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Enjoy a day trip from London to Paris with reserved Eurostar seats. Marvel at Parisian gems including the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde on our Open Top Bus Tour along with a free metro ticket and a map of Paris, for a day to remember.
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Duration: 15 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Rail Tours
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Enjoy a day trip from London to Paris with reserved Eurostar seats. Marvel at Parisian gems including the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde on our Open Top Bus Tour along with a free metro ticket and a map of Paris, for a day to remember.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Pancras International Station, St. Pancras Station Euston Road, London N1C 4QP England
Arrive at St. Pancras International Station where a representative will meet you at chop’d coffee shop, opposite the Eurostar concourse, at 6.00am (5.30am on Saturdays). You will receive an informative welcome pack and a free map of Paris.
Plese note that you must arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the time stated.
Kick off your Paris day trip in style with a ride on the world-famous Eurostar™. The 2hr 15min journey to Paris passes through 31 miles of Channel Tunnel – before disembarking at Gare due Nord station, Paris!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gare du Nord, Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris France
When you arrive at Gare du Nord Station, make your way to the Open Top Bus stop (stop 11 on the blue route), situated outside the station at 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France (facing the station: Gare du Nord Main entrance). A full bus tour on the red route takes approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes, and a full tour on the blue route takes 1 hour and 15 minutes (subject to traffic conditions). Buses run every 10 to 15 minutes. Bus stops are conveniently located near popular landmarks and attractions, so you are able to hop-on and hop-off as you please.
Then marvel at Parisian gems including the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and many more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris France
Capture unforgettable pictures while you pass by the iconic Eiffel Tower. Dating from 1889, this wrought-iron lattice tower is one of the most famous structures in the world
Pass By: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
See the world’s largest art museum which houses more than 380,000 objects and displays impressive works of art from sculptures, paintings, drawings, to archaeological finds.
Take a picture in front the glass Pyramid, walk across the Khorsabad courtyard, stand next to Venus da Milo, and admire Mona Lisa.
Opening hours: from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The museum is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.
Pass By: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France
Completed in the 13th century and considered an important evidence of French Gothic architecture, Notre-Dame de Paris is a symbol of Catholicism and French identity.
The popularity of the cathedral increased considerably after the publication in 1831 of Victor Hugo’s novel Notre-Dame de Paris (better known in English as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame).
The cathedral is currently under reconstruction, after the fire from 15 April 2019 that destroyed the roof and spire but left the structure intact.
Pass By: Musee d’Orsay, 1 Rue De La Legion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris France
Considered one of the world’s richest and most exciting museums, Musee d’Orsay hosts important pieces of French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography.
Internationally renowned for its rich collection of Impressionist art, Musée d’Orsay houses masterpieces by some of the world’s famous painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
Pass By: Champs-Elysees, Avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris France
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France and is known for being one of the most glamorous shopping areas in all of Paris (and probably in the world too).
With a length of approximately 2 kilometres, this famous avenue runs from Place de la Concorde to the majestic Arc de Triomphe. A stroll on the avenue will allow you to explore various designer shops and browse products from renowned luxury brands to affordable budget ones.
Pass By: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris France
One of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments! Dating from the 18th century, the construction of The Arc de Triomphe started in 1806 in the time of Napoleon, with the aim to honour the French army.
The Arc de Triomphe stands 49.5 m (162 ft) tall, 45 m (150 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep. Climbing to the top of The Arc de Triomphe will offer you great views of the Champs-Elysées and the rest of Paris.
Pass By: Seine River, 75001 Paris France
The Seine is a river located in France that flows through the heart of the capital city Paris, bordering 10 of the 20 arrondisements. The river is used daily for water consumption, shipping, and tourism.
In Paris only there are 37 bridges over Seine, with the most famous ones being Pont Alexandre III and Pont Neuf.
Pass By: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, 35 Rue du Chevalier-De-La-Barre, 75018 Paris France
Located in Montmarte, Paris, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica is a Roman Catholic church and one of the most iconic monuments in Paris. Built in a Roman-Byzantine style the Sacré Coeur impresses with its white colour and its architectural style.
Sacré-Coeur is open from 6:00am to 10:30pm daily, and the admission is free.
Stop At: Gare du Nord, Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris France
Return Journey. After a thrilling day spent discovering Paris, make your own way back to Gare du Nord 1st floor, at the Eurostar check–in–desk at least 45 minutes before departure.
Standard Premier train tickets (optional extra) include a light meal and refreshments served at your seat.
Duration: 45 minutes
