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Guides to the Paris day trip from London: whether it is worth it, what the Eiffel Tower lunch really is, the Eurostar and border routine in 2026, and how the guided tours compare with doing it yourself.

Paris Day Trip from London 2026: Is It Worth It & How It WorksHow the day works, what it costs and who should skip it.Read the guide →Eiffel Tower Lunch 2026: Madame Brasserie, Wine & What You GetMadame Brasserie, the wine and the champagne question.Read the guide →Eurostar Day Trip to Paris 2026: Passport, Check-in & TimingsCheck-in, passports, EES and train classes.Read the guide →Eiffel Tower Lunch vs Seine Lunch Cruise 2026: Which to BookLunch in the ironwork, or on the river?Read the guide →Guided vs DIY Paris Day Trip from London 2026: Costs ComparedEscorted tour, rail package or your own tickets?Read the guide →Paris in One Day from London 2026: What You Can Really SeeA realistic timeline from Gare du Nord and back.Read the guide →

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Popular Paris day trips

Booked through Viator, leaving London St Pancras on the Eurostar. Non-refundable once booked.

Luxury Paris Day Trip with Seine Lunch Cruise Lunch cruise ★ 4.615 hours21 reviewsNon-refundable

Luxury Paris Day Trip with Seine Lunch Cruise
EurostarLunch cruiseNon-refundable

The same escorted day, with lunch moved onto the river: a three-course lunch cruise on the Seine, a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower and free time by the Louvre.

What's included
  • Fully escorted, with reserved seats on the Eurostar
  • Guided panoramic coach tour of Paris
  • Three-course lunch cruise on a Bateaux Parisiens boat
  • Photo stop at the Eiffel Tower (no entry)
  • Not included: Eiffel Tower ticket, gratuities, hotel pickup; non-refundable once booked
From$465per person Reserve
Luxury Paris Day Trip with Eiffel Tower Lunch Most reviewed ★ 4.615 hours3,046 reviewsNon-refundable

Luxury Paris Day Trip with Eiffel Tower Lunch
EurostarLunch optionNon-refundable

Eurostar, a guided coach tour and a one-hour Seine cruise, with the option of a three-course lunch with wine on the Eiffel Tower's first floor. The from-price is the tour without lunch.

What's included
  • Return Eurostar tickets from London St Pancras
  • Panoramic guided coach tour past the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees
  • One-hour Seine cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
  • Lunch options: three-course lunch with wine at the Eiffel Tower restaurant, first floor, with priority access
  • Not included: gratuities, Louvre entry, hotel pickup; non-refundable once booked
From$350per person Reserve
Guided Paris Day Trip with Bus Tour & Cruise More free time ★ 4.415 hours114 reviewsNon-refundable

Guided Paris Day Trip with Bus Tour & Cruise
EurostarFree timeNon-refundable

The guided basics without a set lunch: Eurostar, a coach tour past the big sights and a Seine cruise, then the afternoon free with a map and metro tips.

What's included
  • Round-trip Eurostar with reserved seats
  • Panoramic coach tour with a professional guide
  • Seine cruise past Notre-Dame and the Musee d'Orsay
  • Welcome pack with a Paris map and transport tips
  • Not included: food and drinks, Louvre entry, hotel pickup; non-refundable once booked
From$350per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Eurostar, a guided coach tour and a Seine cruise in one booking, with the option of lunch on the Eiffel Tower's first floor.

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