Overview

Paris is beautiful but it's challenging to visit Paris in a short period. Don't worry, we will pick you up from your hotel in Paris and go for a 4 hours tour of Paris including a pickup transfer. The orientation tour duration is 3 hours and the cruise duration is one hour. We also stop at Galeries Lafayettes where you can spend time for shopping.
After 3 hours of orientation tour we drop you at Boat Pier near the Eiffel tower or Pont d'alma depending on the boat company. You will receive etickets for the boat cruise before the trip starts. . As it is a Panoramic tour only, we don't enter inside Louvre Museum or Notre Dame Cathedral and don't climb up the Eiffel Tower. However after the trip you can stay longer and climb up the Eiffel tower on your own.

Description

Stop At: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, Paris 75007

We will be stopping for a photo session of Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which was to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. Its construction in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days was a veritable technical and architectural achievement. "Utopia achieved", a symbol of technological prowess, at the end of the 19th Century it was a demonstration of French engineering, and a defining moment of the industrial era. As France’s symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year, making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world

Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame, Place Jean-Paul II, Paris 75004

Our guide will accompany you to the famous Notre Dame cathedral from 12th Century which is currently under renovation. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France. It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité. Work started in the 13th century and finished in the 15th century. Badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc. Its many visitors come to admire its stained glass and rose windows, the towers, the steeple and the gargoyles.In 2013, Notre-Dame is celebrated its 850th anniversary. For this occasion, many events were organized and the cathedral renewed its bells with the arrival of eight new bells as well as a new great bell. Road distances from Paris in France are calculated from point 0 on the cathedral forecourt.

Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001

Our guide will accompany you till the famous glass pyramid of Louvre museum and will explain you from outside. Every trip to the capital deserves a visit to the Louvre to discover the wealth of treasures it contains. The museum houses western works of art dating from the Middle Ages to 1848, in addition to collections of ancient oriental, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman civilizations, as well as graphic and Islamic arts. From room to room, the former royal palace reveals its masterpieces to the public: the Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, the Venus de Milo, and The Winged Victory of Samothrace. In total, there are 35,000 works to be discovered or re-discovered! With its eight hundred year old history, the Louvre has been influenced by numerous architectural trends, from the medieval fortress of the 12th century to the glass pyramid by Pei (1989).

Stop At: Champs-Elysees, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris 75008

We will drive through the most beautiful avenue in the world. Frequently described as ‘the world’s most beautiful avenue’, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a Paris must-see. Tourists and Parisians can be spotted strolling at any time of day or night and at any time of year along this iconic two-kilometre stretch between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. Like the Eiffel Tower, the avenue is a symbol of Paris. It is lined with restaurants (l’Atelier Renault, Ledoyen etc.), luxury boutiques (Louis Vuitton, Mont-Blanc, Guerlain, Ferrari etc.), flagship stores (Abercrombie, Sephora etc.) and nightclubs. It is also the setting each year for major events such as the Bastille Day military parade, the arrival of the Tour de France and the Christmas lights. Finally, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées has some of the top museums in Paris: the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the Palais de la Découverte and the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Seine River, Paris 75001

See Paris like you've never seen it before with a one hour cruise experience at the Seine River. The Seine River in Paris is what the Danube is to Budapest, and what the River Thames is to London. It's often nicknamed as Paris' most beautiful avenue, and it flows right through the heart of the city. In this direct entry ticket, you'll glide leisurely along the river from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and pass by the beautiful sights like Assemblée Nationale, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, and Notre Dame de Paris, while listening to the onboard commentary in 14 languages. Arm yourself with a camera to immortalize the most beautiful Parisian monuments!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palais Garnier, Place de l_Opera, entrance at the corner of Scribe and Auber streets, Paris 75009

We will stop for a foto break at the famous Opera of Paris also called Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier. A trip to Paris is incomplete without taking a picture at Opera Garnier.

The Palais Garnier, an architectural masterpiece inaugurated in 1875 at the request of Napoleon III, is without doubt one of the most dazzling monuments in Paris. A world of elegance, not to be missed!

A showcase for dance and opera, the building dazzles with its balconies in onyx, its luxurious marble, its delicate frescoes and its rich gilding. A real gem in the heart of Paris. We stop here for ten minutes so that you can click some nice pictures and see that stairs of Opera are the most popular meeting point in Paris for locals and visitors.

Stop At: Trocadero, Paris

Enjoy stunning views of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro, an expansive complex of museums, sculptures, gardens and fountains. Anchoring the space is the striking Palais de Chaillot, which houses museums dedicated to maritime history, architecture and anthropology. In front of the Palais de Chaillot are the magnificent Trocadéro Gardens. Built for the 1937 World’s Fair in Paris, the gardens align perfectly with the base of the Eiffel Tower. Today this beautiful space plays a role in popular seasonal events throughout the year, including a fireworks show each Bastille Day and an annual Christmas Market with an ice skating rink. Complete with beautiful fountains and an array of sculptures, the postcard-worthy views of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro Gardens are simply not to be missed.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Place de la Concorde, Place de la Concorde, Paris 75008

Occupying an area of approximately 18.8 acres (7.6 hectares), the Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. A design by Ange-Jacques Gabriel won a competition to provide suitable surroundings for a previously commissioned bronze equestrian statue of Louis XV. The moat-skirted square—technically an octagon because of its cut-off corners—was approved in 1755, but Edmé Bouchardon’s statue of the king was not put into place until 1763. The southwestern side of the square was left open to the river. On the opposite side, flanking the rue Royale, Gabriel placed two matching buildings, now called the Hôtel de la Marine and the Hôtel de Crillon.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Galeries Lafayette, 6 Avenue Jean Medecin, Nice 06000

Galeries Lafayette is a grand department store in Paris that is known for its upscale fashion, gourmet food, beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, and in-store activities. It has long been a popular tourist attraction in Paris, welcoming thousands of Parisians and visitors each day.

Duration: 2 hours