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Paris Aquarium is a captivating underwater world in the heart of the city. Explore diverse marine life, from colorful tropical fish to majestic sharks. With interactive exhibits and educational presentations, it's an immersive experience for all ages!
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Girl observing a shark at Aquarium de Paris.
Family observing marine life at Seville Aquarium.
Visitors viewing marine life in a large tank at Aquarium de Paris.
Visitors engaging with marine life at touch pool in Aquarium de Paris.
Mermaid performing underwater show at Aquarium de Paris with fish swimming nearby.
Mermaid performing in Aquarium de Paris tank with audience watching.
Visitors observing jellyfish at the Medusarium in Aquarium de Paris, France.
Starry Jellyfish in Aquarium de Paris exhibit.
Compass jellyfish swimming at Aquarium de Paris.
Visitor observing jellyfish tank at Aquarium de Paris.
Person observing fish through a porthole at Aquarium de Paris.
Zebra Angelfish swimming in Aquarium de Paris' vibrant underwater world.
Triggerfish swimming near coral reef in clear waters, Maldives.
Clownfish swimming among coral reefs at Aquarium de Paris.
Sturgeon fish swimming in Aquarium de Paris exhibit.

Aquarium de Paris Priority Access Tickets

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  • Dive into Paris’s underwater world with priority access to Aquarium de Paris, a fun and educational experience.

  • Discover 13,000+ marine creatures across 70 tanks, from sharks to jellyfish and stingrays to tropical fish.

  • Marvel at France’s largest shark pool with 30 sharks in a 3-million-liter aquatic environment.

  • Get hands-on at interactive touch pools with koi carps, sea urchins, and clownfish.

  • Enjoy live shows, fish-themed workshops, and cinema screenings of documentaries and cartoons.

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  • Dive into Paris’s underwater world with priority access to Aquarium de Paris, a fun and educational experience.

  • Discover 13,000+ marine creatures across 70 tanks, from sharks to jellyfish and stingrays to tropical fish.

  • Marvel at France’s largest shark pool with 30 sharks in a 3-million-liter aquatic environment.

  • Get hands-on at interactive touch pools with koi carps, sea urchins, and clownfish.

  • Enjoy live shows, fish-themed workshops, and cinema screenings of documentaries and cartoons.

from Original price€22
€20.90

5% off

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Aquarium de Paris visitors and Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower view.
Visitors engaging with marine life at touch pool in Aquarium de Paris.
Girl observing a shark at Aquarium de Paris.
Woman on a boat enjoying the Eiffel Tower view at sunset in Paris.
Seine River cruise boat near Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Mermaid performing underwater show at Aquarium de Paris with fish swimming nearby.
Child observing fish at Aquarium de Paris, France.
Grey shark swimming in clear waters at Aquarium de Paris.
Visitors observing jellyfish at the Medusarium in Aquarium de Paris, France.
Compass jellyfish swimming at Aquarium de Paris.
Starry Jellyfish in Aquarium de Paris exhibit.
Visitor observing jellyfish tank at Aquarium de Paris.
Tourists on a Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
Seine River cruise passing Musée d'Orsay and Pont Royal in Paris.
Seine River cruise boat near Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Seine River cruise with view of Eiffel Tower and Parisian architecture.

Combo (Save 16%): Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Seine River Paris Sightseeing Cruise

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Audio guide

  • Discover Paris above and below, marine life underground at the Aquarium, then city icons along on the Seine.

  • Skip the lines at Aquarium de Paris and explore 13,000+ marine creatures, mermaid shows, and hands-on touch pools.

  • Watch Europe’s largest jellyfish collection, and enjoy films in the famous Cineaqua.

  • Kids can get hands-on at the petting pond and catch live feeding demonstrations at the Aquarium de Paris.

  • Cruise past Paris icons like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and The Louvre, with audio commentary all from the comfort of a Bateaux Parisiens boat.

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  • Discover Paris above and below, marine life underground at the Aquarium, then city icons along on the Seine.

  • Skip the lines at Aquarium de Paris and explore 13,000+ marine creatures, mermaid shows, and hands-on touch pools.

  • Watch Europe’s largest jellyfish collection, and enjoy films in the famous Cineaqua.

  • Kids can get hands-on at the petting pond and catch live feeding demonstrations at the Aquarium de Paris.

  • Cruise past Paris icons like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and The Louvre, with audio commentary all from the comfort of a Bateaux Parisiens boat.

from Original price€43
€36.18

16% off

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Aquarium de Paris visitor observing fish; Disneyland Paris guests with character.
Girl observing a shark at Aquarium de Paris.
Family observing marine life at Seville Aquarium.
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris with surrounding buildings.
Colorful parade with performers and floats at Disneyland Paris.
Visitors engaging with marine life at touch pool in Aquarium de Paris.
Mermaid performing underwater show at Aquarium de Paris with fish swimming nearby.
Visitors observing jellyfish at the Medusarium in Aquarium de Paris, France.
Compass jellyfish swimming at Aquarium de Paris.
Sand Tiger Shark swimming at SEA LIFE Bangkok aquarium, Thailand.
Clownfish swimming among coral reefs at Aquarium de Paris.
Child enjoying Disneyland Paris with a character.
Buzz Lightyear holding hands with a child in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris.
Fireworks over a castle with animated characters flying, Disneyland Paris.
Characters performing a vibrant stage show with colorful costumes and an ornate backdrop.

Combo (Save 5%): Paris Aquarium + Disneyland Paris Tickets

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  • Dive into the ocean’s depths at Paris Aquarium and soar into fairy-tale worlds at Disneyland® Paris, one combo, two unforgettable adventures.

  • Enjoy priority entry to one of the world’s oldest aquariums with 13,000 marine creatures, themed tanks, sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, touch pools, and Cineaqua shows.

  • Get 1-day access to Disneyland® Paris, filled with rides, live shows, parades, and Disney character meet-and-greets.

  • Upgrade to experience both Disneyland® Park and Disney® Adventure World in a single day for the complete Disney adventure.

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  • Dive into the ocean’s depths at Paris Aquarium and soar into fairy-tale worlds at Disneyland® Paris, one combo, two unforgettable adventures.

  • Enjoy priority entry to one of the world’s oldest aquariums with 13,000 marine creatures, themed tanks, sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, touch pools, and Cineaqua shows.

  • Get 1-day access to Disneyland® Paris, filled with rides, live shows, parades, and Disney character meet-and-greets.

  • Upgrade to experience both Disneyland® Park and Disney® Adventure World in a single day for the complete Disney adventure.

from Original price€74
€70.30

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Eiffel Tower with nearby aquarium visit in Paris.
Girl observing a shark at Aquarium de Paris.
Family observing marine life at Seville Aquarium.
Aerial view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with the Seine River and cityscape.
Eiffel Tower summit view with tourists on the observation deck, Paris skyline in background.
Visitors viewing marine life in a large tank at Aquarium de Paris.
Visitors engaging with marine life at touch pool in Aquarium de Paris.
Visitors enjoying the view from the Eiffel Tower's second floor, overlooking the Seine River in Paris.
Tourist using telescope to view Trocadero from Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Mermaid performing underwater show at Aquarium de Paris with fish swimming nearby.
Mermaid performing in Aquarium de Paris tank with audience watching.
Arc de Triomphe seen from Eiffel Tower, Paris cityscape in view.
Red elevator ascending inside the Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Visitors observing jellyfish at the Medusarium in Aquarium de Paris, France.
Visitor observing jellyfish tank at Aquarium de Paris.
View from beneath the Eiffel Tower's intricate iron structure during guided elevator tour.
Eiffel Tower view from below, showcasing iron lattice structure, Paris.

Combo (Save 25%): Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Eiffel Tower Guided Tour to Summit

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  • Discover marine life under below the ground and soar above Paris, two iconic experiences, side by side.

  • Join a 90-min small-group guided tour of the Eiffel Tower with stories of its history and Gustave Eiffel, plus elevator access to the 2nd floor or summit.

  • Visit Aquarium de Paris, home to 13,000 sea creatures, Europe’s largest jellyfish display, shark species, petting ponds, mermaid shows, and an aquatic cinema.

  • Save time and maximize your day, both attractions are steps apart, making it a seamless pairing for families, couples, and curious explorers.

  • Upgrade your Eiffel Tower experience: choose the 2nd floor at 115m for panoramic views or the summit at over 300m for map-like views.

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  • Discover marine life under below the ground and soar above Paris, two iconic experiences, side by side.

  • Join a 90-min small-group guided tour of the Eiffel Tower with stories of its history and Gustave Eiffel, plus elevator access to the 2nd floor or summit.

  • Visit Aquarium de Paris, home to 13,000 sea creatures, Europe’s largest jellyfish display, shark species, petting ponds, mermaid shows, and an aquatic cinema.

  • Save time and maximize your day, both attractions are steps apart, making it a seamless pairing for families, couples, and curious explorers.

  • Upgrade your Eiffel Tower experience: choose the 2nd floor at 115m for panoramic views or the summit at over 300m for map-like views.

from Original price€70.57
€53.20

25% off

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Child watching fish at Paris Aquarium exhibit.
Visitors viewing marine life in a large tank at Aquarium de Paris.
Family observing marine life at Seville Aquarium.
Two men holding red gorilla sculptures at Grévin Paris, related to Richard Orlinski wax figure.
Visitors taking a selfie with a wax figure at Grévin Paris Wax Museum.
Girl observing a shark at Aquarium de Paris.
Visitors engaging with marine life at touch pool in Aquarium de Paris.
Group posing with Pierre de Coubertin wax figure at Grévin Paris.
Mermaid performing underwater show at Aquarium de Paris with fish swimming nearby.
Visitors observing jellyfish at the Medusarium in Aquarium de Paris, France.
Person observing fish through a porthole at Aquarium de Paris.
Zebra Angelfish swimming in Aquarium de Paris' vibrant underwater world.
Wax figures of musicians and performers at Grévin Paris Wax Museum.
Grévin Paris wax museum hall with mirrored columns and blue lighting.
Visitors posing with Ladybug and Cat Noir figures at Grevin Museum, Paris.

Combo (Save 6%): Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Grévin Wax Museum

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  • Enjoy entry to both the Grévin Museum and Aquarium de Paris, plus access to all exhibits, shows, and workshops on the day of your visit.

  • Encounter over 250 lifelike wax figures at the Grévin Museum, from Marie Antoinette to global icons in music, film, and sports.

  • Dive into the Aquarium de Paris, home to 13,000 aquatic creatures and Europe’s largest jellyfish collection.

  • Kids can get hands-on at the Aquarium’s petting pond and catch live feeding demonstrations throughout the day.

More details

  • Enjoy entry to both the Grévin Museum and Aquarium de Paris, plus access to all exhibits, shows, and workshops on the day of your visit.

  • Encounter over 250 lifelike wax figures at the Grévin Museum, from Marie Antoinette to global icons in music, film, and sports.

  • Dive into the Aquarium de Paris, home to 13,000 aquatic creatures and Europe’s largest jellyfish collection.

  • Kids can get hands-on at the Aquarium’s petting pond and catch live feeding demonstrations throughout the day.

from Original price€50
€47

6% off

About Aquarium de Paris

Aquarium de Paris is a standout in Headout’s collection of zoos and aquariums, offering an enchanting journey through diverse marine habitats. Its central location, interactive exhibits, and focus on conservation make it a must-see for anyone exploring Paris’s top family-friendly attractions.

Great for
Families
Address5 Av. Albert de Mun, 75016 Paris, France
Also known asCinéaqua
Year opened1867
Founded byGabriel Davioud
Visitors per year700000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Aquarium de Paris was originally built for the 1867 Universal Exhibition, making it one of the oldest aquariums in the world.

The aquarium houses the largest artificial shark tank in France, home to several species of sharks and rays.

Its tanks hold over 4 million liters of water, recreating diverse marine environments from the French coasts to tropical seas.

The aquarium features a unique jellyfish gallery, showcasing dozens of mesmerizing jellyfish species in specially designed tanks.

Cinéaqua combines an aquarium with a cinema, offering daily screenings of marine documentaries and animated films.

Why visit Aquarium de Paris?

Historic Parisian Landmark

Encounter over 13,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, rays, seahorses, and colorful tropical fish, all showcased in beautifully themed habitats.

Diverse Marine Life

Enjoy hands-on touch pools, daily feeding demonstrations, and educational workshops that bring visitors closer to marine life.

Interactive Touch Pools

Engage with marine life directly at touch pools, where visitors can gently interact with starfish and sea urchins.

Unique Cinematic Experience

Enjoy Cinéaqua’s in-house cinema, screening marine-themed films and documentaries for all ages.

Educational Workshops & Shows

Participate in creative workshops, live feeding sessions, and educational presentations that inspire curiosity about ocean conservation.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance – Aquarium de Paris

The main entrance is located at 5 Avenue Albert de Mun, directly across from the Trocadéro Gardens and near the Palais de Chaillot. This entrance is fully wheelchair accessible, with step-free access, ramps, and automatic doors. Visitors arriving by public transport will find the entrance just a short walk from the Trocadéro Metro station. Assistance is available for guests with reduced mobility.

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What our guests say

Laura B

Slovakia
Family
2 weeks ago

+5 more

Visiting Disneyland Paris was an unforgettable experience! Booking our tickets through Headout was super easy and fast. Entering the park was completely seamless, and we saved so much time avoiding long queues. The attractions were magical, especially Hyperspace Mountain and the main parade. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Headout for booking tickets

Combo: Paris Aquarium + Disneyland Paris Tickets

Sujan T

Cyprus
Couple
2 weeks ago
Our second visit to Disneyland Paris this August with my son was another wonderful experience! 🎢✨ We enjoyed almost all the rides, had great weather, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The only small issues were that it’s a little expensive and part of the train route was closed, which made transportation a bit difficult. Overall, we had a fantastic time. Thank you, Disneyland Paris, for your hospitality and wonderful memories! ❤️🏰

Combo: Paris Aquarium + Disneyland Paris Tickets

Marlene T

Spain
Solo
2 weeks ago
It was a dream come true. It's a spectacular place. The feeling you get from the views on the second floor will be unforgettable. I took the tour with the guide Pascal, a really nice guy, who—even though he told the story in English (that’s what I booked) and despite my limited command of English—I was able to understand him. Plus, at times he gave me explanations in Spanish. I’m so grateful, and I’ll definitely recommend this agency to my friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Combo: Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Eiffel Tower Guided Tour to Summit

Jana J

Germany
Family
2 weeks ago
The tour guide was excellent: the explanations were both informative and humorous. We were even able to go all the way to the top. It was incredibly impressive.

Combo: Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Eiffel Tower Guided Tour to Summit

Astrinos P

Greece
Family
3 weeks ago
We 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!

Combo: Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Seine River Paris Sightseeing Cruise

Ana P

United Kingdom
Family
Aug 2026
Very nice everything 🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰 the walk was very beautiful, the guide spoke very nicely…..I would come again for a walk 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Combo: Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Seine River Paris Sightseeing Cruise

Georgeta N

Couple
Aug 2026

+2 more

The Grévin Museum offers a unique experience, with impressive wax figures and spectacular sets. I recommend booking through Headout, which offers substantial consecutive discounts on tickets of 10%, 12%, and 15%. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Combo: Aquarium de Paris Tickets + Grévin Wax Museum

Georgeta N

Romania
Couple
Aug 2026

+7 more

Our visit to the Paris Aquarium was an unforgettable experience! Located right across from the Eiffel Tower, this place offers a fascinating world, full of color and life, where we discovered spectacular species of fish (Surprise! There are even domesticated fish that you’re allowed to touch in the tank), sharks, jellyfish, and many other marine creatures. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the aquarium’s design is impressive, offering moments of delight for both children and adults. I highly recommend booking tickets on Headout because it offers great discounts, saves time, and makes it easy to visit one of Paris’s most beautiful attractions at your own pace. A wonderful experience that I’ll cherish for a long time and that I recommend to everyone visiting the city!

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