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.
Louvre Museum
Stop 1: Louvre/Big Bus Information Centre - 11 avenue de l'Opéra
Pont des Arts
Stop 2: Louvre - Ponts des Arts - 56 Quai François Mitterand
Notre Dame
Stop 3: Notre Dame - 3, Rue Lagrange
Musée d'Orsay
Stop 4: Musée d'Orsay - 58 Place Henry de Montherlant
Champs-Élysées
Stop 5: Champs-Elysées - 156, avenue des Champs-Elysées
Grand Palais
Stop 6: Grand Palais - Avenue Winston Churchill
Place d'Iéna
Stop 7: Iena -Avenue Iéna (Facing hôtel Shangri-La Paris)
Eiffel Tower
Stop 8: Tour Eiffel - Quai Branly, Entrée 2 Tour Eiffel
Champ de Mars
Stop 9: Champs de Mars - Avenue Joseph Bouvard
Palais Garnier
Stop 10: Opéra Garnier - 15 bis Rue Scribe
Options
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.
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
Reviews
6,267 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big Red bus is worth it!
Alan B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The hop-on/hop-off Big Bus was excellent. The drivers were friendly and drove safely. The busses were very clean. The audio program is fabulous. We learned so much. The bus stops were convenient. I recommend the Big Bus.
It does the job for those with limited time!
MELODY P,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00The hop on hop off is good for getting around Paris when you have limited time. It stops close enough to the attractions.
Great way to see the main attractions
David W,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The buses were clean and efficient and stopped at all the sites that we were most interested in. The most we ever had to wait for a bus at any stop was 5 minutes
Family trip in Paris 2025
Jane B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a nice experience and found it very convenient to get to different tourist spots. The bus stops are close to the spots so you don’t have to walk far. There are buses every 10-15minutes so waiting time is not that long.
Great overview of paris
patricia m,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great way to get a tour of many highlights of the city. I recommend starting your adventure here, then visit the various attractions as they fit into your schedule. I always learn something new about Paris. If you've only one day - you won't be disappointed! Easy to find Staff friendly
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