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Paris Seine River Cruise and Canals Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 1.9 out of 10

Below average

1,240 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise the Seine and Canal Saint-Martin for landmark views, quiet neighborhoods, and a fresh perspective on Paris from the water.

About this tour

See Paris from a fresh perspective on a 150-minute cruise along the Seine and Canal Saint-Martin. From the water, take in celebrated sights such as Notre-Dame and the Louvre, then follow the canal through neighborhoods that many visitors miss.

The route brings the city’s waterways to life as the boat passes beneath bridges and through tunnels and locks. Live onboard commentary adds context along the way, while the cruise offers a relaxed way to experience both landmark views and quieter corners of Paris. The departure point is at Parc de la Villette, near Porte de Pantin metro station on Line 5.

Choose this Paris Seine River Cruise and Canals Tour for a different view of the capital, with historic architecture and everyday neighborhood scenes unfolding from the water. Book your cruise and discover Paris beyond its busiest streets.

Highlights

  • Admire Paris landmarks from the Seine, including Notre-Dame and the Louvre
  • Explore Canal Saint-Martin and lesser-visited Paris neighborhoods
  • Pass through tunnels, locks, and beneath historic bridges

What's included

Included

  • Live onboard commentary
  • Cruise

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure at 2:30 p.m. from Parc de la Villette
  • Nearest metro station: Porte de Pantin on Line 5
  • Walk through the park past Grande Halle de la Villette to the canal; departure is on the left, opposite restaurant 211

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.58 from 1,240 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
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  • 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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  • Viator

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