Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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).
What To Expect
Paris
Step in to the Bistro Parisien, which is a transparent quayside restaurant. From the Bistro Parisien, you have the best view to the Eiffel Tower, perfect for a nice picture. Your ticket includes a 3-course-lunch and a 1-hour-sightseeing cruise. It is up to you if you prefer starting by the cruise or the meal. You will get the tickets for the cruise at Bistro Parisien. See the sights of Paris from the River Seine on a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Marvel at the monuments of Paris from its historic waterway, including the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about the monuments and have fun with the interactive smartphone app available in 11 languages. Take your seat at your private table at the Bistro Parisiens and enjoy a delicious 3-course menu. Choose your dishes and savor traditional French food. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.
The Seine
Marvel the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine River, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Pont Neuf as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to L'Ile Saint Louis and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.
Options
Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien
What‘s Included
1 hour sightseeing cruise on the River Seine (before OR after lunch)
a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink
Air-conditioned vehicle
starter, main dish and dessert
Coffee and/or Tea
Photo taken by the photographer during the cruise
Pick-up from/to the boat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely day on the Seine River
155carmele,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We managed to get prime positions on our Seine River Cruise which was great. Then lunch at Le Bistro Parisien was wonderful, great service and very lovely food. A great way to celebrate catching up with relatives while in Paris. There was an initial hiccup with the collection of our tickets prior to the event but cruise staff were very helpful and helped us sort it out.
Good experience but confusing
808Wahine1,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The process is a bit confusing. You either eat at the restaurant next door first then do the cruise or do it after the cruise. And you have all day to do it. It was very stressful trying to figure that all out as we were running late and had no internet service to pull up the tickets. Other than that, the food was good and the cruise was very enjoyable.
Different perspective cruising along the River Seine
Laura D,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing experience having lunch at Le Bistro Parisien, a floating restaurant next to the Eiffel tower before doing the Seine River Cruise. The location and the stunning view from the restaurant made our experience very memorable. Three course meal was excellent, absolutely loved the service. Only downside the tables were too close. We then took River Seine cruise by the nearby pier. The fascinating history and views of the city from a different perspective were absolutely breathtaking. Enjoyed many great views of the bridges, monuments, museums along the river. Had a great time waving to the people sitting or walking on the river banks as we cruised. Highly recommend!
Great if you don't have much time
Randy B,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice lunch and quick River tour. Lunch was delicious, staff was friendly in the restaurant and on the boat.
Cool walk, infamous dishes....
A3719YGcedricv,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Catch tourist par excellence, good ride on the Seine. However, the chef’s achievements are surprisingly mediocre, no taste harmony, stale breads, pre-made desserts. In short, the only positive: “the view”, the food is not worth the visit. In any case, it’s a shame to prioritize profit over quality.
Scenic with bouts of rain but plenty of room in boat to shelter us
deborahgA4694MU,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip up the Seine River...Nice cafe meal as well ..The service was very pleasnat and the desert and gazpacho starter memorable.
Nice lunch and cruise, but better to get tickets on location than pre-book to save the hassle.
runnaholic,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Meeting point was easy to find and cruise was okay. The only hassle was we (all customers with prepaid bookings) were asked to email our prepaid tickets to their email address they would give us our cruise tickets and assign tables for lunch. We had to take screenshots of our tickets and attached to our email which took some time. In the end, because of the congestion at the door, they just gave us our cruise tickets and showed us our lunch tables. They should have the facility to just scan our prepaid tickets which had readable codes. The restaurant staff were friendly though.
Not recommended
javkhlantugsb2025,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00When we started with our booking to the staff of the bistro we were quickly quoted something we had to drink and eat without providing us with the day ticket. Only after request we got the day ticket, QR code to scan. There was a clear difference in the handling of the staff, how they look after your running customers and how we were looked after with this booking "voucher". As if with this voucher you were a guest 2. Ranges and the staff would do us a very big favor by serving us. In retrospect, it was no added value for us to eat in the named atmosphere. The food, on the other hand, was well prepared. There is a need for more detailed information in the service description as to what the service really includes.
Seine Dinner and Cruise
jersey930,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Dinner was at the dock, then you go on a barge for the cruise. The value was good for what you received. Service was a little slow at the restaurant. The cruise was relaxing and beautiful.
A great way to see Paris!!
s7ae8df0024784509585,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful way to see Paris. We Got to see Eiffel Tower lit up. I Would highly recommend this tour and would do it again
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