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Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$999 / person
Location
Le Havre, France
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages
AR, DE, CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Normandy Day - Normandy Tours
Description
Paris is two hours from Le Havre. This private tour gets you there and back without the stress — picked up at the cruise terminal, returned before your ship sails, with everything in between handled by your driver.
The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame. The Louvre. The Champs-Élysées. In a single shore day, you can see the landmarks that define one of the great cities of the world — on your own terms, at your own pace, in a
private vehicle with no group and no fixed script.
Your driver knows Paris. The traffic, the best approach for each monument, where to stop for a photograph, where to find twenty quiet minutes away from the crowds.
That knowledge is the difference between a rushed day and a memorable one.
Want to go deeper? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings the history, the architecture, and the stories behind every façade to life.
Your return to ship is fully guaranteed. You set the priorities. Your driver handles the rest.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Group price
$999 per group of up to 7
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Private Van + Expert Guide
Enhance your experience with an expert guide offering historical context, fascinating stories, and unique insights all day.
Pickup included
Private Driver Only – No Guide
Explore at your own pace: travel with a private driver to all key points of interest, without any guided commentary.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Eiffel Tower
Admission not included60 min
No monument in the world announces a city quite like
this one. Your driver will bring you to the best viewpoint — the Trocadéro esplanade — where the Tower rises across the Seine in full, exactly as you have seen it in photographs.
From here you can walk down to the Champ de Mars, get closer to the base, or simply take your time with the view. If you want to go up, allow two hours and book your tickets in advance — the summit offers one of the finest panoramas in Europe.
Louvre Museum
Admission not included60 min
The world's most visited museum occupies a former royal palace on the right bank of the Seine. Even if you don't go inside, the glass pyramid in the Cour Napoléon is one of the great architectural statements of the 20th century and a natural centrepiece for photographs.
If you want to visit the collection — the Mona Lisa,
the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory — allow at least two hours and book tickets in advance. Your driver will adjust the day accordingly.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
60 min
After five years of restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame has reopened — and it is more extraordinary than ever. The medieval façade, the flying buttresses, the gargoyles watching over the Seine: the exterior alone is worth the visit.
Your driver will bring you to the Île de la Cité,
where Notre-Dame sits at the heart of Paris — literally, as this island is the geographic centre from which all French road distances are measured. Interior visits are possible and free of charge; allow at least an hour if you want to go inside.
Champs-Elysees
60 min
The most famous avenue in the world runs for nearly two kilometres from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Your driver can drop you at one end and let you walk its length — past the grand cafés, the flagship boutiques, and the cinemas that have lined this boulevard for over a century.
Arc de Triomphe
30 min
At the western end, the Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of twelve radiating avenues, erected by Napoleon to honour his armies. The names of 660 battles and 558 generals are engraved on its inner walls. Climb to the top for a 360° view across Paris — tickets required, bookable in advance.
What's included
Included
Private round-trip transfer from Le Havre cruise terminal
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Flexible itinerary — you choose the stops
Guaranteed return to ship before departure
Not included
Entrance fees to monuments and museums
Meals and drinks
Gratuities for your driver
Licensed Paris guide (available as a paid upgrade)
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the Le Havre cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name.
Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance.
Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time.
Note: If your booking includes a Paris guide upgrade, your guide will meet you in Paris, approximately two hours after departure from Le Havre.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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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
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris take?
Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris cost?
Prices start at $999 per person for this Le Havre experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting at the Le Havre cruise terminal with a sign bearing your name.
Contact us via the Viator messaging system if you need assistance.
Hotel Guests: Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the agreed pick-up time.
Note: If your booking includes a Paris guide upgrade, your guide will meet you in Paris, approximately two hours after departure from Le Havre. Pickup points include Ibis Styles le Havre Centre, Hotel Carmin.
What languages is Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, CMN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Normandy Day - Normandy Tours.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Diane_F
September 25, 2026 · via Viator
Jean Gomis was excellent...
Jean Gomis was excellent driver who honored our wishes to allow us to walk the city, pick us up, and take us to our next area throughout the day.spoke excellent englishand understood how we wanted to tour the city on our own. Got us back to our ship on the time we requested. And was early to pick us up at the ship. Safe driver through the crazy Paris traffic.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear that Jean was able to give you the flexibility to explore Paris at your own pace while making sure everything stayed on schedule. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to France in the future!
Ilyes – Normandy Day
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404dyanab
September 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Phenomenal
Mataes was our driver and the whole experience was phenomenal. He was a very safe driver, provided plenty of water, allowed us to determine how long we would stay at certain places based on our wishes while maintaining our schedule and making it back to the ship on time. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a phenomenal experience with us. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Mataes — he’ll be very happy to know that you appreciated his safe driving, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Making sure our guests can enjoy their day at their own pace while keeping the schedule and guaranteeing a timely return to the ship is exactly what we aim for.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy in the future!
Best regards,
Ilyes – Normandy Day
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Arthur_O
August 23, 2026 · via Viator
Great Driver to Paris
Our driver was great. He was prompt, courteous, and professional. My wife and I have traveled all over the world and taken Tours and had personal drivers. He was one of the best drivers we’ve ever had. I definitely recommend his company and him or someone who wants a private day trip to Paris.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a great experience with our driver.
Knowing that, after traveling all over the world and experiencing many private tours and drivers, you consider him one of the best you’ve ever had is a huge compliment to our team.
Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Normandy or Paris on your next visit to France!
Warm regards,
Ilyes – Normandy Day
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Benjamin_H
July 20, 2026 · via Viator
Paris in one day could not be any better!
We booked the full day driver without tour guide. Our driver, Alexandre, was excellent. Driving in Paris is no joke, and he was safe, efficient, and very kind to us, and made our experience his most important priority for the day. We used google translate (plus the tiny bit of French I know) to communicate and that was more than sufficient to get our day plan confirmed initially and to also modify it mid-trip as we decided to add a couple of quick stops for photos and souvenirs we wanted. We also spent 2 hours at the Louvre, which only scratched the surface, but was amazing. Driver picked us up on time at our ship, let us out at easy to remember meeting points at each stop, communicated through WhatsApp in case our needs changed while we were out (which they did once) and at the end of the day he dropped us back at our ship with enough time buffer (45 minutes) that we didn’t need to stress at all. Paris in a day was busy, tiring, but also easy, amazing and perfect because of this tour! Merci!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience exploring Paris with Alexandre. We will be sure to share your kind words with him—he will be thrilled to know that his professionalism, safe driving, and dedication helped make your day so enjoyable.
We're also glad that communicating through Google Translate and WhatsApp made it easy to personalize your itinerary throughout the day. Flexibility is very important to us, and we're happy you were able to add the extra stops you wanted while still enjoying your visit to the Louvre and returning to your ship with plenty of time.
Thank you again for choosing Normandy Day. It was our pleasure to be part of your visit, and we hope to welcome you back to France for another unforgettable experience in the future.
Merci and safe travels!
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Daniel_W
July 9, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful day
The team here made our trip to Paris an absolute delight. They ensured that we never had to worry about directions or timing. They expertly guided us through the city’s highlights and took care of all the stress, making our experience truly enjoyable.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
It was a real pleasure to be part of your trip to Paris. We're delighted to hear that you were able to relax and simply enjoy the experience while we took care of the logistics. Our goal is always to make every journey smooth, stress-free, and memorable, so your kind words mean a great deal to our team.
Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back to France for another unforgettable adventure!
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keenaujanzm
May 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun
Very Good but only for short time
Operator response
Thank you for your review and for choosing our Paris shore excursion from Le Havre. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience. We understand that time in Paris can feel too short, especially when there is so much to see and discover in one day. We hope this visit gave you a wonderful introduction to the city and that you will have the opportunity to return and explore even more in the future.
Best regards,
Ilyes – Normandy Day
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