Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

Experience Paris after dark with an evening Seine River cruise departing near the Eiffel Tower. Admire illuminated landmarks such as Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the city’s historic bridges while listening to informative audio commentary. Complete the experience with a freshly made French crepe or waffle at the scenic Trocadéro viewpoint.
See Paris illuminated at night
See Paris illuminated at night
Enjoy a subtle onboard sound and musical ambiance
Enjoy a subtle onboard sound and musical ambiance
Savor a fresh waffle or crêpe
Savor a fresh waffle or crêpe
Access a curated Parisian songs playlist
Access a curated Parisian songs playlist

Details

As evening settles over Paris, board a Seine River night cruise and watch the famous City of Lights gradually illuminate. Departing from Port de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, this relaxing cruise offers a different perspective on the capital as reflections shimmer across the water and monuments glow beneath the night sky.

Step aboard a modern sightseeing boat designed for comfort and clear views. Passengers can choose the fully glass-enclosed lower deck, suitable in any weather, or the open-air upper deck, perfect for fresh air and photos of the illuminated city. As the boat moves gently along the Seine, a soft musical ambiance may accompany the approach to major landmarks on the open deck, subtly enhancing the atmosphere.

During the cruise, discover some of Paris’ most recognizable sites beautifully lit at night, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, and several of the city’s historic bridges. An onboard audioguide available in 14 languages, as well as through a smartphone app, shares insights into Paris’ history while you enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river.

Add a sweet Parisian touch to your evening with a freshly prepared French crepe or waffle, made before your eyes at the famous Trocadéro viewpoint. Facing the Eiffel Tower, this iconic location is ideal for a short pause—enjoy your treat, relax, and capture memorable photos of the sparkling landmark. This tasting experience is flexible and can be enjoyed either before or after your cruise.

Guests who wish to personalize the atmosphere can also access an optional Parisian music playlist. Available on your smartphone, this curated collection of well-known French songs adds a romantic soundtrack as you take in the timeless charm of Paris by night.

All practical information, including departure times and the exact meeting point, will be sent by email together with your tickets before the experience. Please review these details in advance to ensure a smooth start to your cruise.

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What is included in activity

1-hour cruise on the Seine River
1 Waffle with sugar or chocolate near to the Eiffel Tower
Multilingual audio guide available in 14 languages on board or via the mobile app

What is not included

Curated playlist of iconic French songs, accessible on your smartphone

Important Info

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board the boats.
Not suitable for:
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• Visually impaired people
Not allowed
• Pets
• Oversize luggage
• Luggage or large bags
Departure: Les Terrasses du Trocadéro, Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, France
1 hr
Group size up to 100 persons
Children allowed
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.
Open deck
Audio guide
Enclosed deck

Itinerary

Starting location
Les Invalides
l'Assemblée Nationale
Musée d'Orsay
Institut de France
Notre Dame Cathedral
Ile de la Cite
Conciergerie
Louvre Museum
Place de la Concorde
Grand Palais
Palais de Chaillot
Eiffel Tower

Meeting point

Please note that your tasting will not be taking place on the cruise. For the cruise on the Seine, go to the Bateaux Parisiens, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon 03. For the waffle tasting, “Les Terrasses du Trocadéro”, Esplanade du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris Please prepare your e-tickets and the QR code sent by the local partner to your email.

Places you will see

• Les Invalides
• l'Assemblée Nationale
• Musée d'Orsay
• Institut de France
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Ile de la Cite
• Conciergerie
• Louvre Museum
• Place de la Concorde
• Grand Palais
• Palais de Chaillot
• Eiffel Tower

Reviews by travellers

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Mary Y.
It was truly a tour worth every penny. I think we traveled with the highest quality tour company on the Seine River. We had a wonderful time on a huge boat, with over 360 people on board without any problems. I lined up 20 minutes before departure, was on board within 5 minutes, and it departed on time. During the tour, you can scan the QR code from your phone and listen to the audio commentary. The tour lasted over an hour and was truly wonderful. The crepe treat that came with the tour was also fantastic. I hadn't expected it to be this good, especially at this price. I recommend this tour to everyone.
2 days ago
Joe M.
Lovely day for it, great guide. Appreciate the language coverage too
9 days ago
Sean L.
It was a good experience, we were able to see everything and at the same time use the audio guide tour and know about the history of the monuments and building that we were seeing. The line was long but it went faster than I thought.
9 days ago
Michelle K.
Absolutely perfect way to see Paris at night! All gorgeous and sparkly! Highly recommend!
10 days ago
Arthur V.
Great value for money. An hours cruise, where they explain the sights and a dessert at the Trocadero. People complaining about the dessert, I don't know what they're talking about. We had a choice of crepes, waffles or ice cream and 3 different toppings and the location was not only stunning, but it's only just across from the river (bridge right nearby) took 5 minutes to walk to, so no idea why people have said its so far. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable as well
14 days ago
Pamela S.
Could not collect the drink as it was far from the boarding of cruise
15 days ago
Gloria W.
We timed this perfectly so we did one way in daylight/dusk the other way getting dark, so everything was lit up. It was magical and we really enjoyed it!
19 days ago
Christopher J.
We had such a great time on the sunset, cruise down the Seine River. Everybody who helped us to get to where we needed to go or courteous and professional windows were clean to see out of because it was so cold. We sat inside and the view spectacular. We came from a different direction and did not get the crêpe that they were giving away with this trip. But that was our choice!
23 days ago
Justin R.
Not to long of a wait to get on the boat and all well planned and easy to follow instructions, with a lovely hour long trip down the Seine.
25 days ago
Karen W.
The cruise was a wonderful experience, the organization was very efficient, we didn't have to wait in line for long, the only thing I would change is that the dessert that was purchased with the ticket could have been served on the ship, because unfortunately we didn't use this option because there was no information about where the dessert was served.
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Starting point of the tour
Please note that your tasting will not be taking place on the cruise. For the cruise on the Seine, go to the Bateaux Parisiens, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, port de la Bourdonnais, pontoon 03. For the waffle tasting, “Les Terrasses du Trocadéro”, Esplanade du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris Please prepare your e-tickets and the QR code sent by the local partner to your email.