River Seine Cruise: 1-Hour Tour with Lunch

Experience the beauty of Paris on a Seine River cruise and indulge in a delicious lunch at Bistro Parisien. Discover iconic landmarks and savor authentic cuisine. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paris - Step into the Bistro Parisien, a transparent quayside restaurant offering the best view of the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a memorable photo. Your ticket includes a 3-course lunch and a 1-hour sightseeing cruise. You can choose to start with either the cruise or the meal. Cruise tickets are available at Bistro Parisien. Enjoy a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower along the River Seine, taking in Paris’s iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Grand Palais, and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about these monuments with an interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages. At the Bistro Parisien, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at your private table, with a choice of traditional French dishes and a vegetarian option available.
  • Seine River - Marvel at the views of Paris’s major attractions lining the beautiful Seine River, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the majestic Eiffel Tower, your route includes the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the vibrant Latin Quarter, the Pont Neuf, and world-renowned museums like the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to L’Ile Saint Louis and back. The cruise returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.
  • Eiffel Tower - The Bateaux Parisiens port is located at the base of the Eiffel Tower, providing a great photo opportunity before or after the cruise. Enjoy multiple views of the Eiffel Tower during your sightseeing cruise.
  • Invalides - As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right, which houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
  • Pont Alexandre III - This stunning bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. Passing underneath it aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat is a wonderful experience.
  • Assemblee Nationale - This distinctive building is home to the French parliament.
  • Musee d’Orsay - Admire the architecture of the Musée d’Orsay, which was once a railway station.
  • Saint Germain des Pres Quarter - Enjoy the views of this famous quarter as you cruise along the Seine.
  • Pont-Neuf - Look up and admire the sculptures as you pass by Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris.
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - From the river, you will have a wonderful view of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.
  • Latin Quarter - Experience the unique atmosphere of this area as you pass by.
  • Ile Saint-Louis - The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of historical Paris. Enjoy interesting views of its typical architecture from the water.
  • Pont Marie - Pont Marie is a special bridge. Close your eyes and make a wish as you pass under it; it is said your wish will come true within a year.
  • Conciergerie - The Conciergerie is a remarkable landmark where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned before their execution.
  • Louvre Museum - Admire the 700-meter-long facade of the world’s largest museum. The Louvre was once the residence of French kings.
  • Place de la Concorde - From the boat, you will see the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde played a significant role during the French Revolution, as the guillotine was placed there.
  • Pont de la Concorde - 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 - Admire the stunning architecture with its glass dome! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the 2024 Olympic Games, it hosted part of the competitions.
What's Included
  • 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)
  • a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise
  • Pick-up from/to the boat
Additional Information

Savor a 3-course meal, complete with a drink (soft drink, beer, or a glass of wine), and enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River. You have the flexibility to choose whether to dine first and cruise afterward or to start with the cruise and dine later.

The Bistro Parisien, uniquely located on the Seine River at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, welcomes guests at 12 pm. Select your dishes from the à-la-carte menu, featuring authentic French cuisine made from seasonal ingredients. A vegetarian option is also available.

Relax on the terrace or inside the boat and take in panoramic views of Paris’s most iconic landmarks. Learn about the history of Paris, from its medieval beginnings on the Ile de la Cité, through an audioguide or an interactive smartphone app. Glide past the golden dome of Les Invalides, see the elegant Musée d’Orsay, admire the grand Louvre Museum, pass the historic Grand Palais exhibition hall, and much more.

  • 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.
  • A vegetarian option is available 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).
Location
Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_w
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing Food and Views on the Seine - The food on this tour was amazing and the staff was very kind. The cost of this tour is absolutely worth the excellent food and views! Also, the bathrooms were very classy for a riverboat. I was so impressed!
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Stephaniepz6319qp
Jun 14, 2024
Great family experience! - This was a fantastic experience with my family. Saw all sights in Paris with great weather. The cruise went smoothly and was informative and the lunch at le parisians was fantastic. Thank you
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Don_b
May 12, 2024
A GREAT AFTERNOON - Lunch was excellent with a full and varied menu and excellent service. Allow a couple of hours to relax over a glass or two to enjoy this part of the package. It is really well organized despoite the numbers arriving at the same time. The cruise can be taken whenever you choose. It was interesting with a full descriptions of the highlights that we passed in three languages and the alternative of listening on the company app. Unfortunately, the high water prevented us going all the way to the islands but there was nothing that the Company can do about that as the bridges are quite low. It was a very enjoyable afternoon in the sun and we would recommend it.
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Rosaria_r
Dec 28, 2023
My family and I enjoyed a... - My family and I enjoyed a lovely cruise then a filling lunch after the cruise. Service is really good and waiter was kind to The kids . Thank you.
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Lisbell_c
Dec 26, 2023
My pictures collection from Paris - I love taking pictures to the beautiful architecture cityscape and the service in the restaurant was good…
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Climber36342270726
May 28, 2024
Great lunch - Overall a great experience. Food was enjoyable and the service was great ! 2 bottles of wine and glass of champagne was included in price. The photographer was very friendly. Downsides: - air-conditioning on (too cold) - no kids menu - check-in a bit confusing
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Glenn_j
Oct 26, 2023
Good lunch at Bistro - Atmosphere was good. Food was good. Service was excellent. We would recommend the Bistro, did not have time to take the cruise.
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Latoya_v
Jun 18, 2024
View was amazing, food just ok - The Eiffel tower view made was the best part. The restaurant was nice. The food presentation was horrible and taste even worse. The steak was burnt. Highly disappointed and would not book again.
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Shayn_s
May 18, 2024
Tour with no guide - Food was great but everything else was awful. The cruise itself had no commentary except self guided audio which was not what we expected from the description. We were herded like cattle onto the ship. Service was rude. Extremely low value for money.
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Solanged737
Apr 1, 2024
DISAPPOINTING CRUISE - We were delighted to have a good time with my husband who had never had this experience but the result did not live up to our expectations apart from the lunch where everything was perfect. But if we had wanted a good meal, a good restaurant would have done the trick because it was above all a cruise to discover the main beautiful monuments of Paris visible from the Seine and there it was not at all up to par. what is announced. Leaving the Eiffel Tower at the foot of the pier (and there too, quite a disappointment: work...), we caught a glimpse of the grand palace but for the rest, barges, barges and more barges... boredom during 3/4 of the route completely diverted without us being warned, surely so that we avoid postponing our cruise (no respect for the customer!). Explanation to our request on site at the exit: "we should have warned you, a lot of rain therefore modified itinerary" except that the day before I contacted them to hear me say a bit annoyed that the floods were over and that there was no problem. Disastrous communication... The cruise was transformed under the noses of disgruntled customers into a simple stroll on the water with a good meal, which does not explain the amount requested. Farewell Île de la Cité, Notre Dame... In addition, no explanation of what we saw, a commentary or an audio guide would not have been too much because this organization also organizes "walking" cruises without lunch which are commented on. So for the Parisian boats we either have lunch or listen to the audio guide but we can also, I reassure them, enjoy a good meal and listen to an audio guide. For the tourists, especially those we had near us, one monument looked like another monument, without a guide they left feeling like they had missed an appointment with Paris during this cruise. Very very disappointed 😞
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