
Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre
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Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre is an 11-hour sightseeing tour in Le Havre, booked through Viator. From $81. Starts 6:30 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am and 10:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.
About this excursion
Experience the highlights of Paris on this shore excursion from Le Havre, featuring a scenic Seine River cruise to help you skip city traffic.
Enjoy iconic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and (water levels permitting) the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral from the water.
During the day, a packed lunch including a ham and cheese baguette, water, and dessert will be provided.
After the cruise, stop for photos at the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, with free time for sightseeing, souvenir shopping, or additional snacks.
This tour is carefully timed to your ship’s docking schedule, ensuring a smooth return to port.
What’s included in this excursion
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- English-speaking tour guide for shared tours (The guide only joins the bus in Paris)
- English speaking hosts at the port
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- Toast with French sparkling wine at the end of the tour
- 1-hour scenic Seine River Cruise with audio commentary on board
- Homemade packed lunch including a ham and cheese baguette, water, and small dessert. Note: If lunch cannot be provided due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund of €10 per person will be issued.
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Pick-up and drop off at cruise ship port of Le Havre
- Entrance fees (none will be required)
- Seated lunch
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
- Inside visits to Eiffel Tower, Louvre or Notre Dame are not included
Know before you go
Accessibility
- This tour is not suitable for passengers with mobility scooters or traveling with wheelchairs.
- Only light, foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated.
- Private tours with wheelchair-adapted vehicles can be arranged.
- Guests should be comfortable with walking for up to 20 minutes at a time. May not be suitable for individuals with severe mobility restrictions.
Is it suitable for children?
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- To listen to the live commentary on the lower deck, please bring your own headphones.
Other
- If your tour does not permit for free time due to these circumstances, or your free time is shortened, we will not be able to provide a refund.
- If you prefer a tour focused on self-exploration, please consider our "Paris on Your Own Tour" (Viator Product 63772P156).
- Your bus driver may not speak English. If you have any questions or queries, please call our emergency phone number: +49 176 636 40755
- This tour does not visit the Eiffel Tower inside. You will have a photo opportunity from the river cruise, and from a distance of about several hundred yards.
- Please note we will not be able to provide a refund if the touring time must be shortened because of any of the above
- If you are late and do not contact us, the bus will be unable to wait for you. In such cases, we will not be able to provide a refund.
- The river cruise has onboard commentary provided directly by the boat company.
- Please note that the river cruises only reach the Notre Dame Cathedral if the water levels allow.
- Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal latest 72 hours prior to your tour.
Where this excursion starts
- The free time at the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées is subject to traffic, special events, docking times of your ship, and other circumstances.
- The route of the tour and time spent in Paris is subject to the ship’s docking times, traffic, special events, and any other circumstances out of our control.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 6:30 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am and 10:00 am.











