Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Paris, France
+13
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make sightseeing in Paris easier with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to the City of Light. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out public transportation, cruise through the heart of the French capital on an open-top bus past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, and more. Explore at your own pace and create your perfect Paris adventure.
- Create a personalized itinerary of the sights you want to see
- Upgrade your experience with a Seine River cruise
- Skip any stops you're not interested in
- Enjoy unbeatable open-top views of the City of Light
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
More than just a hop-on hop-off bus tour: Upgrade with a cruise and/or Arc de Triomphe entry.
What's Included
- 24- or 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-on Bus Tour
- 1-hour Seine River Cruise (if option selected)
- Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket (if option selected)
- Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages with free headphones
- WiFi on-board
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance tickets to monuments
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Making a hop-on hop-off bus tour around Paris gives you access to all the main attractions, an overview of the city and a means of getting around all in one convenient package. With an open-top, double-decker bus, you get the added bonus of an excellent vantage point for panoramic views.
Your ticket is valid on the Red Route through Paris, which includes stops at the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées, Palais Garnier, and Musée d’Orsay. The route includes informative audio commentary, available in nine languages, while you see the sights.
Choose a 24- or 48-hour ticket, valid starting the first time you use it, and disembark at any of the stops to explore further on your own. Climb aboard the next bus when you're done sightseeing on foot to continue your circuit of the city. See the Itinerary section below for a list of all the hop-on hop-off tour stops.
Choose to upgrade your sightseeing experience by adding a Seine River cruise and/or Arc de Triomphe tickets to your package.
Your ticket is valid on the Red Route through Paris, which includes stops at the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées, Palais Garnier, and Musée d’Orsay. The route includes informative audio commentary, available in nine languages, while you see the sights.
Choose a 24- or 48-hour ticket, valid starting the first time you use it, and disembark at any of the stops to explore further on your own. Climb aboard the next bus when you're done sightseeing on foot to continue your circuit of the city. See the Itinerary section below for a list of all the hop-on hop-off tour stops.
Choose to upgrade your sightseeing experience by adding a Seine River cruise and/or Arc de Triomphe tickets to your package.
Red - Classic Route
10 Stops
21 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Operating Schedule: You can hop on and off from our Paris Red Route tour from 10 different stops. Buses run every 10-20 minutes. Tune in to our pre-recorded commentary, available in 9 languages via complimentary headphones. Red Route Tour strats from Stop 1 at 09.45am and the last tour from Stop 1 is 17.30pm. Download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket. Your River cruise tickets will be provided by a Big Bus agent when boarding on the bus they will then tell you where to board.
1
Louvre Museum
2
Pont des Arts
3
Notre Dame
4
Musée d'Orsay
5
Champs-Élysées
6
Grand Palais
7
Place d'Iéna
8
Eiffel Tower
9
Champ de Mars
10
Palais Garnier
Points of interest passed by on this route
Musee d'Orsay
Eiffel Tower
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Louvre Museum
The Seine
Palais Garnier
Champs-Elysees
Le Trocadero et son esplanade
Grand Palais
Big Bus Paris
Champ de Mars
Pont des Arts
Arc de Triomphe
Avenue Montaigne
Petit Palais
Place de la Concorde
Palais de Tokyo
Luxembourg Gardens
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Invalides
Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stop
- Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
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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
3.9
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Dan_B, Aug 2026
Really enjoyed the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off. We did this on our first day in Paris and allowed us an opportunity to see where the Paris sights are located for further exploration.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Dan!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the Hop-On Hop-Off tour was the perfect way to kick off your trip to Paris and help you get your bearings.
It was a absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you aboard again on your next adventure!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Alessandra_A, Aug 2026
Rude Driver
He could not wait 1 minute for me and my family to board. There are so many other companies should of when with Toot.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Copilot said:
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been for you and your family. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your comments. Your feedback will be shared with the local team for review as we work to improve the experience for all our guests. Raul@BigBusTours
Kathlynn_M, Aug 2026
This is a good overview of the city! It was a little challenging to find a map online but worked well for us!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear the tour provided a great overview of the city and worked well for your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding the online map and will share it with our team. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Raul@BigBusTours
Danelle_M, Aug 2026
Seamless start, helpful and attentive staff, interesting, educational but also funny commentary. All-round great experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Danelle_M!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear everything ran smoothly and that you enjoyed our friendly team and engaging commentary.
It's fantastic to know you found the tour both educational and fun. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Shariza_B, Aug 2026
Absolutely 💯 we always use the big bys in every European vacation it's the best means to navigating our trip itinerary
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that Big Bus Tours has become a part of your European vacations and that you find it the best way to navigate and plan your itinerary. It means a lot to us to know that you continue to choose Big Bus whenever you travel.
BigBusTours@VladL
John_L, Aug 2026
A must do to see everything Paris can offer. Used to see what museum and sights to visit. Best way to see all of Paris.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great way to discover everything Paris has to offer. It's fantastic to know that the tour helped you decide which museums and attractions you wanted to visit and that you felt it was the best way to get an overview of the city.
BigBusTours@VladL
Laura_S, Aug 2026
Great mode of transport for seeing all the sight in the city. I particularly enjoyed the commentary that was informative and humorous at times. I would highly recommend doing the hop on hop off bus.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Laura! We really appreciate your review. It's wonderful to know that you liked the audio on the bus and that you'll be recommending us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Ana from Big Bus tours.
mikerothery, Aug 2026
It was easy to have them oiled ticket. Exchanged at Arc De Triomph stop was easy and the ticket details explained as to what we had access to. Saw all the major sites in Paris and all the stops were close to the attractions. The buses were nottoocrowded and ran regularly. Not a lot more to say other than it did what it had to.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello mikerothery! Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to know that you visited all the key attractions in Paris. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Ana from Big Bus Tours.
sajjad_l, Aug 2026
The driver was very rude, when we were hopping in the bus, he was shouting at people in French. He was very rude to the customers.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi sajjad! Thank you for your review. We regret to hear that your experience was below our usual standards, but appreciate the honest review. We pride ourselves on our 5* service and regularly refresh our staff training across all cities. Please reach out to our customer service team so we can better understand what went wrong for you this time, and we hope to welcome you back onboard an improved experience next time you're travelling in a Big Bus city. All the best, Ana from Big Bus Tours.
LisaJoyTurner_L, Aug 2026
This is a really good way to see all the sights and you are able to choose when to hop off or stay on. Regular buses and lots of stops. The only thing to watch out for is when queuing do not try to enter via the middle door as you'll be refused and in our case ended up at the back of the queue as everyone else pushed to the front. We were then left standing.
Otherwise a great way to experience the sights.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Lisa!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the regular service, and the river cruise as a great way to see the sights of Paris!
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the boarding process. We understand how frustrating it must have been to end up at the back of the line after trying to board through the middle door. For safety and ticket verification reasons, passengers are required to enter through the front door, but we will make sure our team works on making these boarding guidelines clearer to prevent any confusion in the future.
Thank you again for your review, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
MariaS@BigBusToursCustomerCare
Deb_C, Aug 2026
The boat ride was wonderful. The bus is very helpful for getting around if you aren't in a hurry and want to see a lot along the way.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Deb!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!
We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on the river cruise and that our bus tour served as a great, scenic way to explore Paris.
Taking in the sights at a relaxed pace is exactly what we aim to offer, and we are glad it worked out well for your journey.
We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
MariaS@BigBusToursCustomerCare
Deb_C, Aug 2026
It's a great way to see most of the major sights of interest. The headsets provide interesting details and history. The option to get off is great, and the next bus shouldn't be too much of a wait.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great way to see many of the city's major attractions. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the flexibility of being able to hop off and explore at your own pace before continuing your journey.
We're also pleased that you found the audio commentary interesting and informative. Sharing the history and stories behind the landmarks is an important part of the experience, and we're glad it added value to your sightseeing adventure.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another enjoyable tour!
Flavius@BigBusTours
Sharon_N, Aug 2026
DO NOT book tickets for the river cruise. It was so overcrowded, unsafe, chaotic and a rip off. There is no clear signage. Someone in charge yelling go go go! Uneven payment in the line with very little light. People pushing The hop on hop off bus was fine , a/c was not that great.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Sharon_N, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your cruise experience was not a positive one. Rest assured we are constantly working on improving our service and your feedback is of great importance to us. We hope to have the chance to turn your experience around one day soon! We are thrilled that the bus tour worked fine for you. Looking forward to having you on board again! Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
Kevin_H, Aug 2026
Close to our metro stop, easy to get a seat around 10am. Saw lots without the crowds. Was easyto purchase tickets online. Good commentary
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Kevin! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy and enjoyed the tour commentary. It’s great that you were able to beat the crowds by heading out around 10 am and take in the sights comfortably. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Slande_E, Aug 2026
Great service. Friendly staff who were very accommodating and attentive. Tasty food. Not too crowded. Restroom on board. Calm and relaxed atmosphere. Left and returned at the scheduled time.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the calm atmosphere, delicious food, and punctual service. Our team always strives to be as attentive and accommodating as possible, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Jo_B, Aug 2026
The bus is a great way to get around the city. The only draw back is that it stops running at 7:30pm although their website shows they don’t stop running until 8:30pm.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Jo! Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed using our bus service to explore the city.
However, we are truly sorry for the confusion regarding our schedule. We apologize for the discrepancy between our website and the actual operating hours. We are looking into this right away to ensure our online timetable is updated and accurate. We hope to welcome you back on board soon! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
seonaidhowie, Aug 2026
We found this was the best way to see the main sights of Paris. Buses were very frequent and the app was very good. Commentary was very informative. Staff friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Seonai,
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review!
We are thrilled to hear that Big Bus Paris was the ideal way for you to see the city's main sights. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our frequent service, informative commentary, helpful app, and friendly staff.
We hope to welcome you aboard again on your next trip! Madalina@BigBusTours
Barbara_M, Aug 2026
Great way to get an overview of Paris and all its landmarks. You can get on and off at your discretion and see Paris at your own pace.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Barbara_M. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our bus tour and we hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
Kathryn_A, Aug 2026
Enjoyable trip taking in the sights of Paris. Shame audio didn’t work,as commentary would have made experience better. Good value if you include the river Seine cruise
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Kathryn!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the sights of Paris and found the Seine River cruise to be a great value.
However, we are truly sorry about the issue with the audio system during your tour. We know how much commentary enriches the experience, and our maintenance team has been alerted to inspect and fix the equipment on that vehicle.
We appreciate your constructive feedback and hope to welcome you back for a flawless ride next time!
MariaS@BigBusToursCustomerCare
Deanna_S, Aug 2026
It was a beautiful day. We got the BB tour the morning we got here because we knew we'd be tired from jet lag, and our hotel wasn't ready. It was a great choice. An opportunity to see a lot of stuff around the city and kind of get the layout. I highly suggest doing this first, before you actually DO all the things. I liked the audio information also.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Deanna!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted to hear that the tour was the perfect way to spend your first day in the city, especially after a long journey. Using the tour to get oriented, see the major sights, and get a feel for the layout of the city is exactly what many of our guests enjoy most.
It's great to know that you found the experience relaxing and worthwhile while waiting for your hotel room to be ready. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the audio commentary and found it informative as you explored the city.
Thank you for your recommendation to fellow travelers. Starting a trip with a Big Bus tour is a fantastic way to plan the rest of your visit, and we're thrilled it worked so well for you.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
MariaS@BigBusToursCustomerCare
Phil_G, Aug 2026
Great narrative with multiple voices and music in between. Very informative , best hop on hop off so far !!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback!
We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed the commentary and found it so informative and engaging. It's wonderful to know that the combination of multiple voices, storytelling, and music helped bring the city to life and made the experience even more enjoyable.
We're especially thrilled to hear that this was the best hop-on, hop-off tour you've experienced so far. Comments like yours mean a great deal to our team and motivate us to continue delivering memorable sightseeing experiences.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you on board again in another city soon!
Flavius@BigBusTours
Leilani_B, Aug 2026
This is a nice way to see the city and give your legs a break from walking as well. It’s easy to hop on and off and I’ve now booked this with my family (great for kids) and with a friend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Leilani! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that we provided a relaxing and convenient way for you to explore the city. It is fantastic to know that our hop-on, hop-off service was so easy to use, and we love that you've returned to ride with both your family and a friend. We take pride in being a great option for kids, and we cannot wait to welcome you all back on board for your next adventure! Razvan@BigBusTours
Joanne_F, Aug 2026
The tour was good and trip down the Seine but I would not advise trying to use this as transport to each place if you are on a time limit
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Joanne! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and your cruise along the Seine. We also appreciate your honest note regarding travel times. Since Paris traffic can be unpredictable, we always recommend our tours as a scenic, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing experience. Thank you for helping other travelers plan their day, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing ride! Razvan@BigBusTours
Robert_P, Aug 2026
Great experience. We went around twice. Very informative Lots to see and learn. Open air bus was fantastic
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Robert! Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the views from our open-top deck. Going around twice is the perfect way to make sure you don't miss a thing and to soak in all the history and facts. Thank you for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back on board for more learning and sightseeing soon! Razvan@BigBusTours
Karen_B, Aug 2026
The hop-on hop-off bus was a great way to see Paris without having to do too much walking right away. It was easy to use, covered all the major sights, and made getting around the city simple. A great option if you want to take in the highlights at your own pace and decide what to explore further.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Karen,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that our hop-on hop-off service helped you discover Paris comfortably and conveniently. It is great to know that you enjoyed the flexibility of exploring the city at your own pace while visiting the major landmarks.
We hope to welcome you aboard again on your next adventure. Alexandra@BigBusTours
Herman_D, Aug 2026
The Hop on and Off Bus is great and has a lot of information full stop you can get all forever us and get back on the bus at different locations. However the cruise was not very good which is the reason why I did not give it all the stars up I would not recommend doing the cruise you may go sleep.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and found it to be a great way to explore the city and learn more about its attractions. It's wonderful to know that the flexibility of being able to get on and off at different locations added to your experience.
We're sorry to hear that the river cruise didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest comments and will share your feedback with the relevant team as we continually work to improve our experiences.
BigBusTours@VladL
Nelson_D, Aug 2026
Travel in comfort and view the city sites as one travels. Slow driving so onencouldntske.photo shots.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review!
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Paris with us and found the tour to be a convenient way to see the city's famous landmarks.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you aboard again on a future visit.
Peter_C, Aug 2026
Great way to get around Paris and see sights. Remember to pick up headphones on way upstairs so you can listen to information on sights and stops. Jump off at sights you want to visit and hop back on.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, Peter!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review!
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience exploring Paris with us. Thank you as well for passing along that helpful tip about grabbing headphones before heading upstairs—it’s a great reminder for future travellers wanting to catch all the commentary!
We hope the rest of your stay in Paris was wonderful, and we look forward to welcoming you back aboard next time you travel.
MariaS@BigBusCustomerCare
Sujoy_K, Aug 2026
Must download App to get the best experience of this tour. The Louvre stop isn't inside at all and we kept waiting for some time before realising..otherwise all great
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Sujoy! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience overall and found the app helpful.
We appreciate your note regarding the Louvre stop. We'll make sure to keep improving our location details to make finding the stops as seamless as possible. Alina@BigBusTours
Laurie_T, Aug 2026
Ensure if there is a planned route detour that your drivers is informed and knows how to drive around. Our driver told us to get off the bus and walk. We saw the busses after us do the right route after we started walking to our stop.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Laurie!
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience caused during your tour.
Our drivers should always be well-prepared to navigate planned detours, and telling passengers to step off the bus and walk is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide—especially when following buses were able to complete the route.
We have passed your feedback directly to our local operations manager in London to review driver training and route detour communications. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve our service.
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
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