Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower (Cruise with Macaron Tasting or Meringue)

Your experience

Step into the heart of Paris and see the city unfold from its most romantic vantage point — the Seine. Glide past grand monuments, historic bridges, and riverside landmarks as the French capital reveals itself, one masterpiece at a time.

Getting started

Make your way to Port de la Bourdonnais, located right beneath the Eiffel Tower. With departures every hour, you can board at a time that suits you. Simply present your ticket and step onto the boat for a relaxed one-hour cruise along the Seine.

What to expect

Seine River sightseeing cruise

A leisurely one-hour journey through the heart of Paris, offering uninterrupted views of the city’s most celebrated landmarks from the water.

Sail past architectural and cultural icons including the Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Panthéon, Cité de la Mode et du Design, Hôtel de Ville, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the historic Conciergerie.

Cruise beneath the elegant arches of Pont Neuf — the city’s oldest bridge — and admire the ornate Pont Alexandre III, named after a Russian tsar.

Features

• Panoramic terrace views**:** Head to the open-air terrace for sweeping views of Paris’ skyline and riverside façades.

• Multilingual audio guide: Learn about the landmarks you pass with engaging commentary available in 11 languages.

• Onboard Wi-Fi: Stay connected and share your experience in real time as you cruise.

• Flexible departures: With sailings every hour, this cruise easily fits into any Paris itinerary.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.

What's not allowed

• Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

Accessibility

• Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

• Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.

Additional information

• Click here to view the Bateaux Parisien cruise route.

• Click here to view the departure schedule.

• Paid parking is subject to availability.

• For a more immersive experience, feel free to bring your headphones.

• The river cruise tickets are valid for a month from the travel date.

• Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.

- Tasting of 2 macarons or a 9 pieces of meringues - 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise (flexible ticket) from the Eiffel Tower - Audio guide in French, English, Hindi, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean - **Note**: Macarons or meringues can be collected either before or after the sightseeing cruise at the designated shop. For the best experience, we recommend picking them up before the cruise so you can enjoy them on board."

Embark on a one-hour cruise along the Seine River, one of the most celebrated waterways in the City of Love. Sail through the heart of Paris, passing landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral, which embodies the medieval spirit of the city, Hotel de Ville with its exceptional architecture, the Musee d'Orsay, a former railway station now home to masterpieces of Impressionist art, and more, before returning to the iconic Eiffel Tower.