Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre
Overview
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
- Lunch 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.
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- 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
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Pick-up and drop off at cruise ship port of Le Havre
- English-speaking tour guide for shared tours (The guide only joins the bus in Paris)
- Entrance fees (none will be required)
- Seated lunch
- Inside visits to Eiffel Tower, Louvre or Notre Dame are not included
- Private Tour (if option is not selected)
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
Meeting Location
F4J8+68
Le Havre, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cruise Terminal Le Havre
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Eiffel Tower
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Seine River
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Louvre Museum (pass by)
Musee d'Orsay (pass by)
Grand Palais (pass by)
Place de la Concorde (pass by)
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (pass by)
Arc de Triomphe
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Champs-Elysees
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cruise Terminal Le Havre
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. 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" ( [BRAND] Product 63772P156).
- 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.
- 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.
- Guests should be comfortable with walking for up to 20 minutes at a time. May not be suitable for individuals with severe mobility restrictions.
- 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. 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. To listen to the live commentary on the lower deck, please bring your own headphones.
- Please note that the river cruises only reach the Notre Dame Cathedral if the water levels allow.
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
- Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal latest 72 hours prior to your tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. 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.
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation.
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock.
- 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.
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours.
- Pick-up and drop off at cruise ship port of Le Havre.
- English-speaking tour guide for shared tours (The guide only joins the bus in Paris).
- Entrance fees (none will be required).
- Seated lunch.
- Inside visits to Eiffel Tower, Louvre or Notre Dame are not included.
- Private Tour (if option is not selected).
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers).
The minimum age to participate is 3..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Paris: Seine River Cruise & Packed Lunch from Le Havre will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchHomemade 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.
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
- Full refund if your ship cannot dock
- 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
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Pick-up and drop off at cruise ship port of Le Havre
- English-speaking tour guide for shared tours (The guide only joins the bus in Paris)
- Entrance fees (none will be required)
- Seated lunch
- Inside visits to Eiffel Tower, Louvre or Notre Dame are not included
- Private Tour (if option is not selected)
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Guests should be comfortable with walking for up to 20 minutes at a time. May not be suitable for individuals with severe mobility restrictions.
- 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. 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. To listen to the live commentary on the lower deck, please bring your own headphones.
- Please note that the river cruises only reach the Notre Dame Cathedral if the water levels allow.
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
- Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal latest 72 hours prior to your tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
