Best of Paris: Stress-Free Tour with River Cruise from Le Havre
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. After the cruise, stop for photos at the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, with free time for snacks or souvenir shopping. This tour is carefully timed to your ship’s docking schedule, ensuring a smooth return to port.
Options
10h Semi-Private w/ Guide&Car
Seine River Cruise : This Tour Includes Seine River Cruise to admire Parisian Landmarks
Private Car&Guide in Paris: Includes shared bus transportation from port to Paris and back. In Paris you will have a private guide and vehicle.
Duration: 10 hours: The tour is 10 hours long and is adjusted to your cruise ship's docking times.
Shared transport: Includes shared bus transportation from port to Paris and back. In Paris you will have a private guide and vehicle.
What's included in Best of Paris: Stress-Free Tour with River Cruise from Le Havre
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cruise Terminal Le Havre
Begin your Paris shore excursion from the Le Havre cruise port, where friendly hosts will greet you outside the terminal. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for a scenic 3-hour ride through the Norman countryside. The tour aligns with your ship’s schedule, ensuring a timely return. Enjoy views of iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, all while avoiding heavy city traffic. Experience the highlights of Paris comfortably and efficiently.
Eiffel Tower
Your first stop is the river cruise dock, just a few hundred meters from the iconic Eiffel Tower. There, your tour guide will welcome you to Paris and share insights about the tower, the city, and French culture. You'll take a brief walk—about 1–2 blocks—for fantastic photo opportunities of this world-famous landmark. Please note: this tour does not include entry to the Eiffel Tower; you'll view it from a nearby vantage point.
Seine River
Next, enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise along the Seine, departing near the Eiffel Tower. Glide through the heart of Paris and take in iconic sights like the Louvre from a unique vantage point on the water. Audio commentary is included. If you plan to sit on the outdoor deck, be sure to bring your own headphones.
Inclusions
- 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
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Complimentary typical French pastries
- Pick-up and drop off at cruise ship port of Le Havre
- Entrance fees (none will be required)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (Recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers)
- Inside visits to Eiffel Tower, Louvre or Notre Dame are not included
- Semi-private option "only driver" does not include a tour guide in Paris.
- 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
- Normally, this tour lasts 11 hours. On the following days, the tour lasts 10 hours: in 2025: 13th of Jul (NCL Sky), 23rd of Aug (NCL Sky), 10th of Sept (NCL Dawn), 16th of Sept (NCL Jewel), 23rd of Sept (Independence of the Seas), 13th of Oct (MS Rotterdam). In 2026: 16th of April (Nieuw Statendam), 20th of June (Carnival Legend), 1st of July (Oceania Sirena), 18th of July (Carnival Legend: 9-hour tour with 2.5 hours in Paris)
- 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 included audio-commentary. To listen to the commentary on the outside 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- After you come out of the terminal, head out of the security gate of the cruise port. It is about a 3 minute walk, 1000ft / 300m. Our greeters will be just outside the gate with VEXPERIO signs.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR TOUR OF PARIS – PLEASE READ Welcome to Paris! We’re excited to show you this iconic and unforgettable city. At Vexperio, we specialize in premium tours for cruise passengers, and we’re proud to offer top-rated excursions not only in Paris, but in many of the same North European ports your cruise is visiting. ▶️ Meeting Point in Le Havre (for Paris tour) Your final tour instructions will be emailed a few days before your excursion. After disembarking, walk 3 minutes (300m) to the terminal entrance, just outside the security gate. We do not meet at the car park next to the ship. Look for our guide with a VEXPERIO sign. ▶️ Extend Your Adventure Across Northern Europe Most ships that visit Le Havre (for Paris) also stop in: • Bruges from Zeebrugge: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d4836-63772P180 • Bordeaux from Le Verdon: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d0-63772P229 • Berlin from Warnemünde: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d488-63772P6 • Lübeck from Kiel: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d4863-63772P157 • Tallinn: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d4147-63772P92 • Copenhagen: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d463-63772P104 • Helsinki: https://www.viator.com/tours/x/y/d4147-63772P93 You can book directly or reach out to us to create a custom multi-port experience. ▶️ In Case of Delays or Problems WhatsApp: +49 176 636 40755 Phone: +49 176 636 40755 or +1 315-284-5835 Email: [email protected] We can’t wait to welcome you to Paris and help you create unforgettable memories! Don’t forget to explore more of Europe with our exclusive tours at other ports along your journey. Contact us today and start planning your dream adventure!
