--- title: Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 309 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 3035 duration_minutes: 900 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 73 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/guided-luxury-paris-day-trip-with-optional-lunch-at-the-eiffel-tower/ --- # Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower **Guidekin's take:** Pair a panoramic coach tour of Paris with a Seine River cruise, travelling from London by high-speed train. Return rail tickets and a guide are included; Eiffel Tower lunch requires an upgrade and may move to an alternative venue if access is unavailable. 4.63 from 3035 reviews at €309 per person for 15h. ## Overview See Paris in style on the original and best-selling luxury Pars day trip from London. Travel by high-speed train from St. Pancras International escorted by a professional guide and, on arrival, take a panoramic coach tour of Paris, enjoy a luxury cruise on the Seine River with free time to explore. You will also have the opportunity to upgrade your ticket to include a delicious 3 course lunch on the Eiffel tower followed. The ultimate Paris day trip from London. Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet Premium Tours representative… - Starts 05:30, 06:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €297: ages 4 to 11 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €309 per person for the Classic Tour (No Lunch/Entry) option; other options up to €724 - Duration: 15h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 3035 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Premium Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Classic Tour (No Lunch/Entry) | €309 / person | English | Classic Tour (No Lunch): Eurostar Standard ticket. Guided city tour with Seine cruise and free time. Eiffel Tower and lunch not included | | Tour & Lunch (Standard Class) | €344 / person | English | Eurostar Standard ticket. Guided city tour, Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower entry & lunch at the Eiffel Tower restaurant | | Tour & Lunch (Plus Class) | €724 / person | English | Eurostar Plus ticket. Guided city tour, Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower entry & lunch at the Eiffel Tower restaurant | ## What's included - Return Eurostar tickets - Tour guide - 1-hour Seine River cruise - 3-course Lunch including wine at the Eiffel Tower restaurant (if upgrade option selected) - Panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Louvre Museum entry - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **St. Pancras International Station** (2h 15m; admission included) - Make your own way to St Pancras International station and meet your professional guide. Board the Eurostar and relax as it whisks you to Paris in just over 2 hours. If you wish, upgrade to 1st Class and enjoy breakfast served on board and dinner on your return journey 2. **Arc de Triomphe** (pass by, no stop) - Once you arrive in Paris, join your guide on an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic sightseeing tour. See top Paris attractions such as the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Opera House 3. **Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River, whose banks boast UN...** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine River, whose banks boast UNESCO World Heritage status. Snap photos and listen to the illuminating commentary as you pass sights such as soaring Notre Dame Cathedral and the island, Île de la Cité. 4. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (pass by, no stop) - Passing by during a 1-hour River Seine cruise 5. **Eiffel Tower** (1h 30m; admission included) - Arrive at the iconic Eiffel Tower for your 3-course lunch. Skip the possible long admission lines with your fast-entry access ticket and ride the elevator to the stylish Madame Brasserie on the first floor, run by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx. Take your seat and enjoy a... 6. **Louvre Museum** (1h) - We stop for a photo at Louvre Museum followed by some free time. As the arrival time and duration may vary due to traffic conditions, we advise against booking Louvre entry tickets independently. 7. **Gare du Nord** (2h 15m; admission included) - In the late afternoon, return to Gare du Nord station and catch the Eurostar back to St Pancras. Your tour ends when you arrive at around 8:30pm. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:30, 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please meet Premium Tours representative at St Pancras International, in front of Le Pain Quotidien Coffee Shop, at 6.00am (5.30am for Saturdays). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJe2YjTsbdkgREt0yqM9vLbk ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - You are required to carry a valid passport with you. Please also check your visa requirements before you travel. - In the unlikely event that we are unable to access the Eiffel Tower, lunch will be provided on the Seine River cruise or at the bistro by the Eiffel Tower. - Please advise us ahead of time of any food allergies or particular needs so that we may cater to you in a safe and pleasant manner - On some occasions the train time may change. In this case the customer will be informed of the revised check-in time after booking. - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 'Tour with Eiffel Tower Lunch' option includes access to the Eiffel Tower 1st level. - 'Tour only' customers have approx. 3 hours free time. 'Lunch' customers have up to 90 minutes free time depending on traffic conditions. - Check-in time: Mon - Fri: 6am & Sat: 5.30am - Train times (please note, this is not the check-in time) vary depending on the day: typically 7:00am from Monday to Friday, and either 7:30am or 6:30am on Saturdays. Return trains are usually at 7:00pm or 8:00pm. - Eiffel Tower Security Check - Those who select the Eiffel Tower lunch option must pass through two security screenings, including metal detectors and a mandatory bag inspection. If you are unable to go through metal detectors, please bring a medical note with you. - Louvre stop: As the arrival time and duration may vary due to traffic conditions, we advise against booking Louvre entry tickets independently. - Eurostar Plus Class offers extra legroom, a light meal served onboard, and a quieter, more comfortable ride. Booking asks for: passport details ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #73 of 86** | €309 | 15h | 4.63 (3035) | shared | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #73 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €73 to €1129, median €118; typical length 10h 30m. 26 of 86 are private. 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