Paris 1-Hour Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Commentary by Bateaux Parisiens from Eiffel Tower
by Bateaux Parisiens
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The Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens departs from the feet of the Eiffel Tower. This glass-enclosed boat tour lasts between one hour and eighty minutes, depending on river conditions. Passengers travel along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed banks of the Seine River, passing many of Paris’s main landmarks. The route includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Invalides with its golden dome housing Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb, the Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Saint Germain des Prés, Pont Neuf - the oldest bridge in Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, Île Saint-Louis with its typical architecture, Pont Marie, Conciergerie where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned, the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk, Grand Palais with its glass dome, and Pont de la Concorde built from stones of the Bastille prison. Audio commentary is available in fourteen languages and can be accessed through onboard audio guides or a smartphone app. Passengers do not need to book a specific departure time in advance; they can select any available time on the day of the cruise by presenting their voucher at the quay. A guide is also available onboard to answer questions. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, and souvenir photos taken at boarding are not included. On French National Day, July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM, and schedules may vary on holidays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Seine
Cruise along the Seine River, often called the most beautiful avenue of Paris, for approximately one hour.
60 min
Eiffel Tower
The boat departs from the base of the Eiffel Tower, the starting point of the cruise.
Invalides
Approaching Pont Alexandre III, the Dome des Invalides appears on the right bank; this monument contains Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb.
Pont Alexandre III
Pass beneath this ornate bridge, a gift from Tsar Alexander III, aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.
Assemblee Nationale
View the building that houses the French parliament while enjoying the river scenery.
Musee d'Orsay
See the distinctive building of the Musée d'Orsay and its surrounding area from the river.
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
Glide past the well-known Saint Germain des Prés quarter with views of its streets and architecture.
Pont Neuf
Pass under Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, and observe the sculptures adorning it.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View Notre Dame Cathedral from the water as the boat continues along the Seine.
Latin Quarter
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Latin Quarter while cruising past this historic area.
Ile Saint-Louis
See the island Île Saint-Louis, considered the historic heart of Paris, with its typical architecture.
Pont Marie
Pass under Pont Marie, a special bridge associated with the tradition of making a wish.
Conciergerie
View the Conciergerie, where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned before their executions.
Louvre Museum
See the Louvre, formerly a royal castle and one of the longest buildings worldwide.
Place de la Concorde
From the boat, observe the Egyptian obelisk at Place de la Concorde, a site linked to the French Revolution.
Grand Palais
Admire the Grand Palais with its glass dome, a venue for exhibitions and part of the 2024 Olympic competitions.
Pont de la Concorde
Pass over this bridge built from stones of the Bastille prison, destroyed after the French Revolution.
Meeting point
Book your cruise for a set date, but no time slot needed. Just show your voucher at the quay anytime that day. Departure/Return: Port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon number 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower On July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM Schedule
End point
Book your cruise for a set date, but no time slot needed. Just show your voucher at the quay anytime that day. Departure/Return: Port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon number 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower On July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM Schedule
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris 1-Hour Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Commentary by Bateaux Parisiens from Eiffel Tower
by Bateaux Parisiens
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€36Overview
The Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens departs from the feet of the Eiffel Tower. This glass-enclosed boat tour lasts between one hour and eighty minutes, depending on river conditions. Passengers travel along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed banks of the Seine River, passing many of Paris’s main landmarks. The route includes views of the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Invalides with its golden dome housing Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb, the Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Saint Germain des Prés, Pont Neuf - the oldest bridge in Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, Île Saint-Louis with its typical architecture, Pont Marie, Conciergerie where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned, the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk, Grand Palais with its glass dome, and Pont de la Concorde built from stones of the Bastille prison. Audio commentary is available in fourteen languages and can be accessed through onboard audio guides or a smartphone app. Passengers do not need to book a specific departure time in advance; they can select any available time on the day of the cruise by presenting their voucher at the quay. A guide is also available onboard to answer questions. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, and souvenir photos taken at boarding are not included. On French National Day, July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM, and schedules may vary on holidays.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Seine
Cruise along the Seine River, often called the most beautiful avenue of Paris, for approximately one hour.
60 min
Eiffel Tower
The boat departs from the base of the Eiffel Tower, the starting point of the cruise.
Invalides
Approaching Pont Alexandre III, the Dome des Invalides appears on the right bank; this monument contains Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb.
Pont Alexandre III
Pass beneath this ornate bridge, a gift from Tsar Alexander III, aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.
Assemblee Nationale
View the building that houses the French parliament while enjoying the river scenery.
Musee d'Orsay
See the distinctive building of the Musée d'Orsay and its surrounding area from the river.
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
Glide past the well-known Saint Germain des Prés quarter with views of its streets and architecture.
Pont Neuf
Pass under Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, and observe the sculptures adorning it.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View Notre Dame Cathedral from the water as the boat continues along the Seine.
Latin Quarter
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Latin Quarter while cruising past this historic area.
Ile Saint-Louis
See the island Île Saint-Louis, considered the historic heart of Paris, with its typical architecture.
Pont Marie
Pass under Pont Marie, a special bridge associated with the tradition of making a wish.
Conciergerie
View the Conciergerie, where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned before their executions.
Louvre Museum
See the Louvre, formerly a royal castle and one of the longest buildings worldwide.
Place de la Concorde
From the boat, observe the Egyptian obelisk at Place de la Concorde, a site linked to the French Revolution.
Grand Palais
Admire the Grand Palais with its glass dome, a venue for exhibitions and part of the 2024 Olympic competitions.
Pont de la Concorde
Pass over this bridge built from stones of the Bastille prison, destroyed after the French Revolution.
Meeting point
Book your cruise for a set date, but no time slot needed. Just show your voucher at the quay anytime that day. Departure/Return: Port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon number 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower On July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM Schedule
End point
Book your cruise for a set date, but no time slot needed. Just show your voucher at the quay anytime that day. Departure/Return: Port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon number 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower On July 14, the last departure is at 5:00 PM Schedule
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.