Paris Must-See Express: 2-Hr Panoramic Hop-On Tour
Discover the sights of Paris on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour! Aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées and much more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow our easy route, and hop on and off at any of the stops around town. To see even more of Paris, you have the option to pair your 24 hours or 48 hours sightseeing pass with a Seine River cruise.
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RORI_R, 11/15/2025 10:11:15 AM
This is a great option to see the whole town. During the audio tour they will give you suggestions of great photo opportunities. I do wish they would add more stops in between.
Emily_W, 11/15/2025 3:07:45 AM
Everything was really smooth and super interesting. The only thing that didn’t go well was getting back onto the bus. The app let us know that we could just use the QR code to get back on but the worker insisted on our paper ticket that we had received when we first got on the bus. I had disposed of the ticket thinking the QR code was fine so it was a bit stressful getting back on. Eventually the worker let us board the bus. Word to the wise for future visitors, hang on to your paper ticket when you first get on the bus! You’ll need that if you get off and back on. Other than that, it was a great experience.
JosephM_A, 11/13/2025 9:17:55 AM
Not worth the expense or the time, to be honest. The stops were fine however, there was very little in way of background on the audio. Most of the content was music. (I did not pay for that). Would not use Big Bus in Paris.
Mishmash64, 11/12/2025 3:08:44 PM
This is a great way to see Paris. We used the 24 hour one and saw everything, the bus stops briefly at each stop so you can stand and take photos. And if you are clever and start late with your activation you can use it the next day before your 24 hours is up. My only complaint would be that when we tried to board at Champ de Mars the bus was too full and we had to wait ten minutes for another. Ok but there was an empty bus sitting in the lay by and it should have been put to use!!!
Darcy_M, 11/11/2025 11:33:24 AM
Excellent way to see all of the Paris iconic landmarks at your own pace. Stops at Notre Dame, Louve, Arc de Triomph, Eiffel Tower included.
Hollis_S, 11/10/2025 6:37:03 AM
Great way to get a feel for the city upon arrival. The stops/stations were perfect to see the “highlights” - very well priced.
Jess_B, 11/10/2025 4:30:51 AM
Entrances and exits can be a bit disorganized and traffic can be difficult but we were able to get between sites without as many on and off the metro stops and with a kiddo that was helpful.
Nashyara, 11/9/2025 9:01:58 AM
We really enjoyed the tour of Paris. A great way to see the sites. We had beautiful weather on the first trip and we stayed on for the full circuit. The second trip we took the bus for to get to a certain attraction before our 24 hours ran out. The price was reasonable and the ticket we paid for included the river cruise which is a must do. We wished we had paid for the 48 hour ticket instead of the 24. The commentary was entertaining and the atmosphere good. Pretty crowded at times but only to be expected. The only downside was that some of the audio ports weren't working and took a few seat changes to get two together that did. Not ideal if you are in a hurry to get from A to B but fantastic to sit, relax and site see.
Rani, 11/9/2025 2:10:09 AM
Brillant way to get around without cutting into time. We were in Paris for 3nights. Using the 24 hr bus route meant that we were able to travel to all the sights plus we got off at Notre Dame got an uber for about £10 and headed to the filming location for Emily in Paris, seeing the apartment and restaurant. Otherwise it was over an hour away from where we were staying. Fantastic crew on board and off, at busy times you may have to wait for the next bus and there can be a que. Nice touch with WiFi on board, and easy to follow via downloading the app. Only thing is the ticket is sold as 24hr but this is not true the first bus is at 945-1730 so you can only use between these times and then from when you activate it say 10am it will last 10am till the next day which wouldn’t get far.
kroberton, 11/8/2025 3:07:46 PM
Bus was excellent. We went to Paris in November, so crowds were minimal. Bus was always available and on time. Great way to see Paris and get oriented.
- 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
















