconic Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, Opera House, Conciergerie, and Les Invalides, among others.
As part of your combo tour, you can also watch a cabaret show. Be it Moulin Rouge, Le Lido, or Crazy Horse, each show features vibrant colours, exotic dances, and world-class entertainment.
Pick from a number of different tours along with your Paris boat tour. You can choose from a tour of Paris at night, an audio-guided tour, and even tours of specific landmarks along with a Seine River cruise.
A. Paris boat tours are a unique way of exploring the city. You get to absorb the Parisian atmosphere as you sail on the serene waters of the Seine, sipping wine or even relishing French delicacies.
A. Absolutely. Going on a Paris boat tour gives you a completely different perspective of the City of Lights. Taking a boat tour at night is even more speacial as you get to see the city lit up.
A. Sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, dinner cruises, hop-on-hop-off cruises and combo tours are the different options to experience Paris boat tours.
A. The combo Paris boat tours are the best as they offer you stunning views of the city along with entertainment and/or city tours, making them well worth your while.
A. A sightseeing tour is perfect for the family as you can go down the Seine and see the best of Paris in an hour.
A. Couples will love the lunch cruises and dinner cruises as it is quite a romantic experience, usually accompanied by live music to set the mood. They can also opt for a combo Paris boat tour with a cabaret show for a unique and fun experience.
A. Sightseeing cruises usually take place between 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Lunch cruises take place around noon and dinner cruises usually start at 8:00 PM. It is advised that you check your tickets for the timings before booking.
A. A sightseeing Paris boat tour is typically an hour long, while Paris river cruises that include meals can go on for a little over two hours.
A. On a Paris boat tour you can admire some incredible landmarks of the city like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Les Invalides, Palais Bourbon, the Conciergerie, Orsay Museum and many more.
A. You can explore famous Paris attractions, enjoy Paris cabaret shows as part of combo tours and also go for Paris city tours as part of a packed sightseeing day.
A. Cruises by Bateaux Mouches depart from Pont de l’Alma on the Port de la Conférence. The departure point of Bateaux Parisiens and Batobus cruises is Eiffel Tower, at Port de la Bourdonnais.
A. This depends on the tickets you book. However, most Paris boat tours offer discounts to children under 12 and students upon presentation of a valid ID.