Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comParis Rail Day Trip from London
based on 44 reviews
Duration: 13 hours (approx.)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Product code: 3858EE034_037
44 reviews of Paris Rail Day Trip from London
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Everything we hoped for - ran smoothly - well informed guide who wisely insisted we wait in line for the Eiffel Tower early before the ride on the Seine rather than returning later in the day.
Reviewed by: Charles S, United States of America, August 2007
I was so impressed at how much of Paris we were able to see in a single day. I felt I got my full money's worth.
Reviewed by: Rikki P, New Zealand, February 2007
Excellent tour guides.
Reviewed by: Kevin O, United States of America, November 2006
This was a fabulous experience! I just wish that the weather had cooperated a bit more so that we could've taken the cruise on the Seine. We had a wonderful guide, she made the trip worth the price of admission.
Reviewed by: Corleen R, United States of America, October 2006
There was no air conditioning in our car on the train. But, once in Paris, it was absolutely awesome. We had several different guides during the day and all were wonderfully patient and knowledgeable. For the amount of time, it was unbelievable how much we were able to see. Thanks for a great day.
Reviewed by: John S, United States of America, September 2006
The tour guide was enthusiastic and provided us with a great tour. The French people were a little haughty. You can see they do not like Americans or the British. The sites were great to see. As we will probably never to to France again, this one day of exposure was definitely worth it. The tour guide really took the time to keep us safe, and he even gave us a code word for when pick pockets were around. He knew the city and had lots of energy. There are many wonderful sights to see in Paris.
Reviewed by: James H, United States of America, July 2009
It was very well organized and easy to figure out how to get where we needed to be. We liked to be able to have the freedom of the hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Paris. The only problem was that we were told that we were going to be dropped off at the Eiffel Tower first and then catch the tour bus there. Instead we had a few stops before the tower and by the time we got the line was very long! We ended up spending almost half of our day there rather than at some of the other sites. It's not the company's fault the line was long, but I think if we'd been there earlier it wouldn't have been so long.
Reviewed by: Kathy R, United States of America, June 2009
You have to be very selective in choosing what you see because there is so much to see and so little time. I would recommend staying overnight to avoid being rushed.
Reviewed by: Vickey C, United States of America, April 2009
Well organized but time is too short.
Reviewed by: William W, Malta, August 2008
The London end of the trip was fine. They picked us up at the hotel at the time scheduled and brought us to Waterloo Station. The gentleman there explained very well what we needed to do, and supplied us with everything we needed. The Paris end did not go so well. We were in the back of the last car of the train and had a long walk to the arrival area of the station. Even though we walked at a normal pace, and did not stop, the lady tour guide was walking out the front door by the time we got there. My nephew just happened to see her sign. Fifteen seconds later and she would have been gone, and we would not have known where to go. When we finally caught up with her, she was kind of rude and complained to us for being late. She also did not give very good instructions on how to get back from the Opera House bus stop to the train station. We ended up having to take a cab and came close to missing the train back to London. Except for the problems on the Paris end, we did enjoy the trip.
Reviewed by: David P, United States of America, July 2007
I enjoyed the trip, but there was quite a bit to see in one day. The tour was a little rushed at times, but the tour guide did a great job. This is definitely worth the money!
Reviewed by: De Lois D, United States of America, July 2007
I was surprised that the tour company did not provide a list of tour participants to the guide. Our guide, who was a free lancer, was very helpful. For a whirlwind tour, we received a good condensed version of Paris. We came home first class. The dinner was excellent.
Reviewed by: Winona S, United States of America, July 2007
The only problem was that I traveled with my mom who has to walk slowly. By the time we reached the end of the platform in Paris, the representative had gone and we had to find out where to catch the bus from the info booth then take a cab to meet it. Our tour was unescorted, but we were told someone would meet us to explain where to catch the bus.
Reviewed by: Craig B, United States of America, July 2007
This tour was well organised, worth doing.
Reviewed by: Marlene F, Australia, September 2006
The way to see Paris 'in a flash'. Comfortable bus, informative guide. Suggestion: it would be really helpful if we were given the points of interest in a handout so that we'd know what we were going to see. Our tour guide did a great job. One of the best tours we took on our trip. Thanks for a fabulous day.
Reviewed by: Roberta E, United States of America, September 2006
