What ComeToParis does

ComeToParis is a privately held, Paris-based online ticket reseller and activity aggregator founded in 1999. The company operates an e-commerce platform at cometoparis.com where international tourists can book Seine river cruises, cabaret shows (Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin, Crazy Horse), museum and monument entry (Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, Palais Garnier), Disneyland Paris tickets, dinner cruises, water parks, and ancillary hospitality and gastronomic experiences. The platform supports 9 languages, real-time availability, instant e-ticket confirmation, and a best-price guarantee, and serves both individual travelers and group bookings for parties of 10+.

The underlying technology is a standard online e-ticketing storefront with real-time inventory checks and multi-language URL structures rather than a proprietary AI or algorithmic booking engine. The company does not publish APIs, SDKs, or developer documentation and operates with no disclosed mobile app. Marketing is driven primarily by SEO across 9 locales, a blog with Paris travel guides, promotional codes, and a 12-month gift voucher program. There is no evidence of AI capabilities, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company; the firm appears bootstrapped and founder-operated with a small team (11–50 employees).

The business model is commission-based resale: ComeToParis acts as an authorized ticket partner for vetted Parisian tourism providers and earns transaction fees on each booking. The platform carries 15+ distinct product categories spanning price points from €12 (museum entry) to €320+ (Moulin Rouge dinner-show), and supplier relationships span 7+ named core partners including Disneyland Paris, Bateaux-Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, and Musée d'Orsay. The company's value proposition rests on curation, multilingual support, transparent pricing, and 26,572+ verified customer reviews at a 4.7/5 average rating accumulated over 25+ years of operation.

Name

ComeToParis

Legal name

Come to Paris

Website

https://cometoparis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ComeToParis is a Paris-based online ticket reseller founded in 1999 that aggregates and resells bookings for Seine cruises, cabaret shows, museums, monuments, Disneyland Paris, and group activities to international tourists across nine languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Travel Activities Resale

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Cruise Agencies & Cruise Booking Platforms (THAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cruise Booking Platforms (THALAFAG)

Keywords

• Online ticketing platform
• Tourism booking services
• Sightseeing activity tickets
• Cabaret show tickets
• Seine river cruises

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales Commission: ComeToParis acts as an authorized reseller for Paris tourist activities including cruises, cabarets, museums, and attractions. The company earns revenue through commissions on ticket sales, offering curated activities from vetted Parisian tourism providers at competitive prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ComeToParis operates an online ticket resale and booking platform that aggregates Paris tourist activities from vetted local providers. The company resells tickets for Seine river cruises, cabaret shows (Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin, Crazy Horse), museum and monument entries (Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, Louvre), Disneyland Paris, water parks, and other leisure activities, earning commissions on each transaction. Customers book directly online with real-time availability and receive instant e-ticket confirmation in 9 languages.

Product overview

ComeToParis is a Paris tourism booking platform that aggregates and resells tickets for activities, tours, shows, and attractions across Paris and surrounding regions. The platform offers access to Seine river cruises (including Bateaux-Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, and Le Diamant Bleu dinner cruises), world-renowned cabarets (Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin, Crazy Horse), major museums and monuments (Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Versailles Palace), Disneyland Paris, water parks (Aquaboulevard), and various other Parisian activities. The offering functions as a marketplace connecting tourists with local activity providers, providing e-tickets, instant booking confirmations, and multi-language customer service in 9 languages. Customers can purchase individual tickets, combined packages, gift vouchers, and group bookings through the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Bateaux-Mouches
• Bateaux-Mouches Dinner Cruise
• Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise
• Le Diamant Bleu Dinner Cruise
• Moulin Rouge Show
• Paradis Latin Cabaret
• Crazy Horse Paris

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7/5 average customer rating based on 26,572 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Compagnie des Bateaux-MouchescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ticket reseller for Bateaux-Mouches Seine river cruises including sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, and dinner cruises. The partnership allows ComeToParis to offer tickets to one of the most iconic Parisian cruise experiences with over 60 years of operation.
• Bateaux ParisienscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket partner for Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruises departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Offering glass-covered boats with panoramic views and live music entertainment.
• Moulin RougecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ticket reseller for the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret show founded in 1889. Offering show-only and dinner-show packages for the Féerie revue featuring the iconic French Cancan.
• Paradis LatincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket partner for Paradis Latin cabaret, the historic venue built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. Currently hosting the L'Oiseau Paradis show by choreographer Kamel Ouali.
• Disneyland PariscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ticket reseller for Disneyland Paris parks including Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, offering 1-day and 2-day tickets with up to 40% savings vs gate prices.
• Musée d'OrsaymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket partner for the Musée d'Orsay, the largest museum dedicated to Impressionist painting in the world, housed in a former railway station and attracting nearly 3 million visitors annually.
• Arc de TriomphemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ticket reseller for Arc de Triomphe monument visits including access to the rooftop panoramic terrace offering 360-degree views of Paris.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Headout: Mobile-first marketplace for in-destination experiences with significant Paris supply spanning tours, attractions, and airport transfers. Comparable to ComeToParis in its reseller / instant-ticket-delivery model for top Paris sights.
• Musement: Tours, activities, and attractions marketplace with extensive Paris inventory including Seine cruises and city experiences. Tivity-acquired company with a comparable online reseller model and overlapping European city focus.
• Viator (Tripadvisor): Tripadvisor-owned tours and activities platform with deep Paris supply across cruises, cabarets, and museum tickets. Same authorized-reseller / commission business model and overlapping supplier base as ComeToParis, at significantly larger scale.
• Tiqets: Digital ticketing platform specializing in museums, attractions, and city experiences with strong Paris coverage. Direct competitor in ComeToParis's museum and monument ticket category, with mobile-first instant-ticket delivery as core product.
• GetYourGuide: Global online tours, activities, and attractions marketplace with strong Paris inventory (Seine cruises, Moulin Rouge, museums). Directly comparable to ComeToParis as an authorized-reseller OTA for in-destination experiences, though broader geographically and better-funded.
• Klook: Asia-rooted global activities and attractions booking platform with growing European inventory including Paris experiences. Direct peer in the online tours/activities OTA category with overlap on Paris cruises, Disneyland Paris, and skip-the-line tickets.
• Avec (avfrance.fr): France-focused online tour and activity reseller offering Paris excursions, day trips to Versailles/Loire/Normandy, and attractions tickets. Same country-anchored OTA model as ComeToParis with overlapping domestic-French product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com Attractions: Booking Holdings' in-destination attractions vertical bundled into the global accommodation platform. Overlaps ComeToParis in cruises, cabarets, and museum tickets but as a much broader portfolio offering rather than a Paris specialist.

Emerging players

• Airbnb Experiences: Airbnb-hosted tours and activities marketplace expanding into traditional attraction ticketing. Partial overlap with ComeToParis's Paris offerings as Airbnb pushes further into guided experiences and has tested attraction inventory.

Regional players

• Paris je t'aime (Office du Tourisme de Paris): Official Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau operating a destination-marketing and pass platform. Adjacent to ComeToParis's activities marketplace but positioned as the official tourism authority rather than a paid commission-based reseller.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ComeToParis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/come-to-paris

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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