Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary by Bateaux Parisiens
Description
You will book your cruise on a specific date, but there is no need to book a particular time slot, you can choose what time you want to go on the day of your cruise – simply show your voucher at the quay when you arrive. Cruise through the heart of Paris on this 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens tour by sightseeing boat. While gliding along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed banks of the River Seine, you’ll see legendary Paris attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral and pass beneath elegant bridges like Pont Neuf. Listen to audio commentary and learn all about the sights and history of the city on this must-do Paris cruise! The commentary is available in 14 different languages via the audio guides on board or on your smartphone.
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Take a cruise on the Seine River, the most beautiful avenue of Paris!
Departure from the feet of the Eiffel Tower
As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right side. This monument houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
This particularly beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It's a wonderful experience to pass underneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.
This characteristic building houses the French parliament. Have a look at it while you savor the flavors of the French cuisine.
Splendid building of the famous Orsay Museum and its surrowndings
You will enjoy nice views to this famous quarter while you cruise on the Seine.
When passing under Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge of Paris, lift you head and admire the sculptures
See Notre Dame Cathedral from the river
Enjoy the specific atmosphere of this area when you pass by
The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of the historical Paris. You will have interesting views to its typical architecture from the water.
The Pont Marie is a very special bridge. If you pass under this bridge, close your eyes and make a wish. It is told that your wish will come true before next year.
The Conciergerie is a very remarkable landmark. It is the place where the King Louis XVI and the Queen Marie-Antoinette where imprisoned before they were executed.
See the Louvre, the ancient Royal Castle - one of the longest buildings in the world
From the boat, you will see the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde used to play a big role during the time of the French revolution, as the guillotine was placed there.
Admire the amazing architecture with its glass coupole! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the Olympic games in 2024, it hosted a part of the competitions.
The bridge between the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblée Nationale was built from stones of the Bastille prison which was destroyed after the French revolution.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will book your cruise on a specific date, but there is no need to book a particular time slot; you can choose what time you want to go on the day of your cruise – simply show your voucher at the quay when you arrive.
- Enjoy special online pricing that is not available when buying on the spot.
- In addition of our commentary, a guide is at your disposal on board for additional questions.
- Schedules may vary on holidays
- On July 14 (French National Day) , the last departure is at 5:00 PM
Reviews(2,682)
highly recommended! Whether you choose a simple, affordable 1-hour sightseeing tour or a longer lunch/dinner cruise, it is a quintessential Paris experience that is well worth adding to your itinerary.
In line for one hour in evening to get on board. They said to have your bags ready for checking but they never checked any - a safety issue. Packed on like sardines - everyone rushing to get seats- crowded. Commentary is only available if you scan the QR code sporadically posted around the boat - we didn’t all have phones and certainly not headphones. Crowded rush to exit boat. I was attacked by an angry woman with a hijab and a stroller who thought she should have her own lane. Worst part of our trip. Waste of money, dangerous and frustrating.
We had one day in Paris and decided to take the cruise,we purchased are tickets from viator online,when we arrived at the boat we were told that wasn’t any we code for the staff to scan for are tickets and was told to send a message to viator for them to send the QR code for us to board the boat,there were multiple attempts to reach out to viator never got a response from them..we had to bought tickets from the ticket booth at the cruise..viator I would like a full refund please..
We went in the evening just as the sun was going down. It was lovely and a relaxing way to see the sights. The only complaint is that you have to stand in a massive queue despites having bought tickets. It did only take half an hour waiting in line but beware of ignorant, selfish people jumping the line. The Eiffel tower had separate queues depending on whether you had booked tickets or not so I don't know why they can't do this with the boat trips.
Excellent service, great professionals, and very pleasant people; thank you Alba, Flor, and Rocío, you made us feel very comfortable.
Excellent cruise. Wasn’t overly crowded and plenty of individual speakers on lower deck to hear the tour guide in multiple languages. You can’t book a specific departure time but even on a Sunday in summer holidays it wasn’t overly busy as the boats depart very frequently.
We went when the sun was setting and it was BEAUTIFUL! The scenes were excellent and it was just enough commentary to know a little bit more about the history of Paris.
We hesitated on which company to book for this very well-known boat trip on the Seine! We went through Bateaux Parisiens but it was very disappointing. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, but the guided tour left us wanting more: we expected a live guide, but it was just an audio guide to download on a phone. Ok. But the information was unclear, uninteresting, and difficult to follow in the end. We didn't learn anything. Even the few rare interventions from the "guide" were vague and uninteresting. We obviously enjoyed the beauty of the monuments, but our children didn't get into it. It's a shame; we expected much better, more lively and informative!
This is a really great orientation to Paris, highlighting all of the main sites. The audio guide is incredibly helpful. I recommend doing this on your first day in Paris, so you know where everything is located and have a great orientation!
We went on a one-hour boat ride yesterday with Bateaux Parisiens and we had a very good time. The boat was on time and the tour was pleasant. We particularly appreciated the commentary throughout the trip: a person presented the various monuments we were discovering, which made the ride really interesting. The only small negative point concerns the seating: we were seated on a bench rather than individual seats, which can become a bit uncomfortable and give you a slight backache after a while. Aside from that, we really enjoyed this tour and we recommend it to discover Paris in a different way!
