1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise
If you want to see Paris lit up against the night sky, take a cruise down the Seine River at night. You can listen to helpful audio commentary on your smartphone(14 languages are available) as you boat past the city's most recognizable landmarks, such as Eiffel Tower or the Musée d'Orsay, during this amazing boat tour.
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
What is included in activity
1-hour cruise
Audio commentary on your smartphone
Illuminated sights of Paris by night
What is not included
Drinks and snacks
Souvenir photos
Details
Take a cruise down the Seine River at night to see Paris illuminated against the night sky. On this boat ride through the city, you can listen to informative audio commentary on your smartphone as you cruise past the most iconic structures.
Take this boat trip round-trip to see Paris at night. You can learn more about the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and other attractions by listening to the on-board audio guide commentary on your smartphone, which is available in 14 languages.
From the traditional trimaran boat with its terrace and exterior passageways, glide gently through Paris of today and yesterday while taking in the panoramic views. Admire the illuminated landmarks like the Musée d'Orsay, Les Invalides and Eiffel Tower.
Pass by the imposing façades of the Louvre Museum, Grand Palais, and numerous other attractions, including the eerie gargoyles of Notre Dame.
Important information:
- The boats are heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer and covered in case of rain
- This activity conducts in most weather conditions
- Children aged before 3 travel for free
- Regular tour's departures are between 10 AM and 10 PM. There are no departures at 1 PM and 730 PM
Not allowed:
- Luggage or large bags
- Oversize luggage
- Pets
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Price
Adult (Age 12+)
€18
per person
Children (Age 4-11)
€8.44
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.
What places you will see
• Eiffel Tower
• Les Invalides
• Musée d'Orsay
• Ile de la Cite
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Hôtel de Ville
• Louvre Museum
• Place de la Concorde
• Grand Palais
Activity book period
You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.
Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Port de la Bourdonnais
How long your tour will be
1 hrs
Photos
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Reviews by travellers
Hugo M.
The meeting point was very easy to find and the queue wasn't very long even though I was there in the summer and during a busier time (9pm). The boat ride was very enjoyable, but I had trouble connecting to the guided tour and realized it's not possible to listen to it and take pictures at the same time so I gave up on that. The view was amazing! I had a great time :) Make sure you get in line quickly so you can get a nice spot on the boat
1 day ago
Bastien M.
River cruise was great! Tickets worked like they were supposed to. Lines moved quickly. Views are spectacular. The Eiffel Tower was sparkling right as we were leaving the dock which was perfect! Only negative was we really couldn't understand the audio over the loud speaker.
3 days ago
Josseline T.
The trip around the Sienne was awesome. If the line is too long you may not even get to board one!
6 days ago
Baudouin B.
Wonderful experience definitely a must do when in Paris as you get a beautiful view of the city which you don’t get from being on land. I highly recommend it. And the seats are first come first serve so you want to get there extra early if you want a seat on the top open deck to view all of the lights properly.
8 days ago
Armel L.
It was a nice experience to see the sights with the night lights. The narration was short for each site because they have to explain in many languages. I recommend this tour during the day with a guide also. During the day you see more and get great history and stories with a guide.
9 days ago
Dolorès A.
The line was extremely long when we arrive at around 8:30 pm, so we were worried we wouldn’t be able to take the cruise at all, but the boat holds a lot of people. After a 30 min wait, we were onboard. After that, it was pretty enjoyable! Nice to see the city from another angle.
10 days ago
Jean-Louis D.
I used the maps app to find the meeting point,but it guided me to the end of the promenade and we had to walk back to find the boat. Another small issue was the fact that the seats where wooden thus made the experience a bit tiring. Besides that it was very good overall.
10 days ago
Frédéric F.
We had no chance to sit on the top of boat, many people. Inside not much possibility to see monuments. In the end we tried to stand on the stairs, to have some pictures. Unfortunatelly Eiffel Tower was on the way back in fog. But unusual experience. IT was good.
10 days ago
Adolphe M.
If you are a visitor to Paris, a boat ride on the Seine is a must. It’s beautiful, relaxing and really helps you get oriented to the city. On this particular cruise the narration is kind of cheesy, but you’re not required to listen. Better to look up and experience the trip.
12 days ago
Liliane P.
We did the cruise during night time. It was amazing seeing Paris all illuminated. Def lived up to the name of “City of Light”. Everything went smooth. It was 1hr but I didn’t feel like it was too long or too short. Even got to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle from the river!
12 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Board at the river bank at Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower) – pontoon no. 3 – 75007 Paris, France. Paid parking is available at the meeting point.
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