Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option
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Is Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option worth booking?
Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option is a 5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $168 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 706 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (706)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $168 per person
You want to spend a memorable evening in Paris, combining an illuminated tour of the city with a show in the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret and a Seine River Cruise ticket ? Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by
What you get
- Drop off in different points in city center
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Panoramic sightseeing of the most famous sights of Paris
- Moulin Rouge Show and Champagne
- Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months (If option selected)
About this experience
You want to spend a memorable evening in Paris, combining an illuminated tour of the city with a show in the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret and a Seine River Cruise ticket ? Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and a Cruise along the Seine, with a recorded commentary and visit the home of the Cancan, the famous Moulin Rouge. The Moulin Rouge team will welcome you and show you to your seat to watch the “Féerie” show. You will be carried away by the show with its troupe of 80 performers, including the magnificent Doriss Girls in their costumes made up of feathers, rhinestones and glitter. After the show our bus will drop you at the departure pint or other 4 points in the city center where you'll be able to walk or easily get a cab to go to your hotel. Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months.
What's included
Included
- Drop off in different points in city center
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Panoramic sightseeing of the most famous sights of Paris
- Moulin Rouge Show and Champagne
- Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months (If option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
- Cloackroom at the Moulin Rouge
- Headphones
What you'll see and do
Facing the Eiffel Tower on the Iena Bridge, take the stears on left side to get on the quay, at the bottom you'll meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign.
15 minutes here
Place-Vendome
Famous luxury place with shops and Napoleon statue
Pass by without stopping
Place de la Concorde
Famous place with Egystian Obélisque
Pass by without stopping
Champs-Elysees
Most known boulevard in the world
Pass by without stopping
Theatre Du Lido
Magnificent cabaret in the heart of Champs Elysée
Pass by without stopping
Le Trocadero et son esplanade
Stunning view on the Eiffel Tower
Pass by without stopping
Eiffel Tower
Worldwide known "la Dame de fer"
Pass by without stopping
Esplanade des Invalides
Breathtaking monument erected by Napoleon
Pass by without stopping
Conciergerie
Medieval building, where Marie Antoinette spent her last times
Pass by without stopping
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Magnificent Cathedral, jewel of Paris
Pass by without stopping
Louvre Museum
Largest museum in the world with masterpieces
Pass by without stopping
Arc de Triomphe
Giant monument surrounding les Champs Elysées
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
After the Moulin Rouge show the drop off service will serve : Opera area, Arc the Triomph area, Montparnasse area, Eiffel Tower and Bastille areas, where taxis will be available. Return to hotel is not included.
Ends at
After the Moulin Rouge show the drop off service will serve : Opera area, Arc the Triomph area, Montparnasse area, Eiffel Tower and Bastille areas, where taxis will be available. Return to hotel is not included.
Ends at
After the Moulin Rouge show the drop off service will serve : Opera area, Arc the Triomph area, Montparnasse area, Eiffel Tower and Bastille areas, where taxis will be available. Return to hotel is not included.
Ends at
After the Moulin Rouge show the drop off service will serve : Opera area, Arc the Triomph area, Montparnasse area, Eiffel Tower and Bastille areas, where taxis will be available. Return to hotel is not included.
Options you can book
1/2 Bottle of Champagne+Cruise
CRIMC: Illuminations Tours + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with 1/2 bottle of Champagne and Seine river cruise
Show + 1/2 Bottle of Champagne
Glass of Champagne + Cruise
CRIM : Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with a glass of Champagne and Seine River Cruise
Glass of Champagne
IM : Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with a glass of Champagne
1/2 Bottle of Champagne
IMC: Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with 1/2 bottle of champagne
Show with Glass of Champagne
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
- Elegant attire is required (tie and jacket not necessary) no shorts, no short-pants, no sport shoes or sportswear
- Moulin Rouge Paris tickets are not issued individually. The shop will be open if you would like to purchase a souvenir.
- All guests will be seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, tables for two are not available
- Due to its popularity, you should expect to wait in line at the Moulin Rouge before gaining access. Moulin Rouge Paris does not grant priority access to anyone. The seats are allocated 1 hour before performance time. No individual show tickets are available
- You will be provisionally booked to see the Moulin rouge show at 11pm. Occasionally this may be fully booked and so you will see the 9pm show instead. In case you will be given a voucher to enjoy the River Cruise on another day
- Summer tours (April to October) take place in partially sunlight as it does not get dark until much later in the evening
- The minimum age required to attend the show is 6 (in the company of an adult)
- Drop off in the centre of Paris near your hotel or in an area where you can easily reach your hotel by taxi.
- The cruise ticket will be given to you by our guide, it is valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months. (If option selected)
- Minors cannot access alone to the show until 18 years old (age of majority in France)
- Audio guide available in Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish. A downloadable audio app is available, make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones
- Drop-off in the center of Paris near your hotel or in an area where you can easily reach your hotel by cab (the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe/Champs Elysées, Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower or Bastille areas).
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 706 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
706 verified traveler reviews for Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Magnifique!
The performers were superb, the costumes dazzling. So many costume changes! The show is worth every penny. It’s a must do while in Paris.
Response from the operator: Dear Lisa, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are very glad to know that you enjoyed the experience and that you consider it essential on a trip to Paris. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
via Viator
Evening in paris
Tour itself was good , interesting to see different points of interest around this beautiful city . I must add my booking experience was less than good , having to make a phone call on the day of the trip to get details and conferm all was in place , as tickets failed to download numerus times
Response from the operator: Dear traveler, Thank you for your comment. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the different points of interest around the city. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with downloading the tickets. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our booking process and provide a smoother experience for our customers. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City vision)
via Tripadvisor
Very good
All went smoothly and we enjoyed the show. It was very colourful and my wife loved it A great trip to an iconic venue
Response from the operator: Dear Neil, Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed the show so much. We are also very happy to know that you had such a special experience at one of this city’s most iconic venues. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards,
via Viator
Disappointed and expensive
The tour was very disappointing. It was cold and wet the bus had a broken plastic window and the commentary was non existent. We were rushed through the city and lined up at the venue and felt everything was totally disorganised. We also had to pay 45 euros to catch a taxi back to our accommodation because we couldn’t locate the bus or the tour guide.
Response from the operator: Dear Kerryn, Thank you very much for your comment. We sincerely regret that the tour did not meet your expectations and that you experienced these difficulties during the activity. Your comments are very important to us and are taken very seriously. We will pass them on to the responsible team so they can be reviewed in detail and these issues can be addressed. Once again, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused. We hope to see you again soon and be able to offer you a better service. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
via Viator
Left stranded in Paris at 01:30 am!
Return bus never showed at 01:30 am in Paris. Metro doesn’t run that late. Long walk back to the hotel after midnight in a foreign country.
Response from the operator: Dear Kelly, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that you were left without return transportation after your tour. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we fully understand the inconvenience and stress this must have caused, especially so late at night. To investigate this matter further and ensure it does not happen again, we kindly ask you to contact us directly on booking@pariscityvision.com with your booking details. Our team will review the situation and work on a resolution for you. Kind Regards,
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $168 to $224
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 247
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option cost?
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Prices start at $168 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 Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 706 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and 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 Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option?
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Around 247 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and 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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