Le Marais Walking Tour and Seine River Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Discover Paris historic Marais district on foot, then glide along the Seine for an unforgettable dinner cruise.
This Le Marais and Seine River dinner cruise experience combines a guided walk through one of Paris most storied neighbourhoods with a scenic dinner cruise departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower. A private, air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur handles all transfers, so you move seamlessly between each highlight without any logistical stress.
Le Marais is one of the few areas of central Paris that retains its pre-Haussmann street pattern, with narrow cobblestone lanes, 17th-century mansions, and a distinct village atmosphere. The neighbourhood straddles the Paris Centre arrondissements and grew from what was once marshland, a fact reflected directly in its name.
The Seine River cruise with dinner follows the orientation tour of Le Marais. Operated by Bateaux Parisiens, the 2.5-hour cruise passes landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris, with commentary available in 14 languages.
The private vehicle drops you at Port de Bourdonnais after the walking segment, connecting the two halves of the evening in a single, well-paced itinerary. The total experience runs approximately six hours from hotel pickup to the end of the cruise.
Tour Highlights
Walk through the historic Marais district, visiting Place des Vosges, one of the oldest and most architecturally striking squares in Paris.
Admire the Hotel de Sully, a 17th-century private mansion that now serves as headquarters of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Explore Rue des Rosiers, the epicentre of the Parisian Jewish community, lined with historic shops, restaurants, and the famous falafel establishments.
Pass by the exterior of the Shoah Memorial, where the Wall of Names commemorates 76,000 Jews deported from France between 1942 and 1944.
Board Bateaux Parisiens for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise along the Seine, departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Enjoy private, air-conditioned vehicle transfers with a chauffeur for all pick-up and drop-off points throughout the evening.
Pass by iconic Parisian landmarks from the river, including Musee d'Orsay, Invalides, and Notre Dame de Paris, with multilingual onboard commentary.
Itinerary
A private, air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur collects you from your Paris hotel. You are transferred directly to the Le Marais district to begin the walking tour.
The walk begins at the meeting point and proceeds to Place des Vosges, one of the oldest squares in Paris, known for its red brick facades and covered arcades. Nearby, the Hotel de Sully (also known as Hotel de Bethune-Sully) illustrates the architectural character of the neighbourhood, commissioned under King Henry IV and later associated with figures such as Voltaire and Madame de Sevigne.
The route continues to Rue des Rosiers in the 4th arrondissement, the historic heart of the Parisian Jewish community. The street is noted for its atmosphere, independent shops, and well-known falafel restaurants including L'as du Falafel.
The group passes by the exterior of the Shoah Memorial, located within the Marais district. The Wall of Names, engraved with 76,000 names of deported Jews including 11,000 children, is visible from outside and forms a significant part of the area's historical context.
After approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of walking, the private vehicle collects the group and transfers them to Port de Bourdonnais, adjacent to the Eiffel Tower, for the Seine River dinner cruise.
The 2.5-hour dinner cruise with Bateaux Parisiens departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passes landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris. Onboard commentary is available in 14 languages.
What Is Included
Included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur
- Transfer from Le Marais to Port de Bourdonnais
- Walking orientation tour of Le Marais district (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Seine River dinner cruise ticket with Bateaux Parisiens (2.5 hours)
- Onboard dinner during the cruise
- Multilingual commentary on the cruise (14 languages)
Not Included
- Gratuities for the chauffeur or guide
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Entry to the Shoah Memorial interior
- Alcoholic beverages not included in the standard cruise package
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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This private experience combines two of the most compelling aspects of Paris in a single evening. Spaces are limited given the private nature of the tour.
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