Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine
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Is Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine worth booking?
Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine is a 5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $509 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $509 per person
The driver will pick you up at your hotel or any other place in central Paris. You will enjoy Paris City Tour with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. You will admire the
What you get
About this experience
The driver will pick you up at your hotel or any other place in central Paris. You will enjoy Paris City Tour with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. You will admire the views and listen to the audio guide with state-of-the-art commentaries. Our Tour of Paris takes in the iconic Opera or Palais Garnier; the opulent Place Vendôme - laid out to glorify the armies of Louis the 14th; and the Eiffel Tower – initially planned as a temporary attraction and now an enduring symbol of the City of Lights. We’ll tell you where Marlene Dietrich went for the best pastries in town, where heads rolled during the French Revolution where the game of tennis was first invented and many other exciting historical facts. After 3 hour private Paris City Tour, the driver will drop you off by the Eiffel tower where you will have a 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine. After the cruise the driver will meet you to drive you back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets to 1 hour shared sightseeing cruise on the Seine audio guided.
- On-board WiFi
- Paris hotel pick up and drop off
- One bottle of water per person wet wipes as the compliment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 3 hour audio guided private Paris City Tour with a professional driver
Not included
- entrance tickets to the attractions
- professional in person guide service as an option
What you'll see and do
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Place-Vendome
Place Vendôme was built on the orders of Louis XIV, as a grandiose setting that would embody absolute power in the very heart of Paris
15 minutes here
Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the French capital.
15 minutes here
Pont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that spans the Seine in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe Paris is the most monumental of all triumphal arches, was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications from the original plans which reflected political changes and power struggles. Nowadays the Arch still retains the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified symbol for France.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Champs-Elysees
The Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the French name for the Elysian Fields, the place for dead heroes in Greek mythology. It is commonly regarded as the "most beautiful avenue in the whole world".
15 minutes here
Le Dome des Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides is commonly called Les Invalides. It is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. The buildings house the Musée de l'Armée, the military museum of the Army of France, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine. The complex also includes the former hospital chapel, now national cathedral of the French military, and the adjacent former Royal Chapel known as the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church building in Paris at a height of 107 meters. The latter has been converted into a shrine of some of France's leading military figures, most notably the tomb of Napoleon.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre
The Trocadero is the site of the Palais de Chaillot. It is an area of Paris across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. It is also the name of the 1878 palace which was demolished in 1937 to make way for the Palais de Chaillot. The hill of the Trocadero is the hill of Chaillot, a former village.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Saint Mary Magdalene Church
The Eglise de la Madeleine is situated between Place de la Concorde and the Palais Garnier opera house, in Haussmannian Paris. Its construction started in 1764 and finished in 1842. Its appearance is atypical of that of a religious building, in the form of a Greek temple without any crosses or bell-towers. Napoleon wanted it to be a pantheon in honor of his armies. Here you can admire the Corinthian columns which surround the building. Throughout the year, both day and night, the church programmes quality classical music concerts.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Louvre / Palais-Royal
The Louvre Palace is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. Originally a defensive castle, it has served numerous government-related functions in the past, including intermittently as a royal residence between the 14th and 18th centuries. It is now mostly used by the Louvre Museum, which first opened there in 1793.
20 minutes here
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is a Gothic cathedral located in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France, It has its main entrance to the west. The island is on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité. The Notre Dame Cathedral with its sculptures and stained glass windows show the heavy influence of naturalism, unlike that of earlier Romanesque architecture. It was one of the very first Gothic cathedrals, and its construction took place throughout the Gothic period.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
The Seine
You will discover Paris with 1 hour audio guided cruise on the Seine. You will enjoy the views and listen to the history of monuments and relaxation in the heart of the City of Lights.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Mercedes Sprinter up to 15 pax
Mercedes Sprinter up to 15 pax: Mercedes Sprinter up to 15 pax Pickup included
Mercedes Vito up to 8 pax
Mercedes Vito up to 8 pax: Mercedes Vito up to 8 pax Pickup included
Mercedes E class up to 3 pax
Mercedes E class up to 3 pax: Mercedes E class up to 3 pax Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Marcel Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour
Our driver and tour was great! We saw all the highlights of Paris that we wanted and had several photo stops. Would highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Brilliant
Highly recommend this tour - a fantastic way to fit in all the main attractions. The driver was wonderful
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $509 to $1130
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine cost?
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Prices start at $509 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 Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine 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 Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 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 Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine?
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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 Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine?
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Around 1 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 Private Paris City Tour and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine 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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