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Paris at Night: The 15 Best Evening Tours

43 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The tower sparkles for five minutes on the hour after dark, and the bridges are lit from below. These 15 evening tours cover the illuminations by boat, bus, vintage car and on foot, with prices and start times.

Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - Following the Seine’s central sights
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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

1.Evening River Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,721 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Our pick

Sail from beneath the Eiffel Tower on a one-hour evening cruise aboard a 100% electric boat. Music plays as you pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more. There is no onboard guide, but the Vedettes de Paris app offers audio commentary in 10 languages. A drink is available with the selected option.

“Enjoyable evening on the Seine! We loved listening to French music as we sipped wine, passing by some of our favorite landmarks.”

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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary - From Les Invalides to Musée d’Orsay
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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

2.Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12,340 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais, beneath the Eiffel Tower, for a one-hour Seine round trip. You’ll pass Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and more, with a choice of onboard audio guide or smartphone app. The open terraces are best for photos, but bring a charged phone if you plan to use the app.

“Incredible. We're able to see the dazzling Eiffel tower 🗼”

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Paris: Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert - Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité and the old heart of Paris
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Paris: Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

3.Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,225 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Board a Bateaux Parisiens boat beside the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Seine cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Paris’s bridges. Use the multilingual audio guide, then collect a waffle, ice cream in summer, or a soft drink at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro. Tickets are flexible, but the treat is served away from the boat.

“amazing experience, but bring extra clothes in winter. the weather is no joke up there. all and all, would totally do it again”

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Paris: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus - From the Champs-Élysées to the Opera district
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Paris: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

4.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,168 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Ride a double-decker bus on a two-hour evening loop past the Champs-Élysées, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower. Digital commentary is available in nine languages, with earbuds and Wi-Fi included. The tour starts opposite the Arc de Triomphe and does not allow hop-on, hop-off stops.

“Very good, great views tour length was a good amount of time. Only problem was how often we heard songs about France. Pick up place was a challenge to find, but once you found it it was obvious…”

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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting - Choosing a seat, deck and departure time
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Paris: Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

5.Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,697 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Take a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and other landmarks, with multilingual audio commentary. Your ticket also includes one waffle with sugar or chocolate at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro, a separate stop facing the tower. Cruise times are flexible, but queues can grow long in peak season.

“It was cold on the top deck so I would definitely wrap up inside was much nicer, would recommend going at sunset as Paris skyline lights up in the dark and it is much nicer”

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Paris: Evening Sightseeing Tour and Moulin Rouge Show - Moulin Rouge: the main event
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Paris: Evening Sightseeing Tour and Moulin Rouge Show

6.Evening Sightseeing Tour and Moulin Rouge Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,394 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $200

Ride an air-conditioned coach past Paris landmarks with commentary from an audio app, then see the Moulin Rouge Féérie cabaret with a glass of Champagne. The 4 to 5 hour outing meets near the Eiffel Tower and includes return transport to selected central areas, not necessarily your hotel. Expect a late night, shared tables, and formal dress.

“Timing for collection could be clearer. Ourselves and several others were waiting for about a hour in the rain to get onto the bus. Apart from that a great night”

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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River - The river route, sight by sight
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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

7.Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,203 reviews · from $19

Board a comfortable Paris Canal boat for a 1.5-hour evening cruise past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, and the Eiffel Tower. You’ll find covered seating, a panoramic terrace, music, and a bar serving drinks for purchase. Commentary is not guaranteed, so come for the river views and an easygoing break, not a guided history lesson.

“Good cruise, drinks available on board. No guide, but also not needed. Worth the money”

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Paris: Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local - From the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe
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Paris: Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local

8.Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $81

Ride through Paris after dark in a private convertible Citroen 2CV with a local driver-guide. The route can include the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame and more, with time for photos and, when possible, personal requests. Tours last one to two hours, with pickup at your Paris hotel or another address.

“Wonderful guide! Fun car! Great way to see the city!”

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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends - Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois and a massacre
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Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

9.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet near Pont Neuf for an English-language evening walk through Paris’s darker past. Your guide leads a group of up to 20 past Square du Vert-Galant, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, the Conciergerie and other historic sites, ending near Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. Expect grim history more than guaranteed ghost stories.

“He gave good information and was interesting. We had a free night and booked on a whim. We were happily surprised by what a great night it turned out to be. Highly recommend.”

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Paris: Night Bus Tour with Audioguide - From the Louvre to Notre-Dame
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Paris: Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

10.Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 892 reviews · from $36

Tootbus takes you on a two-hour, non-stop night loop from the Louvre past Notre-Dame, the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge and the Opéra. You get multilingual audio, Wi-Fi and app-based bus tracking. The open top brings grand views, but also wind and weather, so bring a warm layer.

“The tour was very desorganize, people pushing each other”

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Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour - Moulin Rouge, the opera house, and the city’s cabaret past
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Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour

11.Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 874 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Ride an open-top Big Bus for about two hours past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Seine, Palais Garnier, and other Paris sights. Recorded commentary is available in eight languages, with free earbuds and Wi-Fi. The tour begins and ends on the Champs-Elysées, and the upper deck may close in poor weather.

“Fun to see things all lit up at night! The audio was entertaining and informational. Would recommend!”

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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour - The Louvre, Notre Dame, and the city between them
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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

12.Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 819 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride through evening Paris on a provided bike, stopping outside landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. The group is capped at 16, and guides have included Andrew, Toby, and Soto, though your guide may differ. Plan for about two and a half hours of cycling and sightseeing, with no dinner included.

“Lovely time. Julian was great. We saw all the sights at night. The Eiffel Tower with wine at the end was great.”

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Paris: Early Evening Dinner Cruise on the River Seine - Dinner served while the city moves by
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Paris: Early Evening Dinner Cruise on the River Seine

13.Early Evening Dinner Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 801 reviews · 1h 15m · from $100

Board a glass-enclosed boat at Port Solferino for a 75-minute early-evening cruise with a three-course French dinner, coffee or tea, and views of the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, and Eiffel Tower. The sample menu offers fish or guinea fowl, with beef available for an extra €10. Drinks are sold separately.

“I bought this as a birthday treat for my wife and it was a wonderful experience that made our stay in Paris even more romantic.”

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Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option - From the Eiffel Tower meeting area to Montmartre
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Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option

14.Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 702 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $234

This five-hour Paris night outing pairs a panoramic drive past illuminated landmarks with Moulin Rouge’s Feerie revue, a Champagne option and, if selected, a Seine cruise ticket for another day. Expect app-based audio rather than live bus narration, shared tables of six to eight, and a late finish. The cruise ticket is valid for six months, starting the day after the tour.

“The Night City Tour was very good as you do get to see the Paris attractions all lit up for the night. The guides were only there to hand out the tickets to see the Moulin Rouge and to do a head count, they didn't provide any narration. For the narration, they provided us with a link to an app for the tour. The Moulin Rouge is campy, outrageous fun. If you get embarrassed or are uncomfortable with women's breasts on display, then this activity is not for you! It is outrageous and flamboyant and funny! It's sort of Cirque de Soleil meets Vaudeville. You have to hoof it back…”

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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour - The Louvre, Notre Dame, and the city between them
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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

15.Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 479 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Ride central Paris with an English-speaking guide, passing sights such as the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Académie Française. Bikes and helmets are included. The pace is leisurely, but some stretches involve city traffic. The meeting point is a shop near Dupleix metro station.

“I loved it!! The guides were fun, informed and very kind”

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