COMBO: Paris Museum Pass + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens
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Paris's cultural riches on land and on the water, combined in one booking. The Paris Museum Pass unlocks 50+ museums and monuments — Louvre, Versailles, Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Arc de Triomphe, and many more — for 2 or 4 consecutive days with skip-the-ticket-line access.
Bateaux Parisiens then puts the same iconic skyline in motion: a Seine River cruise departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, gliding past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and Pont Neuf with audio commentary in 10 languages. The same monuments you'll visit in the museums, seen from the river. Book now on Thrillark.
Bateaux Parisiens then puts the same iconic skyline in motion: a Seine River cruise departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, gliding past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and Pont Neuf with audio commentary in 10 languages. The same monuments you'll visit in the museums, seen from the river. Book now on Thrillark.
Key Highlights
- Paris Museum Pass — unlimited access to 50+ museums and monuments for 2 or 4 consecutive days; skip the ticket queue at every site
- Louvre, Palace of Versailles, Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre-Dame Towers, Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée Rodin, Centre Pompidou and many more
- Pass activates on first use and runs for 48, or 96 consecutive hours from that moment
- Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise — departing from Port de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Pier 3)
- Route covers the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, and Palais de Chaillot
- Audio commentary available in 10 languages including a child-friendly version
- Open upper deck and glass-enclosed all-weather lower deck; multiple departures daily from 10 AM to 10 PM
- The only combo that pairs Paris's broadest museum access with a Bateaux Parisiens river cruise from the Eiffel Tower
About COMBO: Paris Museum Pass + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens
The Paris Museum Pass is the official pass for Paris's museums and monuments, covering more than 50 sites across the city and the Île-de-France region — from the Louvre and Versailles to Sainte-Chapelle, the Musée d'Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame's towers, the Musée de l'Orangerie, the Musée Rodin, and the Musée Picasso.
Choose 2 or 4 consecutive days of unlimited access, activated automatically on first use. At every included site, the pass allows you to skip the ticket queue and proceed directly to the entrance checkpoint, saving significant time at high-demand attractions. The pass covers permanent collections at all included sites.
The Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise complements the museum experience by putting Paris in motion. Boarding at Pier 3, Port de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the Left Bank, the cruise follows the Seine through the heart of the city.
The route encompasses: the Eiffel Tower itself as the departure landmark, Les Invalides with Napoleon's Tomb, the Assemblée Nationale, the Musée d'Orsay (seen from the water in its magnificent Beaux-Arts riverside facade), the Institut de France, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde with its ancient Egyptian obelisk, the Grand Palais, and the Palais de Chaillot.
Audio commentary in 10 languages — including a dedicated child-friendly version — narrates each landmark as it passes. The fleet's all-weather design features both an open upper observation deck and a glass-enclosed lower salon, making the cruise comfortable in any season.
The combination of these two experiences provides the most complete overview of Paris possible: the museum pass takes you inside the city's greatest institutions, and the river cruise shows you the same iconic landscape from the perspective the Seine has offered for centuries.
Don’t wait! Book now on Thrillark.
Choose 2 or 4 consecutive days of unlimited access, activated automatically on first use. At every included site, the pass allows you to skip the ticket queue and proceed directly to the entrance checkpoint, saving significant time at high-demand attractions. The pass covers permanent collections at all included sites.
The Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise complements the museum experience by putting Paris in motion. Boarding at Pier 3, Port de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the Left Bank, the cruise follows the Seine through the heart of the city.
The route encompasses: the Eiffel Tower itself as the departure landmark, Les Invalides with Napoleon's Tomb, the Assemblée Nationale, the Musée d'Orsay (seen from the water in its magnificent Beaux-Arts riverside facade), the Institut de France, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde with its ancient Egyptian obelisk, the Grand Palais, and the Palais de Chaillot.
Audio commentary in 10 languages — including a dedicated child-friendly version — narrates each landmark as it passes. The fleet's all-weather design features both an open upper observation deck and a glass-enclosed lower salon, making the cruise comfortable in any season.
The combination of these two experiences provides the most complete overview of Paris possible: the museum pass takes you inside the city's greatest institutions, and the river cruise shows you the same iconic landscape from the perspective the Seine has offered for centuries.
Don’t wait! Book now on Thrillark.
Inclusions
- Paris Museum Pass
- Unlimited access to 50+ museums and monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France
- 2 or 4-Day Pass (based on option selected)
- Skip-the-ticket-line access
- Entry to permanent collections
- Admission on Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Sightseeing Cruise
- Audio commentary in 10 languages
Exclusions
- Temporary and special exhibitions at all museums
- Eiffel Tower entry
- Food and beverages on the cruise
- Personal Expenses
Insiders' Tips
Bateaux Parisiens departs from Pier 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais — on the Left Bank at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, not from the same pier as Bateaux Mouches. Show your voucher at the main ticket desk before heading to the boat to exchange it for a boarding ticket. For the Paris Museum Pass, make timed-entry reservations for the Louvre and Musée de l'Orangerie before you arrive — these are required even with the pass and slot availability fills quickly in peak season. A practical day sequence: morning at the Louvre (pass + pre-booked slot), afternoon Bateaux Parisiens cruise from the Eiffel Tower, evening free to explore.
Additional Information
Paris Museum Pass
- You must exchange your voucher for a physical pass at 3 Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris
- Operates daily from 9 AM to 4 PM
- Children under the age of 18 may get free admission to certain musuems and monuments
- The Paris Museum Pass can only be used once at every attraction
- Smartphone audio guide is available via WiFi and can be used with your own headphones
- Wired audio guide is available on the lower deck with additional language options including Korean, Polish and Dutch
- Languages for Audio Headset material include: Arabic, Mandarin, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable: All bookings are final once confirmed. Please review your visit date carefully before completing your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches?
Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches are two separate Seine river cruise operators. Bateaux Parisiens departs from Pier 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais on the Left Bank, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower — making it exceptionally convenient for visitors who have just visited the tower or are exploring the 7th arrondissement. Bateaux Mouches departs from Port de la Conférence near Pont de l'Alma on the Right Bank, closer to the Champs-Élysées. Both cover the main Seine landmarks; the departure point and boat design differ. This combo specifically includes the Bateaux Parisiens cruise.
Can I use the Paris Museum Pass and the cruise on the same day?
Yes — combining the museum pass and the river cruise on the same day is a very practical approach. A suggested sequence for a first full day in Paris: use your museum pass to enter one of the included sites in the morning (for example, Musée d'Orsay or the Louvre with a pre-booked slot), then make your way to the Eiffel Tower area for a Bateaux Parisiens cruise in the afternoon or early evening. Both the museum and the cruise cover overlapping landmarks — the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre — providing two perspectives on the same iconic buildings.
What route does the Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise follow?
The Bateaux Parisiens cruise departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and follows the Seine through the heart of Paris. The complete route passes: the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides (Napoleon's Tomb), the Assemblée Nationale (French Parliament), Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe (visible from the river), and Palais de Chaillot before returning to the Eiffel Tower. The round trip takes approximately one hour.
In how many languages is the Bateaux Parisiens audio commentary available?
The Bateaux Parisiens audio commentary is available in 14 languages, including a specially designed child-friendly version that makes the historical narration accessible and engaging for younger visitors. The audio guide is provided on individual headsets or through the boat's speaker system and narrates the history, architecture, and significance of each landmark as the boat passes it. Commentary is available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, and several other languages.
Does the Paris Museum Pass include the Versailles gardens?
The Paris Museum Pass covers entry to the Palace of Versailles and the State Apartments inside the palace. Access to the Palace gardens is generally free on days when the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens event is not running; on those special event days, a separate fee applies for the gardens. The Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon estates, also part of the Versailles domain, are included in the museum pass. A timed-entry reservation is strongly recommended for Versailles in peak season, even with the pass, as daily visitor numbers are managed.
How long does the Bateaux Parisiens cruise take?
The Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise lasts approximately one hour for the round trip, departing from and returning to Pier 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The cruise does not stop at any point along the route — it is a continuous sightseeing journey. Multiple departures are available daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, allowing flexibility to fit the cruise into your Paris itinerary at any point in the day.
What happens if the weather is poor during the cruise?
The Bateaux Parisiens fleet operates in all weather conditions. All vessels have a fully enclosed, glass-panelled lower deck that is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, providing clear panoramic views through large windows regardless of the weather. An open upper deck is also available for those who prefer fresh air and unobstructed sightlines for photography on clear days. Passengers can move freely between both decks during the cruise. The cruise does not cancel or adjust its schedule due to rain or cloud cover.
Are there other museums included in the Paris Museum Pass beyond the famous ones?
Yes — the Paris Museum Pass covers an extensive range of sites beyond the headline institutions. Notable included museums that are often less crowded include the Musée de Cluny (medieval art including the celebrated Lady and the Unicorn tapestries), the Musée Gustave Moreau (the symbolist painter's studio), the Musée de la Marine (250 years of French naval history), the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner, the Musée Nissim de Camondo (18th-century decorative arts), the Musée de l'Armée (one of the world's largest military collections), Sainte-Chapelle (extraordinary 13th-century stained glass), and the Conciergerie (former royal palace and Revolutionary prison). The full list of 50+ sites rewards careful advance planning.
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