Rouen Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Paris

Rouen, France
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Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Rouen and Paris have always been connected — by the Seine, by history, by the flow of people and ideas between Normandy's capital and France's. Today the drive takes just over an hour.

This private tour picks you up at the Rouen cruise terminal or your hotel and takes you to Paris for the day. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, newly restored and more beautiful than before. The Louvre's
glass pyramid. The Champs-Élysées stretching toward the Arc de Triomphe.

Of all the ports in Normandy, Rouen gives you the shortest road to Paris. This tour makes the most of that advantage — more time in the city, less time in the car, and a guaranteed return to the terminal
before your ship departs.

Your driver handles the route, the parking, and the pace. You handle the priorities. No group, no fixed schedule, no compromises.

Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide for expert commentary and a deeper experience at every stop.

Options

Private Van + Expert Guide

Enhance your experience with an expert guide offering historical context, fascinating stories, and unique insights all day.
Pickup included

Private Driver Only(No Guide)

Explore at your own pace: travel with a private driver to all key points of interest, without any guided commentary.

Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Private round-trip transfer from Rouen cruise terminal or hotel
  • Flexible itinerary — you choose the stops
  • Guaranteed return to ship before departure
  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities for your driver
  • Licensed Paris guide (available as a paid upgrade)

What to expect

  1. Eiffel Tower
    1h
    No monument in the world announces a city quite like this one. Your driver will bring you to the best viewpoint — the Trocadéro esplanade — where the Tower rises across the Seine in full, exactly as you have seen it in photographs.

    From here you can walk down to the Champ de Mars, get closer to the base, or simply take your time with the view. If you want to go up, allow two hours and book your tickets in advance — the summit offers one of the finest panoramas in Europe.
  2. Louvre Museum
    1h
    The world's most visited museum occupies a former royal palace on the right bank of the Seine. Even if you don't go inside, the glass pyramid in the Cour Napoléon is one of the great architectural statements of the 20th century and a natural centrepiece for photographs.

    If you want to visit the collection — the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory — allow at least two hours and book tickets in advance.
  3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    1h
    After five years of restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame has reopened — and it is more extraordinary than ever. The medieval façade, the flying buttresses, the gargoyles watching over the Seine: the exterior alone is worth the visit.

    Your driver will bring you to the Île de la Cité, where Notre-Dame sits at the heart of Paris. Interior visits are possible and free of charge; allow at least an hour if you want to go inside.
  4. Champs-Elysees
    1h
    The most famous avenue in the world runs for nearly two kilometres from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Your driver can drop you at one end and let you walk its length — past the grand cafés, the flagship boutiques, and the cinemas that have lined this boulevard for over a century.
  5. Arc de Triomphe
    30m
    At the western end, the Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of twelve radiating avenues. The names of 660 battles and 558 generals are engraved on its inner walls. Climb to the top for a 360° view across Paris — tickets required, bookable in advance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meeting Point :

• Cruise Passengers: Your driver will be waiting for you right at the cruise terminal. Look out for a sign displaying your name. Should you need assistance, feel free to reach out via the Viator messaging system. If you’re reachable, the driver will also get in touch directly.

• Hotel Pick-Up: Your driver will meet you in the main lobby of your hotel.

If your booking includes a tour guide, they will meet you in Paris.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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