Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien
Overview
Experience a 3-course lunch including a drink (soft drink, beer or a glass of wine) and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise the Seine River. It is up to you to choose whether you prefer having lunch first and taking the cruise after your meal or if you start by the cruise and enjoy your lunch after it.
The Bistro Parisien with its unique situation on the Seine River, just at feet of the Eiffel Tower, welcomes you at 12 pm. Choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu. The authentic French cuisine is cooked from seasonal produce. A vegetarian option is available.
Take your seats on the terrace or inside the boat and enjoy panoramic views of the finest parts of Paris. You learn the history of Paris, from its medieval origins on the Ile de la Cité via the audioguide or the interactive smartphone app... Glide past the golden dome of Les Invalides, see the elegant Musée d’Orsay, admire the palatial home of the Louvre Museum, pass the historic exhibition hall of the Grand Palais, and much more.
What's Included
- Lunch starter, main dish and dessert
- Alcoholic beverages a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink
- 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise
- Pick-up from/to the boat
Meeting Location
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Paris (pass by)
Seine River (pass by)
Eiffel Tower (pass by)
Invalides (pass by)
Pont Alexandre III (pass by)
Musee d'Orsay (pass by)
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter (pass by)
Pont Neuf (pass by)
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (pass by)
Ile Saint-Louis (pass by)
Pont Marie (pass by)
Conciergerie (pass by)
Louvre Museum (pass by)
Place de la Concorde (pass by)
Pont de la Concorde (pass by)
Grand Palais (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The sightseeing cruise is free for children who are less than 4 years old. However, if they eat at the Bistro Parisien restaurant, a child menu at €15 per child will be charged on the spot.
- A vegetarian option is available on the spot.
- You can choose if you start by the cruise or the dinner. If you choose to take the cruise before having dinner, collect the ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien (pontoon no. 2).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien?
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Activity code: C-5836P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. starter, main dish and dessert.
- Alcoholic beverages. a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink.
- 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise.
- Pick-up from/to the boat.
The minimum age to participate is 4. 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 Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien 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
- Lunchstarter, main dish and dessert
- Alcoholic beveragesa glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink
- 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise
- Pick-up from/to the boat
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The sightseeing cruise is free for children who are less than 4 years old. However, if they eat at the Bistro Parisien restaurant, a child menu at €15 per child will be charged on the spot.
- A vegetarian option is available on the spot.
- You can choose if you start by the cruise or the dinner. If you choose to take the cruise before having dinner, collect the ticket for the cruise at the Bistro Parisien (pontoon no. 2).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
