As a couple or in a group, you'll be welcomed with a smile and after a short wait you'll embark at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The tour begins and you'll admire a succession of prestigious monuments and listen to the heart-warming song 'I love Paris in the summer'.
To learn History along the way, plug in your audio-guide and choose your language (there are 13). Your hostess will also provide lesser-known stories: famous lovers met in this town house…
From bridge to bridge and bank to bank, Parisians escort you on foot or on bicycle. You're at the heart of lively Paris, and time will fly by. And if you come back at night, its another Paris before your eyes yet just as magical.
Highlights:
Fascinating commentaries to discover Paris, its history and its architecture
Audio-guides with 13 languages, and a hostess-guide on board
Modern boats with a terrace and exterior passageways
Departure Times:
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower - pontoon number 3 Apr - Sep 10:00 – 22:30 Every 30 Mins *
Oct - Mar 10:30 – 22:00 Every 30 Mins
* Except 13:00 & 19:30
Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - Classic
Explore San Francisco’s famous landmarks on a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you cruise through the city on an open-top bus and learn about San Francisco's unique history. You have the choice of a personal recorded commentary, available in 10 languages, or an entertaining live commentary. This is the best way to discover all that San Francisco has to offer.
Our unique city tour has 20 stops for guest to hop-on or hop-off the bus to visit attractions and points of interest. From Fisherman’s Wharf to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, immerse yourself in San Francisco’s diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture and picturesque views.
WALKING TOURS
Chinatown Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #6 - operates daily @ 10:00 & 14:00)
Walk through the world famous historic neighborhood. See the magnificent Chinatown gates, the busy marketplace and the vibrant mix of historical and modern day culture.
Northbeach Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #3 - operates daily @ 16:00)
This tour will take you on a journey through the eclectic Little Italy district. From Washington Square Park to the incredible St. Peter & Paul Church, the tour will leave you with a taste of the bohemian lifestyle that inspired so many of the artistically gifted San Franciscans of previous generations.
Barbary Coast Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #4 - operates daily @ 12:00)
Tour takes you through a nine block radius of what was once the haunt of the low and vile. Hear about San Francisco’s small beginnings, its boom-town growth because of the California Gold Rush and the end of The Barbary Coast due to the Red Light Abatement Act. The walk will take you through the present Financial District and Jackson Square Historic District.
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour: (Tour begins at Stop #1 - operates daily @ 14:00)
The Fisherman’s Wharf walking tour takes you all the main attractions of the Wharf area, including Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and Pier 39. See and learn about the famous food and restaurants and the historic ships at Aquatic Park. This walk will familiarize you with role the wharf has played in the history of the city—from the Gold rush, through the labor struggles of the 1930’s and the psychedelic explorations of the 1960’s.
With the Day pass enjoy entrance to the museum and 5 hours guided tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches!
The Day Pass is made up of a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen itself and a guided tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches and key sites.
Visitors can spend as much time as they wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen on the same day as their Landing Beaches guided tour or on another day. The Landing Beaches guided tour is a complete 5 hours round trip with a bilingual guide from Le Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned mini-van including the visit of the following main sites: the artificial harbor at Arromanches, the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc.
Includes:
Free access to the Mémorial de Caen museum (tickets are only available for 24 hours)
Bilingual guided tour of the Anglo-American beachheads in a 7 seat minivan
Entrance to Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema to watch the film “Normandy’s 100 Days” (20 minutes)
Visit to the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc
This tour is not available for children under 3 years old.
The old port in Fira is accessible only:
By cable car: It is perfectly safe, it consists of 6 wagons and has capacity of 6 persons per wagon. During high season (April-October) it runs every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost €5 for adults and €2.50 for children.
On foot: You would need to walk down the famous 600 steps of the traditional road that connects the old port with the town of Fira. The descend takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on your physical condition.
By donkey: The donkeys used to be the traditional transportation way of the island. They go up and down to the old port of Fira frequently. A single ride costs around €5 per person and takes about 20 minutes. Most people prefer to take the donkey on their way up.
