Your Private boat Captain Guide Explore Historical Paris

At a glance

Your Private boat Captain Guide Explore Historical Paris is a 1h 30m private experience in Paris, France, operated by Paris River Cruise. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $537.13 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private captain and guide, Bottle opener and plastic cups.

Quick facts

Duration

1h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English, Italian, 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

   This statue was installed and inaugurated in 1889 at the Grenelle bridge, it then faced the Eiffel Tower and pointed its torch in the direction of the Elysée; she will finally be moved with her back to the Grande Dame in 1937 in order to face New York where her big sister is located
   we pass by boat in front of the statue

2. Stop 2

   The Eiffel Tower was built to be one of the main attractions of the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889. The 1889 Universal Exhibition occupied the entire Champ-de-Mars in Paris. We pass in front of the Eiffel Tower

3. Stop 3

   A magnificent bridge.
   The engineers created a remarkable cast steel bridge, 160 meters long. As the specifications predicted, the Alexandre III Bridge is perfectly decorated. 32 bronze candelabra (these beautiful lampposts with several branches), 4 pillars 17 meters high topped with golden crowns, a rich cast iron decoration in the Louis XIV style and beautiful lion statues at each end magnify this bridge, which has been classified as a historic monument since 1975. We pass under this bridge

4. Stop 4

   The construction of the first stone bridge in France was decided in 1577 by King Henry III, who appointed a commission responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the work.
   A year later, the first stone of the bridge was laid by the king himself, in the presence of the queen mother Catherine de Medici and the king's wife, Louise de Lorraine. The work will continue until 1588. We pass in front of the bridge

5. Stop 5

   A magnificent island The Île de la Cité is the cradle of Paris, where the initial nucleus of Lutetia developed.
   Over time, in the shelter of its fortifications, the civil, military and religious powers of the region were established there and then developed.
   After the year 1000, the Capetian kings built a first Royal Palace (which became the current Palace of Justice).
   The bishops of Paris built Notre-Dame Cathedral. From that moment on, the Ile de la Cité was no longer sufficient to accommodate all the inhabitants. They then established themselves on the island of Saint Louis and on both banks of the Seine. We pass in front of the island and on both banks

6. Stop 6

   Notre Dame de Paris
   Building dating from the Middle Ages, the first stone was laid in 1163 and construction lasted two centuries, ending in 1351.
   The architecture was extraordinary for the time. The stained glass windows, the nave, the framework and the towers which climb to a height of 69 meters are a real technical feat in front of the cathedral. we pass in front

7. Stop 7

   Saint Louis Island, a place ideal for strolling, attracts lovers of Old Paris, walkers and tourists from all over the world with its unique atmosphere. Maison Berthillon and its famous ice creams, the beautiful bookstores, the pretty shops and the charming cafés.

8. Stop 8

   Come back at meet address

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The boat must leave on time, any delay shortens the course
• If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the start time of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded
• The boat does not have a toilet
• Note that this experience is highly weather dependent, so if rain is predicted for the whole day and time of your booking, it is best to reschedule the booking date
• You can bring your drinks and food on board
• You must check the weather forecast 48 hours before departure. The boat cannot sail in heavy rain
• If you need cancel and be refund on viator, for bad weather conditions, you must do it 24 hours before our meet hour
• Any delay shorten time on boat
• The boat is not accessible to people with reduced mobility
• Older travellers must have full mobility
• No show is no refund
• The tour operator needs to communicate the client's phone number
• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

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

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