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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien

4.175 reviews4th Arrondissement

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 12 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience a 3-course lunch including a drink (soft drink, beer or a glass of wine) and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise the Seine River. It is up to you to choose whether you prefer having lunch first and taking the cruise after your meal or if you start by the cruise and enjoy your lunch after it. The Bistro Parisien with its unique situation on the Seine River, just at feet of the Eiffel Tower, welcomes you at 12 pm. Choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu. The authentic French cuisine is cooked from seasonal produce. A vegetarian option is available. Take your seats on the terrace or inside the boat and enjoy panoramic views of the finest parts of Paris. You learn the history of Paris, from its medieval origins on the Ile de la Cité via the audioguide or the interactive smartphone app... Glide past the golden dome of Les Invalides, see the elegant Musée d’Orsay, admire the palatial home of the Louvre Museum, pass the historic exhibition hall of the Grand Palais, and much more.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)
  • a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • starter, main dish and dessert

What's not

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise
  • Pick-up from/to the boat

Itinerary

  1. Step in to the Bistro Parisien, which is a transparent quayside restaurant. From the Bistro Parisien, you have the best view to the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a nice picture. Your ticket includes a 3-course-lunch and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise. It is up to you if you prefer starting by the cruise or the meal. You will get the tickets for the cruise at Bistro Parisien. See the sights of Paris from the River Seine on a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Marvel at the monuments of Paris from its historic waterway, including the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about the monuments and have fun with the interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages. Take your seat at your private table at the Bistro Parisiens and enjoy a delicious 3-course menu. Choose your dishes and savor traditional French food. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.

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  2. Marvel the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine River, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Pont Neuf as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to L'Ile Saint Louis and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.

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  3. The Bateaux Parisiens port is situated at feet of the Eiffel Tower, a good occasion to take a nice picture before or after the cruise. You will also admire views of the Eiffel Tower several times during your sightseeing cruise.

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  4. As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right side. This monument houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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  5. This particularly beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It's a wonderful experience to pass underneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.

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  6. This characteristic building houses the French parliament.

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  7. Admire the architecture of the Musée d'Orsay, which used to be a railway station in the past.

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  8. You will enjoy nice views to this famous quarter while you cruise on the Seine.

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  9. Lift your head and admire the sculptures when you pass by Pont Neuf, which is actually the oldest bridge of Paris.

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  10. From the river, you will have a wonderful perspective to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

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  11. Enjoy the specific atmosphere of this area when you pass by.

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  12. The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of the historical Paris. You will have interesting views to its typical architecture from the water.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please go to the Bistro Parisien at pontoon no. 2. You can choose if you want to have dinner first or start by taking the cruise or the other way around. You will get your ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 100 travellers
Operated by
Seino Vision (Bateaux Parisiens)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The sightseeing cruise is free for children who are less than 4 years old. However, if they eat at the Bistro Parisien restaurant, a child menu at €15 per child will be charged on the spot.
  • A vegetarian option is available on the spot.

How it compares in Paris

  • Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 545 of 4664.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Paris

Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.

The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.

Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.

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