Paris Seine River Cruise — 1 Hour from the Eiffel Tower

About this experience

A 1-hour loop on the Seine from the foot of the Eiffel Tower to Île de la Cité and back, past the Louvre, Orsay and Pont Alexandre III, with recorded commentary.

• One hour on the Seine from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame and back
• Pass the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Les Invalides and Pont Alexandre III
• Open upper deck for photos, plus a covered, heated lower deck
• Evening sailings catch the bridges lit up and the tower sparkling

What you'll visit

• Eiffel Tower
• Musée d'Orsay
• Louvre Museum

What you'll do

1. 1Eiffel Tower pier5 minCast off from Port de la Bourdonnais with the tower directly overhead.
2. 2Pont Alexandre III & Les Invalides10 minGilded winged horses on the bridge piers and the dome of Les Invalides beyond.
3. 3Musée d'Orsay & the Louvre15 minThe former station's twin clocks face the long riverside gallery of the Louvre across the water.
4. 4Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame20 minRound the islands for the restored cathedral, the Conciergerie and the narrow streets of Île Saint-Louis.
5. 5Return to the Eiffel Tower10 minBack downstream along the opposite bank, with the tower growing larger ahead.

How it works

1. 1Book your date and timeReserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
2. 2Board at the pierShow your ticket at Port de la Bourdonnais 15–20 minutes before departure and pass the bag check.
3. 3Show your QR ticketOn your phone at the entrance or meeting point once your booking is paid. No printing needed.

What's included

Know before you go

• Arrive 15–20 minutes before your departure.
• Bags are checked before boarding; only small bags, handbags and laptop bags are allowed.
• High water after heavy rain can cancel or shorten sailings.
• The upper deck is open, so bring a layer in cooler months.
• Under-4s travel free on an adult's lap.

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Where you'll meet