Eurostar Day Tour

Q: Is it possible to do a one-day tour of Paris from London using the Eurostar train? We will be on holiday in Kensington in December and I would like to see some of the sights of Paris, but don't really want to stay there overnight. Please could you find out about availability, details and cost? - Darren Bester

A: Yes, it is possible to do Paris in a day. There are a number of day tours available from travel agents and on the Internet. A recommended website is www.traveltoe.com, which offers an escorted and an independent day tour. You can also try the www.evanevanstours.co.uk website.
The tours start with an early morning pick up from your hotel to St Pancras station. You arrive in Paris around 11am and depart at around 9pm. On the escorted tour, you will be met at the station by a guide for a panoramic tour of the city's main sights, including a stop at the second level of the Eiffel Tower and a lunch stop at the Louvre Museum. In the afternoon you can take a hop on hop off bus tour to discover the city or opt for an escorted tour of the Louvre or the Seine River Cruise. Either way, your guide will ensure that you are transported back to Gare du Nord station for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. The price for the escorted tour is 218 Euros in standard class or 324 Euros in first class.
If you prefer to travel independently without the assistance of a guide, the price drops to 175 Euros in standard class and 281Euros in first class. You will receive your return tickets, a map of Paris and a ticket for the hop on hop off bus service. First class passengers on both packages are provided with evening dinner on the return journey.