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

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Overview

Available languages

German
Russian
Korean
Portuguese
Chinese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

Mobile ticket

This brand new tour allows you to combine two "must-do" when traveling to Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe on a self-guided tour as well as going around the city on a hop-on hop-off bus. Visitors can marvel at the sheer size and detail of the Arc from ground level, and take the elevator or climb 284 steps to the roof terrace at the top. Take in 360° panoramic views of Paris, and marvel at the circulating muddle of traffic in the roundabout below.. Aboard a Big Bus open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Moulin Rouge and more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow two easy routes, and hop on and off at any of the 15 stops around town.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free Wifi on-board

1-hour Seine river cruise by Bateaux Parisiens

Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off for 24- or 48- hours

Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket

Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

What To Expect

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Arc de Triomphe

Visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe on a self-guided tour, Visitors can marvel at the sheer size and detail of the Arc from ground level, and take the elevator or climb 284 steps to the roof terrace at the top. Take in 360° panoramic views of Paris, and marvel at the circulating muddle of traffic in the roundabout below

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
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Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Paris with our Discover Ticket! See all the famous sights from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses and enjoy an entertaining pre-recorded commentary from our virtual guides.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

24 Hour, Arc & River Cruise

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use of the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus ticket valid for 1 consecutive days from time of first use
Seine Cruise: 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
Arc de Triomphe: Entry to the Arc de Triomphe with an open dated ticket.

24 Hour Bus & Arc de Triomphe

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use of the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus ticket valid for 1 consecutive days from time of first use
Arc de Triomphe: Entry to the Arc de Triomphe with an open dated ticket.

48 Hours, Arc & River Cruise

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use of the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus ticket valid for 1 consecutive days from time of first use
Seine Cruise: 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
Arc de Triomphe: Entry to the Arc de Triomphe with an open dated ticket.

Reviews

3.36

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A tour staple...

    Kim N,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Fingers off, overpriced and really bad

    540oliverw,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Unfortunately I participated in this tour. Started at the opera. The ticket should have cost the sellers 49,- T€uro, on which came 20% discount. 100% electric was advertised, but the 1. Buss was 100% diesel so a lie! The reasons for the poor rating are: there are only 10 stops, but several places on the bus are additionally recommended to look, stops are announced very badly. I wanted to get off at stop 6, but when I announced that stop 6 was the bus just left, and I couldn't get off until stop 7. The rest I had to walk back. Partly white, the bus often runs routes Double, but it does not reach other sights. The announcement on the bus is random, I walked from stop 9 back to 8, but on the bus a different story was told on this route and other things like, The beach volleyball and blind football was played at stop 9 at Olympics 2024 was missing in the 2nd. Buss complete. Conclusion: Price/performance expensive, poorly implemented, lied at 100% electric, different announcements in the buses. too few stops and the bus should also wait there and not leave prematurely, bad route!

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  • Would not recommend BigBus Tour, too full

    Maggiedejongh,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    I would not recommend BigBus tour. It is expensive and it was always full on the top deck. Inside below you don't see much. Because people want a seat upstairs the sphere with other passengers also becomes tense. All Tootbus busses we saw had plenty of space upstairs so BigBus just sells more than they can handle...

  • Bus tour is top notch.

    nathankC8928UO,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a fantastic experience. The bus tour was perfect. Audio was well done. Stops were the right ones. On and off was really easy. And Paris is simply a beautiful and clean city. We would not advise the river cruise. Just do the bus tour.

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  • Far too expensive and card very limited validity

    yg791,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    We had to pay 98 euros for 2 people. A ridiculous price for this round of Paris on a rock-hard seat in a crowded bus. In addition, the card would be valid for 24 hours... well if you can only use it between - what was it - 09.45 and 17.30 then I think that is a fraud. So no, disgusting, never again.

  • A Fun Way to see Paris

    Barbara S,

    Jun 16, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Excellent walk, to do absolutely!

    minaLetA,

    May 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great ride with my 10-year-old daughter. We took our ticket on the Champs Elysées in Arc de Triomphe. The seller, Hocine, was super, very clear in his explanations, thanks to him, it made us want to do this activity. We went all the way around (about 2 hours), and listened to the information about the monuments with helmets handed over to the boarding of the bus. My daughter loved it, she learned a lot about Paris and its monuments. And I'm angels! Bravo!

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  • Little dissappointed

    jenny k,

    Jun 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    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.

  • Viator should delete this tour from its options

    Brenda W,

    Jun 30, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    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.

  • First day in Paris

    Sightsee724272,

    Apr 1, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We really enjoyed the bus trip to help us orientate us to the city. Great to do your first day in the city. However, we didn’t realize the river cruise was only on one day of our 2 day pass. Wish we would have known so we would have used it. We did enjoy the views from the Arch de Triomphe.

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3.36
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