France · BOAT TOURS IN PARIS
The 15 best boat tours in Paris you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Join Vedettes de Paris for a one-hour evening Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower. You will pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and grand bridges aboard a quiet electric boat, with music throughout. There is no guide onboard, but the free app offers commentary in 10 languages.
“Loved everything about this experience beautiful scenery would recommend”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a 1 or 2-hour Louvre visit, with reserved entry and headsets. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, then take a flexible Seine cruise from Alma Bridge within six months.
“Excellent Driver, great narration from the prerecorded data played through the headset. I would prefer an actual person ( not the driver) providing the narration. But I learned a lot. I prefer a real reason with real interaction. Not just a recording which saves the company money. But a good tour!”
Take a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus tour past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, live bus-tracking app, and optional one-hour Seine cruise to explore Paris at your own pace.
“The bus driver could try and keep eyes on the passengers getting on and off so that everyone was seated. When we were driving around the “Arc de Triomph” their were people standing on the top level as their were no seats available.”
Tootbus gives you a practical first look at Paris from an open-top, clean-energy bus. Hop off at the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and more, then use the app for live tracking, audio commentary, and themed walks such as Emily and Fashion. Add the one-hour Seine cruise at the Eiffel Tower.
“It was very easy to find Took us to all the great spots We were able to take pictures from the bus too! Was exactly as they said it would be!”
Set aside about an hour for a Seine sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower, with open-air and glass-enclosed seating plus audio commentary in 14 languages. Use the flexible ticket within one month, and enjoy a freshly made crêpe at Trocadéro before or after the boat ride.
“really enjoyed this cruise beautiful scenery under all the bridges 🌉 shame needed own audio equipment we couldn't listen to it as our phones disnt have enough battery im not sure why the audio couldn't have been played from speakers on the boat. lots of room upstairs for people to sit”
Board at Île aux Cygnes for a 105-minute Paris en Scène dinner cruise. Enjoy a three-course cocotte-style French meal, mineral water, outward-facing seats, and an outdoor terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more. Staff members Ilayda and Enzo have been singled out for warm service.
“Everything’s just amazing and the food was outstanding. I am glad I booked it and I’ll book it again )”
Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre at your scheduled time, and explore independently with a digital audio guide. Then take a flexible one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary and views of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, and more.
“The museum has many great collections. It was an amazing experience.”
Meet your English-speaking guide near the Eiffel Tower for reserved elevator access to the first and second floors, with optional summit entry. After exploring at your own pace, use your Les Bateaux Parisiens ticket for a one-hour Seine cruise, on the same day or within six months.
“Our guide, EKAETTE, was amazing, so engaging and knowledgeable. She really made the tour fantastic because of her personality. I remembered a lot of facts about the Eiffel Tower because of her communication style. The tower was great, had a good time. Only problem is that the cruise was ridiculously busy and the line was way too long but what do you expect, all the different tours were all using this specific boat cruise company, so everyone goes there. We ended up not doing the cruise because it was too over crowded. Other than that it was great.”
Spend 150 minutes aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat, dining on an à-la-carte three-course meal while Paris slips past your table. Choose from several seating packages, including window and front-of-boat options, with vegetarian dishes available and a live singer on board.
“It was AMAZING !!! One of the best evening here and I celebrate my birthday. I highly recommended ♥️🫶🏻”
Board near the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2-hour-30-minute Seine cruise with a 3 or 4-course French meal, wine or Champagne, and a live singer. Large windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, and illuminated bridges. Choose a window or premium service if the view matters most.
“Excellent experience. We really enjoyed the evening on the boat cruise. The staff was also very nice. Food was nice however you have an opportunity to improve to maintain a first class experience to the visitors.”
See Paris from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24 or 48-hour Red Route pass. Ride past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Palais Garnier, then hop off as you wish. Add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe admission.
“This bus option is excellent for someone who is coming to Paris for the first time. It gives them an opportunity to see most of the famous landmarks of Paris. It also allows you to get off the bus go roam around visit and get back onto the bus And continue with the journey. Loved it.”
Visit the Louvre at your own pace with a timed-entry ticket, then take a one-hour Seine cruise whenever you like during your Paris stay. You receive tickets by email the day before, with no guide or audio guide included. Plan extra time for security and confirm the boat departure point.
“great activity but dont spend more than 30 euros on this”
Use the Batobus Seine shuttle as both transport and a river cruise. Your 24 or 48-hour pass links nine stops near the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Boats have heated interiors, a terrace, and a multilingual webapp, but no live audio guide.
“Great option which includes the river cruise and option to hop on and hop off the stops. Great value for the money. Highly recommend this activity.”
Board Eiffel Croisières near the Alexandre III Bridge for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise. Enjoy a three-course French bistro dinner served at your table, then step onto the outdoor terrace for views of the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie, and the Eiffel Tower.
“It was wonderful. From beginning to end! A lovely dinner cruise that I highly recommend”
Board near the Musée d’Orsay for a 75-minute to two-hour evening cruise on a glass-enclosed boat. Enjoy three courses, coffee or tea, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seating, Champagne, and extra drinks cost more.
“We had a fabulous time on the Seine Cruise. The food, vibe & service was exceptional. Highly recommended activity!”
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