Cross the Channel and enjoy a day in Paris. Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, admire views from the River Seine, and discover the Louvre’s masterpieces.
Description
This day-long adventure begins at PAUL Le Café in St Pancras Station at the designated time, where you will receive your Eurostar tickets and other passes. Crossing the English Channel takes 2 hours and 15 minutes aboard Eurostar, arriving at Gare du Nord.
A guide will take you on a panoramic tour of Paris, highlighting the Arch de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and Trocadéro. At the Eiffel Tower, you will climb to the second floor at 377 ft (115 m) for a view of the city. If interested, you can purchase a ticket for the third level on the second floor.
You will also visit Notre Dame Cathedral to learn about its history. The last stop is the Louvre Museum, with a fast-track entry ticket allowing you to skip queues. If touring on a Tuesday, the Louvre will be closed, and a boat trip on the Seine will replace the museum visit.
After approximately 12 hours in the city, you will return to London from Gare du Nord, arriving in St Pancras after around 16 hours total.
Self-guided tour
For a self-guided tour of Paris, you can choose from several options.
Low-cost tour
This economical option includes train tickets from London, a boat trip on the Seine, and a 1-day card for zones 1 to 3 for public transport.
Tour with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
This option features a round-trip Eurostar ticket and a one-day Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour ticket, allowing you to explore the city freely. The buses run every 10 to 15 minutes from a stop outside Gare du Nord.
Important information
European citizens need a national ID, while non-Europeans must present a valid passport. When booking, please ensure that your name, surname, passport number, and nationality match your passport exactly.
Schedule
The estimated train departure times are:
- Monday to Friday: Train departs at 7 am (meeting time at 5:45 am)
- Saturday: Train departs at 6:30 am (meeting time at 5:15 am)
These times are approximate, and the exact schedule will be provided with tickets, sent one to two weeks before the activity date.
