Paris Day Trip from London by Eurostar: Self-Guided Tour

A Paris day trip from London gives you the freedom to experience one of the world’s great cities entirely at your own pace. Travel from central London to central Paris by fast Eurostar train in just over two hours, then spend the whole day following your own interests.

With more than 1,000 years of history, Paris has something for everyone. See world-famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre, or discover hidden side-streets, specialist shops, smaller museums such as the Picasso Museum and historic neighbourhoods including the Marais.

Place des Vosges, in the Marais district.

Head to Montmartre and the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur for wonderful views across Paris, or discover lively Canal Saint-Martin, with its waterside cafés, restaurants and independent boutiques.

Paris is also one of the great cities to explore on foot. Stroll along its elegant boulevards, stop at a pavement café and watch the world go by, wander beside the River Seine, and enjoy anything from a relaxed bistro lunch to fine dining.

Many of Paris’s main sights are relatively close together, and getting around is straightforward. Choose a Paris Travelcard or hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, and you can also add a popular sightseeing cruise along the River Seine.

This package offers excellent value, with the key elements of your day arranged together in one convenient booking.

With your Eurostar travel and reserved seats arranged in advance, all that’s left for you to decide is how you want to spend your day in Paris.

Tour Highlights

✅ Self-guided Paris day trip from London by Eurostar
✅ Return Eurostar travel with reserved seats
✅ Explore Paris independently and follow your own interests
✅ Optional Seine River sightseeing cruise
✅ Optional hop-on hop-off Paris sightseeing bus
✅ Optional Paris Travelcard
✅ Meet-and-greet assistance at London St Pancras
✅ Optional upgrade to Eurostar Plus
✅ Free cancellation up to 21 days before travel

Your Paris Day Trip from London

Meet at London St Pancras

Your day begins at London St Pancras International, where you will meet a representative before your journey to Paris.

You will receive your Eurostar tickets and travel information before departure.

The Eurostar takes you directly from central London to Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris in just over two hours.

Choose How You Explore Paris

Several options are available when booking, so you can choose the experience that best matches the way you want to spend your day.

Add a Seine River Cruise

A cruise along the River Seine is one of the most popular ways to experience Paris and can be added to your tour.

Relax on board as you travel through the heart of the city and enjoy views of many famous landmarks and historic buildings from the river.

It is also a welcome opportunity to sit back and relax during a busy day of sightseeing.

Add a Hop-On Hop-Off Paris Bus Tour

You can also choose an option that includes a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

The bus provides an easy way to travel between many of Paris’s main sightseeing areas. You can hop-on and hop-off the bus before continuing your journey.

This is a particularly convenient option for first-time visitors.

Add a Paris Travelcard

If you prefer to explore completely independently, choose the option that includes a Paris Travelcard.

Paris has an extensive public transport network, making it easy to travel between different neighbourhoods and attractions.

Eurostar Plus Upgrade

For additional comfort, you can upgrade your journey to Eurostar Plus.

Eurostar Plus offers more spacious seating and additional legroom, together with a light meal and drinks served at your seat.

Paris Day Trip Schedule

The tour operates Monday to Saturday.

Monday to Friday

Meet at London St Pancras: 5:30am
Eurostar departs London: approximately 7:01am
Arrive Paris Gare du Nord: approximately 10:22am

Return Eurostar departs Paris: approximately 9:01pm
Arrive London St Pancras: approximately 10:30pm

Saturday

Meet at London St Pancras: 5:00am
Eurostar departs London: approximately 6:31am
Arrive Paris Gare du Nord: approximately 9:58am

Return Eurostar departs Paris: approximately 8:08pm
Arrive London St Pancras: approximately 9:30pm

Train schedules can change. Your exact departure and meeting times will be confirmed in the travel instructions sent with your Eurostar tickets before departure.

Please arrive at St Pancras International Station around 1 hour 15 minutes before your scheduled train departure to allow enough time to meet our tour representative and complete British and French passport control and customs.

Once you arrive in Paris, there are no further border formalities, allowing you to leave the station and begin your day immediately.

For your return journey from Gare du Nord, please allow at least one hour to complete passport control and customs before departure.

Please note that we cannot accept liability for delays to Eurostar services caused by circumstances beyond our control, including severe weather, security alerts or third-party incidents.

Important Information

• This is a self-guided tour.
• A valid passport is required for travel.
• Please check the passport, visa and entry requirements that apply to your nationality before booking.
• Eurostar tickets are issued in the name of the lead passenger.
• Reserved seats are included, although passengers travelling together cannot always be guaranteed seats next to one another.
• You will receive your travel documentation and exact Eurostar timings before departure.
• Meeting Point: Paul Le Cafe, St Pancras International
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Free cancellation is available up to 21 days before your travel date.