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Paris

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. XTOUR maps the museums, monuments, river cruises and shows that are in the city itself, and treats day trips that merely start in Paris separately.

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Understand the place

Everything worth knowing before you arrive in Paris.

Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible Paris is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.

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Start with the parts of Paris that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.

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Tours and day trips in Paris

Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.

Aquarium de Paris Ticket

A timed admission ticket for the Aquarium de Paris (Cinéaqua) at the Trocadéro, 16th arrondissement of Paris; the option lists the Mermaid Show, animal feeding showing and cinema area.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Cruise

A dinner cruise on the Seine aboard a Bateaux Parisiens glass boat, boarding at docks 5 to 7 at Port de la Bourdonnais, in four service levels (Étoile, Découverte, Privilège, Premier). Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Canal Saint-Martin Cruise

A cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin between Parc de la Villette and the Musée d'Orsay area, in either direction, with general or youth admission. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie (City of Science and Industry) Museum

Admission to the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, which the option says gives access to the Planetarium, the Argonaute, the Métamorphose exhibition and temporary exhibitions; timeslots are booked onsite.

Crazy Horse Paris Show Ticket

A ticket for the Totally Crazy cabaret show at Crazy Horse Paris, in three options: show only, with champagne, or with champagne and canapés. The page says children under 16 are not allowed to watch the show. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Dinner Cruise on the Seine River

A three-course dinner cruise on the Seine departing from the foot of the Musée d'Orsay, with a reserved table, in three options (early dinner, dinner, or window table with champagne). Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Eiffel Tower Dining at Madame Brasserie

Lunch or dinner at Madame Brasserie on the first level of the Eiffel Tower, in four menu options. The page states that admission to the tower's 2nd floor and summit is not included. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Summit Entry and Seine River Cruise

A guided tour starting at Place du Trocadéro with entry to the Eiffel Tower's summit by lift, followed by a one-hour Seine River cruise; offered in English, Japanese and Mandarin options. The page says it is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Tickets with Optional Summit

A guided Eiffel Tower visit with reserved access to the 2nd floor by lift, or to the 2nd floor and summit by lift, meeting at 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Go City Paris Explorer Pass

A digital Go City pass where you choose a set number of experiences from a selection of Paris attractions, tours and activities. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Hôtel de la Marine

Self-guided admission to the Hôtel de la Marine on Place de la Concorde, with a multilingual audio guide; one option covers the Intendant's Apartments and the other the Al Thani Collection galleries. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Jardin d'Acclimatation Ticket

Admission to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, with a choice between Le Grand 8 (8 attraction tickets) and a Liberty Pass; options differ, so check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show and Paris Bus Tour

A Moulin Rouge cabaret show combined with a Paris bus tour starting at Place de Sydney, in three options with champagne; the bus tour is a night tour in two of them. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show with Drop-off Service and Seine River Cruise

A Moulin Rouge cabaret show ticket with half a bottle of champagne, a drop-off service in central Paris after the show, and a complimentary ticket for a one-hour audio-guided Seine River cruise. Show only, no dinner.

Notre Dame Exterior Tour with English- or Spanish-Speaking Guide & Cathedral Entry

A guided walk around the outside of Notre-Dame de Paris that the page says continues with cathedral entry and a multilingual audio guide; the guide meets visitors in front of Cité metro station, not at the cathedral.

Paris Illuminations Night Bus Tour and Eiffel Tower Access

An open-top night bus tour of Paris from Place de Sydney ending at the Eiffel Tower, in two options: access to the tower's 2nd floor by lift, or to the 2nd floor and summit by lift. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass for museums and monuments in Paris and its surrounding region, exchanged for a physical pass after booking. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Paris Zoo (Parc Zoologique de Paris) Ticket

An admission ticket for the Parc zoologique de Paris (Paris Zoo) in the Bois de Vincennes, 12th arrondissement of Paris.

Sainte-Chapelle Tour with English Live Commentary & Reserved Entry

A guided visit of Sainte-Chapelle in English that the page says includes admission and live commentary; the guide meets visitors at a point on rue Galande in the 5th arrondissement, not at the chapel.

Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, Departing from the Eiffel Tower

A Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise with audio guide starting and returning at the Eiffel Tower area (voucher validation at pontoon number 3), in four options including a couple deal and combos with a Paris Museum Pass. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Seine River Cruise by Vedettes de Paris

A Seine cruise on an electric boat from the Vedettes de Paris departure near the Eiffel Tower with live commentary, in three options (cruise only, with a treat and soft drink, or with champagne). Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Seine River Cruise by Vedettes de Paris, Musical Aperitif

An evening Seine cruise on an electric boat from the Vedettes de Paris departure near the Eiffel Tower, with a lively playlist, in four options with or without a glass of wine, beer or champagne. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Mouches

A sightseeing cruise on the Seine from the Bateaux-Mouches terminal at the Pont de l'Alma with commentary; options include couple and family deals. The lunch and dinner cruise options are listed on the page. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

The Paris Pass Plus

A digital Go City sightseeing pass for Paris attractions, tours and activities, which the product page says also includes the Paris Museum Pass. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Tootbus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tootbus hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tickets for Paris with a multilingual audio guide. Options vary by 24, 48 or 72 hours, family packages, a Paris by Night tour, a river cruise or a Versailles tour. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

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Day trips from Paris

Bookable trips that start in Paris and travel out to destinations beyond it.

Loire Valley Tour from Paris: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Castles

A day tour from Paris to the Châteaux of Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny, with an audio-guided or a self-guided option. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.

Worth the drive

Places to see near Paris

Distances are straight-line, not driving time — mountain roads in this region are often twice as long as the map suggests.

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Destination information last verified: October 3, 2026

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