Paris: Arc de Triomphe Entry with Seine River Cruise

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Highlights

  • Admire panoramic views of the city from the viewing platform of the Champs Elysées.
  • Enjoy unique views of the City of Lights on a Seine River cruise.
  • See many of the top sights in Paris in just 1 hour on a Seine cruise.
  • Enjoy a wide range of departure times with your flexible ticket.
  • Cruise under the famous Pont Neuf and Pont Marie.
  • Audio commentary in 14 languages to help you learn about each point of interest.

Explore Paris from one of the best viewing spots with a visit to the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a 1 hour sightseeing cruise tour past some of the Paris city's most iconic landmarks along the Seine River.

Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for panoramic views of Paris from its 50-meter-high viewing platform. The ascent includes 284 steps, and the reward at the top is a sweeping perspective over the city’s most famous avenues and landmarks.

At the base of the monument, visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witness the daily rekindling of the eternal flame at 18:30, a symbolic tribute to fallen soldiers and an important Paris tradition.

Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and completed in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe was designed by Jean-François Chalgrin and remains one of Paris’s most iconic monuments, inspired by Roman triumphal architecture but built on a grander scale.

After your visit, enjoy a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise. Sail along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks and admire landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Les Invalides, along with Paris’s historic bridges and riverside life.

With flexible boarding during operating hours, this experience offers a simple and scenic way to discover Paris from both above and on the water.

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Paris: Arc de Triomphe Entry with Seine Cruise
Explore Paris from one of the best viewing spots with Arc de Triomphe tickets followed by a cruise past some of the city's most iconic landmarks along the Seine River.
Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
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  • 3 Hours
  • Audio Guide

  • Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
  • 1-hour Seine River cruise
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary available in 14 languages on the cruise boat

  • Transfers between attractions
  • Live guide

  • Please be sure to provide a reachable email address. You will receive your tickets along with all relevant information about the attractions, one day before your tour date via email.
  • There is no meeting point for this activity. You will have your tour independently using the addresses provided in your booking confirmation for both attractions.
  • FOR ARC DE TRIOMPHE:
  • Opening hours: April 1–September 30, Wednesday–Monday 10am–11pm, Tuesdays 11am–11pm.
  • October 1–March 31, Wednesday–Monday 10am–10:30pm, Tuesdays 11am–10:30pm.
  • Last admission 45 minutes before closing
  • Special openings on 25 December 2025 and 1st January 2026, from 10am to 5:30pm (last admission at 16:30pm).
  • Early closing at 4pm on 24 and 31 December 2026.
  • Annual closures on 1st May, 8 May, 14 July, 11 November (morning).
  • 18-25 years (European Union nationals and non-European legal residents in France)
  • The first Sunday in January, February, March, November and December
  • A maximum of 284 steps leads to the terrace. A lift is provided only for visitors with reduced mobility.
  • Although the Arc is generally wheelchair accessible, only those visitors with reduced mobility can use the elevator
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Luggage exceeding 40 × 40 × 20 cm is not allowed inside and there are no lockers or cloakroom services available.
  • Strollers are not allowed inside, but you may leave them with access control staff and retrieve them after your visit.
  • Animals are not permitted, with the exception of guide dogs for visitors with visual impairments.
  • FOR SEINE RIVER CRUISE:
  • There is no specific departure time for your cruise reservation. You may use your cruise tickets at any time during the company's operating hours, as indicated on your ticket. Your cruise tickets are valid for one month, and cruises depart approximately every 20–30 minutes.
  • During peak seasons, waiting times for the cruise may be longer due to high visitor volume. Your patience is appreciated.
  • All boats are non-smoking, though smoking is allowed on the outdoor terrace.
  • Audio guides are available onboard in 14 languages: French, English, Hindi, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
  • In the car park area, cruise passengers are entitled to 1 hour of free parking. Please retain your ticket until the end of your cruise.
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted on board the Bateaux Parisiens boats.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 Hour(s) in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions

📧 Your tickets and visit instructions will be sent by email one day before your selected date.
📩 Please also check your Spam or Junk folder.

🏛️ Entry to the Arc de Triomphe and access to its panoramic terrace are included.
🛥️ You will also receive a flexible ticket for a 1-hour Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens.

❌ No. There is no live guide or designated meeting point.
🚶 Visit both attractions independently at their respective locations.

🏛️ You must visit the Arc de Triomphe on your selected date.
🛥️ Your Seine River cruise ticket is valid for 1 month and offers flexible boarding.

☀️ April 1 September 30: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM, with Tuesdays opening at 11:00 AM.
❄️ October 1 March 31: 10:00 AM-10:30 PM, with Tuesdays opening at 11:00 AM.
⏳ Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
🎄 December 24 and 31: Early closing at 4:00 PM.
🎉 December 25 and January 1: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM.
❌ Closed on May 1 and during the morning on May 8, July 14, and November 11.

🚶 The panoramic terrace is reached by approximately 284 steps.
🛗 The elevator is reserved for visitors with reduced mobility.

🎟️ Free entry is available to eligible visitors aged 18-25 and to all visitors on selected first Sundays.
🪪 Valid ID and proof of eligibility are required.

🧳 Bags larger than 40 × 40 × 20 cm are not permitted, and no lockers are available.
👶 Strollers must be left with the access-control staff during your visit.

📍 The cruise departs from Pier 3, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris.
🗼 The departure point is directly at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

🕒 No fixed departure time is required.
🚤 Cruises normally depart every 20-30 minutes during operating hours.

⏱️ The Paris sightseeing cruise lasts approximately 1 hour.
🏙️ See the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, and historic bridges.

 

🎧 Yes. Audio commentary in 14 languages is available during the cruise.
🏛️ No audio guide is included for the Arc de Triomphe visit.

 

⏳ Security lines and cruise waiting times may be longer during weekends, holidays, and peak travel periods.
🌧️ Boat capacity is reduced during rainy weather for safety reasons.

 

🅿️ Yes. Paid parking is available at the Bateaux Parisiens pier, subject to availability.

🚗 Parking spaces are limited, especially during busy periods, so availability cannot be guaranteed.

💳 Parking fees apply according to the current rates at the car park.

 

🍔 Outside food and drinks are not permitted onboard.
🚭 Smoking is prohibited inside the boats but permitted on the open-air terrace.

 

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Traveler
July 15, 2026

Arch de Triomphe and Seine cruise were wonderful! We originally missed the day that we bought the Arc de Triomphe tickets for I tried to reschedule but could not do it online so when I wrote a message to the vendor, they told me they were good for three days so that was amazing! We took the last cruise of the evening, which was risky because it does stay on their website that sometimes it gets canceled. However, they still held it on that evening and it was a third of the crowd that got off on the boat before us. We had a great time. They were both great excursions!

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Traveler
April 10, 2026

Arco impresionante, no son tantos escalones pero el río si la fila exagerada, montones de gente queriendo meterse en fin una pelota de gente entrando y saliendo de un bote.

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Dominique Munoz
March 5, 2026

Je conseille vivement ces 2 activités.... très bonne organisation... Je suis prêt à réitérer d'autres visites.

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Yana Hermans
December 28, 2025

C'était une super journée pour nous, l'activité a plus à chacun de nous !!!

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Traveler
December 11, 2025

Easy to purchase and use whenever. Didn't feel rushed to next activity

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Ken Mohr
November 9, 2025

For Seine Cruise, I recommend to have more signs that let guests like us know where to line up to board the boat.

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Fatima
November 1, 2025

The view makes all those stairs worth it.

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Wyman Skiles
June 24, 2025

It was great to buy last minute same day tickets to both arc the triumph and the boat ride on deck 3. We didn’t have to make any lines to buy them. Entry was fast and boat leaves every 30 mins lasts 1 hr. We enjoyed both activities

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Traveler
June 2, 2025

I wish the tickets were more explanatory, For instance it is not clear that the river cruise can be taken every half hour. So I didn't enjoy the arche because I was rushing to the river cruise. Also for senior citizens it shouldn't be necessary to download and app.

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Traveler
May 5, 2025

We loved this combo ticket and did both activities on the same day! Both activities, I think, are a must to do in Paris! Really loved the whole experience!

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