Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

Explore the best of Paris on this fantastic full-day self-guided Rail Tour with river cruise. We’ve taken care of everything for you, including return travel to Paris from London, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your day in the City of Light! See Paris’s world-famous sights on the Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour a and enjoy iconic landmarks and stunning views of the Parisian waterfront on a cruise along the River Seine.
Admire the breath-taking views of the Parisian waterfront during a sightseeing cruise along the River Seine. You’ll see iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral, showcasing Paris’s impressive heritage. Book your experience for a full day of discovery in the heart of the French capital.
Highlights
- Return train journey with reserved seating on Eurostar from London
- Enjoy a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing Tour of Paris
- Experience a sightseeing 1h cruise on the River Seine
- Optional extra: upgrade your train tickets to Eurostar Plus class




Itinerary details
Departure Point
London St Pancras International – St Pancras is centrally located and a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross Underground Station, which is serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines.
Please arrive at Eurostar departures for check-in 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday) at St. Pancras International Station.
London to paris
You begin your Parisian adventure at London St Pancras International station, where you will board the Eurostar. In a little over two hours, you will arrive at Paris Gare du Nord Station. Travel in Standard or Plus Class on Eurostar (optional Upgrade).
Explore the french capital
When you step off the train and onto the platform at The Gare du Nord, you’re free to spend your day exploring the city. With so much to see and do in Paris, this incredible city has something to offer everyone.
Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus Tour
Explore the city with a sightseeing bus tour ticket (included). Discover Paris in a unique way as you travel through the heart of the city. Enjoy 360° of the city, access to free Wi-Fi and narrated commentary.
The hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the flexibility to plan your day your way. You can choose to stay on board the entire Paris bus route or hop off at the destinations you want to explore further.
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a scenic cruise (ticket included) along the River Seine and take in the beautiful views on offer along the Parisian waterfront. As you meander along the river, you’ll pass under some of Paris’ most famous bridges, including the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris built in the 16th century.
optional extra: upgrade your train tickets to eurostar plus
Why not upgrade your train journey and enjoy Eurostar Plus class, with extra spacious seats and a light meal and drinks served at your seat?
end Point
London St Pancras International Station
St Pancras is centrally located and a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross Underground Station which is serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1
What’s Included?
RETURN TRAIN JOURNEY WITH RESERVED SEATS ON EUROSTAR
FREE WI-FI ON BOARD THE TRAIN
HOP-ON HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING BUS TOUR TICKET
1-HOUR RIVER SEINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
INFORMATION PACK
What’s Excluded?
TOUR GUIDE
HOTEL PICK-UP/DROP-OFF
PARIS METRO TICKETS
LUNCH
ATTRACTION ENTRANCES

Additonal Information
• This is not your train ticket. Your train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week).
• Arrive at St Pancras International Station, Euston Road, London, UK for Eurostar check-in at 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday).
• Return journey: Check in at Gare Du Nord at 7:00 pm. Eurostar departs at 8:13 pm, arriving into St. Pancras International at 9:40 pm. Please refer to the check-in time advice on your train tickets for further guidance.
• Train times and check-in times are subject to change due to operational requirements.
• Sightseeing bus route: 10 stops, Operates from 9h45 to 19h30, Frequency 7-15mins. Stops include Tour Eiffel, Opera Garnier, Louvre, Notre Dame, Musee d’Orsay, Champs-Elysees and more.
• River Cruise: Your ticket is valid for any boat on the day. Departures are from the piers at Port de la Bourdonnais, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with a frequency of every 30 to 45 minutes.
• Please ensure you have a valid passport and the necessary visa or electronic travel authorisation, depending on your nationality, for travel between the UK and France.
• Children under 4 years are not provided with their own seat on the Eurostar and tour bus
• This is an independent (unescorted) tour.
• Seating requests cannot be guaranteed on the Eurostar.
• To maintain a comfortable environment for all guests, Eurostar have some limits around the amount of alcohol you can bring on board: 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person.
• When selecting Eurostar Plus class: light meal and drinks are served at your seat, along with extra spacious seating.
• Please note bookings are subject to the Eurostar conditions of carriage which can be found here




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