Paris Seine River Cruise: Notre Dame & Eiffel Tower 1 Hour

Glide Past Notre Dame & the Louvre on the Seine in One Hour

You board at the Eiffel Tower, spend an hour on a glass-enclosed boat with audio commentary in your language, and see Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, and a dozen other landmarks without arranging transport or timing yourself. You pick your departure time on the day itself, so you're not locked into a schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris

• Show voucher at quay
• Board sightseeing boat
• Cruise from Eiffel Tower base
• Pass under Pont Alexandre III bridge
• See Dome des Invalides tomb
• View French parliament building
• Pass Orsay Museum building
• Enjoy views of 6th Arrondissement
• Pass under Pont Neuf bridge
• See Notre Dame Cathedral
• Pass 5th Arrondissement area
• View Ile Saint Louis architecture
• Pass under Pont Marie bridge
• See Conciergerie landmark
• View Louvre Royal Castle
• See Egyptian obelisk at Place de la Concorde
• Admire Grand Palais architecture
• Pass bridge built from Bastille stones
• Disembark at quay

The experience

You board at the Eiffel Tower and the boat pushes off into the river. The whole thing takes 60 minutes, and you don't have to pick a time slot when you book. Just show up with your voucher and choose a departure that works for your day. The boat is fully glass-enclosed, so you see everything without fighting the weather, and the audio commentary comes through in 14 languages on a guide you hold or on your phone if you'd rather use that.

The Seine River cruise moves past the landmarks in order: Pont Neuf (the oldest bridge in Paris, with sculptures you can actually see from the water), Notre Dame Cathedral from the river side, the Conciergerie where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were held before execution, the Louvre stretching along the bank like the longest building you've ever seen. You pass under Pont Alexandre III (the one that was a gift from Tsar Alexander III), and from there you can see the Dome des Invalides where Napoleon is buried. The glass walls mean you're not squinting or craning your neck. The view comes to you.

The boat also passes the Orsay Museum, the 6th arrondissement with its characteristic architecture, Île Saint-Louis in the heart of historical Paris, and the Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk. There's a guide on board if you want to ask something beyond what the audio tells you. The whole route is UNESCO-listed, which is the kind of detail that matters when you're trying to fit the real Paris into an afternoon. You get special online pricing that doesn't exist if you buy a ticket at the quay.

What’s included

• Your cruise includes 1 hour on the Seine River with departure from the Eiffel Tower, audio commentary in 14 languages via guide or smartphone, and views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie, Île Saint-Louis, Place de la Concorde, the Orsay Museum, and the Dome des Invalides.
• A guide is available on board for questions.
• The boat is fully glass-enclosed and wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning departure from the Eiffel TowerGuide in English or French · Available from 2 Nov · No fixed timeSails from the Eiffel Tower on a one-hour cruise, on a heated and air-conditioned boat with a terrace on top.

Late-morning departure from the Eiffel TowerGuide in English or French · Available from 25 DecSails from the Eiffel Tower on a heated, air-conditioned boat with an open terrace on top, lasting one hour.

Morning cruise from the Eiffel Tower, one-hour tripGuide in English or French · No fixed timeA one-hour sightseeing trip leaving from the Eiffel Tower on a heated, air-conditioned boat with a terrace on top.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Book your cruise for a set date, but no time slot needed. Just show your voucher at the quay anytime that day.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by SEVPTE (Bateaux Parisiens)

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see the main Paris landmarks from the water without renting a guide or planning stops: the fixed route and flexible departure time mean you fit it into whatever else you're doing that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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 24h before the start.

Can I choose what time to depart on the day of the cruise?

Yes. You book a date when you purchase, but you pick the departure time when you arrive at the quay. Just show your voucher and board the next available boat.

Where does the cruise depart from?

From the feet of the Eiffel Tower.

How long is the cruise?

1 hour.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the cruise is wheelchair accessible.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes. In addition to the audio commentary, a guide is on board to answer additional questions.

Do schedules change on holidays?

Schedules may vary on holidays. On July 14 (French National Day), the last departure is at 5:00 PM.