Eiffel Tower tickets with a Seine River cruise combine a reserved visit to the monument and a relaxing hour on the water. You get reserved entry to the first and second floors, optional standard access to the summit, an English presentation, and a 1-hour Seine cruise with an audio guide app. Prices start from EUR 69 per person and change with the date and options.

What Makes This Eiffel Tower and Seine Cruise Combo Special?

The combo lets you see Paris from two angles in one outing: from the top of the tower and from the river. A tower ticket alone shows you the city from above, while the cruise shows you the bridges and monuments from below. Booking them together saves you from hunting for a separate cruise and from paying two service fees.

The audio guide app for the cruise is available in 13 languages, including Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Hindi and Italian. That is helpful for mixed groups where not everyone speaks English.

What Do Eiffel Tower Tickets with a Seine Cruise Include?

You get reserved entry to the first and second floors, standard access to the summit if you booked that option, an English-only presentation, a guide for the tower, unlimited time inside the tower, an audio guide app for the cruise and a 1-hour Seine River cruise.

Gratuities, transfers, food and drinks are not included. Plan a snack or a coffee stop between the tower and the boat.

What to Expect on the Day

You start at the tower for a short presentation, then go up with the group. You can stay in the tower for as long as you like, and then head to the boat. The cruise takes about an hour and glides past the main landmarks of the city. There is no need to rush the tower visit, but do check your boat time so you are not late.

Security applies at the tower, and boarding takes a few minutes at the boat. If you are visiting in summer, expect crowds at both places and allow a buffer between the two parts of the day.

Are Eiffel Tower Tickets with a Cruise Worth It?

Yes for a first visit, when you want to cover the classic Paris sights without planning several separate bookings. The value is convenience and the wide range of languages for the audio guide. I would book it for a day when you have no other fixed plans, so you can enjoy both without watching the clock.

It is less worth it if you already have a cruise planned, or if you are short of time. In that case book the tower only and add the Seine cruise from the tower later if you want it.

Who Should Book the Tower and Cruise Combo?

First-time visitors, families, couples and groups with different language needs. It works well for people who want a slower pace: a couple of hours at the tower, then an hour of sitting down on the water. It is not ideal for guests who want a guided tour in a language other than English at the tower itself, because the presentation is English only.

How Should You Plan the Eiffel Tower and Cruise Day?

Think of it as two blocks with a break between them. Block one is the tower: arrive early, go through security, and give yourself at least an hour on the second floor. Block two is the cruise: choose a departure that leaves a comfortable gap after the tower, so a queue for the lift does not make you rush. Between them, eat lunch or a snack near the Champ de Mars. If you only have a half day in Paris, keep the summit for another trip and enjoy the second floor and the boat. If you have a full day, add the summit and finish with a late afternoon cruise. Keep your phone charged for the audio app, and pack a small umbrella in case the weather turns.

Prices and What Affects Them

From EUR 69 per person. The summit option raises the price. Prices change with date, availability and group size, so check the live figure when you choose your date. If you want a bigger guided introduction, compare with the second floor and summit ticket with a guide.

Getting There

The tower sits on the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement. Use Metro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim or RER C to Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel. The river boats leave from the quay near the tower, a short walk from the base. Your confirmation gives the exact meeting point and boarding details, so read it before you go.

Insider Tips for Your Combo Day

Take the tower first and the cruise second if you want to end the day sitting down. Go up early to avoid the busiest queues, and choose a late afternoon cruise for softer light. Bring a light jacket, because both the summit and the river can be breezy. Download the audio guide app before you board, so you are not relying on mobile data.

Keep a snack and a bottle of water in your bag, since neither part of the ticket includes food or drink.

How Does It Compare to Other Eiffel Tower Tickets?

For a flexible cruise ticket that can be used up to a year later, look at the guided tour tickets. For unlimited time and no cruise, the elevator and summit ticket is simpler.