Paris day trip from Le Havre: Guided tour with Seine river cruise

Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Seine in one morning departure from your ship

A full-day guided tour from Le Havre to Paris includes hotel pickup at the cruise port, an English-speaking guide for the city portion, stops at the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a Seine river cruise. The tour departs 30 minutes after ship arrival and returns you to the port with time to spare before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Eiffel Tower30m
2. Place de la Concordepassing by
3. 1st Arrondissement1h
4. Le Havre Cruise Port3h

Full-day Paris shore excursion

• Depart from Le Havre port
• Travel three hours to Paris
• Visit Arc de Triomphe
• View Eiffel Tower from Place du Trocadero
• Pass by Champs-Élysées
• Pass by Place de la Concorde
• Admire Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior
• Pass by Les Invalides
• Enjoy Seine River Cruise
• Return to Le Havre port

The experience

The tour starts at Le Havre cruise port and runs a three-hour coach ride through the Norman countryside to reach Paris. Once in the city, your English-speaking guide takes over to lead you through the major landmarks. You'll stand at the Arc de Triomphe where twelve grand avenues converge, walk through the Champs-Élysées past its cafés and boutiques, cross Place de la Concorde between the Tuileries Garden and the avenue, and reach Place du Trocadero for the classic view of the Eiffel Tower. The newly renovated Notre-Dame Cathedral comes next (you'll see its restored Gothic stonework and spires from the exterior) followed by a pass by Les Invalides with its golden dome.

The Seine river cruise forms the centerpiece of the afternoon. From the water, you'll see the Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Île Saint-Louis with its boutique shops and cafés, the Eiffel Tower again from a different angle, and the Palais Royal. The riverboat is comfortable and lets you rest after the morning's walking while the landmarks drift past. After the cruise ends, the coach returns you to Le Havre, timed to get you back to the ship before it departs. The entire day runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off.

Comfortable air-conditioned coaches handle the transport both ways. Your guide joins you only in Paris. The three-hour drive to and from Le Havre is transfer time, not tour time. The operator has run shore excursions for two decades and coordinates every departure with the ship's schedule, so timing is built into the booking. Check your email 12 hours before the tour for your exact pickup location and time, as these vary by ship arrival.

What’s included

• Round-trip coach transport from Le Havre cruise port with air conditioning.
• English-speaking guide for the Paris portion of the day.
• Seine river cruise with views of the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower and Palais Royal.
• guaranteed timely return to your ship.
• 24/7 customer support.

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-guided ExplorationGuide in English · 07:30Lasts 10 hours and covers transportation only. This option does not include a guide, a boat cruise, or transportation within the city.

Majestic Paris Tour departing from Le HavreGuide in English · 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by EU Tours & Travel

Is this one for you?Book the guided option if you want someone to explain the landmarks and move through the major sites efficiently in a single morning. Choose the self-guided version if you'd rather set your own pace in Paris and skip the guide narration, though you'll still get transport and the river cruise.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Paris tour from Le Havre?

The tour includes round-trip coach transport from the cruise port, an English-speaking guide for the Paris portion, entry to the Seine river cruise, and guaranteed return to your ship. Food and beverages are not included.

How long is the full day from pickup to return?

The tour runs about ten hours total, with a three-hour coach ride each way and roughly four hours in Paris for the guided stops and river cruise combined.

Do I need to book a separate ticket for the Seine river cruise?

No. The Seine river cruise is included in the tour price and happens after the guided walking portion of the day in Paris.

What happens if my ship arrives late?

Tours depart 30 minutes after ship arrival, so the timing adjusts to your actual docking time. Confirm your exact pickup details by email at least 12 hours before the tour.

Can I do this tour without a guide?

Yes. A self-guided exploration option is available at checkout, which includes transport and the river cruise but removes the English-speaking guide and lets you explore Paris on your own schedule.