Carnavalet Museum & Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Experience
Opens tomorrow
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
Meals included
4.7/5(11,855)
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Get two classic Paris experiences in one booking and pay significantly less than buying Carnavalet entry and an Eiffel Tower Seine cruise separately.
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Carnavalet Museum: Walk in with direct entry and browse both the permanent collection and current temporary exhibits at your own pace.
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Seine cruise: Take a 1-hour round-trip cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais with hourly departures and an audio guide in 11 languages.
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Use the museum visit and the cruise on the same day or split them across your trip, since the cruise ticket is valid for a month from your travel date.
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Onboard extras include a tasting of 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues, with a breakfast option available depending on the ticket selected.
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Carnavalet Museum
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Access to the Carnavalet Museum's permanent exhibit
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Access to the temporary exhibits
Seine River sightseeing cruise
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1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise
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Choice of departure time (cruises depart every 1 hour)
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Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Russian and Arabic
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Tasting of 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues
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Breakfast onboard [as per option selected]
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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CoupleVerified bookingJul 20264/5The Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Seeing the city’s famous landmarks from the water was a unique and relaxing experience. The views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the beautiful bridges were stunning, especially as the boat cruised along the Seine. The ride was comfortable, well-organized, and the commentary was informative without being overwhelming. I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Paris—it’s a wonderful way to experience the beauty and charm of the city.AAna P
FamilyVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Very nice everything 🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰 the walk was very beautiful, the guide spoke very nicely…..I would come again for a walk 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉AAstrinos P
FamilyVerified booking5 days ago5/5We did this cruise as a family and loved every minute! Amazing views of the Eiffel Tower from the water and really nice atmosphere. Kids enjoyed it a lot too!SSantiago M
GroupVerified bookingLast week4/5Everything went very smoothly with the reservation; the cruise on the Seine is a truly worthwhile experience—highly recommended.JJason M
SoloVerified bookingLast week5/5Pretty good. It was roughly an hour. I would say definetily arrive at 8:00 PM to try to get a boat viewing that will display the first lighting of the tower and then at the end show the first lighting at 9;00 pm
Save on two Paris essentials in one booking: a deep-dive museum visit at Carnavalet, plus a 1-hour Seine sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower.
Getting started
For the museum, show your ticket at the main entrance for validation, then go through a quick security check. For the cruise, head to Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower and present your ticket at boarding.
What to expect
Carnavalet Museum
You explore a museum dedicated to the history of Paris, moving from room to room at your own pace. Your ticket covers both the permanent collection and the current temporary exhibitions.
Features
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Galleries filled with artifacts, paintings, and period rooms tracing Paris’s evolution across centuries
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Access to temporary exhibitions, including “Visages Parisiens” and “Les gens de Paris 1926-1936: In the Mirror of Population Censuses”
Seine River sightseeing cruise
You board for a 1-hour round-trip cruise that stays focused on views, with commentary available through the multilingual audio guide. The route gives you a clean sightline on the city’s riverbanks, bridges, and landmark facades.
Features
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Open-air terrace viewing for skyline and riverside architecture
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Audio guide in 11 languages via smartphone, connected to onboard Wi-Fi
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Sweet tasting onboard: 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues
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What to bring
Seine River sightseeing cruise
- Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
What's not allowed
Carnavalet Museum
- Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museum.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
- Larger bags are not allowed due to a lack of storage facilities.
Accessibility
Carnavalet Museum
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The venue is wheelchair-friendly.
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Wheelchairs can be hired free of charge at the museum.
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The museum regularly holds visits in French sign language with a deaf guide.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
- Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.
Additional information
Carnavalet Museum
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The museum is closed on 1 January, 25 December, and 1 May.
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Cloakrooms are available at the venue to store luggage.
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Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at the museum.
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Photography is allowed without flash.
Seine River sightseeing cruise
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For a more immersive experience, feel free to bring your headphones.
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The river cruise ticket is valid for a month from the travel date.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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