Paris Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off and Seine River Cruise
Paris, France
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Paris's top sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with panoramic views of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy an engaging audio guide in nine languages and hop off to explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with a one-hour Seine River cruise offering fresh views of Notre Dame and Musée d’Orsay from the water.
- See all of Paris' highlights with ease on a bus tour
- Create your own sightseeing itinerary with a flexible ticket
- Hop on and off to explore different areas at your leisure
- Admire Paris from a fresh perspective on a Seine River cruise
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
No need to book your hop-on hop-off bus and river boat separately with this tour that includes both.
What's Included
- 24- or 48-hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
- 1-hour Seine River Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
- Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages
- WiFi on board
- Free headphones
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Red - Classic Route
11 Stops
23 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: You can hop on and off from our Paris Red Route tour from 11 different stops. Tune in to our pre-recorded commentary, available in 9 languages via complimentary headphones. 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
11
Invalides
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
Place Vendome
Palais-Royal
Pantheon
Arc de Triomphe
Petit Palais
Place de la Concorde
Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Invalides
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Luxembourg Gardens
Palais de Tokyo
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
- Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
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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
3.4
based on 77 reviews
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terievickerscraig, Jul 2026
The bus and cruise together give you a great overview of Paris. Once both of those are complete, you can then determine the landmarks or arrondissements to which you wish to spend more time. I highly recommend this combo tour. The info on the bus is everything you need!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the combination of the tour and the cruise gave you such a great overview of Paris.
You made an excellent point—using the loop to get your bearings before deciding which landmarks and arrondissements to explore deeper is the perfect way to travel! We are also glad to hear that the on-board commentary provided everything you needed.
Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on board again on your next trip!
Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Stacy_H, Jun 2026
Hop on Hop off bus was a great experience and nice way to see the sites.
Know that there are only 10 stops and it only goes near and around the city center so unless your stay is close, you may have to travel to actually get to it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Stacy_H. 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
Rosalind_R, Jun 2026
We got to see the major sights, our bus driver kindly waited for us to reach the bus stop and also arranged for our tickets to be printed and delivered in board. The views from the bus took in the sights from a great advantage point. A wonderful way to view a beautiful city
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Rosaline. Thank you for your positive review. We are very glad to hear that you have had a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to seeing you back on our trips. Razvan@BigBusTours
Lori_R, Jun 2026
During high traffic times, it takes a very long time to get to the stops. They say the loop takes 2 hours, but this is not true during peak times.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that traffic conditions affected the duration of the route and made the journey longer than expected during peak times. We understand how this can impact your overall experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can take a closer look into this matter with you. Adrian @BigBusTours
Alexander_T, Apr 2026
It was very easy to access and lots of fun to ride! I can’t believe we got so much for such a little cost.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Alexander! Thank you for your review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed your time with us in Paris. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Ana from Big Bus Tours.
rafton, Apr 2026
This is a great way to get around and get your bearing.
Our driver was very helpful.
Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Rafton. We are truly grateful for your amazing review. It is fantastic to know that you had a wonderful time on the tour with us. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Razvan from Big Bus Tours.
Kelly_a, Dec 2025
Better go when there's good weather. We went when it was raining outside and it really made the trip a downer. Also, the route that is advertised isn't necessarily the one that the bus follows. I've been on a lot of Hop On Hop Off buses and I'm sorry to say, this was the worst experience I've had on one.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Kelly_a, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We apologise that the weather affected your bus tour, and the bus route. We will use your feedback to improve our future services. We hope to have you back on our buses soon! Have a nice day! Alexandru @ Big Bus Tours
Janice_M, Oct 2025
Very easy and convenient to book with. No issues at all. Questions answered. Always available via phone or email.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Janice_M,
Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our services! Knowing that our guests have a great time on our tours is incredibly important to us. We prioritize ongoing training for our team to ensure you receive outstanding service. We hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
DeborahM_L, Oct 2025
Try frustrating there is more than 1 hopin hop off company Very confusing! Calledand got help now got on at wrong stop ! Please alert
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi DeborahM_L, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear the experience was confusing due to the fact there are more hop-on hop-off operators. Our route map and stops details are available on the website and app. Moreover, if you ever need help, we are available via live chat 24/7. Hope to see you on another Big Bus tour again one day! Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
Leesa_F, Sep 2025
Other than signage for the bus stops, this is the best way to experience some of the greatest sites and areas of Paris. Disappointed that we couldn’t do the river cruise as driver did not give us tickets and “Manage my Booking” feature did not work
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Leesa_F! We sincerely thank you for your feedback. It’s great to hear that our tour was the best way for you to discover the amazing sights of Paris. We understand that locating the stops was not easy, and we recognize that this could have been a challenge. While we can’t modify public spaces, we make sure to provide the exact locations of each stop on our mobile app. We’re also sorry to hear that you couldn’t take advantage of the cruise option. If you reach out to us through our official website, we’d be more than happy to assist you with this. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Cheryl_P, Aug 2025
Best way to see Paris. Helps you with the city sites. Stopped near our hotel. Very convenient & informative. Their app was convenient as well.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Cheryl, we truly appreciate your fantastic review, and we are thrilled to know that you had a great experience with our Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off service. It brings us joy to hear that you found our tour to be convenient, informative, and that you found the app user-friendly. Thank you, Alice w/Big Bus Tours
Vikas_K, Aug 2025
This is a must tour in Paris when you plan to visit several places via one mode of transport. It takes around 2.5 hrs for complete ride and you can get on or off the bus at any stop. Also you can also buy Seine’s river cruise ticket in this ride as well. We had great time on this tour. Make sure to carry a cap if you are going to seat on the deck.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Vikas!
We're really delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Hop-on Hop-off feature and the River Cruise, making your tour a wonderful experience. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we hope to see you again soon!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Dot_D, Jun 2025
The idea of this sounded great but the reality was we would have been quicker walking on occasions! Paris is so congested with traffic that we sat, not moving sometimes for 15 minutes. Also be aware that the service doesn't start until 9.45 and stops running at 5.30pm. You DO get to see "the main attractions" but it can take an awfully long time getting to them.
The boat trip was great. We were on the first trip of the day and the commentary was very good. If I came again I wouldn't bother with the big bus but would definitely go on the boat trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hello Dot_D! Thank you so much for your feedback. We're sorry to learn that the tour didn't meet your expectations. We strive to adhere to our full loop time, but traffic can occasionally cause delays since our buses are affected by it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.
Gladys_Z, Jun 2025
Recommend very organized people very friendly I was very happy and enjoyed the view and each stop bus
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Gladys_Z, thank you for such an amazing review. We are happy to hear you had such a positive experience during your recent visit with us. Thank you also for your kind comments and recommendation. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon. Best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
Camelia_S, May 2025
Goes to essential places. Cruise is really nice as it is a full circuit. Wish the bus had a larger route or options like in London.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Camelia_S - we appreciate you taking time to share your experience with us. Thank you for your feedback. We'll take this as an opportunity to improve our service. We hope to have the chance to have you aboard again one day soon! All the best, Denisa from Big Bus Tours
DavidJohn_B, Apr 2025
The issue here was the buses started late, finished early, and I stood around watching the competitor have many more buses running more frequently, so I’m not sure this one is good value.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi David!
It’s unfortunate to hear that the buses didn’t run on time during your tour, and we’re truly sorry for that experience. Thank you for your valuable feedback! You can always check our schedule on the website before your trip, and our app offers a real-time tracking feature for your convenience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity in the future with this information!
Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
Michele_P, Mar 2025
This was pretty much your basic hop-on-hop-off tour. Nothing out of the ordinary - not exceptional, but not bad either. It’s a good way to see the highlights of the city and then go back to visit some of them in depth if you want. Audio was available in multiple languages.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hey Michele! Thanks a lot for your feedback! We're so glad you had the chance to ride with us and see the city's highlights. We hope to see you again in the future!- Mara@ Big Bus Tours
Nikki_F, Feb 2025
So much to see and not enough time, do the shop on hop off. It’s the best thing ever. I have done these buses all over the world and it’s amazing.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Nikki_F,
Thank you for your feedback! We aver very happy that you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to welcome you again soon! If you ever need any information, feel free to contact us via live chat. We are there 24/7 for you! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
sandie_b, Dec 2024
True most memorable experience was seeing the arc de triomphe up close. I took beautiful photos of it
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Sandie, we truly appreciate your amazing review! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our Paris hop on/hop off tour. We look forward to providing you with more memorable adventures in the future.
Cory_r, Dec 2024
Do not purchase, Tour guy/driver was on his cell phone the whole time. Also did not let us know that there were headphone on the tour bus the whole time
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Cory, we truly value your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience with our driver. It’s disappointing to know he wasn’t more mindful about informing you about the headphones and was distracted by his phone. Please get in touch with us directly so we can address this further.
We hope this incident hasn’t left a negative impression, and we look forward to the chance to create a more positive experience for you in the future.
Samantha_B, Nov 2024
I tried contacting someone about my tour. After getting out of the airport, we had some delays in figuring things out and at 15:00pm we tried finding a bus and found out that they had stopped picking up at 15:30pm. I sent a message asking if it could be arranged for a different day and didn’t hear anything back.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Samantha, we are sorry to hear that you couldn't join this tour in Paris. We would like to have the chance to make things right for you. If you are open to, you can contact us using our live chat feature in the app or visit our contact page on the official website.
Rachel_M, Nov 2024
This is my favorite way to see new places. I have done this tour in Paris multiple times and in other cities as well. It makes it easy to see the big spots and to learn about the city
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your travels with us in Paris, and we eagerly anticipate your next visit.
Krishna_G, Oct 2024
We both enjoyed the hop on/off bus which was exciting to see all the main landmarks around the city. It was a beautiful day with no hick ups at all. We made the best of the upstairs outside vibe on the top of the bus.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we are more than happy to know that you've had a great time traveling with us and that you have enjoyed the hop on-hop off tour as well as the landmarks. We're looking forward to your next visit!
michael_o, Jun 2024
This was a great way to explore Paris. There are many busses so you never wait long at a stop. The river cruise was the highlight!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hi,
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
Warm regards
Lauren_B, Jun 2024
Too hot! The high in Paris was only 81 degrees Fahrenheit and the bus was unbearable!!!! I can’t imagine what it’s like during July & August without air conditioning. It was terrible!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to send us your comments.
We are sorry to hear about the weather conditions. Most of the buses have A/C in the lower part while on the upper deck, it is the magic of the experience to be on open roof.
Kind regards
Christine_T, May 2024
Seeing the sites. Very Poor audio. Driver did not speak English. Need more lines please to cover Sacre Coeur Montmatre. Etc.
Response from Host, May 2024
We do thank you for your feedback as we want everyone to have a great experience, and we are always looking at ways to improve our service.
Best regards
Paris Big Bus Team
Pati_F, May 2024
We purchased a hop on hop off and a river boat cruise. Bus driver never gave us the river boat tickets. The QR code should inform the bus driver to print the tickets for river cruise
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Pati_F,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We're sorry to hear that you didn't receive all the tickets, and we completely understand how that could be frustrating. In situations like this, please feel free to contact us through live chat, and we'll work together to resolve the issue. We truly hope you'll consider giving us another chance down the line! Best regards, Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
Sally_M, Apr 2024
First bus was hit so we had to transfer to a different bus. Second bus was very old. Back door wouldn’t shut.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Sally_M,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We're truly sorry to learn about your experience. We conduct regular quality control checks to address any potential issues, ensuring you have the best experience possible. If you encounter any problems like this, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated team through chat. We're here to help you 24/7! Best regards, Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
David_S, Apr 2024
Good overview for first time visitors. The tour has a limited number of stops and are spread apart. Only recommend the one day pass. Audio reception was spotty. Friendly staff.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi David_S,
Thanks for your feedback! We're really sorry to hear that you had some issues with the commentary. We've recently made upgrades to our commentary and sound system, and we would love for you to join us again. We're confident you'll have a much better experience! Best regards, Cristian T, Big Bus Tours
Will_H, Mar 2024
This bus was amazing. It gave us access to some of the most popular attractions Paris has to offer. It was easy to use and we were able to move easily around the city. Highly recommend!
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