Rouen Private Shore Excursion From Rouen to Paris
Description Summary
Highlights
- ✓Explore iconic Parisian monuments
- ✓Customize your tour to fit your interests
- ✓Optional romantic Seine River cruise
- ✓Enjoy free time to wander Paris
- ✓Experience local Parisian culture firsthand
Description
Private Paris Shore Excursion from Rouen offers cruise passengers a personalized full-day introduction to France’s capital. Travel with an English-speaking driver in a private vehicle for up to eight guests, with time to view Paris’s most recognizable landmarks and explore independently. Rouen is a practical gateway to Paris, with the city around 90 minutes away.
See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the exterior of the Louvre Museum while discovering the grand avenues, historic architecture, and vibrant atmosphere of the City of Light. Free time allows you to browse shops, enjoy a café, or explore at your own pace. For an additional perspective, you may choose an optional Seine River cruise with lunch.
From Rouen to Paris
Set out on a private Paris shore excursion from Rouen, created for cruise guests who wish to discover France’s capital in a more personal setting. Enjoy cruise-terminal pick-up and drop-off, premium air-conditioned transportation, and the attentive service of an English-speaking driver throughout the day.
Landmarks and Grand Avenues
Discover the city’s most recognizable monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the exterior of the Louvre Museum. Your itinerary also introduces Parisian landmarks such as the Grand Palais and Place Vendôme, combining scenic driving with opportunities to step out, take photographs, and appreciate the city’s architecture.
A Flexible Day in the City of Light
This private experience can be tailored around your interests, whether you prefer a café stop, browsing Parisian shops, or spending time around the Louvre and its surrounding streets. Free time gives you the flexibility to explore independently and experience the atmosphere of the City of Light at your own pace.
Optional Seine River Perspective
For a different view of Paris, you may choose to add a Seine River cruise with lunch. From the water, see the city’s historic riverbanks and monuments from a relaxed new perspective before continuing your private day in Paris.
Included / Excluded
- ✓Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship Terminal
- ✓Services of English speaking driver or driver/guide
- ✓Small Group Private tour limited to 8 persons
- ✓Transportation in Premium A/C vehicle
- ✗Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions
- ✗Meals, drinks unless mentioned in the program
- ✗Personal travel insurance and expenses
- ✗Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Private Shore Excursion from Rouen to Paris
- 1
Rouen Cruise Ship Terminal
Meet your English-speaking driver at the Rouen cruise ship terminal and depart in premium, air-conditioned transportation. Set out for a private day in Paris, with the itinerary tailored around the city’s celebrated landmarks and your interests.
- 2
Eiffel Tower
See the Eiffel Tower, Paris’s defining landmark, and take time to appreciate its striking ironwork and the surrounding city views. This stop offers a classic introduction to the French capital and a memorable setting for photographs.
- 3
Louvre Museum
View the exterior of the Louvre Museum and experience the grand setting of this former royal palace. Enjoy independent time nearby to walk, browse, or take in the atmosphere around one of Paris’s most recognized cultural landmarks.
- 4
Optional Seine River Cruise with Lunch
If selected, add a Seine River cruise with lunch for a different perspective on Paris. Enjoy views of the historic cityscape from the water before continuing your private exploration.
- 5
Return to Rouen Cruise Terminal
Rejoin your English-speaking driver after your Paris sightseeing and begin the return journey to Rouen. Your private shore excursion concludes with drop-off at the cruise ship terminal.
Start / End Locations
Commentary
Audio • Language: en
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a private Paris shore excursion designed for cruise guests in Rouen
- The full-day tour lasts approximately 10 hours
- The experience accommodates a small private group of up to eight participants
- Cruise-terminal pick-up and drop-off are included
- The route includes the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre exterior
Know Before You Go
- Meet your driver at the cruise ship terminal in Rouen
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing stops in Paris
- Your day combines vehicle travel with walking around key Paris landmarks
- The Louvre is viewed from the outside unless you arrange an independent visit
- A Seine River cruise with lunch may be added as an optional experience
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| 2 participants minimum - Total price | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €1,610.00 | €1,444.00 |
| 3 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €535.00 | €482.00 |
| 4 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €400.00 | €361.00 |
| 5 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €320.00 | €289.00 |
| 6 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €270.00 | N/A |
| 7 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €230.00 | €206.00 |
| 8 participants - Price per person | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | €200.00 | €181.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy: You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund. No refund will be made in case you have not contacted us and the boat is unable to dock in the port of Call.
All our terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
All private shore excursions must clearly specify the name of the ship and the local port of call. Ophorus will not be held responsible if the wrong port of call has been notified during reservation process. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey; a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card.
No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans is strictly forbidden (law of September, 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Additional Information
This experience is well suited to cruise passengers docking in Rouen who want a private day in Paris with an English-speaking driver. It is ideal for private groups interested in seeing landmark sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Louvre, with time for independent sightseeing, shopping, or café stops. First-time visitors and photography lovers will appreciate the combination of panoramic driving, walking stops, and the optional Seine River cruise with lunch.
Voucher Information
Please note: This tour is timed to your ship’s schedule. Your guide will meet you just outside the cruise terminal after disembarkation holding a sign with your name. In case of any last‑minute changes by the cruise line, please check your ship’s daily program and contact us as soon as possible so we can adjust timings accordingly.
Group Information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: https://ophorus.com/contact-us