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Paris Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option 4 hr
TourTruth score 1.9 out of 10
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1,016 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- 4 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
See Paris from the Eiffel Tower and a panoramic coach, with an optional one-hour Seine cruise for a memorable city overview.
About this tour
See Paris from three memorable perspectives on this four-hour experience: above the city from the Eiffel Tower, along its grand avenues by panoramic coach, and, if you choose the cruise option, from the Seine. The Eiffel Tower offers views across the capital from the second floor or summit, depending on your selected ticket. A coach tour introduces landmarks including the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Champs-Élysées, with commentary available through a mobile audio guide. Add a one-hour Seine cruise for another angle on the city and multilingual commentary as you pass its riverside sights.
This Paris Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus brings together separate experiences rather than a private, fully guided itinerary, so the order may vary. The coach portion can also run longer than an hour when traffic is heavy. For the audio guides, bring earphones, charge your phone, and download the content with an internet connection. Meet at Place de Sydney 30 minutes before departure, then enjoy Paris at your own pace. Choose the cruise option to complete your Paris Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with a journey on the river.
Highlights
- Admire Paris landmarks from the Eiffel Tower’s second floor or summit, depending on your option
- See the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Seine on a panoramic coach tour
- Add a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary
- Take in the atmosphere of Paris after dark
What's included
Included
- Eiffel Tower ticket to the second floor or summit, if selected
- Mobile audio commentary app in 10 languages
- Panoramic air-conditioned coach tour with commentary
- One-hour Seine cruise ticket with commentary in 14 languages, if selected
Not included
- Guide
- Food and drinks
- Earphones
- Restroom on board
- Wi-Fi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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3.47 / 5 · 1,016 reviews
Important information
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure at Place de Sydney, 75015 Paris
- This package combines independent experiences; it is not private or fully guided, and activity order may vary
- The Seine cruise is enjoyed independently at a time of your choice, if selected
- Bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone; an internet connection is needed to download the audio guide
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- Eiffel Tower access is by elevator; access to the third floor may be restricted for some visitors with physical conditions or mobility impairments
- Security checks apply at the Eiffel Tower, and waits may occur despite reserved access
- The coach tour may take longer than one hour depending on traffic
- On the first Sunday of each month, the coach cannot travel along the Champs-Élysées
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health; moderate fitness is advised
- Infant seats for the coach are available on request; contact the provider in advance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the meeting point?
Meet the Extime Travel ambassador at Place de Sydney, 75015 Paris. Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
Is the tour fully guided?
No. The package combines independent experiences and is not private or fully guided. Audio commentary is provided through downloadable guides and, if selected, on the cruise.
Is the Seine cruise included?
The one-hour Seine cruise is included only if you select the cruise option.
What should I bring for the audio guides?
Bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone. An internet connection is needed to download the audio guide.
Can I visit the Eiffel Tower summit?
Access is to the second floor or summit depending on the option selected. Third-floor access may be restricted for visitors with certain physical conditions or mobility impairments.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.47 from 1,016 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 1.9.
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