What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 15 hours.

Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Please do not wait to meet our staff at London St Pancras station as do not conduct in-person departures. Please arrive at Eurostar departure for check-in 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday)..

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Overview

Explore the best of Paris on this fantastic full-day Rail Tour. We've taken care of everything for you, including return travel to Paris from London. See Paris's world-famous sights and iconic landmarks on Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour a and enjoy stunning views of the Parisian waterfront on a 1h cruise along the River Seine.

• Return train journey with reserved seating on Eurostar from London
• Enjoy a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing Tour of Paris
• Experience a sightseeing 1h cruise on the River Seine
• Optional extra: Upgrade your train tickets to Eurostar Plus class

Why not upgrade your train journey and enjoy Eurostar Plus class, with extra spacious seats and a light meal and drinks served at your seat?

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What's Included

✓ Included

Return train journey with reserved seats on Eurostar
Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour Ticket
1-hour River Seine Sightseeing Cruise
Information Pack

✗ Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Tour Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Central to London's King's Cross area; St Pancras International station is home to Eurostar and an exciting collection of shops, restaurants and bars.

Stop 2

The Gare du Nord, officially Paris-Nord, is one of the six large terminus stations of the SNCF mainline network for Paris, France. Near Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement, the Gare du Nord offers connections with several urban transport lines, including Paris Métro, RER, buses and Eurostar.

Stop 3

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 70 metres (230 ft) wide, running between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. It is known for its theatres, cafés, and luxury shops, for the annual Bastille Day military parade, and as the finish of the Tour de France cycle race.

Stop 4

The Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris, France Measuring 7.6 hectares in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.

Stop 5

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

Stop 6

Enjoy unique views over Paris on a Seine River Cruise and pass under top attractions from the Orsay Museum, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. (If option selected)

Stop 7

The Hôtel de Ville in Paris, France, is the building housing the city's local administration, standing on the place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville in the 4th arrondissement.

Stop 8

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile — the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues.

Stop 9

Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral or simply Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France. The cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.

Stop 10

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Please do not wait to meet our staff at London St Pancras station as do not conduct in-person departures. Please arrive at Eurostar departure for check-in 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday).

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End Point

Please do not wait to meet our staff at London St Pancras station as do not conduct in-person departures. Please arrive at Eurostar departure for check-in 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday).

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please ensure you have a valid passport and the necessary visa or electronic travel authorisation, depending on your nationality, for travel between the UK and France.
Please arrive at Eurostar departure for check-in 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday) at St. Pancras International Station. Please do not wait to meet our staff at London St Pancras station as we no longer conduct in-person departures. You will meet your guide on arrival in Paris at Gare du Nord.
Return journey (Monday-Saturday): Check in at Paris Gare Du Nord is at 7:00 pm. Eurostar departs at 8:13 pm, arriving into London St. Pancras International at 9:39 pm. Please refer to the check-in time advice on your train tickets for further guidance.
Train times are subject to change due to operational requirements.
Entrance to the Eiffel Tower and other attractions are not included.
Children under 4 years are not provided with a seat on the Eurostar or coach (maximum one child under 4 per travelling adult)
Please note to maintain a comfortable environment for all guests, Eurostar have some limits around the amount of alcohol you can bring on board: 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person
Bookings are subject to Eurostar conditions of carriage
Your train tickets and tour information will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email.
Train times and check-in times are subject to change due to operational requirements.
This is an independent (unescorted) tour.
River Cruise: Your ticket is valid for any boat on the day. Departures are from the piers at Port de la Bourdonnais, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with a frequency of every 30 to 45 minutes

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Special Instructions

This is not your train ticket. Your electronic train tickets and detailed tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or within 24 hours if booked within one week)

Arrive at St Pancras International, Euston Road, London, UK for Eurostar check-in at 5:30 am Monday-Friday (5:00 am on Saturday)

Please do not wait to meet our representatives at St Pancras Station as we do not conduct in-person departures. Your Eurostar tickets will include additional details on the check-in process

This tour is non-guided

Return journey (Monday-Saturday): Check in at Gare Du Nord is at 7:00 pm.
Eurostar departs at 8:13 pm, arriving into London St. Pancras International at 9:39 pm. Train times are subject to change due to operational requirements

Please ensure that you have a valid passport and visa for travel between the UK and France. Nationalities who do not need a visa to visit the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 8th January 2025

Entrance to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum is not included

Seating requests on the Eurostar cannot be guaranteed

Children under 4 years are not provided with a seat on the Eurostar or coach (if you selected Escorted tour option)

Please note to maintain a comfortable environment for all guests, Eurostar have some limits around the amount of alcohol you can bring on board: 4 bottles/cans of beer or 1 bottle of wine per person