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
Show more
Similar offers for today
Online Booking
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
Still have a question? Contact guide
Reviews by travellers
Rebekah
This was my second time doing the river cruise and still just as beautiful! I would recommend getting there earlier than 20 minutes before if you want to ensure a seat on the upper deck and get a good spot. We showed up 20 minutes early and were held on the loading dock before scanning tickets and opted to wait for the next boat. Also, there is no dock 3, it’s 3.1 or 3.2 - we got confused by that!
5 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!
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.
8 days ago
Nathan R.
Really fun, the top of the boat is open and has lots of seats. It was raining when we went and chose to sit up top for the first half and then go inside for the second. It was lovely and warm inside and we could still see a lot out the windows. There is a tour that you can listen to through your phone if you are up top or with the provided speakers inside. There is toilets on board and snacks/drinks. The queue was not too long either.
9 days ago
Grégoire S.
Wanted to go on a trip down the seine but didn’t want to pay for an expensive meal that wasn’t worth the price. This was great after an excellent meal at a nearby restaurant for half the price. The cruise itself wasn’t crowded and it was super relaxing and great to see the sights from a different perspective. Highly recommend.
12 days 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.
13 days ago
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
13 days ago
Viviane D.
I use a walking stick. Myself AND myb3 companions were taken out of the queue, given a seat till the boat came in to dock. Then, we were allowed on board before the other travellers so that I could safely find a seat of my choosing. I very much appreciate the customer care. The cruise was a wonderful experience, with excellent commentary. Well worth the cost. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris. But remember it can be cold out on the water late at night. Thank you for a special adventure on our holiday.
14 days ago
Fernand J.
Great experience, the time flew by. The seating on the boat was fantastic, plenty of leg room, benches are in rings so that everyone is facing the edge of the boat. Simple boarding process, very smooth and easy, moved quickly once boarding began. We thought the line looked very long, but the boat fits a lot of people, so the line disappeared once boarding began
16 days ago
No n.
Excellent boat trip at night that enabled us to see a lot of sights. The audio was a brilliant addition to provide further context. only let down by the hour we had to stand in a queue with no real reason as to why or timings for the actual cruises. You just stood in a queue and waited for them to let you on. The boat was there but we just stood for a hour. Clear times for each cruise would be good so you can decide if you want to stand or come back closer to the time. I suspect it’s not fixed and they just wait until there’s critical mass. Not everybody can physically stand for long periods and really put me off doing it again.
17 days ago
Sign up and get a 5% discount on any activity
By sending this form, i accept Terms of service and agree to the processing of my personal data in accordance with the Personal data processing policy.
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.
Sign in
Sign up
Restore password
Please list e-mail or phone number linked to your account to receive restore password link.