Visit Paris in a day from London, with discounted tour – lunch on Eiffel Tower
The Eurostar high speed train service to Paris take just 2 hours 15 minutes to travel between London St Pancras International station to Paris. The terminus in Paris is the Gare du Nord Station which like St Pancras is on the periphery of the centre of Paris.
It is a long full day in Paris, but the Eurostar trains enable around 7 hours sightseeing in Paris.
Eurostar train fares are very volatile. At short notice the whole cost of a Paris day tour can be significantly cheaper than a walk-up Eurostar train fare.
At Easter and Christmas/New Year, companies commonly make special longer duration versions of the 3-day tours available.
See our range of day tours from London to Paris below, including options for independently minded visitors as well as guided options.
All tours offer a River Seine Cruise, and you can choose your level of guiding to suit.
Prices are seasonal – the ‘from’ prices below reflect the price for the autumn and spring seasons, outside the busier summer months.
Three day tours to Paris to choose from – guided or independent?
Choosing a Paris day tour depends on your requirements. On this page we give you three options, from very independent through to fully guided. The choice is yours.
- The Paris Special 1-day tour caters to independently minded visitors and includes day return tickets on the Eurostar train along with the services of a guide who assists and offers tips. They provide Paris maps and information to help you get the most from your day, and a one-hour Paris river cruise comes with the package.
- The Welcome to Paris escorted 1-day tour adds a panoramic coach tour of the highlights of Paris to the train tickets plus a river cruise. You then have substantial free time to visit those Paris icons like the Eiffel Tower you want to spend more time at, or perhaps go shopping or take in Paris people watching from a typical Parisian café.
- The Luxury Paris 1-day with 3 course lunch on Eiffel Tower is the ultimate day in Paris including all that the standard tour offers plus a 3 course lunch on the newly renovated restaurant on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower, in addition to a Seine river cruise in the afternoon.
Common features of all day tours to Paris from London
The common feature of all day tours to Paris is the Eurostar train service and the services of a tour manager for guidance and information.
In London the railway station is St Pancras International Station, just to the north of the very centre of London.
No hotel transfers are included to or from St Pancras.
It is an early start, you will need to be at St Pancras by 6 am to meet the tour representative. The tour representative will help you with check-in.
Note: you will need a passport, and if applicable to your home country, a visa valid for visiting France.
You will have guaranteed seats on the Eurostar train, which is expected to reach the heart of Paris in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
On arrival in Paris, and through customs what happens next depends on the grade of tour purchased, (see detail below).
All tours include a 1-hour river cruise on the Seine but the cheapest tour does not offer the panoramic coach tour of Paris.
The return journey departing Paris requires you to check-in around 6 pm. Note: Paris and London are not co-ordinated on time zones and daylight summer saving. Most of the time Paris is 1 hour ahead of London.
Be aware the Louvre is closed every Tuesday; furthermore, many Paris museums are closed one day a week. If you have a particular attraction you would like to visit check out its opening times before you book.
Day tour 1 – Paris Special – escorted day trip to Paris
Paris Special with escort day on-board Eurostar day trip includes:
- Round-trip Eurostar tickets with seat reservations
- One hour River Seine cruise
- Map of Paris including public transport information
- Time for shopping and sightseeing
The entry level escorted tour takes care of course of all the ticketing involved. One of the advantages of taking a tour is that the tour operators can offer a fixed price tour company rate. Eurostar trains have very volatile dynamic prices. At short notice and at popular times the price of the whole tour can be half the price of the fares being offered.
This tour also includes a 1-hour river cruise on the River Seine.
Day tour 2 – Welcome to Paris – escorted with panoramic coach tour + river cruise
Welcome to Paris day trip with professional guide includes:
- Round-trip Eurostar tickets with seat reservations
- One hour River Seine cruise
- Panoramic guided coach tour of Paris
- Map of Paris including public transport information
- Time for shopping and sightseeing
On arrival in Paris you will taken on a panoramic guided tour of the world’s most romantic city. Enjoy spectacular views of Notre Dame, Le Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and more.
During the day you will have free time to explore maybe head to the shopping district or or simply unwind and savor lunch while immersing yourself in the vibrant Parisian atmosphere.
Additionally, enjoy a one hour scenic river cruise on the Seine.
Day tour 3 Luxury escorted day tour to Paris 3 course Lunch Cruise on Eiffel Tower
Luxury escorted Paris day trip with lunch on Eiffel Tower & River Seine cruise:
- Seat reservations on the Eurostar
- Fully guided panoramic coach tour of Paris
- 3-course lunch including wine and coffee on the Eiffel Tower (1st floor)
- Fast entry access to the Eiffel Tower 1st Level
- Cruise on River Seine
Upon arrival you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city taking in all the major sites including Champs Elysees, Opera House and the River Seine before arriving at the Eiffel Tower. What better way to enjoy lunch than on the Eiffel Tower itself, one of the world’s most famous monuments?
Fast entry ticket means you will have priority access and reserved seats in the newly opened restaurant. Sit back and enjoy a fabulous three course meal while soaking up the atmosphere of arguably the world’s most beautiful city.
Reopened in June 2022, the 1st floor fully renovated brasserie is run by 2 Michelin stars chef Thierry Marx, offering contemporary brasserie cuisine. The restaurant opens 360 degrees onto the Iron Lady’s metal structure for you to enjoy its beauty, and offers a breathtaking view of the Trocadero and the Palais de Chaillot.
After lunch you can enjoy a romantic cruise on the River Seine with spectacular views of Notre Dame, Musee D’Orsay and Place de la Concorde.
In the early evening you will head back to Gard du Nord for your return journey to London.