Private Seine River Cruise - Eiffel Tower Lights

At a glance

Private Seine River Cruise - Eiffel Tower Lights is a 1h 30m private experience in Paris, France, operated by Excursion en bateau. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $303.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Bottled water.

Quick facts

Duration

1h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, French

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   1. Departure – Musée d’Orsay
   
   Board your private boat near the Musée d’Orsay, an elegant former railway station now home to one of the world’s most prestigious art collections.
   
   2. Pont Alexandre III (Pass By)
   
   Sail under the most beautiful bridge in Paris, decorated with golden statues and ornate lamps, built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition.
   
   3. Eiffel Tower (Pass By)
   
   Enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower from the river, a perfect spot for photos and a highlight of the cruise.
   
   4. Pont de l’Alma & Parisian Landmarks (Pass By)
   
   Glide past the Pont de l’Alma and see riverside monuments such as the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée du Quai Branly.
   
   5. Pont Neuf (Pass By)
   
   Pass under the oldest bridge in Paris, built in the 17th century, famous for its stone masks and panoramic views.
   
   6. Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Cathedral (Pass By)
   
   Admire the Gothic masterpiece of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the historic heart of Paris from the water.
   
   7. Île Saint-Louis (Pass By)
   
   Cruise alongside this peaceful island lined with elegant 17th-century mansions.
   
   8. Hôtel de Ville (Pass By)
   
   See the richly decorated Paris City Hall, a stunning example of French Renaissance architecture.
   
   9. after 1h50 Return to Musée d’Orsay
   
   Conclude your cruise back at the departure point, after a memorable journey past Paris’s most beautiful monuments.

2. Stop 2

   The Hôtel des Invalides is a Parisian monument, located in the 7th arrondissement, whose construction was ordered by Louis XIV by the royal edict of February 24, 1670[2], to accommodate the disabled of his armies. Remaining faithful to this mission, it houses in addition to the National Institution of the Invalided...

3. Stop 3

   The Musée d'Orsay is a French national museum opened in 1986. Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris along the left bank of the Seine, overlooking the Promenade Édouard-Glissant

4. Stop 4

   The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which includes the current Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is a former Benedictine abbey in Paris, located at 3 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the current 6th arrondissement.

5. Stop 5

   In 1163, on the Île de la Cité, on the foundations of ancient Christian sanctuaries, Bishop Maurice de Sully laid the foundation stone of Notre-Dame de Paris.
   
   This construction marked the beginning of a bold project that would span nearly two centuries.
   
   The cathedral is distinguished by its exceptional dimensions, unmatched until the construction of the cathedrals of Amiens and Reims, becoming the largest Western religious building until the mid-13th century.

6. Stop 6

   The Jardin des Plantes de Paris, or Jardin des Plantes, located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is a botanical, ecological and zoological park, the headquarters and main site of the National Museum of Natural History, which also has other sites in Paris and the provinces...

7. Stop 7

   The Paris City Hall, commonly called the Hôtel de Ville, is the building that has housed the municipal institutions of the City of Paris since 1357. As Paris has experienced various insurrections, the City Hall is often the rallying point for rioters, insurgents and revolutionaries.

8. Stop 8

   A former palace of kings, the Louvre has been closely linked to the history of France for eight centuries. Conceived from its creation in 1793 as a universal museum, its collections, which are among the finest in the world, span several millennia and a territory that extends from America to the borders of Asia. Universal Museum...

9. Stop 9

   The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a thoroughfare in Paris. Nearly two kilometers long and following the city's historic axis, it is a central traffic artery connecting Place de la Concorde to Place Charles-de-Gaulle in the 8th arrondissement...

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Easily accessible by public transport (Taxi, Uber, Metro or Bus)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions