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Paris

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Polish

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Relish a Seine River cruise with panoramic views and indulge in a 3-course French lunch at Le Bistro Parisien. Choose your sequence: dine first or sail, savor iconic sights at leisure.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Experience a 3-course dinner including a drink (soft drink, beer or a glass of wine) and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise the Seine River. It is up to you to choose whether you prefer having lunch first and taking the cruise after your meal or if you start by the cruise and enjoy your lunch after it.

The Bistro Parisien with its unique situation on the Seine River, just at feet of the Eiffel Tower, welcomes you at 12 pm. Choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu. The authentic French cuisine is cooked from seasonal produce. A vegetarian option is available.

Take your seats on the terrace or inside the boat and enjoy panoramic views of the finest parts of Paris. You learn the history of Paris, from its medieval origins on the Ile de la Cité via the audioguide or the interactive smartphone app... Glide past the golden dome of Les Invalides, see the elegant Musée d’Orsay, admire the palatial home of the Louvre Museum, pass the historic exhibition hall of the Grand Palais, and much more.

What You Get

1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)

Alcoholic beverages

a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise

Pick-up from/to the boat

Good To Know

The sightseeing cruise is free for children who are less than 4 years old. However, if they eat at the Bistro Parisien restaurant, a child menu at €15 per child will be charged on the spot.
You can choose if you start by the cruise or the dinner. If you choose to take the cruise before having dinner, collect the ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien (pontoon no. 2).
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
A vegetarian option is available on the spot.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Paris (Pass By)

Step in to the Bistro Parisien, which is a transparent quayside restaurant. From the Bistro Parisien, you have the best view to the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a nice picture. Your ticket includes a 3-course-lunch and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise. It is up to you if you prefer starting by the cruise or the meal. You will get the tickets for the cruise at Bistro Parisien. See the sights of Paris from the River Seine on a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Marvel at the monuments of Paris from its historic waterway, including the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about the monuments and have fun with the interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages. Take your seat at your private table at the Bistro Parisiens and enjoy a delicious 3-course menu. Choose your dishes and savor traditional French food. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.

Seine River (Pass By)

Marvel the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine River, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Pont Neuf as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to L'Ile Saint Louis and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel Tower (Pass By)

The Bateaux Parisiens port is situated at feet of the Eiffel Tower, a good occasion to take a nice picture before or after the cruise. You will also admire views of the Eiffel Tower several times during your sightseeing cruise.

Invalides (Pass By)

As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right side. This monument houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Pont Alexandre III (Pass By)

This particularly beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It's a wonderful experience to pass underneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.

Assemblee Nationale (Pass By)

This characteristic building houses the French parliament.

Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)

Admire the architecture of the Musée d'Orsay, which used to be a railway station in the past.

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter (Pass By)

You will enjoy nice views to this famous quarter while you cruise on the Seine.

Pont Neuf (Pass By)

Lift your head and admire the sculptures when you pass by Pont Neuf, which is actually the oldest bridge of Paris.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

From the river, you will have a wonderful perspective to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

Quartier Latin (Pass By)

Enjoy the specific atmosphere of this area when you pass by.

Ile Saint-Louis (Pass By)

The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of the historical Paris. You will have interesting views to its typical architecture from the water.

Pont Marie (Pass By)

The Pont Marie is a very special bridge. If you pass under this bridge, close your eyes and make a wish. It is told that your wish will come true before next year.

Conciergerie (Pass By)

The Conciergerie is a very remarkable landmark. It is the place where the King Louis XVI and the Queen Marie-Antoinette where imprisoned before they were executed.

Louvre Museum (Pass By)

Admire the 700 m long facade of the biggest museum of the world. The Louvre used to be the residence of French kings.

Place de la Concorde (Pass By)

From the boat, you will see the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde used to play a big role during the time of the French revolution, as the guillotine was placed there.

Pont de la Concorde (Pass By)

The bridge between the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblée Nationale was built from stones of the Bastille prison which was destroyed after the French revolution.

Grand Palais (Pass By)

Admire the amazing architecture with its glass coupole! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the Olympic games in 2024, it hosted a part of the competitions.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris Île-de-France, France, FR, 75007

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Please go to the Bistro Parisien at pontoon no. 2. You can choose if you want to have dinner first or start by taking the cruise or the other way around. You will get your ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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What People Are Saying

Overall ratings and reviews

(64)

Not recommended

June 13, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

When we started with our booking to the staff of the bistro we were quickly quoted something we had to drink and eat without providing us with the day ticket. Only after request we got the day tick...read more

Seine Dinner and Cruise

May 01, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Dinner was at the dock, then you go on a barge for the cruise. The value was good for what you received. Service was a little slow at the restaurant. The cruise was relaxing and beautiful.

A great way to see Paris!!

May 01, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

A beautiful way to see Paris. We Got to see Eiffel Tower lit up. I Would highly recommend this tour and would do it again

It was difficult to find...

April 10, 2025

(Viator)

It was difficult to find exactly where we were to join the boat and when to dine. All in all a nice ride down the river

Formidable

March 23, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Cruise and restaurant after Beautiful view Many pictures taken Beautiful memory with the sun Little expectation Perfect.

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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Paris (Pass By)

Seine River (Pass By)

Eiffel Tower (Pass By)

Invalides (Pass By)

Pont Alexandre III (Pass By)

Assemblee Nationale (Pass By)

Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter (Pass By)

Pont Neuf (Pass By)

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

Quartier Latin (Pass By)

Ile Saint-Louis (Pass By)

Pont Marie (Pass By)

Conciergerie (Pass By)

Louvre Museum (Pass By)

Place de la Concorde (Pass By)

Pont de la Concorde (Pass By)

Grand Palais (Pass By)

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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