Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option
Overview
5 hours
Mobile ticket
You want to spend a memorable evening in Paris, combining an illuminated tour of the city with a show in the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret and a Seine River Cruise ticket ?
Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and a Cruise along the Seine, with a recorded commentary and visit the home of the Cancan, the famous Moulin Rouge.
The Moulin Rouge team will welcome you and show you to your seat to watch the “Féerie” show. You will be carried away by the show with its troupe of 80 performers, including the magnificent Doriss Girls in their costumes made up of feathers, rhinestones and glitter.
After the show our bus will drop you at the departure pint or other 4 points in the city center where you'll be able to walk or easily get a cab to go to your hotel.
Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Elegant attire is required (tie and jacket not necessary) no shorts, no short-pants, no sport shoes or sportswear
Moulin Rouge Paris tickets are not issued individually. The shop will be open if you would like to purchase a souvenir.
All guests will be seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, tables for two are not available
Due to its popularity, you should expect to wait in line at the Moulin Rouge before gaining access. Moulin Rouge Paris does not grant priority access to anyone. The seats are allocated 1 hour before performance time. No individual show tickets are available
You will be provisionally booked to see the Moulin rouge show at 11pm. Occasionally this may be fully booked and so you will see the 9pm show instead. In case you will be given a voucher to enjoy the River Cruise on another day
Summer tours (April to October) take place in partially sunlight as it does not get dark until much later in the evening
The minimum age required to attend the show is 6 (in the company of an adult)
Drop off in the centre of Paris near your hotel or in an area where you can easily reach your hotel by taxi.
The cruise ticket will be given to you by our guide, it is valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months. (If option selected)
Minors cannot access alone to the show until 18 years old (age of majority in France)
Audio guide available in Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish. A downloadable audio app is available, make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones
Drop-off in the center of Paris near your hotel or in an area where you can easily reach your hotel by cab (the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe/Champs Elysées, Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower or Bastille areas).
What To Expect
Facing the Eiffel Tower on the Iena Bridge, take the stears on left side to get on the quay, at the bottom you'll meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign.
Place-Vendome
Famous luxury place with shops and Napoleon statue
Options
Glass of Champagne + Cruise
CRIM : Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with a glass of Champagne and Seine River Cruise
Glass of Champagne
IM : Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with a glass of Champagne
1/2 Bottle of Champagne+Cruise
CRIMC: Illuminations Tours + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with 1/2 bottle of Champagne and Seine river cruise
1/2 Bottle of Champagne
IMC: Illuminations Tour + Moulin Rouge 2nd show with 1/2 bottle of champagne
What‘s Included
Drop off in different points in city center
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Panoramic sightseeing of the most famous sights of Paris
Moulin Rouge Show and Champagne
Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months (If option selected)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
Cloackroom at the Moulin Rouge
Headphones
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
706 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magnifique!
Lisa D,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The performers were superb, the costumes dazzling. So many costume changes! The show is worth every penny. It’s a must do while in Paris.
Evening in paris
newcoupledth,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour itself was good , interesting to see different points of interest around this beautiful city . I must add my booking experience was less than good , having to make a phone call on the day of the trip to get details and conferm all was in place , as tickets failed to download numerus times
Very good
Neil H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All went smoothly and we enjoyed the show. It was very colourful and my wife loved it A great trip to an iconic venue
Disappointed and expensive
Kerryn K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour was very disappointing. It was cold and wet the bus had a broken plastic window and the commentary was non existent. We were rushed through the city and lined up at the venue and felt everything was totally disorganised. We also had to pay 45 euros to catch a taxi back to our accommodation because we couldn’t locate the bus or the tour guide.
Left stranded in Paris at 01:30 am!
Kelly S,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Return bus never showed at 01:30 am in Paris. Metro doesn’t run that late. Long walk back to the hotel after midnight in a foreign country.
Illumination tour fiasco
Sheena W,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Paid for the entire experience and got only a partial one in return. Never let Viator fool you into believing that the river cruise is on the same day. You'll be left with no refund and absolutely no river cruise. As a company who values customers , it left a very ,very sour taste in the mouth. I'd never advise anyone to book Viator in the future. Travel guide was good ( moulin rouge was flawless of course )but again , no support even from her side for the customer I'd say. Not a great experience with this tour. Wouldn't recommend it.
Highly recommended
Fabulosodrmarquito,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended, and easier to get tickets here at short notice. Nina was super fun and organized everything perfectly.
Falsely Advertised Tour
Eric K,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This is the first time we’ve experienced a bad tour with Viator. First, the guide Andre was very nice and tried hard. But Viator misled on this one… it clearly states you get a cruise ticket but non was given. Guide said it was “an option” but option was never given in the app and it clearly showed it was included. That’s no big deal, the issue was how the illuminations tour and show were operated. The illuminations tour simply seemed like a weird bus ride around Paris to kill time and charge more. Then when you get to Moulin Rouge they hoard you in like cattle and have our group all sit in these tables all the way in the very back that are positioned sideways with 6 of you at the table. Very crammed, poor sight of stage, and you have to turn your head sideways the entire show. Also, they bring you maybe a half glass of cheap champagne when you sit down and don’t even give you an option to buy a bottle, get water or anything else; no server ever came by. We would’ve been happy to buy a bottle, etc. and spend money if they had asked. You are so crammed at the table too and can’t move whatsoever, while it was super hot and there was no way to even get up and use the restroom. Do not choose this tour just purchase direct through Moulin Rouge. Our entire table had the same complaints. This is the first time I think I ever left a bad review but this one deserves it so people know what the real deal is. I totally considered it false advertising and it wasn’t inexpensive. Best part of the tour was the beginning waiting to board the bus taking a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower. We didn’t even take the bus on the way back to avoid the nonsense and bus seats were hard on our bottoms, and on the way there it started to rain and the roof was leaking!?! Also Ferreira is cheesy, go see the actual Moulin Rouge.
Great entertainment experience👍
Curiosity33069907583,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a great show. The dancers enjoyed the entertainment beautifully. Unfortunately, the streets of Paris, rainy but illuminated, glittered and we could see the main spots. My guide NINA was cheerful and firm, and I was relieved.
A Spectacular Show, in a historic location!!! BRAVO!!
Claudia W,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We live in Las Vegas, NV so we have seen quite a few spectacular shows, but this one was over the top. The intimacy of the venue and the costumes! Feathers, Feathers and more Feathers. The quality of the production and the talent of the performers was top notch. Yes, the venue is a little “tired” and crowded but that only adds to its charm and legacy!
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