The cruise departs every day, every 30 to 40 minutes, from about 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Departures run until 10:30 pm or 11:00 pm at weekends and in summer. Times are given for information only and may vary according to the season.
Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower
1-hour commented cruise · Audio guide in 14 languages · Departures all day4.6/5 -
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1 hour on the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, with audio guide. See more
Departing from the Eiffel Tower, the cruise sails up the Seine past Les Invalides, the Musée d'Orsay and the Institut de France, goes around the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis, then returns past the Conciergerie, the Louvre, the Concorde and the Grand Palais. With the individual audio guide, you discover the history of the monuments and bridges from the terrace or the outdoor decks.
| Package | Included | Price |
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| Commented cruise | 1-hour cruise + audio guide | €18 |
| Cruise + Arc de Triomphe | Cruise + access to the top | €29.50 |
| Cruise + Aquarium de Paris | Cruise + Aquarium admission | from €34 |
| Cruise + Rodin + Orsay | Cruise + 2 museums | €44.10 |
| Cruise + Musée de l'Homme + Aquarium | Cruise + 2 visits at the Trocadéro | from €46.70 |
Cruise only: children aged 4 to 11 €9, free for under-4s.
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Skip-the-line ticket
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E-ticket
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What to expect
Welcome aboard the Bateaux Parisiens for an unforgettable sightseeing cruise on the Seine. Board from the pier at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and let yourself drift along the river to discover the main monuments of Paris.
During this one-hour sightseeing cruise, you will have the chance to discover or rediscover the history and architecture of the capital thanks to an individual audio guide available in 14 languages. Let yourself be charmed by the Parisian bridges, the historic buildings and the gardens lining the banks. It is a sightseeing cruise to enjoy as a couple, in a group or with the family: feel free to bring your children, as a French version of the audio guide has been specially created for them. And for an even more magical experience, choose an evening departure to admire Paris lit up.
Practical information
- Boarding: Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, pontoon no. 3. With your back to the Eiffel Tower, cross quai Branly towards Pont d'Iéna and take the stairs down on the right-hand pavement
- Access: metro line 6 (Bir-Hakeim) or line 9 (Trocadéro), RER C (Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel), bus 30, 42, 72 and 82
- Parking: paid, subject to availability
- Times: every day from about 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, until 10:30 pm or 11:00 pm at weekends and in summer, departures every 30 to 40 minutes. On 24 and 31 December, last departure at 9:30 pm
- Duration: about 1 hour, departing from and returning to the Eiffel Tower, with no stops
- Route: Les Invalides, Assemblée nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre-Dame, around the Île Saint-Louis, Hôtel de Ville, Conciergerie, Louvre, Concorde, Grand Palais, then turning back at the Palais de Chaillot
- Commentary: individual audio guide in 14 languages, with a version for children in French
- On board: terrace and outdoor decks, toilets on the boats (not on the pontoon), free Wi-Fi at the pier
- Online prices: adult (12 and over) €18 instead of €20 at the ticket office, child (4 to 11) €9, free for under-4s
- Pets: not allowed, except guide dogs
- Accessibility: the boats are not adapted for people with reduced mobility
- Ticket: skip-the-line e-ticket, to show on your smartphone
- Fancy a meal on the Seine? Bateaux Parisiens also offer dinner cruises and lunch cruises
Discover other sightseeing cruises in Paris
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Bateaux Parisiens offer a cruise with commentary in fourteen languages, often the first gateway to discovering the Seine. But Paris is full of other equally memorable river experiences. For a more local approach in the historic heart of the capital, the small fleet moored at the Square du Vert-Galant lets you board directly on the Île de la Cité. Right next to the Eiffel Tower, the Vedettes de Paris river cruise wins people over with its friendly atmosphere and human-sized boats, as well as a river trip specially designed for children to experience Paris at kids' level. For a dive into the history of Parisian cruises, nothing beats the aura of the iconic company founded in 1949 and its Pont de l'Alma pier. If your itinerary includes several sites along the Seine, the unlimited day pass with nine stops turns the river into a convenient way to get between the major monuments. Finally, to escape the traditional circuit, head for the canals: the sightseeing cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin between Orsay and La Villette or the Canauxrama heritage cruise and its series of locks reveal an unexpected Paris, punctuated by locks and underground passages.
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Map
Address
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris
75007 Paris
Public transportation
Trocadéro
Iéna
Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel
Tour Eiffel
Pont D'iena
Varsovie
Customer Reviews
Robert M.
20 June 2026
I recommend buying tickets a minimal 3 hrs in advance if doing it online. We purchased our tickets approx 90 min before they didn’t show up. We can call and wait 20min on hold before speaking to someone. Although the we a had a reservation email they would not accept it at the wharf until our tickets arrived.
Wendy C.
31 May 2026
Boat trip
We had a really nice boat trip on the Seine, the commentary was very informative, as it was a very hot day it was very helpful that we could fill up our water bottles before we went on board, the only negative thing was that they wouldn’t let us refill them after the trip.
Richard D.
25 December 2025
Boat was lovely went at twilight and the dark with lit buildings was nice. Bit of a scrum to get on pard and not especially fun queuing with no info in the cold. But once on board we sat inside and popped out every now and then. Audio tour wasn't up to much but sights were better.
Rachel C.
Published over a year ago
Excellent way to see some of the major sites when only in Paid for a few hours ... and in the middle of a heatwave! Booked online, walked straight into the boat, plenty of space and even managed to find a shady spot on the deck!
Alexandra T.
21 December 2025
Evening Cruise on the Seine
A lovely evening cruise on the Seine. Very informative and a great way to admire Paris’s main attractions.
Definitely worth it and reasonably priced.
RJ
Published over a year ago
Quick and easy booking
The booking process was quick and smooth - had no issues with checking in with activities booked through this site. Thank you!
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