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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

1. Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

Bask in the night glow of Paris on a Seine River sightseeing cruise. Tour the City of Lights and soak in the relaxing atmosphere on board as music plays. Take in a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Orsay Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Concorde Square, the Petit, and Grand Palace, the Marie Bridge, and many more as you sail. To learn more about the monuments you see, download the tour app to use during the cruise (download instructions found on confirmation voucher).

Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours with Optional Cruise

2. Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours with Optional Cruise

Immerse yourself in the City of Lights with a hop-on hop-off double decker bus tour of Paris. With comfortable seating and entertaining audio commentary, you'll discover the fascinating history and daily life of this incredible destination. Explore at your own pace, without having to worry about transportation or navigating the busy city below. Our open-top buses take you to the most iconic sites in Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Opera Garnier, Champs de Mars, and Notre Dame. With key stops at must-see attractions, you can hop on and off as many times as you want, and take your time at each site. We make it easy to see the top attractions on your Paris bucket list with your choice of a one or two day ticket. Take in stunning views from the top of the Eiffel Tower, snap a picture at the Trocadéro, and stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Musée Rodin. And if you need a break from sightseeing, simply sit back and relax on the bus, enjoying the beautiful views of Paris from above. Our state-of-the-art multilingual audio guide is the perfect companion for your tour, providing you with information about the unique history and culture of each landmark as you go. Whether you're interested in the architecture of the Louvre Museum or the glamour of the Champs-Élysées, our audio guide has got you covered. Make your Parisian adventure even more unforgettable with a river cruise along the Seine. This 1-hour river cruise showcases the best riverside landmarks in Paris. You'll see beautiful monuments and iconic bridges, with live-guided commentary explaining their historical and cultural significance. Cruises depart at the Eiffel Tower. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, our Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Paris.

Paris: Batobus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

3. Paris: Batobus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

Explore the sights of Paris at your own pace with a 24-hour or 48 consecutive hours pass to the Batobus hop on - hop off shuttle service along the River Seine, and jump on and off at 9 strategic stops to see sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, and more. Cruise through the heart of Paris, admiring landmark monuments along the river bank from the comfort of a glassed-in boat. Then, stop to explore further at your leisure. • Tour Eiffel - Port de la Bourdonnais. Jump off at the foot of the great Parisian landmark, and ascend for panoramic city views from the viewing platforms. The stop is also convenient for the Cité de l’Architecture museum, where exhibits include casts of French architecture from the 12th to 18th centuries. • Musée d'Orsay - Quai de Solférino. Located a 2-minute walk from the Musée d'Orsay, this stop is perfect for those who want to explore the world of Impressionists artists, such as Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, and Van Gogh. • St-Germain-des-Prés - Quai Malaquais. Hop off near the Institut de France, home of Paris artists and intellectuals, and discover historic sights, such as the famous Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. • Notre-Dame - Quai de Montebello. Admire the architectural harmony and Gothic gargoyles of the most iconic cathedral in Paris, and explore the carefree student atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. • Jardin des Plantes - Cité de la Mode et du Design. Wander among nature in the main botanical garden of Paris, and explore the museums in the garden grounds, including the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution and Paleontology Museum. Explore the city within a city dedicated to creativity: design, fashion, innovation, and events. • Hotel de Ville - Pont d'Arcole. Stop here to visit the historic City Hall of Paris, go to the Pompidou Centre, and wander the bohemian streets of the Marais district. • Louvre - Pont Royal and Pont du Carrousel. Discover a Paris quarter where history and the history of art come together, and see centuries of art, from Egyptian antiquities to Renaissance masterpieces. • Place de la Concorde. Stroll down one of the most elegant streets in Paris, home to five-star hotels and chic boutiques, and see the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, and tree-lined Avenue Montaigne. • Invalides - Pont Alexandre III.

Paris: River Seine Cruise with Optional Drinks and Snacks

4. Paris: River Seine Cruise with Optional Drinks and Snacks

Hop on board for a refreshingly new perspective of central Paris. Take a relaxing river cruise of Paris and enjoy unbeatable views of the city's most memorable landmarks. Starting at the Eiffel Tower, cruise on a comfortable boat down the river for a taste of elegant Parisian life. Glide past The Grand Palais, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Your guide will entertain you throughout the leisurely cruise with anecdotes and intriguing historical facts.  The Paris cruise goes as far as the Institute of the Arabic World at the Ile Saint-Louis before returning you to the Eiffel Tower, and it's the most relaxing way to sightsee in Paris and is the only way to explore the city free of traffic noise and congestion. The tour ends where it began.

Paris: Seine River Morning Guided Sightseeing Cruise

5. Paris: Seine River Morning Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the secrets and history behind Paris' most emblematic monuments and bridges on a guided morning cruise on the Seine River. Embark at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and set sail along the Seine River on a comfortable cruise boat. Enjoy breathtaking views of iconic Paris landmarks from the water. See sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Orsay Museum, the Petit and Grand Palace, the Concorde Square, Alexandre III bridge, and much more.

Paris: Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local

6. Paris: Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local

Experience the most beautiful buildings and astonishing sights of Paris at night, on a 1-hour tour by classic Citroen 2CV. An icon of the French motor industry, the idiosyncratic 2CV was built from 1948 until 1990, and sets hearts a-flutter with its instantly recognizable design. Discover why Paris is known as the City of Lights, and hear how it became the first city in Europe to begin lighting its streets with gas lamps in 1828. Your personal driver will collect you from your hotel, or any other central Paris location, and drive down the Champs Elysees, to the beautiful Arc de Triomphe. Gaze at the marvelous Eiffel Tower, even more impressive at night when it is completely lit-up in a rainbow of illuminations. Pass the Louvre, continue to Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera Garnier, Ile de la Cité, Petit et Grand Palais, and more.

Paris: Evening Cruise with Drink and City Walking Tour

7. Paris: Evening Cruise with Drink and City Walking Tour

Get the best of the French capital with a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine. Admire city lights views of Paris before embarking on an audio tour of the city. Set sail along the Seine for a relaxing city lights cruise with amazing views of city highlights. Enjoy the ambiance on board with your choice of drink and calming electro-lounge music. Capture stunning photos along the river from the famous bridges to the most iconic monuments in Paris. Hop off to explore the city at your own pace with an audio-guided walking tour. Choose between 10 available tours in Paris such as Montmartre, Street Art, or the Eiffel Tower tour.

Paris Highlights Segway Tour

8. Paris Highlights Segway Tour

Explore the grand boulevards of Paris on a fun and eco-friendly mode of transport. Climb aboard a self-balancing Segway and set off in a small group of no more than 10 people to see the top attractions of the “City of Lights.” Following a short, 30-minute training session on the easy-to-drive vehicles, explore the cultural heritage of Paris from a different angle. Glide past historical monuments and down narrow lanes that are inaccessible to other modes of transport. Your guide will reveal hidden treasures as you take a loop from Avenue de Suffren. Pass the Military school at Les Invalides and glide past the National Assembly. Next, go down the tree-lined Champs Elysées from the Grand Palais to the Place de la Concorde, looking at the upscale shops and hotels along the way. Continue to the Grand et Petit Palais on the banks of the River Seine. Marvel at the historic Pont de l'Alma, before taking in the legendary Eiffel Tower.

Paris: 1-Hour Vintage Citroen 2CV Tour

9. Paris: 1-Hour Vintage Citroen 2CV Tour

Tour the City of Light in a vintage Citroen 2CV. Your personal driver will pick you up at your Paris hotel, or other central location, and drive you through the city’s lively streets on a 1-hour tour. An icon of the French motor industry, the idiosyncratic 2CV was built from 1948 until 1990, and its instantly recognizable design still sets hearts aflutter.  See Paris through the eyes of a true Parisian and discover many of its top attractions, from the Avenue des Champs Elysée, Place Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, and Trocadéro, to the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Pont Alexandre 3, Petit Palais, Grand Palais, the Louvre, and the Opera Garnier.

Paris: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

10. Paris: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. Start your tour at the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris. f Paris. Visit the Pont de l'Alma, where Queen Diana met a tragic death, and walk through the Pont Alexandre III, built to honor the name of Tsar Alexander III. You will then continue to the iconic shopping street of the Champs Elysees and its gardens. Next, see the Place de La Concorde, the statues and sculptures of Tuileries Garden, and the great pyramid of the Louvre museum. Admire the 7th century Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and Pont Neuf, the oldest stone bridge in Paris. A stop at the Conciergerie will pique your interest to see the prison of the notorious Queen Marie-Antoinette and the well-known Saint Chapelle. The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be Notre Dame which will blow your mind with its ruined beauty. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights. Learn about stories and urban legends associated with the city or monuments of the city. Enjoy the tour with your friends and family and learn about the city as you wander around.

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What people are saying about Petit Palais

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4.4 / 5

based on 6,696 reviews

Great river cruise. Very informative guide. Only criticism - it's quite difficult to locate the correct boat amongst all the other boats.

Unsere Guide Imane war super in allem. Haben einen wunderschönen Tag mit ihr verbracht.

It was amazing and joyful! I recommend to do it in the first day of entry to Paris

Easy to reach. Very good tour. Has blankets ready if the weather is cold.

It is a great way to experience the city from a different perspective.