3.1(32)3.1 out of 5, from 32 reviews
Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary by Bateaux
From $16/person5 travellers ≈ $80 — children may pay less
100% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.
Sightseeing Cruises · City Tours
Bateaux Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River in Paris
3.7(914)3.7 out of 5, from 914 reviews·1h 10m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–3, child 4–12, adult 13–99
Will this work for your group?
Checked against the limits the operator publishes. Nothing here is a booking guarantee — availability and prices live on Viator.
- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
Since 1949, we have welcomed millions of visitors to discover Paris from the Seine. Our pier, near the Pont de l’Alma and the Golden Triangle, is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking during your cruise. All boats feature a heated or air-conditioned main deck and an open-air upper deck for optimal comfort year-round. On board, a QR code gives access to audio commentary and anecdotes in 12 languages, while a geolocation system identifies the monuments along the route. During this one-hour cruise, admire Paris’s most iconic landmarks, including Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre, in a peaceful setting away from the city’s bustle. Your tickets are not time-stamped: you can board the train any day at any time. There are several departure times available, from approximately 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more details, please visit the company’s official website.
Description supplied by the operator via Viator Partner API.
What you actually do
Of 7 listed stops, you get out at 0 and see 7 from the vehicle.
- 1
Place de la Concorde
A royal square designed by architect Gabriel in the 18th century. In 1792, this square was home to a guillotine that took thousands of victims’ lives. In 1836, King Louis Philippe installed the obelisk, a gift from Egypt.
Seen from the vehicle
- 2
Louvre Museum
Constructed as a stronghold in the 13th century, it went on to become the French royal residence and was transformed into a museum in 1793. Today, it displays over 35,000 words of art (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo...). Since 1989, visitors enter through the glass pyramid, designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei.
Seen from the vehicle
- 3
Hotel de Ville
The neo-renaissance style Hôtel de Ville in Paris was rebuilt in the 19th century after being burnt down during the Commune rule of 1871. Today, it serves as the Paris City Hall.
Seen from the vehicle
- 4
Conciergerie
What remains of the palace of the first kings of France, the Conciergerie became a prison during the French Revolution.
Seen from the vehicle
- 5
Ile de la Cite
The ‘cradle’ of the city of Paris where its very first inhabitants (the Parisii) settled in the 3rd century BC.
Seen from the vehicle
- 6
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
A jewel of Gothic architecture. Beginning in 1163, construction wasn’t completed until 1350. It was celebrated by Victor Hugo in his famous novel, ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’. We owe the restoration to architect Viollet-Le-Duc who undertook this project in the 19th century.
Seen from the vehicle
- 7
Ile Saint-Louis
Formerly the île aux vaches (cow’s island), here you’ll find the most beautiful 16th and 17th century houses, constructed for the most part by architect Le Vau.
Seen from the vehicle
Where the day happens
≈ 2.5 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
- Other
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (9)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small pets are only allowed if they can be kept in a suitable bag. Above a certain size, only guide dogs will be allowed on board.
- It is possible to board the train with luggage, subject to available space.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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