Embark on a thrilling Le Havre to Paris Shore Excursion. Panoramic tour of Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Louvre, Opéra with stops at Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais & Petit Palais.
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Why you’ll love this tour
A Great overview of Paris' monuments
Drive to Paris and enjoy some free time for personal discovery
Book a unique Seine River Cruise & lunch directly through us!
English speaking Driver or Driver/Guide
Your day at a glance
Private Shore Excursion from Le Havre: Explore Paris, the City of Lights Seamless Pick-Up at Le Havre Cruise Terminal Start your unforgettable day with convenient pick-up directly from your cruise ship at Le Havre Cruise Terminal. Your expert English-speaking driver will greet you with a sign bearing the lead traveler's name. After introductions and an overview of the itinerary, step into your premium ...
Private Shore Excursion from Le Havre: Explore Paris, the City of Lights
Seamless Pick-Up at Le Havre Cruise Terminal
Start your unforgettable day with convenient pick-up directly from your cruise ship at Le Havre Cruise Terminal. Your expert English-speaking driver will greet you with a sign bearing the lead traveler's name. After introductions and an overview of the itinerary, step into your premium air-conditioned vehicle, equipped with Wi-Fi and a PA system for insightful commentary during your journey.
Scenic Drive to Paris
Enjoy a comfortable 2.5 to 3-hour drive to the French capital. Take in the scenic countryside, with opportunities for short breaks along the way. Stay connected during the drive with on-board Wi-Fi or simply relax and prepare for your exciting day ahead.
Panoramic Tour of Paris with Photo Stops
Upon arrival, embark on a panoramic tour of Paris, designed to showcase the city’s most iconic landmarks. Your driver-guide will tailor the route based on your preferences and traffic conditions, ensuring you experience the best of the City of Lights.
Potential stops include:
Eiffel Tower – A must-see Parisian icon.
Notre Dame Cathedral – Admire the Gothic masterpiece from its stunning exterior.
Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica – Explore the artistic district with breathtaking views of Paris.
Arc de Triomphe – Snap photos at this emblematic landmark.
For a deeper dive into Parisian culture and history, opt for a personalized guided tour of your favorite attractions (pre-booking required).
Free Time to Explore Paris
After your panoramic tour, enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure. Stroll along the Champs-Élysées, visit charming cafés, or shop for souvenirs in Paris’s iconic boutiques. Your driver will coordinate a meeting point and time for the return trip to Le Havre.
Return to Le Havre
After your day in Paris, relax on the return drive, arriving back at Le Havre Cruise Terminal in time to rejoin your ship.
Book your private shore excursion to Paris today and discover the magic of the City of Lights!
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Pick up at Your Ship in Le Havre Cruise Port
Enjoy the drive to Paris
Panoramic Tour of the main sights of Paris
Free time for personal discovery
Return to Ship in Le Havre Port of Call
Informations
Language spoken
English
Included
Pick up and drop off from Ship
Services of English speaking driver or driver/guide
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
Return to ship.
Reviews
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Julann22
13, Jul 2022Ophorus
Rose was fantastic! We loved her, the tour and the cruise on the River. We can’t wait to come back to Paris. Thank you so much . It was a fabulous day!
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Dperdue2003
24, May 2022Ophorus
Christophe, Our excursion went very good. Thank you again and our guide Gwen was most accommodating.
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Quick answers
How long is the drive from Le Havre to Paris?
The distance between Le Havre and Paris is just under 200 kilometers (125 miles). In normal traffic conditions, it will take us around 2 1/2 hours to reach Paris from Le Havre Cruise Port.
What should I expect on a Shore Excursion with Ophorus?
As a specialized France Tour Operator and tours & activities provider, we organize worry free shore excursions departing from all cruise ports in France. Our professional team of travel advisors, drivers and guides speak fluent English, are experts in the destination and all our shore excursions take place on board premium vehicles.
All our shore excursions in France include pick up and drop off at your ship, once you have exited the Cruise Port terminal. We will always indicate where your driver/guide will be waiting for you. Our itineraries and programs are customized to suit your needs and never include side visits or stops that you had not confirmed. We guarantee your return to ship on time and have a very flexible cancellation policy. All tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour.
All our shore excursions are for small groups only, we do not cater for groups larger than 20 persons. Typically, we use premium minivans that will take up to 7 or 8 persons maximum. If your group is larger, then we will provide a small minibus but no larger than 20 passenger seats.
What type of vehicules are used during a private Shore Excursion from Le Havre?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are new or recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows, large leg space.
How much free time will we have in Paris?
The driving time on this full day shore excursion from Le Havre is about 5 hours in all. The tour lasts 10 hours and you have to include a 1 1/2 hour panoramic tour. So this will leave you roughly with 3 1/2 hours on your own in Paris. However, please note that this tour can be fully customized so don't hesitate to reach out to our team of travel experts if you would like to adapt this tour to your wishes.
Is lunch included on this full day shore excursion from Le Havre?
We never include lunch on our private shore excursions from Le Havre.
If you would like us to pre-book a specific restaurant for you and your party just let us know and we will organize this for you at no extra cost.
Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking.
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