Big Bus: Paris Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise at Paris

Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise

This hop-on hop-off bus tour gives you the freedom to explore Paris at your own pace aboard open-top double-decker buses. With 10 strategically placed stops covering the city's most famous landmarks, you can hop off to explore the Louvre, climb the Eiffel Tower, or wander around Notre Dame, then catch the next bus when you're ready to continue.

The Red Route connects Paris's essential sights with buses running every 6 to 16 minutes from 9:45am to 5:30pm. Nine-language audio commentary tells the stories behind the architecture and history as you travel between stops. Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours, so you can spread your sightseeing across multiple days and return to areas that capture your interest.

Upgrade options include a 60-minute Seine River cruise departing from Port de la Bourdonnais near the Eiffel Tower, running every 30-45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm. Digital walking tours are available for three neighbourhoods: Trocadéro-Eiffel Tower, Ile de la Cité-Marais, and Louvre-Tuileries, each departing from relevant bus stops.

What is Included

• 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
• Access to Red Route with 10 carefully selected stops
• Audio commentary on board in nine languages
• Free onboard headphones and Wi-Fi
• Mobile app featuring live bus tracking and maps
• Optional Seine River cruise and digital self-guided walking tour (if selected)

Good to Know

Buses run from 9:45am to 5:30pm daily, with the first departure from Louvre-Pyramide (stop #1). You can board at any stop using your mobile ticket. All vehicles are wheelchair and pram accessible, and only service animals are permitted on board.

Major stops include the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame, with buses arriving every 6 to 16 minutes throughout the day. The mobile app helps you track live bus locations and plan your route. If you've selected the cruise option, boats depart from Port de la Bourdonnais throughout the day.

For a complete Paris experience, consider combining this tour with a Louvre Museum visit or Eiffel Tower access to make the most of your stops along the route.