Paris Must-See Express: 2-Hr Panoramic Hop-On Tour
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.
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Mary_F, 3/2/2026 5:09:02 AM
Bus tour good enough. Book book River cruise elsewhere not Bateaux Parisiens. 2 hour wait in line. We saw Eiffel Tower light up 3 times
Michelle_O, 2/28/2026 9:42:31 AM
Great way to get an overview of the city and various points of interest. Recording provided good insight and on appropriate timing.
Tulasidas_P, 2/28/2026 1:52:46 AM
Good 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.
Ron_S, 2/26/2026 11:42:06 AM
It 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.
Karen_N, 2/26/2026 7:16:11 AM
Information is pre-recorded and provided via earphones. The advantage is multiple language options. The disadvantage is the inability to ask questions or get clarification.
Ashley_P, 2/24/2026 4:25:07 PM
SO much fun! We do the Big Bus tour everywhere we go that it is offered because it is the best way to get to see and learn about the city. We really enjoy it and see a lot in a short amount of time!
524paulinej, 2/23/2026 3:20:23 AM
Good experience buses clean and regular staff very good and knowledgable
Zoe N, 2/20/2026 3:33:23 AM
Great, easy to hop on and off Lovely to see all the sights of Paris The earpiece worked well and it was good to find out about the historic elements of each place
Laurin_P, 2/18/2026 3:20:21 AM
The hop on hop off tour was excellent! Very informative. Having the Big Bus app helped us easily find the bus stops and to know when the buses would arrive. The river tour left a lot to be desired. We did not get to go on our river cruise because when we arrived there was a 2-3 hour wait time according to the attendant. When booking, only one time slot is shown for the day you want to take your boat tour; the time slot shown is when the first boat leaves for the day. No other times are shown. There should be multiple time slots for each boat arrival so that thousands of people aren’t standing in line waiting to get on a boat. It would be much more efficient if we had a time slot of when to arrive. If I could do it over again, I’d only book the hop on hop off bus tour.
Kathy_R, 2/17/2026 4:59:51 AM
Very good experience although bus stops were very spread out and a good 20 minute walk from our hotel
- 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.
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Redemption
You can activate your ticket in one of two ways: 1. Download the Big Bus app and use your Tour Operator Confirmation Number on this voucher to add your booking and activate your ticket when you are ready to travel. 2. Visit our Big Bus Information Centre. Address: 11 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris, or a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route and present your printed or mobile voucher. River Cruise Information (If Included in Your Ticket) Important: You must book a river cruise date before boarding your River Cruise. There are two ways to do this: 1. In the Big Bus app: Once you have added your booking, you will be able access your river cruise ticket to choose a date under ‘Complete Actions’. 2. Online: Visit the Big Bus Paris website and go to the “Manage My Booking”. Enter your Tour Operator Confirmation Number and Last Name and choose a departure date. 3. In person: Present your voucher to a staff member at any Big Bus stop. Our staff will provide you with a river cruise ticket. Cruise Departure Location: At the base of the Eiffel Tower – Boarding Pier 3, near Big Bus Stop #8. Departure Times: Every 45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm. On weekends: Every 30 minutes. Arc de Triomphe (If Included in Your Ticket) You do not need to prebook a date or timeslot, however you will need a ticket to enter. You can access this ticket in three ways. 1. In the Big Bus app: Once you have added your booking, you will be able access your Arc de Triomphe under ‘Complete Actions’. 2. Online: Visit the Big Bus Paris website and go to the “Manage My Booking”. Enter your Tour Operator Confirmation Number and Last Name and you will be able to access your ticket. 3. In person: Present your voucher to a staff member at any Big Bus stop. Our staff will provide your ticket.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund