Paris in a day
The best London to Paris day trips
A guided Paris day with a Seine cruise, and a bus tour with a lunch cruise, both with Eurostar tickets: here is whether a day is enough, with honest advice on the long day, refunds and the real cost against the train alone.
See our 2 picks
You can do Paris as a day trip from London by Eurostar. Organised days take 14.5 to 15.5 hours and start from €310. Both tours here are non-refundable.
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Our 2 picks for a Paris day trip
Both include the train to Paris and back. Neither can be refunded, so book once your date is fixed.
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from €310 per person Our top pick 14 h 30 min 4.6 (225) reviews on GetYourGuide
Paris day trip with a guided tour and Seine cruise
A 14.5-hour day from St Pancras by high-speed train. You get a guided panoramic tour of Paris and a 1-hour river cruise. Meals and museum entry are extra.
Best for First-timers who want a guide
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from €476 per person 15 h 30 min 4.9 (8) reviews on GetYourGuide
Paris with a sightseeing bus and lunch cruise
Eurostar with reserved seats, a hop-on hop-off bus ticket and a 2-hour lunch cruise on the Seine. There is no tour guide, so you explore at your own pace.
Best for Couples who want lunch on the river
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Paris tours from London compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Food | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris day trip with a guided tour and Seine cruise | €310 per person | 14 h 30 min | Not included | First-timers who want a guide | A guide for the whole day, with 4.6 from 225 reviews. |
| Paris with a sightseeing bus and lunch cruise | €476 per person | 15 h 30 min | 3-course lunch cruise | Couples who want lunch on the river | The only pick with a 3-course lunch, with 4.9 from 8 reviews so far. |
Paris day trip with a guided tour and Seine cruise
€310 per person14 h 30 min 4.6 (225)
Details
- Food
- Not included
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want a guide
- Why we picked it
- A guide for the whole day, with 4.6 from 225 reviews.
Paris with a sightseeing bus and lunch cruise
€476 per person15 h 30 min 4.9 (8)
Details
- Food
- 3-course lunch cruise
- Who it suits
- Couples who want lunch on the river
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with a 3-course lunch, with 4.9 from 8 reviews so far.
- Neither includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Neither can be refunded.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Guided tour or bus and lunch cruise?
Pick the guided tour if you want someone to show you Paris. Pick the bus and lunch cruise if you want to explore on your own.
Both include the train from London and back. Both are long days of 14.5 to 15.5 hours.
Other day trips from London, by coach or train, are compared on our day-trip page.
Disneyland Paris day trips from London
We found no Disneyland Paris day trip from London to pick. Both tours here stay in central Paris.
A London to Paris day trip itinerary
The day follows the same shape on both tours. Here is what the listings say:
- Morning: meet at St Pancras International and take the train to Paris.
- Guided tour: a panoramic tour past the Eiffel Tower, the Opera House and the Arc de Triomphe.
- Bus and lunch tour: a hop-on hop-off bus and a 2-hour lunch cruise on the Seine.
- River: a 1-hour cruise on the guided tour.
- Evening: the train back to London.
Day trip to Paris from London: cost
An organised Paris day trip starts from €310 on GetYourGuide. The bus and lunch cruise day starts from €476.
| Option | From | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Guided tour and Seine cruise | €310 | Train, guide, 1-hour cruise |
| Sightseeing bus and lunch cruise | €476 | Eurostar, bus ticket, 2-hour lunch cruise |
Eurostar on your own: from £39 one way, train only. Check the fare for your date.
London to Paris by train on your own
Eurostar runs from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord. Most trains take about 2 hours 16, per Eurostar's pages.
Arrive at St Pancras by the time shown on your ticket. You clear security and border checks before you board.
To reach St Pancras, see getting around London.
Passports and the border
You need a valid passport for a day trip to Paris. Border checks happen at St Pancras, so you walk straight off the train in Paris.
The EU Entry/Exit System has been phased in on Eurostar since 12 October 2025, per Eurostar. Non-EU travellers register fingerprints and a photo.
To come back into the UK, most visitors need a UK ETA (electronic travel authorisation), unless they are British or Irish. It costs £20.
Booking tips for a Paris day trip
Know it is non-refundable
Neither tour can be refunded. Book only once your date is certain.
Plan for a long day
The tours take 14.5 to 15.5 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and rest on the train.
Check what is extra
The guided tour does not include meals or museum entry. The bus tour has no guide.
Bring your passport
You need a valid passport. Non-EU travellers also register at the border.
Paris day trips from London: questions and answers
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