Paris Illuminations Tour with Moulin Rouge Show and Cruise Option
Paris, France
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
See Paris at its best during this nighttime tour that includes a show at the Moulin Rouge. Start with an illuminations tour past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other famous sights, made even more beautiful as they light up after dark. Then head to the Moulin Rouge, home of the cancan, in the Montmartre district, for a dazzling performance of "Feerie" plus a glass of half-bottle of Champagne. Upgrade your Paris experience to include a Seine River cruise to use at your leisure.
- Night tour through Paris' illuminated squares and monuments
- Watch the spectacular Moulin Rouge cabaret show
- Enjoy an included glass of Champagne or upgrade to half a bottle
- See even more sights aboard a Seine River cruise (available as an upgrade)
What's Included
- Moulin Rouge Show and Champagne
- Cruise ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months (If option selected)
- Panoramic sightseeing of the most famous sights of Paris
- Drop off in different points in city center
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
- Cloackroom at the Moulin Rouge
- Headphones
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Place de Sydney, 75015 Paris, France
Meeting time is 20 minutes prior to the departure. Meet Pariscityvision staff at Place de Sydney on the corner of Avenue de Suffren and Rue Jean Rey. Public transport : Metro N° 6 - Bir-Hakeim ; RER C - Champ de Mars_Tour Eiffel ; Bus 82 - Champ de Mars.
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Operating hours.10:00 pm
Itinerary
Your Paris by night experience starts with a sightseeing tour, which takes you past the City of Light’s most popular landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe and Ile de Cité. Travel through the twinkling city to admire it in its illuminated glory.
Pass by Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme, and Place Pigalle, and see the Opera House, La Madeleine Church, the Champs-Elysées, Rue Royale, the Trocadero, Les Invalides, Chatelet Square, and the Eiffel Tower.
Then head up to Montmartre, where the Moulin Rouge stands proud with its iconic windmill, lighting up the lively neighborhood. Take a seat and settle in with a provided glass or half-bottle of Champagne (option chosen at booking) while ‘Feerie’ begins. This French revue features 100 artists, including 60 dancers known as Doriss Girls, who take the stage in glittery, feathered costumes. They dance the cancan on vibrant sets that include moving staircases, swings, and an aquarium. When the show is over, you are returned to your original departure point.
If you've upgraded, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Seine River, with a ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of six months.
Pass by Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme, and Place Pigalle, and see the Opera House, La Madeleine Church, the Champs-Elysées, Rue Royale, the Trocadero, Les Invalides, Chatelet Square, and the Eiffel Tower.
Then head up to Montmartre, where the Moulin Rouge stands proud with its iconic windmill, lighting up the lively neighborhood. Take a seat and settle in with a provided glass or half-bottle of Champagne (option chosen at booking) while ‘Feerie’ begins. This French revue features 100 artists, including 60 dancers known as Doriss Girls, who take the stage in glittery, feathered costumes. They dance the cancan on vibrant sets that include moving staircases, swings, and an aquarium. When the show is over, you are returned to your original departure point.
If you've upgraded, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Seine River, with a ticket valid from the day after the service and for a period of six months.
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Port de la Bourdonnais
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Place-Vendome (Pass By)
Place de la Concorde (Pass By)
Champs-Elysees (Pass By)
Theatre Du Lido (Pass By)
Le Trocadero et son esplanade (Pass By)
Eiffel Tower (Pass By)
Esplanade des Invalides (Pass By)
Conciergerie (Pass By)
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)
Louvre Museum (Pass By)
Arc de Triomphe (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Elegant attire is required (tie and jacket not necessary) no shorts, no short-pants, no sport shoes or sportswear
- Moulin Rouge Paris tickets are not issued individually. The shop will be open if you would like to purchase a souvenir.
- All guests will be seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, tables for two are not available
- Due to its popularity, you should expect to wait in line at the Moulin Rouge before gaining access. Moulin Rouge Paris does not grant priority access to anyone. The seats are allocated 1 hour before performance time. No individual show tickets are available
- You will be provisionally booked to see the Moulin rouge show at 11pm. Occasionally this may be fully booked and so you will see the 9pm show instead. In case you will be given a voucher to enjoy the River Cruise on another day
- Summer tours (April to October) take place in partially sunlight as it does not get dark until much later in the evening
- The minimum age required to attend the show is 6 (in the company of an adult)
- Drop off in the centre of Paris near your hotel or in an area where you can easily reach your hotel by taxi.
- The cruise ticket will be given to you by our guide, it is valid from the day after the service and for a period of 6 months. (If option selected)
- Minors cannot access alone to the show until 18 years old (age of majority in France)
- Audio guide available in Chinese English French German Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish. A downloadable audio app is available, make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Claudia_W
We live in Las Vegas, NV so we have seen quite a few spectacular shows, but this one was over the top. The intimacy of the venue and the costumes! Feathers, Feathers and more Feathers. The quality of the production and the talent of the performers was top notch.
Yes, the venue is a little “tired” and crowded but that only adds to its charm and legacy!
Reviews
3.7
based on 702 reviews
Kelly_S, Sep 2025
Return bus never showed at 01:30 am in Paris. Metro doesn’t run that late. Long walk back to the hotel after midnight in a foreign country.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Kelly,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that you were left without return transportation after your tour. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we fully understand the inconvenience and stress this must have caused, especially so late at night.
To investigate this matter further and ensure it does not happen again, we kindly ask you to contact us directly on booking@pariscityvision.com with your booking details. Our team will review the situation and work on a resolution for you.
Kind Regards,
Sheena_W, Sep 2025
Paid for the entire experience and got only a partial one in return. Never let Viator fool you into believing that the river cruise is on the same day. You'll be left with no refund and absolutely no river cruise. As a company who values customers , it left a very ,very sour taste in the mouth. I'd never advise anyone to book Viator in the future. Travel guide was good ( moulin rouge was flawless of course )but again , no support even from her side for the customer I'd say. Not a great experience with this tour. Wouldn't recommend it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Moulin Rouge and your guide, but we’re very sorry to learn of your disappointment regarding the river cruise. To clarify, the cruise is not scheduled for the same evening as the show. Instead, we provide tickets that can be used at your convenience on another date. These tickets are valid for six months from the date of issue, giving plenty of time to enjoy the experience. We regret if this was not clear in your case and apologize for the inconvenience.
Kind regards,
Eric_K, Sep 2025
This is the first time we’ve experienced a bad tour with Viator. First, the guide Andre was very nice and tried hard. But Viator misled on this one… it clearly states you get a cruise ticket but non was given. Guide said it was “an option” but option was never given in the app and it clearly showed it was included. That’s no big deal, the issue was how the illuminations tour and show were operated. The illuminations tour simply seemed like a weird bus ride around Paris to kill time and charge more. Then when you get to Moulin Rouge they hoard you in like cattle and have our group all sit in these tables all the way in the very back that are positioned sideways with 6 of you at the table. Very crammed, poor sight of stage, and you have to turn your head sideways the entire show. Also, they bring you maybe a half glass of cheap champagne when you sit down and don’t even give you an option to buy a bottle, get water or anything else; no server ever came by. We would’ve been happy to buy a bottle, etc. and spend money if they had asked. You are so crammed at the table too and can’t move whatsoever, while it was super hot and there was no way to even get up and use the restroom. Do not choose this tour just purchase direct through Moulin Rouge. Our entire table had the same complaints. This is the first time I think I ever left a bad review but this one deserves it so people know what the real deal is. I totally considered it false advertising and it wasn’t inexpensive. Best part of the tour was the beginning waiting to board the bus taking a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower. We didn’t even take the bus on the way back to avoid the nonsense and bus seats were hard on our bottoms, and on the way there it started to rain and the roof was leaking!?! Also Ferreira is cheesy, go see the actual Moulin Rouge.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry the experience did not meet your expectations. We understand your frustration regarding the cruise ticket and the seating arrangement at Moulin Rouge. Our goal is always to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience, and we’re glad your guide Andre did his best to assist throughout the tour. Your comments are very valuable to us, and we will use them to improve our services.
Kind Regards,
Claudia_W, Aug 2025
We live in Las Vegas, NV so we have seen quite a few spectacular shows, but this one was over the top. The intimacy of the venue and the costumes! Feathers, Feathers and more Feathers. The quality of the production and the talent of the performers was top notch.
Yes, the venue is a little “tired” and crowded but that only adds to its charm and legacy!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Claudia,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Coming from Las Vegas, it means a lot to us that you found the show spectacular and the talent and costumes truly memorable. We are delighted that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere of the historic venue as part of its charm and legacy. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable evening.
Best regards,
miroslav_l, May 2025
It was fun we had great seats. We could have used a little
More info about the champagne service. We opted for the half bottle, sat at a table with 5 other people a couple and a single person, who all also opted for the same. There were 2 full bottles and one smaller bottle. We were all poured one drink as we sat down, but then didn’t know what was happening after we finished our first glass. No one came to refill so we did. It would have been better to know that we were all sharing the bottles. In that circumstance some people might feel that they get short changed on the amount of champagne they get.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you had fun and enjoyed your seats. We appreciate your comments about the champagne service, you're absolutely right that clearer communication would have helped set expectations, especially when sharing bottles at a group table. We'll be sure to pass this along to improve the guest experience. Your insight is very helpful, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Best regards,
Kim_M, May 2025
Over priced. It was a large group. We booked the Moulin Rouge inclusion with half bottle of champagne. The meeting point is a street corner and when the operator arrived there was no direction to be orderly and people started jostling to speak to the operator. There was no narration on the bus and we simply drove from a street corner near the Tower to the Moulin Rouge. The windows were dirty so no chance for puctures. The tour guide was more interested in checking off his list. No commentary at all on the way about the attractions despite another couple listening to some sort of commentary on their phone speakers. We were late due to traffic fue to the late arrival of the bus at the eiffel tower so had pretty much the worst seats in the house with our backs to the stage. Although the operator advises there are drop offs at locations afterwards, the guide basically told us to do our own thing (discouraged us) and to get a taxi. NZD$800 for that tour was a TOTAL rip off.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Kim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations.
These are not the standards we aim to provide, and we apologize for the disappointment.
Your feedback about the guide’s communication and the post-show drop-off is particularly concerning, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure clearer direction and better support for our guests in the future.
Your comments are being taken seriously as we review how we can improve both the tour logistics and guest experience moving forward.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Best regards,
Josephine_D, Feb 2025
The bus tour was ok. Several of the other patrons could not get the app needed to listen to the information. Useless without the app. The dinner cruise we had on the seine the night before had more spectacular views of Paris at night.
The Moulin Rouge was well worth the time and effort. The show was great!
It was drizzling and we had to wait for the bus before the tour started. Before the tour started, the tour organizer asked us for our Hotel. He said they would drop us off 10 min walk from our hotel.
After the show, it was light rain and the drop off accommodations wouldn’t work for us. The bus was parked at some restaurant a brief walk from the show. We couldn’t remember which way to get back to the bus. We got a cab and they were pricy between 35-55 Euros at that time of the night.
Amy_A, Jan 2025
Great way to see Paris all lit up at night and the food and service were both good. They also took photos that we purchased that were fun.
Lisa, Dec 2024
Basically, there was no tour. We drove around in a bus but you need to download an app for the commentary but they don't provide earphones (bring your own!). The show was wonderful though and the guide gave us help with which stop was closest to our hotel to get us back safely.
Heather_S, Dec 2024
The tour was exactly as advertised. The guide was extremely conscientious. At the end, the tour bus dropped us off steps from our hotel! I just wish they had told us to download the app needed for the bus tour beforehand, because by the time we were told, we weren’t able to download it - no wifi.
LouEtta_B, Oct 2024
Thewere as no audio on the boat and we were not told we needed headphones.. The bus driver left us stranded at the Moulin Rouge. We will never take this tour again and would not recommend at all.
Toni_c, Sep 2024
Although Moulin Rouge was a great show we met at a prescribed meeting point and the tour was unable to drop us off at our hotel so an extra expense to book an uber(not happy)
Nit really sure if the tour added any value. Should have just booked to go to Moulin Rouge.
The river cruise we couldnt do and was told to come back the following day, yet another expense for us to get there. Would i recommend this tour?? Probably NOT. See MR yourselves
SusanP_T, Aug 2024
The Moulin Rouge Show was spectacular! Beautiful women, costumes and music. Champagne was delicious.
The bus tour itself was very disappointing. I realize it may have been because it was so close to the Olympics, but it was still not like anything described on your site.
Catherine_K, May 2024
Loved everything!!! The city tour and the sow were amazing! Also as an added plus we met the loveliest couple from South Africa and spent our time with them!
Cynthia_K, Apr 2024
Illuminations Tour was awful! The tour Guide was rude & very uninformative. We didn't know we have to download something to follow the tour. The tour Guide could have pointed out sites but did not do so. He at times would say something about jumping a few numbers ahead to listen & see the next site. We were supposed to see all these sites from the tour bus and we did not see 1/2 of them. It was very confusing to try & figure out what to listen to as we were approaching it. I surveyed other guests on bus & they thought it was a horrible tour. The Moulin Rouge show was good but the seats were not good! Definitely not booking with this company again! Their dinner cruise on the Seine we took a few days earlier was great. This Illuminations Tour was the worst.
Tracy_L, Apr 2024
Moulin rouge was amazing but you are very packed in and my husband had to sit twisted in his chair with half his back towards the stage
SHIRLEY_K, Oct 2023
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 to the bus immediately after the show because the bus driver will not wait. The driver will drop you off at various main attractions so that you can make your way back to your hotel easily.
Elizabeth_L, Jul 2023
The city tour was cancelled without any advanced notice. Moulin Rouge was entertaining. Wish someone had given us notice.
JoseNoris_M, May 2023
The bus left our tour group at 2am in really cold and rainy Paris, despite following the instructions of our tour guide to the tee. We left the Moulin Rouge show right away to go to the meeting point. Our tour group waited for 30 minutes to an hour for the bus. The bus apparently left before the show was over and they did not even inform us. One of our tour groupmates had to ask other bus drivers in the area to find out that they left us. The city tour itself had audio guides but it was not even arranged according the sites we passed through. They also did not pass through every attraction that was in the audio guide. The moulin rouge show itself was good but we recommend finding other ways to get tickets.
Evagelia_V, May 2023
Amazing tour around the sights of Paris
And incredible moulin rouge show
Would highly recommend this tour
Judith_A, May 2023
Moulin Rouge show was amazing ! However, the city night tour was not a tour at all, only transportation to the Moulin Rouge. I was expecting more from from that first stage of the package.
samantha_m, May 2023
Moulin rouge show was fantastic. Meeting point and city tour was a complete shamble, guide did not even explain the evening just gave us the show card and said hang on to the show card. We only went past 2 places in the audio guide before being dropped off by bus driver - guide didn't even come with us - 1 hour before show. No explanation we'd be standing waiting for 1 1/4 hours in a huddle. Only bit of info guide gave in beginning was to meet bus 15 minutes 3 minutes down the road from moulin rouge after show. The bus did not wait 15 minutes. It drove off. We did not get 1 1/2 hours of the tour as listed and PAID for. I recommend booking moulin rouge direct for a much more pleasant evening as show is great.
Donna_J, May 2023
The evening bus tour definitely needed running commentary.
I was very disappointed that we were not picked up after the show as per the plan, and our group of friends had to pay for a taxi back to our accommodation.
Not very happy.
Chris_C, May 2023
The Paris Night Tour was a bus ride only. No Rep on the Bus to coordinate where we were, with the online info provided, nor any audible info on the Bus itself. “Truly a dismal& waste of time & money”, we three couples agreed.
Moulin Rouge was excellent!
Victoria_S, Nov 2022
Our Night Illuminations Tour was cancelled. The tour operator said that there was not enough time to do the tour and make it to Moulin Rouge. He stated w would get a refund. We did not get advance notice however and we had to walk a long distance to catch a bus to the Moulin Rouge. We were not prepared to walk quite so far in the cold and dark. The Moulin Rouge Show was fabulous and we enjoyed it immensely!!
Valerie_Y, Oct 2022
Moulin Rouge is worth seeing! We arrived, went into the building and seated immediately. The Night Tour was about 45 minutes with an audio guide that was not in sequence with the sites. Still, it was beautiful to see the lights of Paris. The only concern was that our group of 4 was dropped off on the Eiffel Tower Bridge to wait for another bus to take us to Moulin Rouge. We were left standing for a while not knowing what to do and no one made contact. Eventually it worked out. Great evening in Paris.
Douglas_M, Oct 2022
No one showed up we would like a refund!! Totally disorganized no warning they were not going to show!
Carol_M, Jul 2022
The Moulin Rouge show was very good, but the Paris Bus tour was not good. My husband and I had to share a iPad and headphones. (They ran out) We had trouble working the iPad and there was no one to assist us.
Penni_K, Jul 2022
The bus tour was terrible
The technology was not good and did not keep up with where you actually were at
Moulin Rouge show was great
Deborah_M, May 2022
A little awkward with the planning and the distribution of tablets. Tablets are great, however it took them two to three highlights to work properly. The Moulin Rouge was great! Next time I would book the Moulin Rouge and opt to separate the night city tour from the Moulin Rouge. There was no time to eat until after the Moulin Rouge show which was about 10:30 pm.
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