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Paris Day Tour from London with Hop on Hop off Bus & Cruise
Our day tour to Paris from London is the perfect way to explore France’s capital city in a short space of time. The package includes return Eurostar tickets, and you have the option of including a hop on hop off bus and river cruise or a 1-Day Travel card.
You’ll depart Central London early in the morning on a Eurostar train, arriving in Paris in 2 hours16 minutes. From here you’ll have the whole day to explore the city, with the option of a hop on hop off bus tour taking you past all the major attractions. You can also enjoy a cruise along the River Seine. Spend the day at your leisure.
Our Paris tour offers excellent value for money and is available daily departing from London St Pancras train station. It’s a best way to explore one of the great European capital cities from London in a day!
Itinerary:
Monday to Friday
- 5.30am: Meet your travel representative at Paul Express coffee shop, St Pancras Station
- 7.01am: Eurostar train departs for Paris from London, with a journey time of 2hr 16m. There is a 1-hour time difference between London and Paris, so you will arrive at 10.17am
- 10.16am: Arrive in Paris, Gare Du Nord train station
- 8.13pm: Depart Paris Gare du Nord train station. (Please arrive at least 45mins before departure time.)
- 9.30pm: Arrive back at London St Pancras train station
Saturday
- 6.25am: Meet your travel representative at Paul Express coffee shop, St Pancras station
- 7.55am or 8.01am: Eurostar train departs for Paris from London, with a journey time of 2hr 16m. There is a 1-hour time difference between London and Paris, so you will arrive at 11.17am
- 11.17am: Arrive in Paris Gare du Nord train station
- 8.13pm: Depart Paris Gare du Nord train station. {Please arrive at least 45mins before departure time.)
- 9.30pm: Arrive back at London St Pancras train station
highlights:
Eurostar:
Eurostar is the high-speed train service that connects Paris to London in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. The train travels under the Channel (the sea that separates the UK from France) in a tunnel that is over 31 miles long, in what is an extraordinary feat of engineering. Your tour includes return tickets from Paris to London.
You will meet your tour representative at London St Pancras Station, where you will receive your welcome pack.
Open-Top Bus – Hop on Hop Off
Enjoy an open-top bus tour of Paris where you can hop on and off as much as you please during the day. There is a bus stop located facing the main entrance of Gard du Nord train station (35 Rue Saint Quentin) with buses running every 10-15 minutes. Enjoy audio-guided commentary as you pass the city’s many attractions. There are hop on hop off stops near the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities
Click here for the route map and timetable.
River Cruise:
Admire the world’s most romantic city as you float along the River Seine. The cruise lasts for one hour and passes some of the highlights of Paris. You’ll see the river banks which are UNESCO World Heritage sites, pass many of the romantic bridges, and get a different feel for the city.
The river cruise departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the riverside ” Port de Suffren “, very close to bus stop #9.
1-Day Travelcard – Alternative Sightseeing
You can also choose to include a 1-day travel card instead of the open-top bus and river cruise. The 1-day card gives you access to all Parisien public transport – the metro, tram, bus and RER in zone 1-3. Paris public transport is very efficient and is a fast way to get around the city.
What to do in Paris:
Paris is known for its famous sightseeing attractions and excellent shopping. The Champs Elysées is one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, filled with global shopping brands. Other ideas include visiting the Louvre Museum, taking a walk in the Jardin des Tuileries or seeing the Place de la Concorde. Whatever you decide, there’s no shortage of great places to visit!
more info:
- Our tour of Paris includes return Eurostar train tickets
- You can choose to include an open-top bus tour, river cruise or 1-Day travel card
- Audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German on the open-top bus
- There is also a kids commentary available in English and French
- The tour does not include any food or drink
- Our Paris from London tour is non-refundable
Important Travel Info:
- Tickets are issued under the lead passenger’s name
- Train seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis & not guaranteed together
- You are required to carry a valid passport with you which will be validated at the check-in desk
- Please check your visa requirements before you travel
- Eurostar train timings can change. You will receive the exact train timings in your email confirmation after booking.
- Any delays or cancellation of trains is the sole responsibility of Eurostar
- Please note there is a 1-hour time difference between London & Paris
