Arc de Triomphe and Seine River Cruise
Overview
With this special combo tour, you will enjoy a pre-booked admission to the Arc de Triomphe, plus a 1 hour scenic boat cruise tour along the Seine river. Get panoramic views over the City of Lights from the terrace of the Arc, and get a peek at other top landmarks along the way, from Les Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. River cruise boats also include audio guides that you can use from your smart phone, so you can get more background on the sights you come across.
Includes prepaid admission tickets to the activities Arc de Triomphe and Seine River Cruise
Visit the terrace floor of the Arc de Triomphe to enjoy some of the most scenic views of Paris
Get an above look at the most famous attractions in the City of Lights from an ideal vantage point— along the Seine River
Listen to audioguide, included in 14 different languages, as you cruise past some of the most iconic landmarks, to help you learn and discover more about each one
What's Included
- Admission tickets to the Arc de Triomphe
- 1-hour Seine River cruise
- Audio commentary in 14 language for the Seine River cruise
- Transfer between attractions
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arc de Triomphe
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Seine River
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 284 steps up to the terrace. A lift is only available for people with reduced mobility.
- QR Code on the voucher is for Arc de triomphe. E-tickets for each traveler for the River cruise will be emailed you a day before your travel date. You can use these e tickets on your mobile phone
- People under 18-year-old, EU citizens (aged 18-25 years old) and several profession members (ID proof is required) are under the grant of free entrance to the Arc de Triomphe. Free tickets must be collected at the entrance to Arc de Triomphe.
- Opening times: From 1 April to 30 September: 11am - 11pm. 1 October to 31 March: 11am - 10.30pm. Please note: last admission to the monument is 45 minutes before closing time
- Admission is free during the European Heritage Days on the 3rd weekend in September and the first Sunday of the month is free from November to March
- Days when the Arc de Triomphe is closed: 1 January, 1 May, 8 May (morning), 14 July (morning), 11 November (morning) and 25 December
- Please note: there's no meeting point for this activity. You will visit and enter the attraction on your own at the provided adresses of each respective activity
- The cruise company's name is Bateaux Parisiens. The address is Port de la Bourdonnais 75007. Pier Number 3. The departure point is right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You can use your cruise tickets within a month between the operating hours mentioned on the cruise ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-7832P70
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Admission tickets to the Arc de Triomphe.
- 1-hour Seine River cruise.
- Audio commentary in 14 language for the Seine River cruise.
- Transfer between attractions.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arc de Triomphe and Seine River Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arc de Triomphe and Seine River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission tickets to the Arc de Triomphe
- 1-hour Seine River cruise
- Audio commentary in 14 language for the Seine River cruise
- Transfer between attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 284 steps up to the terrace. A lift is only available for people with reduced mobility.
- QR Code on the voucher is for Arc de triomphe. E-tickets for each traveler for the River cruise will be emailed you a day before your travel date. You can use these e tickets on your mobile phone
- People under 18-year-old, EU citizens (aged 18-25 years old) and several profession members (ID proof is required) are under the grant of free entrance to the Arc de Triomphe. Free tickets must be collected at the entrance to Arc de Triomphe.
- Opening times: From 1 April to 30 September: 11am - 11pm. 1 October to 31 March: 11am - 10.30pm. Please note: last admission to the monument is 45 minutes before closing time
- Admission is free during the European Heritage Days on the 3rd weekend in September and the first Sunday of the month is free from November to March
- Days when the Arc de Triomphe is closed: 1 January, 1 May, 8 May (morning), 14 July (morning), 11 November (morning) and 25 December
- Please note: there's no meeting point for this activity. You will visit and enter the attraction on your own at the provided adresses of each respective activity
- The cruise company's name is Bateaux Parisiens. The address is Port de la Bourdonnais 75007. Pier Number 3. The departure point is right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. You can use your cruise tickets within a month between the operating hours mentioned on the cruise ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
