Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

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Duration: 1 day
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  • Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Experience Highlights

Discover the major landmarks of the French capital with the Big Bus Paris sightseeing bus, a convenient way to get around its monuments whilst enjoying panoramic views from a double-decker bus. You can stay on board to complete the circuit or get off at the stops of your choice and continue the tour later.

You can choose from three options: the 24-hour Discover ticket, the 24-hour Essential ticket and the 48-hour Explore ticket. All allow you to hop on and off freely at stops along the red route, which connects attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Opéra Garnier and the Arc de Triomphe.

The Essential and Explore tickets include a 1-hour cruise on the Seine and a free download of a self-guided walking tour from Vox. The Explore option also extends bus use to 48 hours, ideal for spreading your visits over two days.

  • Explore Paris for 24 or 48 hours with unlimited stops
  • Discover the city by following the comprehensive red route
  • Add a cruise on the Seine and a digital walking tour with the Essential and Explore tickets

What’s included

  • Ticket for the Big Bus sightseeing bus in Paris
  • Unlimited use for 24 or 48 hours, depending on the option selected
  • Passengers may board and alight freely whilst the ticket is valid
  • Pre-recorded commentary during the tour

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Step by Step

The Big Bus sightseeing bus allows you to explore Paris without having to organise each journey separately. You can enjoy the full circuit from the panoramic deck or use the stops to create your own itinerary, visit the places that interest you most and then rejoin the route.

All three tickets include the red route, a tour that connects some of the city’s major landmarks. Along the route, you can get off near the Eiffel Tower, the Champ de Mars, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, the Opéra Garnier, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe.

The Discover ticket offers 24 hours of unlimited travel and is a practical way to explore the main monuments in a single day. It includes pre-recorded commentary, headphones, Wi-Fi and access to the heated lower deck of the electric buses.

The Essential ticket retains the 24-hour bus pass and adds a cruise of approximately one hour on the Seine. During the cruise, you’ll admire Paris’s monuments and bridges from the water. You can also download a self-guided walking tour from Vox to continue exploring the city at your own pace.

The Explore ticket includes the same extras, but extends the bus validity to 48 hours. It’s the most comprehensive option for spreading your visits over two days, getting off at more stops and enjoying Paris at a more leisurely pace.

Validity begins when you activate the ticket on the booked day. You can start your journey at any of the designated stops and, from that moment, hop on and off as many times as you like during the 24 or 48 hours corresponding to the option you’ve selected.

Reviews

4.7
· 464 Reviews
  • F
    F.
    5
    Thanks to this bus service I was able to visit most of the places I wanted to go to because it has a timetable based on the opening hours of museums or tourist sites.
  • A
    A.
    5
    The bus was delayed a couple of times but the driver did his best to get us to our destinations on time.
  • N
    N.
    5
    The buses inside were very well maintained and the audio guide worked very well.
  • T
    T.
    4
    Before coming to France it was clear to me that I did not want to drive or walk, so this option was the one that best suited my needs and I am very happy with the service provided by the bus company.

Other Things You Should Know

  • Accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair users
  • The full tour, without getting off, takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • The usual duration is between 10 and 20 minutes, although this may vary depending on traffic
  • The tour usually runs from 09:45 to 17:30
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app before your visit from the App Store or Google Play and add your booking using the reference number.
  • Activate your ticket in the app on the day of your visit so that you can show it to the driver and board the bus. Please note that it can only be activated on the date booked.
  • If you have a group booking, you must all travel together using the same device. If you wish to travel separately, you will need to print out individual tickets before activating them or ask for the booking to be split. Also, remember to ensure your mobile is fully charged, although the ticket works offline once activated.
  • The cruise takes place separately from the bus tour and is not a hop-on hop-off service
  • Check your voucher for the boarding point and instructions on how to board the cruise
  • Timetables and stops may be subject to change due to traffic, events, roadworks or operational requirements

Supplied by: Big Bus Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel anytime before your scheduled visit time.

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