Paris Tour with Versailles, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Seine River Dinner Cruise
A single day that takes you from royal grandeur to a candlelit river glide through the heart of Paris.
This Paris full-day tour with Versailles and Seine Dinner Cruise combines the architectural splendor of a royal palace, the literary charm of a historic neighborhood, and a scenic evening on the river. A private driver ensures seamless transfers so you can focus entirely on experiencing each destination.
Your day begins with a hotel pickup and a comfortable ride to the Palace of Versailles, one of Europe's most celebrated royal residences. An audio guide accompanies you through the gilded halls and state apartments that once served as the political center of France under Louis XIV and his successors.
After your palace visit, your driver returns you to central Paris and drops you near the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais. From there, a 2.5-hour dinner cruise along the Seine River carries you past landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris, with onboard commentary available in 14 languages.
Between the palace and the cruise, you will pass through Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the storied 6th arrondissement that attracted writers, painters, and existentialist thinkers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood remains a lively address today, lined with bakeries, patisseries, and neighborhood cafes that reflect authentic Parisian daily life.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Palace of Versailles with an included audio guide that brings the rooms and royal history to life.
Enjoy a 2.5-hour Seine River Dinner Cruise departing from Port de la Bourdonnais, directly opposite the Eiffel Tower.
Pass through Saint-Germain-des-Pres and discover a neighborhood synonymous with Parisian intellectual and culinary heritage.
A private driver handles all transfers, from your hotel to Versailles and onward to the Seine River cruise pier.
Cruise commentary is available in 14 languages, making the experience accessible to international travelers.
Admission tickets for both the Palace of Versailles and the Seine River Dinner Cruise are included in the tour.
The route passes some of Paris' most photographed landmarks, giving ample opportunity to capture memorable images.
Itinerary
Your expert private driver collects you from your Paris hotel and drives you approximately 16 kilometers southwest to the city of Versailles. The transfer takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Originally a hunting lodge for Louis XIII, the palace was transformed into a grand royal residence and seat of French government. You explore the interior at your own pace using the included audio guide, which covers the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments, and the history of French absolutism.
Your driver brings you back toward central Paris through the 6th arrondissement. This quarter gained its reputation as a gathering place for existentialists, painters, and writers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and today it retains a lively mix of bookshops, patisseries, and neighborhood cafes.
Your driver delivers you to Port de la Bourdonnais, the departure and return point for the Seine River cruise, located directly opposite the Eiffel Tower. This is where you will board the dinner cruise vessel.
Over 2.5 hours, the boat travels along the Seine and passes landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris. Onboard commentary runs in 14 languages throughout the journey.
What Is Included
Included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
- Private return transfer between Paris and Versailles
- Transfer from Versailles to Port de la Bourdonnais
- Admission ticket to the Palace of Versailles
- Audio guide inside the Palace of Versailles
- Ticket for the Seine River Dinner Cruise (2.5 hours)
- Onboard commentary in 14 languages during the cruise
Not Included
- Gratuities for the driver (optional)
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Additional food or beverages outside the cruise dinner
- Travel insurance
Important Information
Please carry your cruise tickets on the day of the tour. Tickets for the Seine River Dinner Cruise are sent separately ahead of your visit.
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