6 Paris Shore Excursions Worth the Ticket

1.Best of Paris: Stress-Free Tour with River Cruise from Le Havre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, then see the Eiffel Tower from nearby and cruise the Seine past the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and central landmarks. An English-speaking guide joins you in Paris, with time near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. The day lasts about 10 to 11 hours, including the long drive each way.

“Cat was a great tour guide. Gave us so much information. This tour was so great got to see so many different things. Bus driver was great too!”

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2.Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

Ride from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, and see the city by bus and on a one-hour Seine cruise. The day includes photo stops at the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, with possible free time on the Champs-Élysées. Guides have included Amir, Maarten, Amber, and Karine; the guide is not on the coach to Paris.

“It was great! Maarten was super knowledgeable and accomodating--esp after his wife gave birth the night before! Our driver was very skilled as well.”

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3.Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Le Havre to Paris, where a local guide leads you past the Eiffel Tower, aboard a one-hour Seine cruise, and to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Guides such as Amir and Maarten bring the city’s stories to life. Expect a long day, no interior visits, and about an hour of independent time.

“Great quick one day tour of Paris from the cruise ship. They picked us up from the cruise terminal The driver was amazing. Drove the big bus so smoothly. Great driver. Tour guide joined us when we arrived to Paris. He was very knowledgeable (Maartin) We saw everything we wanted to see touring the city from the river boat tour. Also apart of this tour. We got off the bus for photos of the Ethiel tower and walking around the arc de triumph for shopping. The tour arrived back to the ship with a hour to spare. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this day trip to…”

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4.Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

This 10- to 11-hour shore excursion takes you by air-conditioned coach from Le Havre cruise terminal to the Eiffel Tower, then gives you 4 to 5 hours to explore Paris on your own. The return pickup is at the Arc de Triomphe. A host helps coordinate the trip, and some departures may include guide commentary on the drive.

“Reliable, friendly transport to and from Paris from the cruise port terminal. Bus was waiting when we disembarked- easy to find. They had water and a little snack bag for each passenger Ensured we were back to the terminal on time.”

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5.Deluxe Paris Tour with Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

This 10 to 11-hour shore excursion pairs port pickup and air-conditioned coach transport with a local Paris guide, a one-hour Seine cruise and time at the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Guides such as Amir have made the city’s short visit engaging. Expect a long drive, limited time on foot and no Eiffel Tower entry.

“Our guide met us in Paris by the boat The Seine River cruise was very nice except for all the screaming kids. Our guide gave us a nice tour of areas of the city and had over an hour pf shopping too”

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6.Private Full-Day Trip to Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Le Havre’s cruise terminal to Paris in a private group of up to seven, with a driver and an optional professional guide. You’ll have time at the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, plus a chance to buy lunch. Entry fees, food and drinks are not included.

“We had scheduled an English speaking guide, but our guide spoke no English. He was kind, but it made meeting times/places very difficult.”

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