Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus
Paris, France
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.
- Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise of Paris
- Cruise along the Seine River, admiring the monuments that line its UNESCO-listed banks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame de Paris
- Hop off at any of the stops along the Seine River
- Choose from a 1- or 2-day sightseeing ticket
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Avoid the crowds on the metro and getting stuck in heavy traffic on buses aboard a hop-on hop-off Seine cruise.
What's Included
- Unlimited Hop-on/hop-off Seine river cruise for 24 or 48 consecutive hours
- Open back terrace at the back of the boat
- Deckhand staff on board
- Multilingual audio commentary (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian) via the webapp
- Interactive map and nearby activity suggestions on the webapp
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
With your 1-day or 2-day Seine River sightseeing pass, you can cruise along Paris’ riverbanks to see top sights like Musée d'Orsay. Glide underneath the city’s beautiful bridges and past its elegant architecture, and hop on and off the riverboat to visit attractions like the Eiffel Tower on your own. Perhaps hop off in Saint-Germain for a bite to eat at a sidewalk café, or check out the Gothic architecture of Notre Dame.
When you’re on the boat, relax and enjoy city views from the water.
Hop-on hop-off river stops:
• Eiffel Tower
• L'Académie Lime
• Musée d'Orsay
• Quai Malaquais
• Quai de Montebello
• Quai Saint-Bernard
• Quai de l'Hôtel de ville
• Quai du Louvre
• Concorde - Quai des Tuileries
When you’re on the boat, relax and enjoy city views from the water.
Hop-on hop-off river stops:
• Eiffel Tower
• L'Académie Lime
• Musée d'Orsay
• Quai Malaquais
• Quai de Montebello
• Quai Saint-Bernard
• Quai de l'Hôtel de ville
• Quai du Louvre
• Concorde - Quai des Tuileries
The only river Seine hop-on hop-off tour!
9 Stops
9 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: From April 27 to September 21, 2025, service operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday, and from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM from Thursday to Saturday. From September 22 to November 2, 2025, the boats operate daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. From November 3, 2025 to March 31, 2026, boats run from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The first departure of the day is at 10:00 AM from the Eiffel Tower stop. The last departures vary depending on the day and season, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Boats circulate regularly throughout the day, with an average wait time of 25 to 30 minutes between stops. You are free to board at any of the nine stops, without a fixed departure time. The journey can begin from any stop, not only the Eiffel Tower. On July 14 (French National Day) , the last departure is at 5:00 PM
1
Port de la Bourdonnais
2
Port des Invalides
3
Quai de Montebello
4
Quai Malaquais
5
Quai de Montebello
6
Quai Saint-Bernard
7
Quai de l'Hôtel de ville
8
Quai du Louvre
9
Port des Champs-Élysées
Points of interest passed by on this route
Eiffel Tower
Invalides
Musee d'Orsay
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Jardin-des-Plantes
Hotel de Ville
Louvre Museum
Place de la Concorde
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Real-time departure times are available on the Batobus website (link provided on the voucher)..
- Please note that a systematic bag control has been introduced and jackets and coats must be opened at the entrance.
- Passengers with bulky luggages, more than 16 liters in size (small backpacks, handbags and computer cases not included) won't be allowed in the boat.
- Bicycle storage & vending machine (drinks and snacks) available on board.
- On July 14 (French National Day) , the last departure is at 5:00 PM
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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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Reviews
4.0
based on 3,461 reviews
Vivienne_B, May 2026
Lovely cruise along the Seine with an opportunity to get on and off to explore chosen sites along the way, within a 24 hour period. Pity about the inaudible on- board communication system.
Alan_Y, May 2026
Nice, inexpensive way to take a load off, sit back and ride up and down the Seine! Highly recommend.
Janice_G, May 2026
Fantastic hop on hop off river boat on the Seine. Delightful way to see the sights of Paris with my friends. Definitely recommend to anyone coming to Paris. Great value for money .
Amanda_D, May 2026
Great way to get around Paris, we took it from our hotel to the Eiffel Tower - got to see lots and it was very relaxing vs fighting on the metro.
Shelley_B, Apr 2026
Great way to easily get to many main attractions in the heart of Paris. We loved our stop at the Eiffel Tower! It’s also very nice cruising on the Seine dow up to two hours.
Stephanie_E, Apr 2026
No instructions where to pick up boat near Notre Dame. ChatGPT provided map & directions in less than 10 seconds, thankfully.
Don_D, Apr 2026
It can get hot riding on the boat as it is enclosed in hard plastic. Otherwise enjoyable. Good stops.
Rebecca_W, Apr 2026
We booked a 48 hour ticket as it was better value and enabled us to spread our sightseeing over 2 days.
I used Batobus last year and seem to recall more information being given on the boat about the sights we were going past. This didnt happen this time. Also, under the glass was exceptionally hot even in April so some shaded roof would be better. There is limited outdoor standing space.
Joan_H, Apr 2026
Loved the Batobus Hop-on, Hop-off boat! Great way to navigate Paris without having to deal with the traffic! And great views from the river!
Justin_C, Apr 2026
Very convenient way to get around Paris. The only downside is that it is slow, only goes one way, and may get crowded depending on when you take it during the day. If you’re looking to have a leisurely boat trip to see things from afar, it’s a good experience.
Stella_D, Apr 2026
The boat is not fast but it does stop at all the major attractions on the rivers! We just had lunch at Franchettes on a Barge in front of the Eiffel Tower and took it back to put air bnb near Notre Dam and went by the Stubimdku fountain! Very fun day,
Dave_R, Apr 2026
Was not easy finding the pick up information until on boat..so addresses for pick up could be communicated more clearly and readily on the website or App...
David_G, Apr 2026
Convenient way to get around the inner city. Beautiful views from the water. Signage could be a little bit better along the river pointing to the nearest.
Lucinda_F, Apr 2026
Great experience, smooth running and on time. Great way to see the major sites, friendly and helpful.
James_A, Apr 2026
Trip was excellent; I didn’t get the bar code sent to me as planned.
I called the “help line “ and the problem was resolved within 5 minutes.
Excellent help; stress reliever!
Elizabeth_M, Apr 2026
This is a must for anyone wanting to travel around Paris to see the most popular destinations. Easy to find the ‘bus stops’ along the river, getting on and off at any points along the way. We chose to start and finish by the Eiffel Tower. Lots of seating, accommodating for small children/pushchairs.
The only issue i had was the tickets were not available offline as stated, so i did need to use mobile data when boarding, or take a screenshot. Perhaps there was something i missed in order to get them offline.
Highly recommend
Clare_M, Apr 2026
Great opportunity to see sights of Paris from river, minimal walking. It would be nice if sights were narrated a bit. Fellow on our boat announced stops & that’s all!
David_F, Apr 2026
Beautiful tour and thoroughly enjoyed. Saw Eifel Tower, Notre Dame, beautiful bridges and historical sites.
Sandra_P, Apr 2026
For those who experience motion sickness, this is perfect because there are no stop and go. We saw all the Paris “musts” from the boat and hopped off as we wished. There were sufficient seats every time.
Karissa_M, Apr 2026
Great way to see the city without the traffic! Also a great way to rest and move along the river without walking or taking an Uber.
Suzanne_G, Mar 2026
It is like a bus which is fine. The view was excellent. The enter and exit was fine. It was very close to our hotel.
Catherine_M, Mar 2026
Trio was cancelled due to high water levels. I was emailed told a refund would be issued. 6 weeks later still no refund and no response to my email.
Mashawn_J, Mar 2026
Wonderful way to see the city sites of Paris with less walking and without taking the train. Very convenient for families with members very young to very old.
Kim_L, Mar 2026
Ahh, Paris! This a great way to see landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame. Hop On and Hop Off at your leisure. We were able to see so much we might have missed otherwise.
Brittany_C, Mar 2026
Such a fun way to see the city. We especially liked the guides for each stop and followed a few of the recommendations.
Syrina_F, Mar 2026
Nice experience but need better tour audio guide.
Earplugs was great but I would recommend a live person giving a tour.
Yeisha_C, Mar 2026
Hop on/hop off cruise was amazing!!! We would absolutely recommend to see all the Seine River fun. Easy to get on and off. We did the 2 day pass. Make sure to screen shot your ticket though! The first day the Viator app worked, but the 2nd day it said we had no tickets in the app. 😫 Luckily I hadn’t closed out pages from the day before and I was able to screen shot for the additional day. Batobus representative said there was nothing he could do so we would have been out a day,
Deborah_G, Feb 2026
The Batobus wasn’t running when we showed up at the stop near our hotel. There was no notification at the dock. When we returned to hotel, we looked on their website and found that no boats were running.
Michael_P, Jan 2026
Great hop on hop off riverboat service. Process of getting tickets was cumbersome. Good value if used.
Briana_S, Jan 2026
Hours of operation were not as advertised on website, and not able to use as a result. Viator deferred to operating company, re: decision to honor versus decline our request for a refund, which they denied. Viator displaced blame onto the company, despite it being their (Viator’s) website/app advertising the business’s hours of operation. Overall, Viator was extremely unpleasant and not anywhere near as user friendly as other comparable travel apps, such as Get Your Guide (spend your money there, not on Viator).
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