Private Tour from Paris with Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise Lunch, and Saint-Germain-des-Pres
A curated full-day journey through the heart of Paris, from literary cafes to the top of the iron tower and along the river.
This private Paris tour with Seine River lunch cruise offers a seamless way to experience the city's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods in a single day. You will be collected from your hotel and guided through Saint-Germain-des-Pres, up to the third floor of the Eiffel Tower, and onto a two-hour lunch cruise along the Seine. The tour is designed for travelers who want depth and comfort without the logistics of navigating Paris independently.
Saint-Germain-des-Pres is one of the most storied districts in Paris. The walking portion of the tour takes you past the ancient church that gives the neighborhood its name, and by the celebrated cafes where figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Albert Camus, Pablo Picasso, James Joyce, and Simone de Beauvoir once gathered. These venues are not simply historic curiosities but living parts of the neighborhood's daily rhythm.
The Eiffel Tower visit takes you to the third floor, offering a panoramic perspective over the city that few other vantage points can match. The structure, originally built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, remains the most visited ticketed monument in the world. Your host arranges the third-floor tickets directly so you can focus on the view rather than the queue.
The Seine lunch cruise departs from the base of the Eiffel Tower and glides past landmarks including the Assemblee Nationale, the Invalides, the Musee d'Orsay, the Institut de France, and Notre-Dame de Paris. Onboard commentary is available in fourteen languages. A crepe tasting is also included, giving you a taste of one of France's most recognizable street food traditions.
Tour Highlights
Walking tour through Saint-Germain-des-Pres, visiting the historic church and iconic literary cafes including Les Deux Magots and Cafe de Flore.
Ascent to the third floor of the Eiffel Tower with tickets arranged by your host on arrival.
Two-hour lunch cruise along the Seine River, departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and passing major Parisian monuments.
Crepe tasting session included, offering thirty minutes to sample one of Paris's most beloved culinary traditions.
All transfers throughout the day are provided in a private, air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven vehicle.
Seine cruise commentary available in fourteen languages, making the experience accessible for international visitors.
Passes by Musee d'Orsay, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Institut de France, with ample opportunities for photography from the water.
Itinerary
Your private chauffeur-driven vehicle collects you directly from your hotel. Travel time and a brief orientation of the city are included in the overall eight-hour duration.
Explore the village-like character of this central Parisian district on foot. The route includes the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and the famous literary cafes Les Deux Magots and Cafe de Flore, associated with writers and thinkers such as Hemingway, Camus, James Baldwin, and Bertolt Brecht.
A thirty-minute stop for crepe tasting is included in the tour. This provides a relaxed pause and a direct introduction to a classic Parisian food tradition.
Board the Seine cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour lunch experience on the river. The route passes the Assemblee Nationale, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre-Dame de Paris, with multilingual onboard commentary. Cruise tickets are sent separately and guests are advised to arrive at the boarding point by 12:30.
Your host purchases the third-floor tickets on your behalf at the tower. The Eiffel Tower was constructed in two years, two months, and five days for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and now welcomes nearly seven million visitors annually.
At the conclusion of the day, your private chauffeur returns you to your hotel. The order of attractions may be adjusted based on your departure time.
What Is Included
Included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned chauffeur-driven vehicle for all transfers
- Walking tour of Saint-Germain-des-Pres
- Eiffel Tower third-floor tickets (arranged by host on-site)
- Two-hour Seine River lunch cruise ticket (sent separately)
- Crepe tasting (30 minutes)
- Onboard multilingual commentary during cruise
Not Included
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Beverages beyond what is included in the cruise lunch
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
Important Information
Cruise tickets are sent separately ahead of the tour. Guests must carry these tickets and arrive at the cruise boarding point by 12:30. The cruise departs at 12:45 and cannot be delayed for late arrivals.
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