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Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular paris tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour on Paris Red Route plus optional Seine cruise, with nine-language audio, WiFi, and app tracking for major sights.
Most Popular“Best way to get around the City . Covers all main Spots. Will Be back again and will to go on the big bus when moving around the city”
Skip the lines to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit, then see Paris by coach and enjoy a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio.
“The worst experience I have ever had. I didn't know that a customer could be treated so horribly. We stood in the rain at the meeting point only to find out the the tour was cancelled and only after receiving a 100th confirmation. I'm in a foreign country, relying on resources on my own (they…”
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise in Paris: champagne, 3-course French meal, and night views of Notre-Dame, Louvre, Eiffel. Optional music.
“We paid £245 for this with a window seat, thinking we were getting champagne included, we only got one glass each & had to pay for extras. The meal was ok, but the lighting was very dim, we couldn’t see what we were eating. Fairy disappointed really”
A Paris Seine dinner cruise with gourmet meal, live singer plus DJ set, and a panoramic rooftop view of Eiffel Tower at night.
“The boat was delayed by more than a half hour with no notice of any kind. Once onboard, the staff was incredible and food was delicious! Gorgeous boat overall”
Skip-the-line Louvre entry plus a flexible Seine cruise near the Eiffel Tower, with QR app access and small-group pace.
“Had a bit of confusion receiving tix but was resolved quickly by organizer. No fault to them .. jus email issue. Great (long) day at the Louvre otherwise. Would recommend to avoid long lineups to purchase tickets on-site.”
Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin cruise with live English commentary, iconic monuments, and Napoleon-era locks plus a Bastille tunnel ride.
“The tour never happened because the tour guide was not there at the meeting point. We were there 20 minutes ahead of the meeting time and even the officials from the Musee D’orsay tried to Look for the tour guide but couldn’t find him or her. We searched all around the museum.”
Prebook timed Louvre entry with a QR ticket, then add a 1-hour Seine cruise with Eiffel and Notre-Dame views. Self-guided.
“Must visit site for everyone. Wonderful ambience with historic paintings. Thousands of crowds gather”
Eiffel Tower + Paris lights by coach, then a 1-hour Seine cruise with commentary. Optional summit upgrade. Great night views, mixed guidance.
“Really organized guide. Night bus tour left at 11. We were not able to stay as the next day we had an amazing tour of Monet's House and Gardens, wonderful lunch and your of Versailles. Wish our bus tour could have been honored another night this week”
Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor views, optional summit upgrade, plus a one-hour Seine cruise with live commentary, starting near the Eiffel Tower.
“Staff attentive and helpful navigating through and up the Eiffel Tower. Expect to wait in line and crowds. Very nice views from second level.”
Eiffel Tower first-floor gourmet dinner then a one-hour Seine cruise at night with audio guide and big-city views from glass windows.
“We booked this tour for our first night in Paris. The instructions provided stated to meet at the Eiffel Tower at 6:30 pm, which we did, however, given some construction and entry issues, we didn’t make it to the gate until 6:40 pm. We were told that we needed to walk “a short walk” to…”
Eiffel Tower first-floor lunch at Madame Brasserie plus a Seine River cruise with multilingual audio. Priority access and a coach loop.
“Only rated a 4 because the tour company had the meeting time wrong on our confirmation. Well worth the wait. Excellent tour for the money and a great way to take in a lot of Paris in a short time.”
Float down the Seine on a glass-enclosed cruise with an included 3-course dinner, coffee or tea, and prime views of Paris icons.
“Amazing dinner cruise! You get to see the Eiffel Tower from the from the boat. The food was great and there are several options.”
Short Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower plus a French crepe stop at Trocadéro. Good value, but crepe timing can be tricky.
“Great cruise but had to fish for our crepes. The walking was too far for a two euro crepe. The gentleman pointed across the street and up the stairs.”
Moulin Rouge Féerie with champagne plus a Seine cruise ticket. See Paris by night, but plan for seating limits and use the cruise next day.
“Although being preselected by your vendor The seats had a horribly obstructed view. The show was nice otherwise”
Walk Emily in Paris filming spots across key Paris neighborhoods, plus an optional 1-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower.
“Tons of fun for all the sites! It was freezing cold but still worth it. We would love to go back and do this tour when the weather is warmer. We went in November.”
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