Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience a 3-course dinner 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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Seine River
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.
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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was difficult to find...
Kerry E,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was difficult to find exactly where we were to join the boat and when to dine. All in all a nice ride down the river
Seine River - Lunch Debacle
Stacey C,
Feb 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00Ask upfront what’s included and pre-print any tickets or vouchers!! We were hyped to do this event as we traveled to Paris with our 2 teens. The Viator app didn’t work when we arrived and I emailed the company stating that. After being told to go to several different places for assistance, the tour operator had me email him a screenshot of the confirmed reservation and he let us on the boat. No one seemed to know what was going on after the cruise ended as you had to get off one boat and find the boat where they were serving lunch that came with the cruise, if you paid in advance. The lunch was a complete debacle! The same tour operator was in charge of the lunch and he had one poor girl working who took orders, cleared tables and served you your food. She was clearly overwhelmed and forgot to put my daughter’s order in. We were seated at 120pm and by the time our daughter received her food it was 230pm. She ordered a simple pasta dish and by the time it came, we were disgusted and ready to leave as I had to let the tour operator know what was going on. He apologized but the damage was done as other patrons that came in after us had received their food and were leaving. I would not recommend the lunch and would not do this tour again.
Amazing Food and Views on the Seine
Lisa W,
Jul 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00The food on this tour was amazing and the staff was very kind. The cost of this tour is absolutely worth the excellent food and views! Also, the bathrooms were very classy for a riverboat. I was so impressed!
View was amazing, food just ok
Latoya V,
Jun 18, 2024
- Viator
3.00The Eiffel tower view made was the best part. The restaurant was nice. The food presentation was horrible and taste even worse. The steak was burnt. Highly disappointed and would not book again.
Tour with no guide
Shayn S,
May 18, 2024
- Viator
2.00Food was great but everything else was awful. The cruise itself had no commentary except self guided audio which was not what we expected from the description. We were herded like cattle onto the ship. Service was rude. Extremely low value for money.
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