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
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 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. 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
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
A free app providing route information and real-time bus tracking
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
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
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 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.
Reviews
6,550 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hop on Hop off a delight.
Martin B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, so convenient. Saw all the main sights of Paris,and with great commentary from our earphones.
This was a great ride...
Shaun T,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This was a great ride when the bus ran timely. We waited at the stop near The Louvre for more than 30 minutes and finally called an Uber. Everyone a bus came close it would suddenly disappear from the app! Disappointing considering the cost.
A must do
nickdarkens,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip to take of Paris, very informative and clear and easy to understand commentary. Would highly recommend
It was user friendly with...
Marguerite M,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was user friendly with great staff!! We even had access to the top of the Arc. We saw all of it!!
Didn’t get to do the tour
Soldanays M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I didn’t get to go on the cruise got cancelled and I never got a specific time as to when I needed to get to the spot and that it was not 24hrs like they said. And they said they would refund me and they never said when I will get it if I do get my money back.
Bus tour good. Book River cruise elsewhere.
Mary F,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Bus tour good enough. Book book River cruise elsewhere not Bateaux Parisiens. 2 hour wait in line. We saw Eiffel Tower light up 3 times
Great way to get an...
Michelle O,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get an overview of the city and various points of interest. Recording provided good insight and on appropriate timing.
Good service for the price
Tulasidas P,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good connectivity to each attraction. Convenient way to see must see spots of Paris. Giving 4 stars because it would have been nice to have a reverse route as well, otherwise depending on where you stay, you may be waiting for hours to see your spot. Overall highly recommended.
Good value for your dollar
Ron S,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was okay, better than other Big Bus service in other cities. The operating hours are less than I would hope for giving the traffic in Paris. I was stuck in the bus too long. The hours are from 9:00 to 5:30, it should be longer. The price is high but it is probably a good way to see Paris.
Hop on Hop off in Paris
Karen N,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Information is pre-recorded and provided via earphones. The advantage is multiple language options. The disadvantage is the inability to ask questions or get clarification.
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