The ticket costs €17 for adults (12 and over) and €8 for children aged 4 to 11. It is free for under-4s.
Bateaux-Mouches sightseeing cruise from Pont de l'Alma
1h15 commented cruise · Departures all day · Since 19494.6/5 -
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1h15 on the Seine from Pont de l'Alma, on its own or as a combo. See more
Since 1949, the Bateaux-Mouches have been showing visitors Paris from the water. Departing from Pont de l'Alma, the commented cruise passes Les Invalides, the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, the Concorde, the Conciergerie, Notre-Dame and the Hôtel de Ville, then returns past the Eiffel Tower. The boat makes no stops and returns to its starting point.
| Package | Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing cruise | 1h15 commented cruise | €17 |
| Cruise + Arc de Triomphe | Cruise + access to the top | €29.70 |
| Cruise + Musée d'Orsay | Cruise + museum admission | €31.30 |
| Cruise + Tootbus Paris by Night | Cruise + 1h30 night panoramic bus | from €40.50 |
Cruise only: children aged 4 to 11 €8, free for under-4s.
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What to expect
Practical information
- Boarding: Port de la Conférence, right bank, at the foot of Pont de l'Alma, 75008 Paris. Less than 15 minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower or the Champs-Élysées
- Times: from April to October, departures about every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. From October to March, departures every 45 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, then every 30 minutes until 9:30 pm. More frequent departures during school holidays
- Festive season: from 25 December to 4 January, departures every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. On 24 December, last departure at 5:00 pm
- Duration: about 1h15, departing from and returning to Pont de l'Alma. There are no stops along the route
- Route: Les Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Concorde, Conciergerie, Notre-Dame, Hôtel de Ville, Trocadéro and Eiffel Tower
- Commentary: in French, English and Spanish; leaflets in 27 languages at the welcome desk
- Prices: adult (12 and over) €17 instead of €20 at the ticket office, child (4 to 11) €8 instead of €10, free for under-4s
- Ticket: e-ticket valid for any departure on the booked day. No need to print it: scan it directly from your smartphone at the turnstiles
- Parking: free on the Bateaux-Mouches quay for the whole duration of the cruise
- Accessibility: gently sloping access ramp, adapted toilets on the quay, boats accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters via removable ramps
- Pets: not allowed, except guide dogs
- Fancy a meal on board? Discover the Bateaux-Mouches dinner cruise and lunch cruise
How do combo tickets work?
Combo tickets let you book two experiences in a single click, often with great savings. You receive open tickets to use on the day and at the time of your choice.
- Arc de Triomphe: every day from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm from April to September and from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm from October to March, opening at 11:00 am on Tuesdays. 284 steps to climb, lift under renovation until 2027. Free for under-18s and for 18-25-year-olds who are EU nationals or residents in France
- Musée d'Orsay: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, late opening until 9:45 pm on Thursdays, closed on Mondays. Free for under-18s and under-26s resident in the EEA
- Tootbus Paris by Night: 2-hour commented tour on an open-top double-decker bus to discover Paris lit up. Departure at 9:00 pm from 16 March to the end of October; arrive 15 minutes beforehand. Possible stop at the Moulin Rouge to explore Montmartre by night, without returning to the bus
Discover other sightseeing cruises in Paris
A true institution since 1949, the Bateaux-Mouches popularised the sightseeing cruise from Pont de l'Alma, but Paris has many other companies worth a look. For the most central boarding point in the capital, discovering the Seine from the Square du Vert-Galant, in the heart of the Île de la Cité, remains a top choice. At the foot of the Iron Lady, two direct competitors offer their own take on the river: the large fleet from Port de la Bourdonnais with commentary in fourteen languages and the more intimate experience by Vedettes de Paris. Parents looking for a shared activity will prefer the interactive cruise designed for young travellers and its tailored storyline. To turn the Seine into a way of getting around, the Batobus, valid for one day at nine stops, remains very practical. And if you want to vary your perspectives, leave the Seine with Paris Canal's 2h30 trip between locks and the Bastille vault or the Canauxrama heritage cruise on the canals of north-east Paris: two alternatives that reveal another, more secret and more working-class Paris.
Cruise itinerary
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Map
Address
Pont de l'Alma, 32 Port de la Conférence (Rive Droite)
75008 Paris
75008 Paris
Parking lot
La Tour Maubourg Orsay, 63 Quai d'Orsay - 75007 Paris
Public transportation
Alma-Marceau
Jean Nicot - Eglise Americaine
Customer Reviews
David M.
Published over a year ago
A great way to view the city
This is a very popular activity, so be prepared for crowds and a bit of chaos when boarding. Once on the boat, it's an enjoyable 1hr visit of some of the most popular sites in Paris. Definitely recommend doing this tour at the end of the day when it's a bit cooler and the lights on the monuments/buildings are on.
Mrs Karen S.
4 December 2025
Love a boat trip
We booked the tour online - easy process - & were able to board a boat that suited us. We sat upstairs outside, tho there is an inside seating area too. The hour tour takes you past all the main tourist attractions & is a great way to see the city. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour & thought it was good value.
Carol S.
Published over a year ago
Interesting river boat trip
Very interesting tour by river round the island of Notre Dame & back past Eiffel Tower, taking in many more famous sights. Only grumble couldn’t hear the commentary most of the time so not always sure what we were looking at!
Jose M.
7 June 2026
We have an issue because the police closed the river and was not possible to do the cruise on the date we had booked and Come to Paris answered inmediatelly and solved the problem giving us new date to enjoy the experience. So good experience
Richard M.
Published over a year ago
We were lucky that the boat was only 20% occupied so we easily moved around to view from the bow or other locations. It's a good one hour cruise and you see a lot from the river. The commentary was difficult to hear.
Gregory S.
Published over a year ago
Great trip, I was a bit concerned that taking the boat at night we would miss some sites but we did not. I enjoyed the trip.
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