Top Paris Bus Tours

There are plenty of high-quality Paris bus tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip From Paris With Lunch

• Loire Valley Castles Day Trip From Paris With Wine Tasting

• Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip With Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

• Mont Saint Michel Day Trip From Paris With English-Speaking Guide

• Giverny Small-Group Half-Day Trip With Monet's Gardens From Paris

Paris bus tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now: 

• Giverny Monet's House and Gardens Plus Shopping Session Day Trip

• Paris Highlights Immersive Coach Tour

• Paris by Night Tootbus Tour

• Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Day Trip With Chateaubus Shuttle

• Big Bus Paris Open-Top Night Tour

Yes, guided Paris bus tours are definitely worth it, especially if you want to avoid self-driving in the busy city or catching confusing public transport. Guided bus tours of Paris let you see many top attractions in just a few hours, and some give you the chance to hop on and off at various locations. Bus tours further afield are an easy way to escape the city for a day, taking you to destinations such as Monet's house in Giverny or Mont-St-Michel.

Per one customer who booked the Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip With Monet's Gardens From Paris, "My wife and I had a wonderful time. The experience is just as advertised and we recommend going first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds that come later in the day. Try to arrive at your meeting spot a little early (20--30 minutes) so that you can enjoy a coffee. For those wanting to plan another event in the afternoon on the same day, you will return to Paris in enough time to do so."

Before booking a Paris bus tour, check whether you’re booking a small group tour or one for a larger group, as the types of buses vary. Smaller group tours are typically by minibus and may cost more but provide a more intimate experience, while larger tours are often on coaches and may be better for lower budgets. If you’re a first-time visitor to Paris, you can find a bus tour that takes in many of the city’s highlights, while longer-stay or repeat visitors might like to take a day trip to another destination in France. There are options to suit all preferences and budgets, so read the tour descriptions carefully.

Take only small bags and easy-to-stow coats or jackets on a Paris bus tour, as there may not be much storage space for larger items. If you book a hop-on hop-off bus tour, make sure you have a copy of the timetable and the stop locations to avoid waiting for too long. If you, or anyone you’re with, suffers from motion sickness, it’s a good idea to ask to sit near the front of the bus, where the views and fresh air can minimize queasy feelings.