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Boat Tours in Paris: 15 to Choose Between

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The 15 boat tours in Paris below are the ones worth your money, each with what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - Finding the dock at 2 Port de Suffren
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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

1.Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,721 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Our pick

Cruise the Seine for one hour from the Eiffel Tower on a quiet, 100% electric boat. See the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Grand Palais, and more by night with music playing onboard. There is no live guide, but the Vedettes de Paris app offers commentary in 10 languages. Add a glass of champagne, wine, or beer if you wish.

“My first time in Paris and I’m so happy I bought a ticket for this cruise it was truly magical to see Paris this way.. loved it will do it again as soon as I visit Paris again”

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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise - Meeting your guide beneath the Louvre arch
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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

2.Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,353 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Visit the Louvre with an English-speaking guide, choosing a one or two-hour route through works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Then use your flexible Seine cruise ticket within six months, with boats departing about every 30 minutes from Alma Bridge near the Eiffel Tower.

“Very good and the guide was very able and friendly.”

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Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Starting at Louvre-Pyramide
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Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

3.Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,279 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $43

Ride a double-decker Big Bus past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, free route app, and frequent buses to explore at your own pace. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, with an optional one-hour Seine cruise departing near the Eiffel Tower.

“Very convenient and affordable way to get to all the touristy landmarks. Really enjoyed the tour.”

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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise - Start with a full loop for the best orientation
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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise

4.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,924 reviews · from $49

See Paris from an open-top Tootbus for 24, 48, or 72 hours, stopping near the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and more. Use the app for live bus tracking, audio commentary, and walking routes, including Emily and Fashion walks. Add a one-hour Vedettes de Paris cruise from Port de Suffren for a second view of the city.

“It was very easy to find Took us to all the great spots We were able to take pictures from the bus too! Was exactly as they said it would be!”

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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - Finding the boat at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

5.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,231 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Pair a one-hour Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais with a freshly made crêpe at Trocadéro. You can cruise and snack anytime between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with open-air and enclosed seating, commentary in 14 languages, and tickets valid for one month.

“really enjoyed this cruise beautiful scenery under all the bridges 🌉 shame needed own audio equipment we couldn't listen to it as our phones disnt have enough battery im not sure why the audio couldn't have been played from speakers on the boat. lots of room upstairs for people to sit”

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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise - What dinner is like aboard Paris en Scène
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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

6.Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,611 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64

Cruise the Seine for 105 minutes aboard Paris en Scène, dining on a three-course French meal served in cocotte style. Outward-facing seats, panoramic windows, and an open terrace give you clear views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and more. The boat holds a small group of up to 10 people, with mineral water included and other drinks available to buy.

“A great experience....the service, food, and sights were top shelf.”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise - Meeting the host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

7.Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,926 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Pair a timed Louvre visit with a one-hour Seine sightseeing cruise. Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter with scheduled access, and explore the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and three vast museum wings at your own pace. Later, cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and other Paris landmarks with audio commentary.

“It was perfect I admired all the masterpieces in this museum and also I adore the cruise I take it at 19:00 at it was amazing because we see the night view of all monuments!”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise - Entering the Eiffel Tower by reserved elevator
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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise

8.Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,329 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Eiffel Tower, hear lively stories from guides such as Chloé, Marcella, or Emmanuel, then ride to level two for Paris views. Add summit access if you wish. Your one-hour Seine cruise ticket is valid for six months after the tower visit, giving you useful scheduling freedom.

“Chloe was amazing and walked us to the best entrance to skip the line as well as gave very good instructions for when we had to show our tickets and go through both security checks. She gave us great information and help us with an issue at security that came up and literally saved our trip to the Eiffel tower with the guards. She was a godsend! We did the 8:45pm tour which was perfect because we were up on the tower for the first sparkle then headed down to get our photos below the tower when it was lit up, had time to take our Seine River cruise which…”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - Boarding beside the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

9.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Spend 150 minutes aboard a Bateaux Parisiens glass boat, enjoying a three-course à-la-carte dinner, live singing, and Paris landmarks lit after dark. Departing from the Eiffel Tower, the cruise passes Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more. Choose from central, panoramic, window, or front-row seating packages.

“It was AMAZING !!! One of the best evening here and I celebrate my birthday. I highly recommended ♥️🫶🏻”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing the right service and table
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

10.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Board near the Eiffel Tower for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a 3 or 4-course French meal, wine or Champagne, and live singing. Large windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and illuminated bridges. Choose your service carefully if a window table matters.

“Great experience. They needed to announcement when we going to pass the icons, at night you can not see were you are. Entertainment (Singer) was great. Staff professional Good food”

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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Stop 1: Louvre Museum and the Big Bus information center
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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

11.Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,534 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Paris from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24- or 48-hour Red Route pass. Hop off near the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Palais Garnier, then rejoin the circuit later. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, with WiFi and live bus tracking. Add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry if useful.

“It was extremely cold and there were no measures in place to make things better. The upper level was open to the elements which made for a not so fun experience overall.”

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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo - Entering the Louvre with timed admission
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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

12.Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,054 reviews · from $37

Visit the Louvre independently with a timed ticket, then take a one-hour Seine cruise anytime during your stay in Paris. You receive tickets by email the day before, with no guide or audio guide included. Plan at least two to three hours for the museum, and check your cruise boarding details carefully.

“Both great activities! Louvre was amazing and I used the free “Le walk” app to listen to a tour! River cruise was great, went at 8:00pm to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle - truly amazing!”

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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops - Starting at the Eiffel Tower stop
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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

13.Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,645 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Use a 24 or 48 hour Batobus pass to explore Paris by the Seine. Hop on at nine stops near major sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Notre-Dame. Heated boats, an open terrace, multilingual webapp, and frequent departures make this a relaxed alternative to the Metro.

“Liked being able to get off in areas that you wanted to spend more time. If you don’t have much time, you can see a lot by doing the whole circle”

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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise - Boarding near the Alexandre III Bridge
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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

14.Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,272 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $69

Board a panoramic restaurant boat near the Alexandre III Bridge for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise. Enjoy a three-course French bistro dinner served by butlers, then step onto the outdoor terrace for views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, and the Eiffel Tower. Drinks, window tables, and celebration extras cost more.

“It was wonderful. From beginning to end! A lovely dinner cruise that I highly recommend”

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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River - Boarding near the Musée d’Orsay
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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

15.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,205 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $100

Sail from the Musée d’Orsay area on a glass-enclosed boat, enjoying a three-course Parisian dinner while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose the 6:45 PM or 9:15 PM departure. Window seating, Champagne, cocktails, and beef cost extra, so check your package carefully.

“Amazing experience! Would do again in a second. Food was excellent!”

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