Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise

Paris, France

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Paris the fun way—from an open-top bus, not the metro—when you book this convenient package. Hear audio commentary in your choice of eight languages as you take in views of the city’s star attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Finally, discover the majestic Arc de Triomphe independently. Upgrade to add a one-hour Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens for a fresh perspective on Paris’s riverside monuments.

See Paris sights without the expense of a tour on a hop-on, hop-off bus
Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected without the roaming charges
Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of Paris from the Arc de Triomphe
Upgrade to see the city from a fresh perspective: a Seine River cruise

What's Included

Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off for 24- or 48- hours
Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
1-hour Seine river cruise by Bateaux Parisiens (If option selected)
Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages
Free Wifi on-board
Free headphones provided
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

11 Av. de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France
Stop 1 - Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

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Ticket Redemption Point

11 Av. de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France

Itinerary

Arc de Triomphe

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Big Bus Tours Paris

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Trocadero (Pass By)

Champs-Elysees (Pass By)

Eiffel Tower (Pass By)

Notre-Dame (Pass By)

Louvres (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The tour duration is approx. 2 hours, 15 mins. Buses depart every 10-20 mins.

The stop for Arc de Triomphe is Stop 8: Champs-Elysées. The Arc de Triomphe is open daily between 10am - 9pm. Free admission for those under 18 and 18-to-25-year old's who are EU citizens and/or residents.
The cruise, operated by our partner Les Bateaux Parisiens, departs from Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais (near Stop #8: Eiffel Tower), every 45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your bus ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.1

based on 21 reviews

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Screwed up mess

Robin_K, Aug 2026

I did not end up taking this tour as I booked it on 7/18 and on my way to Paris on 8/5 I noticed I was charged again and had two bookings. I canceled the new one and checked to be sure there were two different order numbers so I wasn’t canceling my original. When it came time on 8/8 to use this booking Viator had canceled both bookings but my original charge was still on my card. I was quite upset as I had a friend counting on me and I had to book through the tour company the day off which ended up costing me a bit more.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about the confusion with your bookings through Viator and the frustration this caused during your trip to Paris. We're glad you were still able to join us by booking on the day, but we regret the added stress it caused. We appreciate your feedback and hope you were still able to enjoy your time exploring Paris with us! Melisa@BigBusTours

Overpriced relative to what you get

Lisa_H, Aug 2026

Felt the price was very high relative to what you get. We did a different company hop-on hop-off tour in London, and the commentary was significantly better (better timed to what you are actually seeing, more commentary overall). Also, the route did not cover as much, but the price for this one was very high. We did the combo bus + Arc de Triomphe ticket because of the flexible entry time. The price is higher than what you would pay at the Arc, but that is expected given the time flexibility. There were several stretches when we got on where the bus was completely full so we had to stand. We didn't mind standing, but then you can't plug in to hear the tour commentary. Overall, overpriced relatively to what you get.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the commentary, pricing, and availability of seating on board. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into your experience further and see how we can assist you. Please contact us via email or chat and provide a brief description of the issues you encountered, and our team will be happy to assist you. Andreea@BigBusTours

A tour staple...

Kim_N, Sep 2025

We always appreciate the Hop-on-Hop-Off Buses and tend to use this mode of tour in every city we visit. You get a brief history and the lay of the land, covering more territory than you could on foot. Having the ability to get on and off is a plus. Would highly recommend.

A Fun Way to see Paris

Barbara_S, Jun 2025

The buses came on a regular basis. The map and earphones were helpful. It was great to ride around the entire circuit to acclimate to the area. Then we got off near Notre-Dame after a total circuit. We got back on and rode to the Arc de Triomphe. I have been to Paris before, but never went to the top of the Arc. It was great. We took the Seine river cruise on a day when the weather was better. A good value, even if you've been to Paris before.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Barbara_S, thank you for your feedback. It's great to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We'd love the chance to welcome you aboard and share a new city with you one day soon! Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours

Little dissappointed

jenny_k, Jun 2024

I was happy with the Arc de Triomphe. I thought I paid for River Cruise.as mentioned in the description however it was not. Included. Had to pay seperately so went will another providor. Nor did anyone explain even tho its a 24 hr bus ticket that the ticket was not valid at night. Would have been good to know.. Dissappointed.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Jenny, We're sorry to hear that you found te information abotu BIg B us experince not clear enough. We are constantly working on improving the communication. Thank you for your feedback; we hope that your experience here will not deter you from hop-on/hop-off experiences in other cities. Warm regards,

Viator should delete this tour from its options

Brenda_W, Jun 2024

The office was closed when we arrived so we did not take the tour. None of the information I received indicated the office would close at 5:30 especially since we expected to take an evening cruise and go up to the Arc in the evening as well. I hope my money is refunded. They offered a different day after I contacted them but I already have plans for that day.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Guest, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that your visit with us was anything less than satisfactory. Regards

Must book!

Maria_A, Mar 2024

Awesome way to see Paris! Love that they have a recording and it shares all the history and interesting facts about the highlights. Definitely recommend booking the Big Bus!

Worthwhile hop on and off

George_K, Nov 2023

This hop on hop off was fantastic . We got a view of all the main attractions before actually going to visit the ones that we wanted. We saved lots of money in cab fare using the 2 day pass.