Paris Essential: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour & River Cruise
24 hours
Commentary: Audio · en, fr, de, es, it, pt, ko, zh, ru
Paris, France
About this activity
Discover Paris on a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See famous sights including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame and Arc de Triomphe and enjoy an included Bateaux Parisiens river cruise along the Seine.
This ticket also includes free Vox self-guided walking tours covering the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame-Marais and Louvre-Concorde areas.
This ticket also includes free Vox self-guided walking tours covering the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame-Marais and Louvre-Concorde areas.
Highlights
- See incredible panoramic views of Paris from an open-top double decker bus
- Discover top sights including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame and Arc de Triomphe
- Cruise along the stunning Seine River on a Les Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise
- Enjoy Self-guided audio tours of Trocadéro–Eiffel, Notre Dame–Marais, and Louvre–Concorde.
- Travel on Electric Buses
- Enjoy pre-recorded audio commentary in 9 languages
Full description
Experience the magic of Paris, the City of Light, with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour on-board an open-top double-decker bus. With 10 conveniently located stops around the city, you can hop on and off the bus whenever you want to explore Paris at your own pace. See the most iconic sights and landmarks of the city including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Champs-Élysées, Champs de Mars, and Notre Dame. Hop off the bus to explore the city's fascinating museums, hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Whether you want to marvel at the Louvre's art collection, gaze at the magnificent Notre Dame cathedral or go shopping at Galeries Lafayette, this tour covers it all. With entertaining audio commentary on-board the bus available in 9 languages, you can sit back, relax and discover all there is to know about the unique history, culture and architecture of the French capital. For a complete Parisian experience, enjoy a 1-hour guided river cruise along the Seine. Sail past the Notre Dame cathedral, the Invalides, and the famous Eiffel Tower, while enjoying fascinating commentary.
This ticket also includes free Vox self-guided walking tours covering the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame-Marais and Louvre-Concorde areas.
This ticket also includes free Vox self-guided walking tours covering the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame-Marais and Louvre-Concorde areas.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity (24hr)
- Pre-recorded Audio Commentary in 9 languages
- Les Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise along the Seine
- Free Wi-Fi and Headphones
- VOX Self-Guided Audio Tours
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Meeting point
Start Location
Stop 1: Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre (11 avenue de l’Opéra)
Important information
Know before you book
- If you can't go on the date booked we will accept your ticket up to 14 Days later
- 100% of our buses have wheelchair access on the lower deck.
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
Know before you go
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Live track buses and have 24h Support via Chat downloading Big Bus App - It's free!
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
The River Cruise departs from Port de la Bourdonnais (Ponton N°3), near Stop #8 – Eiffel Tower. Present your digital ticket at the pier before boarding. Cruises operate daily, departing every 30 minutes on weekends and every 45 minutes on weekdays between 10:30 and 21:00. Please check the latest timetable at the pier.
Walking tours:
Trocadéro–Eiffel Tower: Walk from the Trocadéro esplanade to the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Pont de l’Alma, Palais de Tokyo, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and Quai Branly Museum.
Starts at Stop #7 (Iéna) and ends at Stop #8 (Tour Eiffel).
Notre Dame–Marais: Discover medieval Paris, from Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle to the Pompidou Center and Place des Vosges.
Starts at Stop #3 (Notre Dame) and ends at Place des Vosges.
Louvre–Concorde: Learn about the Louvre Museum and finish at Place de la Concorde, the heart of the French Revolution.
Starts at Stop #2 (Louvre – Pont des Arts).
Walking tours:
Trocadéro–Eiffel Tower: Walk from the Trocadéro esplanade to the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Pont de l’Alma, Palais de Tokyo, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and Quai Branly Museum.
Starts at Stop #7 (Iéna) and ends at Stop #8 (Tour Eiffel).
Notre Dame–Marais: Discover medieval Paris, from Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle to the Pompidou Center and Place des Vosges.
Starts at Stop #3 (Notre Dame) and ends at Place des Vosges.
Louvre–Concorde: Learn about the Louvre Museum and finish at Place de la Concorde, the heart of the French Revolution.
Starts at Stop #2 (Louvre – Pont des Arts).