A Hop On Hop Off bus tour is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable ways of exploring Paris. Discover the city on the various lines and hop off and back on at any of its stops, appreciating the sights from an open top deck accompanied by interesting commentary in English.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Paris
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus route has 15 stops in total: throughout the tour, you'll discover Paris and its top landmarks on an open top double decker bus.
Some of the most popular stops are: Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame and Champs-Élysées. During the bus ride enjoy pre-recorded commentary in English, as well as in another 10 languages.
Check out the different stops on the tourist bus route via the following links (currently only red line in operation):
Types of tickets
Choose the type of ticket that adapts best to your needs:
- 1 Day Ticket: Offers unlimited access to the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 1 day.
- 2 Day Ticket: Offers unlimited use of the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 2 days.
- 2 Day Ticket & Cruise: As well as unlimited use of the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 2 days you will also enjoy a cruise down the Seine.
How it works
A bus ticket is valid for 1 or 2 complete days from the first time you use it. Meaning that a 2-Day Ticket used for the first time on Monday at 3 pm will be valid for the rest of Monday and all of Tuesday.
During the chosen period, you can get on a Hop-On Hop-Off bus as many times as you want and explore Paris.
Although when making the reservation you will be asked for a start date, you can use the service over the twelve months following the start date. When you have made your reservation, we'll send you a voucher you must hand in on the first bus you get on.
Schedule and frequency
- Tourist bus: every day from 9:15 am to 6:30 pm, every 5-15 minutes. The complete tour takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Seine river cruise: April - September, departures every 30 minutes between 10 am and 10:30 pm. From October to March, departures every hour between 10:30 am and 10 pm. The cruise leaves from the Eiffel Tower pier (stop 1) and makes a return journey to Notre Dame.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Price
More Information
Duration
1 - 2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in english and other language.
Included
Unlimited use of the Hop On Hop Off buses for 1 or 2 consecutive days.
Individual headphones with audioguided commentary in English.
Seine cruise (optional).
10% discount on the official ticket price.
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Digital voucher
Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity.
Accessibility
Yes, most of the buses are accessible.
Pet-friendly?
No.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Is the bus air conditioned?
A - No, there is no air conditioning on the bus.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
