Bateaux Parisiens River Seine Tour

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Experience the magic of a sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower aboard the superb barges of the Bateaux Parisiens fleet. Book your ticket online cheaper than at the box office!
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Seine Cruise Tour

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River cruise, audioguides included

E-tickets valid on the date and time of your choice

  • Departure and return from / to the Eiffel Tower
  • About 1 hour of cruise
  • Individual audio guides
€17

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  • River Cruise
  • Access to the Aquarium of Paris
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  • River Cruise
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  • Access to the Aquarium of Paris
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What to expect

Did you know that it is possible to see Paris by boat? The Bateaux Parisiens river Seine tour of Paris’ many historic monuments begins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and lasts an hour. No matter how well you know the city, you are sure to be enchanted by this relaxing cruise, which brings you amazing views of the French capital from a unique perspective. Tours are accompanied by individuals audioguides, and tickets can be used at the timeslot of your choice.

Departure times

From April to September:

  • From 10 am to 10.30 pm, every 30 minutes (except 1 pm and 7.30 pm : no departure - last departure at 10.30 pm subject to a minimum number of participants).
  • Weekends and weekdays in June, July and August: from 10 am to 11 pm.
  • On July 14, due to the festivities, the last sightseeing cruise departure will take place at 2 pm.

From October to March:

  • From 10.30 am to 10.30 pm, every hour.
  • Weekends and weekdays during French school holidays: from 10 am to 10.30 pm.

Exceptions: last departure at 5.00 p.m. on December 24th, at 9.30 p.m. on December 31st.

Good to know

  • Superb location: embark at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
  • Individuals audioguides are available inside the boat, including a special commentary for children. Sightseeing cruises are a perfect way to visit Paris for groups, family or lovers.
  • Free WiFi access at on all the boats
  • The only toilets available are located on the boats. Unfortunately, there are no toilet facilities available on the piers.
  • Pay parking, subject to availability.
  • On board of the Bateaux Parisiens, you may also choose between a dinner cruise or a lunch cruise.

Rates for Sightseeing Cruises

The price of a commented cruise aboard a Bateaux Parisiens barge is 18 euros for adults (from 12 years old). Children from 4 to 11 years old benefit from a reduced price of 9.5 euros. Good news, it's free for children! An individual audio guide is included in the price.
Book online and take advantage of WEB prices:
Adult Ticket: €16
Child ticket: €7.50

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Common questions

How much is a boat tour in Paris by Bateaux Parisiens ?

The panoramic Seine River cruise by the Bateaux Parisiens river company costs 17 euros for adults and 8.5 euros for children (aged 4 to 11 inclusive). It is free for children under 4 years old.

What are the opening hours of the Bateaux Parisiens panoramic cruises?

The Bateau Parisiens cruise line's boat service is open every day of the year. In high season (April to September), two departures per hour are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (until 11 p.m. from June to August). In low season (October to March), boats leave every hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What do you see on a Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens ?

If you have decided to discover Paris by boat, good news, it's an excellent choice! The cruise itinerary passes many emblematic monuments with the Eiffel Tower of course, but also the Orsay museum, the Louvre museum, the Conciergerie or even the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. You will pass under historic and emblematic bridges such as the Pont Neuf, the Alexandre III bridge or the mythical Alma Bridge.

Where is the boarding of the Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruises?

To enjoy your one-hour excursion on the Seine, boarding is at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Turn your back on the Iron Lady, cross the Quai Branly and approach the Inéa Bridge (Pont d'Iéna). Go down the stairs to the right sidewalk. You are in the Port de la Bourdonnais! Boat trips leave from deck n°3.

Is there a commentary on the Bateaux Parisiens cruise?

As you board the Bateaux-Parisiens cruise on the Seine, you will have the choice of taking an audio guide and choosing your language (commentaries in 14 languages are available). An audioguide suitable for children makes this sightseeing cruise a fun activity to do with the family in Paris!

Are there any stopovers during the Bateaux Parisiens cruise?

The tour of Paris on the Seine offered by the Bateaux Parisiens is non-stop. It is a circuit of approximately one hour which begins and ends at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. If you were thinking of using the boats as a shuttle service between various places to see in Paris, we advise you to opt for the Batobus, a little more expensive but which allows you to hop on and off and resume your cruise at strategic points of the Seine.

Can we eat on board the Bateaux Parisiens boats?

You can bring a snack or your picnic and enjoy your excursion on the Seine for a lunch break. Note that many fast food kiosks are available at the Port de la Bourdonnais before or after your tour. For those who want to take the Seine cruise experience to the next level, consider the Seine River dinner cruise or Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise options.

What to do around the Bateaux Parisiens?

To answer this question is to answer what to do near the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Welcome to the seventh arrondissement in the heart of Paris! Before or after your boat trip on the Seine, you can climb the iron lady, stroll around the Champ de Mars, cross the Pont d'Iéna and discover the Jardins du Trocadéro. For lovers of museums and monuments in Paris, you are a stone's throw from the Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Museum, 10 minutes from the Palais de Chaillot and its Musée de l'Homme and its City of Architecture. The Rodin Museum or the Army Museum are 2.5 kilometers away. As a family, we recommend the Aquarium of Paris, in the heights of the Butte Chaillot.

Map

Map
Address
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
6Trocadéro
9Iéna
(RER)
CChamp de Mars Tour Eiffel
(B)
42Tour Eiffel
72Pont D'iena
82Varsovie

Customer Reviews

4.6/5228 reviews
jc
Published over a year ago
Skipped the line

We booked the Bateaux Parisiens Cruise Tour. Booking was really quick and easy. We managed to buy the tickets right at the lastminute, skipping both the queue at the automated ticket station, and the queue of other cruisers who'd bought tickets there.
The tour itself was a good way to see the Notre Dame, but unfortunately the audio guide was working intermittently which meant we missed most of the narration, meaning that some of the value was lost.

Victoria B.
September 24th 2024
Lovely experience

Easy to book online and directions easy to follow once in Paris. Straight forward download of tickets onto a mobile device (even for me!)
Cruise was a highlight of our trip for me weather was on our side and was able to see everything while travelling along the river. Staff were polite and the voiceovers were instructive for each building. Would highly recommend

Andrew D
Published over a year ago
Very enjoyable cruise down the Seine…
Very enjoyable cruise down the Seine River, will do it again on our next visit to Paris. The staff are friendly and helpful, commentary was useful as well. Great experience and way to view some of the best sites in Paris.
Michael H.
March 30th 2024
it was a nice ride , just long enough, the guide gave some information on the sites…. sometimes you are just a bit too far away to really see what you are looking. at. but for the price, it’s a good value
Nishantkumar P.
October 16th 2024
loved it
amazing experience, worth waiting for 1 hour in line, people sometimes enter the lines but no one is checking, please take care of it, overall it was fun
Carol C.
May 31st 2024

Really lovely little river cruise. Only downside was couldn’t get the audio guide to work.
Lots of seats with a good view of everything

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