Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBudget Independent Rail Tour to Paris by Eurostar
based on 18 reviews
Duration: 13 hours (approx.)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Product code: 3858EE033
18 reviews of Budget Independent Rail Tour to Paris by Eurostar
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This was everything we thought and more. The brief conversation we had with the staff at the counter was very informative and they were very helpful. We enjoyed this trip a lot, and would recommend it to all. Very affordable, cheaper than doing it on your own. Thanks.
Reviewed by: Marco C, United States of America, April 2009
Being an independent kind of person given to exploring, this was the ideal one-day excursion. There were also places I wanted to visit, e.g. St Chapelle, which would not have been on the conducted tour. This arrangement allowed me to stay as long as I wanted at certain places of interest. When I grew tired of walking, I took an hourlong cruise on the Seine, leaving from the Pont Neuf, then later had a coffee in a park, and later still, had a lovely meal in a restaurant of my choosing before returning to the train. I'll be telling all my friends about it. First rate!!!
Reviewed by: Stuart S, New Zealand, June 2008
I do not understand why we had to be at the train station so early. As an adult i would think it would be my responsibility to make sure that I was at the station in a timely manner. We arrived only to have to wait around for well over an hour.
Reviewed by: Amy G, United States of America, June 2009
Paris was awesome, but we should have taken the the guided tour. Getting around was a little difficult due to the maps that we received not being very readable. Once we were on the bus it would pull over and stop and say "find another one, I am off the clock." This happened to me twice in a 5 hour period.
Reviewed by: Robert. D K, United States of America, June 2009
Train was nice. Paris was good. A lot to see in the city, and one day may have been too little to see everything. We got a taste for the city.
Reviewed by: Walter K, United States of America, May 2009
Paris was great, but I recommend using a tour bus instead of going completely on your own.
Reviewed by: Lee S, United States of America, April 2009
Make sure you don't go on a Tuesday--the Louvre is CLOSED! That was a disappointment. The rail trip was fast and comfortable. All in all this is a convenient way to spend a day in Paris.
Reviewed by: Michelle K, United States of America, April 2009
All went well except that we were told to be at the Eurostar welcome desk by 6:15 a.m. at the latest to pick up our tickets, etc. but the tour company representative did not arrive until 630 a.m. Not a big problem, but just annoying since another tour company representative was available on time for their clients.
Reviewed by: Donna D, United States of America, March 2009
It was definitely a good deal for the money with the travel card included and everything. And the tour operator was very professional. The only problem I had was confirming my trip, because when I called them, they gave me the wrong location to meet them at the Eurostar to pick up my tickets. So I called again the day of and got the right location. So remember to double-check that with the tour company.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2008
This is the best deal we found! You get the Eurostar pass plus subway passes for the day and maps to help you around town. It is much cheaper than to just buy the Eurostar tickets.
Reviewed by: Kelsey K, United States of America, March 2008
This tour consists of roundtrip Eurostar tickets and a one day metro pass. The schedule allows for 10 hours in Paris. If you plan well and the weather cooperates, this is sufficient time for a great day in a great city. The train tickets can be obtained for less money directly from Eurostar, but only if you are able to make your reservations well in advance, though for a last minute trip, this isn't a bad deal. Everything delivered as promised.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, February 2008
We picked up our package without a hitch. We enjoyed our Eurostar ride and used the metro pass extensively. We soon realised that we could not see all we wanted to in the time available to us, so decided to see just 4 attractions, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees and Palace of Versailles and spend quality time at each. We were not disappointed. We would recommend this trip to anyone with limited time as we had.
Reviewed by: Rhonda W, Australia, July 2007
The all-day metro pass was a surprise, because they don't tell you about it until after you purchase the package. If you plan your day ahead of time, you can definitely get it all done!
Reviewed by: Dana W, United States of America, June 2007
We were provided Paris Metro passes for lines 1, 2, and 3. However, only lines 4 and 5 were available at Gare du Nord, the rail station in Paris. We incurred additional costs for taxi fares.
Reviewed by: Paul M, United States of America, May 2008
There is a review that is not accurate, and sadly I read this review and ended up quite disappointed. The Viste Pass you get is NOT a hop on, hop off bus. It is the equivalent of an Oyster card in London. The Viste Pass basically allows you to use the underground and buses around Paris. As you can imagine, I was disappointed. My tip would be to make sure you've researched where you want to go and how you intend to get there!
Reviewed by: Michelle R, United Kingdom, April 2008
