Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the sights of Paris on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour! Aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées and much more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow our easy route, and hop on and off at any of the stops around town. To see even more of Paris, you have the option to pair your 24 hours or 48 hours sightseeing pass with a Seine River cruise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stop
Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
Please download the Big Bus app to find out more about real-time bus tracking information.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
24- or 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-on Bus Tour
Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket (if option selected)
Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages
1-hour Seine River Cruise (if option selected)
WiFi on-board
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Food & Drinks
What To Expect
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 8 languages via complimentary headphones. Red Route Tour strats from Stop 1 at 09.45am and the last tour from Stop 1 is 17.30pm. Customers are advised to visit our website or download our app to find out more about updated service information. 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.
Stop 1: Louvre/Big Bus Information Centre - 11 avenue de l'Opéra
Stop 2: Louvre - Ponts des Arts - 56 Quai François Mitterand
Stop 3: Notre Dame - 3, Rue Lagrange
Stop 4: Musée d'Orsay - 58 Place Henry de Montherlant
Stop 5: Champs-Elysées - 156, avenue des Champs-Elysées
Stop 6: Grand Palais - Avenue Winston Churchill
Stop 7: Iena -Avenue Iéna (Facing hôtel Shangri-La Paris)
Stop 8: Tour Eiffel - Quai Branly, Entrée 2 Tour Eiffel
Stop 9: Champs de Mars - Avenue Joseph Bouvard
Stop 10: Opéra Garnier - 15 bis Rue Scribe
Options
24hr & River Cruise
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off bus access valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
Red route: Discover famous Paris landmarks in style including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Arc de Triomphe.
Included: 1-hour Seine River Cruise
24hr Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off bus access valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
Red Route: Discover famous Paris landmarks in style including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Arc de Triomphe.
24hr & Arc de Triomphe
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off bus access valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
Red Route: Discover famous Paris landmarks in style including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Arc de Triomphe.
Arc de Triomphe: Open-dated Arc de Triomphe Entry Ticket.
48hr & River Cruise
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off bus access valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
Red route: Discover famous Paris landmarks in style including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Arc de Triomphe.
Included: 1-hour Seine River Cruise
24hr, Cruise, Arc de Triomphe
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off bus access valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
Red Route : Discover famous Paris landmarks in style including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and Arc de Triomphe.
Included : 1-hour Seine River Cruise & Open-dated Arc de Triomphe Entry Ticket.
Reviews
6,468 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do not use. Not enough detail on Paris and History
JosephM A,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Not worth the expense or the time, to be honest. The stops were fine however, there was very little in way of background on the audio. Most of the content was music. (I did not pay for that). Would not use Big Bus in Paris.
City Break
Mishmash64,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great way to see Paris. We used the 24 hour one and saw everything, the bus stops briefly at each stop so you can stand and take photos. And if you are clever and start late with your activation you can use it the next day before your 24 hours is up. My only complaint would be that when we tried to board at Champ de Mars the bus was too full and we had to wait ten minutes for another. Ok but there was an empty bus sitting in the lay by and it should have been put to use!!!
Big Bus Hop On/Off Paris
Darcy M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to see all of the Paris iconic landmarks at your own pace. Stops at Notre Dame, Louve, Arc de Triomph, Eiffel Tower included.
Great way to get a feel...
Hollis S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get a feel for the city upon arrival. The stops/stations were perfect to see the “highlights” - very well priced.
Practical but not awesome
Jess B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Entrances and exits can be a bit disorganized and traffic can be difficult but we were able to get between sites without as many on and off the metro stops and with a kiddo that was helpful.
Great Experience
Nashyara,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We really enjoyed the tour of Paris. A great way to see the sites. We had beautiful weather on the first trip and we stayed on for the full circuit. The second trip we took the bus for to get to a certain attraction before our 24 hours ran out. The price was reasonable and the ticket we paid for included the river cruise which is a must do. We wished we had paid for the 48 hour ticket instead of the 24. The commentary was entertaining and the atmosphere good. Pretty crowded at times but only to be expected. The only downside was that some of the audio ports weren't working and took a few seat changes to get two together that did. Not ideal if you are in a hurry to get from A to B but fantastic to sit, relax and site see.
Easy to get around
Rani,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brillant way to get around without cutting into time. We were in Paris for 3nights. Using the 24 hr bus route meant that we were able to travel to all the sights plus we got off at Notre Dame got an uber for about £10 and headed to the filming location for Emily in Paris, seeing the apartment and restaurant. Otherwise it was over an hour away from where we were staying. Fantastic crew on board and off, at busy times you may have to wait for the next bus and there can be a que. Nice touch with WiFi on board, and easy to follow via downloading the app. Only thing is the ticket is sold as 24hr but this is not true the first bus is at 945-1730 so you can only use between these times and then from when you activate it say 10am it will last 10am till the next day which wouldn’t get far.
Take the Bus to Get Oriented
kroberton,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bus was excellent. We went to Paris in November, so crowds were minimal. Bus was always available and on time. Great way to see Paris and get oriented.
a nice day
Y9097BScalvinb,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Family friendly and time well spent. A nice itinerary, but these are busy places, so we need to be patient. Lovely culture with lots to learn.
Hop on Hop off
Cathy S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very worth while. Friendly and helpful staff, both on and off the bus. Hop on Hop off locations a little tricking to locate at the outset. Once you are able to figure the out, much better.
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