The Best Day Trips from London to Paris
For me, one of the best things about living in the UK is having Europe right on our doorstep.
Paris is particularly close thanks to the Channel Tunnel, and takes just over two hours to reach by train from central London. There’s no need to catch a flight or board a ferry, making the journey from England to France feel seamless.
It’s never been easier to visit Paris for the day - which is ideal if you’re visiting London and have limited time on your hands.
Here are some of the best day trip options to book from London to Paris.
Book the Eurostar yourself and design your own trip
While there are lots of package options to choose from, it’s also easy to arrange your own trip.
I recommend using the Trainline, which is the website I use to book all of my train tickets! Their platform makes it easy to compare prices and find the best deals, with an app you can use to download your tickets.
To find and compare Eurostar tickets from London to Paris, take a look at their website here.
Choose a package tour and have the hard work done for you
Return Journey With River Cruise and Sightseeing Bus
This package tour is a great way to see dozens of sights in the space of one day. Included in the price are the return tickets from London to Paris, admission onto a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus, as well as a relaxing one hour cruise along the River Seine.
Note: this is an independent tour without a guide - perfect for people who prefer to do their own thing.
This tour costs £282.53 per person.
Guided Day Trip With Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Lunch River Cruise
This fantastic tour includes the return train journey, accompanied by a guide who will meet you before boarding your train at London St. Pancras International Station.
Enjoy a guided tour in the morning, which includes the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, followed by a three course lunch as you sail down the River Seine. In the afternoon you’ll have some free time, before returning to the Gare du Nord train station and onwards to London.
This tour costs £385 per person.
Book a place on the Viator website here.
Panoramic Paris City Tour With River Cruise
This guided trip begins at London St Pancras, where you will be met by your guide.
After arriving in Paris you will set off on a guided tour of the city that includes the Opera House, Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. This is followed by a one hour river cruise where you’ll see the Notre Dame cathedral. The guided tour finishes at the Eiffel Tower, when you will have some free time before rejoining the tour group to return to London.
This tour costs £264 per person (currently reduced by 20%)
Independent Day Trip With Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Bus
This independent option allows you to explore without a tour guide, and includes the return train tickets from London to Paris.
Also included in the price is a ticket for the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus, giving you ultimate flexibility.
Book your place on the Get Your Guide website here.
Day of Sightseeing With Lunch on the Eiffel Tower
Another guided tour of the city, this package includes the return train journey from London to Paris.
Once you arrive in the city, you’ll begin with a panoramic bus tour that includes many of the major sights including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysees.
Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at Madame Brasserie, which is located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower and boasts fantastic 360 views over the city. After lunch you can enjoy a cruise down the River Seine, finishing with some free time before returning back to London.
This tour currently costs £316 per person (reduced by 20%)
Book Your Place on the Get Your Guide website here.
Return Train With River Cruise and Metro Travel Card
This final tour is another independent option. Included in the price are the return train tickets from London to Paris, a one hour cruise down the River Seine, and an unlimited Metro travelcard.
Spend your day in Paris however you wish, before returning to London later that evening.
This tour currently costs £244 per person.
Book your place on the Viator website here.
I hope that you enjoy your trip to Paris, and let me know if you book any of these tours!
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