Paris City Tour with Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

See Paris from a rooftop bus, the Eiffel Tower, and a glass-enclosed river boat in one morning.

This four-hour Paris tour combines three independent experiences: an air-conditioned coach tour past the city's landmarks (Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Louvre entrance, Notre-Dame), elevator access to the Eiffel Tower's 2nd floor with views across the city, and a one-hour Seine River cruise with a 14-language audioguide. You choose between 2nd floor access only, or add the river cruise and city tour together. The order of activities may vary. You'll download an audio guide to your phone for the bus portion, and the river cruise ticket is yours to use at your preferred time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Eiffel TowerEntry included1h
2. Bois de Boulogne1h 30m
3. Place de la Concordepassing by
4. 8th Arrondissementpassing by
5. 4th Arrondissementpassing by
6. Montmartrepassing by

Eiffel Tower, City Tour, and River Cruise

• Elevator ride to Eiffel Tower 2nd floor
• Marvel at panoramic Paris views
• Luxury coach city tour with AR tablet
• Pass by Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysées
• See Arc de Triomphe and tomb of unknown soldier
• Pass by Invalides and Louvre Museum entrance
• Pass by Notre Dame and Palais de la Cité
• View Sacré Coeur at Montmartre
• One-hour Seine River cruise
• Tour ends near Eiffel Tower

The experience

Four hours means you're hitting the essentials without the full-day commitment. The coach tour runs 1.5 hours through Paris's main arrondissements. You'll pass the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde with its obelisk, the Louvre's main entrance, Notre-Dame on Île de la Cité, and Sacré-Cœur perched above Montmartre. The bus is air-conditioned and has an open deck, so you can stand and shoot photos. Audio commentary comes through a downloadable app on your phone in 13 languages. Bring charged headphones and a data connection.

Then you're at the Eiffel Tower. Skip the ground-level lines. Your ticket takes you straight to the elevator. You'll ride up to the 2nd floor, where the views open across the city: Sacré-Cœur, the Pompidou Centre, and the sprawl of Paris in every direction. The 2nd floor is where most visitors spend their time. It's less crowded than the summit and the views are already massive. Non-foldable strollers and small suitcases can't go up the tower, and glass bottles, knives, sharp objects, padlocks, alcohol and aerosols aren't permitted.

The Seine River cruise is a separate ticket you use whenever you want during your visit. It's not timed to the tour. The boat is glass-enclosed with a terrace, and the one-hour cruise drifts under the city's bridges with an audioguide in 14 languages. Since the activities aren't bundled into a single guided experience, you're moving between them independently. A multilingual tour escort is included to help coordinate, but this isn't a fully hosted tour where one guide walks you through everything. The order can shift based on operational needs, and on the first Sunday of each month, the Champs-Élysées becomes pedestrian-only, so the bus route adjusts.

What’s included

• Eiffel Tower ticket to the 2nd floor.
• air-conditioned coach tour of Paris with downloadable audio commentary in 13 languages.
• one-hour Seine River cruise with audioguide in 14 languages.
• multilingual tour escort to help coordinate the activities.

Options for this experience

2 options

Visit to the 2nd floor, plus a cruise and a city tour8 departure times: the first at 10:15, the last at 18:15

Summit visit, plus a cruise and a city tour16 departure times: the first at 09:15, the last at 19:15

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

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 17 start times, from € 99 per person and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.

Days and timesMonday: 09:15, 09:45, 10:15, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:15, 18:15 and 19:15Tuesday: 09:15, 10:15, 10:45, 12:15, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15 and 18:15Wednesday: 09:15, 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 18:15 and 19:15Thursday: 09:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45 and 16:15Friday: 09:15, 10:15, 10:45, 12:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45 and 18:15Saturday: 09:15, 10:15, 12:15, 12:45, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 18:15 and 19:15Sunday: 09:15, 10:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:15, 18:15 and 19:15

GroupUp to 40 · max 9 per booking1 private ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Extime Travel

Is this one for you?Pick the 2nd floor option if you want the Eiffel Tower views without the time and crowds of the summit, and you're happy to explore the Seine and city landmarks at your own pace. Choose the full package with the river cruise and city tour if you want three distinct angles on Paris bundled into one morning. The bus gets you oriented, the tower gives you the panorama, and the boat shows you the monuments from the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 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 72 h before the start.

What's included in the Eiffel Tower ticket on this tour?

The Eiffel Tower ticket gives you elevator access to the 2nd floor, where you can spend as much time as you want taking in the views. A separate option upgrades to the summit (3rd floor) if you want the highest vantage point.

Do I need to bring anything for the audio guide on the bus?

Yes, bring your own headphones, make sure your phone is fully charged, and have an internet connection ready to download the audio guide app before the tour starts. The guide is available in 13 languages.

When do I take the Seine River cruise?

The river cruise ticket is yours to use at any time during your visit. It's not scheduled as part of the group tour. The one-hour cruise runs with an audioguide in 14 languages, and you can board whenever suits your day.

What landmarks does the bus tour pass?

The 1.5-hour coach tour passes the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre's entrance, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, and the Invalides with its Dome. You'll also see the Bois de Boulogne and the Business Area with its white Arch.

Is this tour fully guided, or do I move between activities on my own?

This package combines independent experiences rather than a single guided tour. A multilingual tour escort is included to help coordinate, but you'll move between the bus tour, Eiffel Tower, and river cruise largely on your own. The order of activities may vary depending on operational needs.

Can I bring a stroller or small luggage up the Eiffel Tower?

No, non-foldable strollers and small suitcases cannot be taken up the tower. Glass bottles, knives, sharp objects, padlocks, alcohol, and aerosols are also not permitted.