Explore Paris at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Hop off at the stops of your choice to discover the city's landmarks with an easy-to-use self-guided walking tour from an app.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Valid 1 - 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Feel the breeze from the open-air upper deck of the bus as you explore Paris
Hop off at the stops of your choice and enjoy a self-guided audio walking tour
Enjoy iconic views of Paris' top landmarks from your high vantage point
Cruise along the Seine River for a different perspective of the French capital
Marvel at the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and more

Full description

Enjoy fantastic views and experience the charming atmosphere of Paris aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus. Hop off the bus at your favorite landmark to explore it on foot with an included self-guided walking tour from your smartphone, before jumping back on the bus to continue your route.

Best of all, opt for a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket and choose to add a Seine River cruise or book the 48-hour option, which includes a ticket for the cruise. Drive by iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heard. Take in the sights at the lavish Champs-Elysées and admire the historical Grand Palais, Palais Garnier, and Louvre Museum from the comfort of your seat. Discover over 15 landmarks in depth thanks to the fully narrated audio tour along the route. Join the tour from any of the stops on the route or from the starting point at the Eiffel Tower. Hop off at the stop of your choice to explore the city on foot with a detailed audio- and self-guided tour. Choose one out of the 10 tours on the app, including the charming village of Montmartre, the sumptuous Palais Royal and the covered passages of Paris, the Eiffel Tower district, and more.

Includes

24- or 48-hour bus ticket (depending on option selected)
River cruise (if option selected)
1 out of 10 1-hour self- and audio-guided walking tour
Map of Paris
WiFi onboard
Big Bus App with live bus tracking
Headsets
Poncho
Hand sanitizer

Attraction tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Join the bus tour from the Quai Branly at the Eiffel Tower, facing the Pont d’Iéna or from any of the stops on the route: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Palais Garnier, Louvre-Pyramide (Big Bus Information Center), Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musee d'Orsay, Champs-Elysées, Grand Palais, Trocadéro. Your river cruise ticket will be given to you by the local supplier's agent when boarding the bus. They will also tell you where to board the cruise.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

English-speaking guide on 30% of the red route tours
Due to COVID, the blue line is not running
The Classic Route lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and operates daily every 15 to 20 minutes, 10 AM to 6:30 PM
Small dogs are allowed but need to remain on the bottom level of the bus
All buses have a ramp for wheelchair access

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4.8 /5

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Nice tour with recorded audio guide. I liked the concept. If you go on the top deck of the bus when the weather is cold, the seats on the front near the windows should be less cold (they were taken when we did the tour). I would plan this in the beginning of your visit, as it gives you a nice overview and an idea of what you would like to see later.

December 22, 2021

What a great way to explore the major attractions of Paris

January 3, 2022

A nice experience. Very comfortable. The buses run every 30 minutes

December 30, 2021

Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Self-Guided Walking Tour

Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Self-Guided Walking Tour

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