Paris Day Trip from London with Train, Cruise, Metro
About this activity
Highlights
- Seamless train journey from London to Paris
- Scenic Seine River cruise with iconic landmarks
- Unlimited Paris Metro travel for easy exploration
- Free time to visit attractions like the Eiffel Tower
- Flexible schedule to customize your Paris experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train tickets from London to Paris
- Seine River cruise tickets
- Paris Metro travelcard for unlimited travel
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrive at St. Pancras International Station where a Golden Tours representative will meet you at Paul Express Coffee Shop in Unit 2 at 5:45am (5:15am on Saturdays). You will receive an informative welcome pack and a free map of Paris. Please 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!
Discover Paris at your leisure! Visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, hit the shops or simply immerse yourself in Parisian culture - the choice is yours! We’ll provide a Paris map and a one day travel card (zones 1-3) so you can get around by Metro and visit all the top sights with ease!
Pass by: 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
Take to the water for an hour-long luxury cruise through central Paris. You’ll get a fresh perspective on the city’s most magical monuments and learn all about the city’s rich history; an audio guide is also provided.
Pass by: 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.
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 at least 60 minutes before departure
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the departure and return times of the Eurostar train to plan your day accordingly.
- Be aware of any travel advisories or restrictions between the UK and France before booking.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances during your trip.
Know before you go
- Ensure you have a valid passport and any necessary visas for travel between the UK and France.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you'll be exploring Paris on foot and via public transport.
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- You are required to carry a valid passport with you, which will be validated at the check-in desk.
- Please note: on selected date the tour departure time may vary- please confirm this with the supplier prior to the travel date
- Children under 3 are complimentary. You must bring a valid passport and visa if required. Please arrive at least 45min at the train station before your train departure time for check-in.
- Please note that there is a 1-hour time difference between London and Paris, with Paris 1 hour ahead.
- Golden Tours will have no liability if Eurostar trains are delayed for unforeseen circumstances such as security alerts, third party action, or bad weather as this is beyond the supplier's control.
- ‘Due to security reasons and regulations imposed by the train company and the attractions, you must contact the supplier 24 hours after the booking date to confirm the exact names of all the travellers within your booking’.
Traveler reviews
Paris
Easy transaction, guide met on time
Lacking attention to detail and support
We selected the self tour with Eurostar ticket from London to Paris, Paris Metro tickets and Seine boat tour. Just to bullet the issues. We weren’t sent both of our Eurostar tickets initially. When we went to check in we were told the bar code was for one, not two, and we had to be issued the second ticket. Further, I couldn’t reach support - I attempted in the morning maybe a dozen times, and heard back at 4:30p. We cut our day short to head back to the station and make sure we could secure the other return seat. The Metro tickets didn’t work. We spent over an hour in the hot, crowded station, working with their customer service to replace the day tickets. Again, we lost time for hour visit. Finally, no detail was given on where to go for the river tours. I googled where to go and fortunately that was correct. Ultimately, we had a much shorter time to explore in Paris and a tough time getting support. We did not get our money’s worth.
Visit was fun, but experience bundle was more of a hassle
Personal experience was fairly mediocre. This was more of a "ticket bundle" than an experience if anything. The all-day metro pass that was included and given to us by the tour guide was defective. We had to line up at the Paris station service desk to sort out our metro pass situation. Agents at the Paris station had no clue how we got those passes and said they were not active because they were not issued by the station. Luckily the agent at the station was kind enough to just give us new passes without any charges
Horrible
It was a nightmare. In Paris when we got off Eurostar no one there we were left to our own devices. We found our way to get seine cruise they said we didn’t have anything booked. Very disappointed and we don’t speak french I would like a refund we wanted to upgrade to guided tour was told we could not
Love love love
Paris is always a good idea!!! Loved my day in Paris!!! Definitely the best way to start my birthday celebrations!!!