Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower, Paris

Highlights

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.

Your Experience

Step into the heart of Paris and see the city unfold from its most romantic vantage point — the Seine. Glide past grand monuments, historic bridges, and riverside landmarks as the French capital reveals itself, one masterpiece at a time.

Getting started

Make your way to Port de la Bourdonnais, located right beneath the Eiffel Tower. With departures every hour, you can board at a time that suits you. Simply present your ticket and step onto the boat for a relaxed one-hour cruise along the Seine.

What to expect

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.

Inclusions

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)

Must Know

Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.
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.
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.