Bonjour! One jour! Perfect day trips to Paris

Do you ever dream of soaking up the sights along the Seine, mooching through museums and browsing the boulevards?

Of course, you could spend weeks exploring the French capital – but if time is tight and the mood is right, there’s nothing more perfect than a day trip to Paris.

Here at Klook, we have all sorts of suggestions for how to maximise your time exploring the City of Light. Download our app here and take a look at our Paris day tours and experiences.  

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Passports at the ready. The super-efficient Eurostar departs regularly from London St Pancras International and with a check-in process of 30-minutes or less, it’s the perfect way to get right into the heart of the City of Love, so just sit back, glide seamlessly through the Channel Tunnel, and arrive at Gare du Nord just 2.5hrs later – in time for your breakfast croissant! 

Choose Klook’s classic Paris trip by rail from London and a friendly representative will even meet you at St Pancras to hand over your tickets and welcome pack, making your day trip to Paris go even more smoothly.

This package ties up all your travel by including a choice of a Visite Paris Pass, which gives access to the city’s metro, buses and trams, or a hop-on/hop-off tour bus which visits all the must-see sights before you make your way back to Gare du Nord for your train home.

Having crossed the Channel in style, why not continue to make your day extra special? For magical memories and some truly retro romance take a look at this super chic private tour in a luxury open-topped vintage Citroen. Choose from a one, two or three-hour experience and between four different routes in order to maximise your Paris day trip timings, offering unrestricted views of tourist treasures including La Place de la Concorde, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, le Pantheon and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Ooh, la la!

All aboard! A bird’s eye view on board an open-topped bus is also a great way to get an overview of the entire city of Paris in just one day.

Take Klook’s Paris Day Trip from London with Open Top Bus Tour to cruise along the Champs Elysee, circle the historic Arc de Triomphe and (if the fancy takes you) hop off for a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower. No need to worry about the traffic as a metro ticket is included to get you back to Gare du Nord. Parfait.

A Hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Paris offers another opportunity to marvel at a host of attractions, with the informative help of pre-recorded commentary. Meanwhile, aboard the Paris City Bus you can choose from a day or a night tour, so if you’re fortunate enough to linger for longer then you can watch the city sparkle into life, from the dazzling display of the Eiffel Tower to the rosy glow of Le Moulin Rouge.

If you’re looking for other ways to learn about the local landmarks, what could be more Parisian than cycling through the city? Saddle up for a guided bike tour of the essential sights.

Or for a different type of two-wheeled adventure, select our Segway tour to zip around attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Ecole Militaire, Les Invalides (Napoleon’s tomb) and the Grand and Petit Palais, in just two hours.

To bag the entire bucket list in one go, Klook’s Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum Day Tour with Seine River Cruise from London is the sure-fire way to cover off the unmissable sights with one convenient, great-value ticket.

Hop aboard the early train from London ready to hit all the high spots. Marvel at the views from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, take a scenic cruise along the River Seine (look out for the ongoing renovations at Notre Dame), and you’ll still have time to admire the key works of art at the Louvre, before heading back to the station for the return journey.

Bon appetit! 

Maybe you’ll opt to treat yourself to a taste of the finer things with a Luxury Day Tour (with Eiffel Tower Champagne Lunch).

Explore the city with the help of a professional guide, then for lunch enjoy priority access to the Eiffel Tower and dine in style with a glass of champagne as you take in the dazzling views.

Afterwards, relax as you cruise the Seine (enjoying views of the Musee d’Orsay and Place de la Concorde) before you head back to London replete with unforgettable memories.

Two iconic sights in just one hassle-free day? No problem. See Paris and the breathtaking Palace of Versaille on Klook’s incredible Paris Eiffel Tower and Versaille Tour from London Speed to the city in comfort aboard the Eurostar and meet your guide at the Gare du Nord. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city en route to the Eiffel Tower, where your ticket includes access to the second floor’s incredible panoramic views of the city.

Then you’ll be whisked away to the wonders of Versailles. You may not have time to visit all 700 rooms, but the audio guide will ensure you enjoy highlights including the Great Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors.

All this – and still only a tiny reflection of the endless possibilities available to you in Paris.

Don’t forget to give Klook a click for the culture, couture and cuisine of this most cosmopolitan of destinations.

 

 

Original article researched and written by Klook contributor, Jo Cooke.