Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option in Paris
Paris, France

Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option

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Is Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option worth booking?

Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option is a 4-hour experience in Paris, France, from $83 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 1,016 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
60 / 100
Rating
3.5/5 (1,016)
Duration
4 hours
From
$83 per person

Don’t miss the views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower when the city spreads before you. This 4-hour combo tour gives you the chance to experience Paris in the evening in three ways: A 1-hour river cruise on the Seine, a si

What you get

  • Eiffel Tower ticket to 2nd Floor or Summit (if option selected)
  • Mobile app with an audio commentary available in 10 languages
  • Romantic and enchanting views of Paris
  • 1 hour cruise ticket with commentaries in 14 languages (if option selected)
  • Discovery of Paris with commentaries in a panoramic air-conditioned coach

About this experience

Don’t miss the views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower when the city spreads before you. This 4-hour combo tour gives you the chance to experience Paris in the evening in three ways: A 1-hour river cruise on the Seine, a sightseeing tour by coach and admission to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll get oriented with top attractions like the Champs-Elysées and be part of Paris’ lively night-time atmosphere! - A combo package of 3 enchanting sightseeing tours of the most beautiful city of the world, without the stress - Picturesque views of famous Parisian monuments like the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral & Seine River by night - A breath-taking panorama of the City of Lights from the 2nd floor or Summit of the Eiffel Tower (if option is selected) - A romantic commented night cruise along the beautiful Seine River

What's included

Included

  • Eiffel Tower ticket to 2nd Floor or Summit (if option selected)
  • Mobile app with an audio commentary available in 10 languages
  • Romantic and enchanting views of Paris
  • 1 hour cruise ticket with commentaries in 14 languages (if option selected)
  • Discovery of Paris with commentaries in a panoramic air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Earphones not included
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
  • Pick-up and Drop-off hotel

What you'll see and do

  1. Eiffel Tower

    First all, the one and only Eiffel Tower! Take an elevator ride up to the second floor and take your time to marvel at the amazing views of the Sacré Coeur basilica, the Pompidou Centre, and everything else Paris has to offer! ●See the sights of the City of Light in this combo tour ●Visit the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower ●Catch panoramic views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower ●Glide across the majestic Seine on your River Cruise ●Ride along Paris’s boulevards on your air-conditioned coach ●Choose audio commentary from 10 languages on the coach

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  2. La Defense

    Business Area with its white Arch is spotted from the iconic Tower.

    Pass by without stopping

  3. Place Vendome

    The journey is followed by a luxury coach tour, traveling past some of the capital’s most spectacular monuments and legendary architecture.

    Pass by without stopping

  4. Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde with its unmissable obelisk.

    Pass by without stopping

  5. Champs-Elysees

    You will see the sights you’ve seen so often on the silver screen - the tree-lined Champs-Elysées and its flagship stores ending at the imposing Arc de Triomphe and the tomb of the unknown soldier.

    Pass by without stopping

  6. Le Trocadero et son esplanade

    Must see attraction in the City with many restaurants and above all the incredible open view of the Eiffel Tower

    Pass by without stopping

  7. Esplanade des Invalides

    Enjoy the Invalides with its Dome and Museums.

    Pass by without stopping

  8. Musee d'Orsay

    Famous museum housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a railway station.

    Pass by without stopping

  9. Louvre Museum

    Stunning Main entrance to the Louvre Museum.

    Pass by without stopping

  10. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    The Gothic masterpiece architecture still standing on Ile de la Cite.

    Pass by without stopping

  11. Conciergerie

    The oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, the royal residence of the kings of France.

    Pass by without stopping

  12. Assemblee Nationale

    The Parliament of the Fifth French Republic

    Pass by without stopping

  13. Montmartre

    You will see the Sacre Coeur nested up the hill at Montmartre

    Pass by without stopping

  14. The Seine

    Finally embark on your one-hour river cruise along the romantic River Seine, taking in all Paris’s monuments along the way.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  15. Champ de Mars

    End of the tour near the Eiffel Tower. Explore the area , you will find many incredible treasures.

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Paris

Place de Sydney, 75015 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

For the illuminations of Paris tour option.

Ends at

For the cruise option.

Options you can book

  • Illumination Tour & Summit

    Duration: 3 hours: 3h30 City Tour + Eiffel Tower 3rd: Evening City Tour + Eiffel Tower Summit with web app to download. panoramic open-top coach CIT3: Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower Summit (reserved access)

  • Second Floor Day option

    PS: City Tour, Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor with Reserved Access Duration: 5 hours

  • Summit Day option

    PS3: 1h30 City Tour, 1h Seine Cruise and Eiffel Tower Summit with Reserved Access Duration: 6 hours

  • Illumination Tour & 2nd Floor

    Duration: 3 hours City tour + Eiffel Tower 2nd: Evening City Tour + Eiffel tower 2nd floor with app. Panoramic Open-top coach CIT: Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor (reserved access)

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 9 travelers per booking
Operated by
Paris CityVision

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time at the meeting point
  • In accordance with the Eiffel Tower’s official safety regulations, access to the 3rd floor is not permitted for visitors with certain physical conditions or mobility impairments. This measure is in place to ensure the safety of all visitors, particularly in case of evacuation or emergency situations, as the 3rd floor is only accessible by elevator and cannot be evacuated by stairs.
  • Please note that this is not a private or fully guided tour. This package combines several independent experiences in Paris. The order of the activities may vary depending on operational requirements.
  • Remember to bring your own earphones and make sure your phone is fully charged! An internet connection is essential to download the audio guide.
  • This tour includes different activities : - access to the Eiffel Tower by elevator to the 2nd or 3rd floor, depending on the option selected with a host and the audioguide to download. - a city sightseeing bus tour with a downloadable audio guide available on your smartphone. - - a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise, which you can enjoy independently at your preferred time (if option with cruise selected)
  • Please note that each 1st Sunday of the month, Champs Elysees Avenue is pedestrian and the bus can't pass there during the City Tour
  • Infant seats available on request for the City tour by coach, please contact our team in advance
  • All visitors are subject to security checks. Prohibited items will not be allowed inside the monument.
  • Be aware that, although you will have a reserved access to enter at the Eiffel Tower, there may still be waitings at the security check
  • The city tour duration, originally scheduled for 1 hour, may vary depending on traffic conditions.

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,016 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

5 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

2 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Traveler reviews

1,016 verified traveler reviews for Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

5 star
303
4 star
268
3 star
175
2 star
141
1 star
129
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Nawsheen_Z · July 2026

Avoid this tour. Bait and switch

Still on the bus. Viator completely messed up the experience. They did not book the cruise with the operator even though the cruise was paid for. Avoid this tour.

via Viator

Ian_M · July 2026

Paris highlights

Eiffel Tower was amazing for sure. Top floor tickets essential. The traffic in Paris is challenging so our 1 hour tour tool 1.45 hours and missed a few stops on the map. The “audio guide” link they provide worked but was hard to get started. You need plenty of battery on your phone. The seine river cruise was brilliant. Our guide was very pleasant and helpful. Overall 4/5

Response from the operator: Dear Ian, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river cruise, and that our guide made the experience even better! We do recommend ensuring your phone is fully charged before starting the tour — we'll make sure this is clearly communicated to our guests going forward. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience in Paris! Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)

via Viator

Beatrice_B · May 2026

Everything was amazing

Everything was amazing. The meeting point it was easy to find, great spot to take photos too, very friendly and explaining everything to everyone.

Response from the operator: Dear Beatrice, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that everything was such a positive experience, from the meeting point to the service and the explanations during the tour. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris CIty Vision)

via Viator

Anne L · August 2025

Nothing was as advertised. 3 experiences offered, only 1 available. Cruise not available until next day,bus trip 10pm.

Booking x3 people for 3 experiences offered . Guide informed us no time to do all 3 & offered cruise tickets next day. We were leaving 5.30am so unable to come back. Bus trip was 10pm so also unsuitable. Accepted cruises tickets & told boats leave every 20mins. After Eiffel Tower visit we lined up with 100’s waiting to board cruises. After 1.5hr wait & still no cruise available we had to leave. Tickets were still being sold even though wait line was nearly 1km long. This was meant to be our final highlight outing with our son who had travelled from Scotland to join us. Instead we stood in line with 1000’s of strangers & left very disappointed. I have booked with Viatour previously & have never had such a poor outcome. Even buying the ticket online was difficult; email did not arrive & had to contact Help Centre then have email printed at hotel. Reminder text message did not arrive until after we had physically checked in with guide. No support given through phone number supplied on ticket; phone call unanswered X 4 attempts. I would like a refund for the cruise & bus portion of the tickets as it was not advertised correctly with the time constraints. The guide was unable to help further & was dealing with debacles from other clients as well. Worst experience ever.

Response from the operator: Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are truly sorry to read about your disappointing experience and that the evening did not meet your expectations, especially as it was meant to be a special moment with your son. We regret the difficulties you encountered with the timing of the activities, the long waiting lines for the cruise and the challenges in reaching our support team. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we completely understand your frustration. Please rest assured that we are reviewing the operational issues you mentioned to prevent similar situations in the future. Regarding your request for a refund for the cruise and bus portions, we kindly ask you to contact our Customer Care team directly with your booking reference so that we can review your case promptly and assist you further. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under much better circumstances. Kind regards,

via Tripadvisor

laurabM2569YZ · August 2025

Hugo is awesome

Hugo was awesome! Friendly, quick-witted, informative, and fun! We enjoyed talking to him, and the whole experience was easy to navigate.

Response from the operator: Dear Laura, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Hugo made your experience so enjoyable. It is great to know that you found the whole visit easy to navigate and fun. We will be sure to share your kind words with Hugo, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience. Warm regards,

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
4 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$83 to $131
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
356
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 60

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)0
Review evidence (18% weight)95
Booking momentum (14% weight)94
Value for money (12% weight)98
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)0
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.

How much does Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option cost?

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Prices start at $83 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option take?

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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.

Is Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 1,016 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option?

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Around 356 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Paris?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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