Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience Paris at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Ride aboard an open-top double-decker and enjoy panoramic views as you pass iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. Hop off at any stop to explore museums, riverside paths, and historic neighborhoods, or stay on board to relax while listening to informative multilingual audio commentary about the city’s culture and history.
Choose the duration that suits your plans and easily access highlights including the Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro, and Musée Rodin. For an even richer experience, add a one-hour Seine River cruise departing near the Eiffel Tower, offering beautiful views of Paris’ bridges and monuments. Whether it's your first visit or a return trip, this flexible tour provides a simple and scenic way to see the best of Paris.
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
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 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. Please download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass. 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
What‘s Included
Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages with free headphones
24- or 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-on Bus Tour
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket (if option selected)
1-hour Seine River Cruise (if option selected)
WiFi on-board
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Food & Drinks
Entrance tickets to monuments
Options
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.
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, 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 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.
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
Reviews
6,687 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the city
Lara v,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing great way to see the city such a great experience Definitely recommend very good for price also
Quick over view.
Jackie B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Never got off. Was a good over view of the city with the little time we had. Would recommend to see where you may want to hop off.
Great overview
Osbert A,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Need more pickup areas. Hotels need to be more aware of all your stops. Overall a fantastic way to get around
Great ride
Robert B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a great way to get a feel for the layout of the city, as well as getting insight into the history of some of the more important buildings and parks
More info
Sallyanne C,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Always good but would like more information as we traveled instead of so much music .it was more music than information
Great experience
Karen K,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see where everything is situated. Saw all of the main sites. Good value for the price.
Hop on hop off Paris
Jean O,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Can’t see well if you sit inside. The recorded information is not in sink with the location. Great way to get around the city and get the lay of the land because there is a lot to see and it is very spread out.
Easy way to see an overview of a big city
robynqld,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Paris is a city that suits this type of tour.The commentry is able to be selected in many languages and is entertaining as well as informative.
Highly Recommended
A4370TPbrettc,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and a great way for first timers to get a feel for Paris before setting off to explore on their own. Operators all friendly and helpful. The bus provides great vantage points to all main landmarks and attractions.
Excellent tour of Paris sights
Lorraine G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent service, shown QR code to driver, straight on bus, no waiting in queue to see Big Bus Rep. great way to see all the sights, headphones with many languages, lots of interesting facts and history told. Comfy journey, Really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend
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