A Paris Big Bus tour is one of the most comfortable and enjoyable ways to explore 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.
Route & stops
The Paris Big Bus tourist bus has a route with 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 by clicking on the link below:
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'll be asked for a start date, you can use the service over the six 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
- Schedule: Every day from 10 am to 6:30 pm (the final bus departs from stop 1, at the Eiffel Tower). The final bus that runs the complete route departs at 4:10 pm from stop 1, at the Eiffel Tower.
- Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes.
- Total duration: Between 2 hours and 2 hours 15 minutes.
Seine river cruise
This cruise departs from the Eiffel Tower pier (stop 1, at the Port de la Bourdonnais). Registration for the cruise takes place at pontoon number 3.
The cruise sets sail daily, once an hour from 10:30 am until 10 pm.
The total duration of the crossing will be 1 hour, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame.
Price
More Information
Duration
1 day - 2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.
Included
Unlimited use of the Hop On Hop Off buses for 1 or 2 consecutive days
Individual headphones with audioguide 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.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
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 - What happens if the weather is bad?
A - Due to weather conditions, in some circumstances, the open-top bus may be modified to a bus with a roof to protect passengers.
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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 .
