Paris Night Open-Top Bus Tour

From€28.8
2 hours
Paris, France

About this activity

Experience Paris's iconic landmarks illuminated on a 2-hour open-top bus tour with multilingual audio commentary and a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower.

Highlights

  • Eiffel Tower illuminated at night
  • Champs-Élysées avenue
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Seine River bridges

Full description

Discover the magic of Paris after dark on this 2-hour open-top bus tour. Glide past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Seine River bridges, all beautifully illuminated. The tour features an audio guide available in multiple languages, providing insightful commentary about each site. A special photo stop at the Eiffel Tower allows you to capture the city's enchanting nightscape. This tour offers a comfortable and informative way to see Paris's highlights under the stars.

Included / Excluded

  • Panoramic open-top bus ride
  • Audio guide in multiple languages
  • Photo stop at the Eiffel Tower
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

Pass by: Highlights: Eiffel Tower / Moulin Rouge / Champs-Elysees / Big Bus Paris / Palais Garnier / Esplanade des Invalides / Carrousel du Louvre / Moulin Rouge

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Pass by: The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Locally nicknamed "La dame de fer", it was constructed from 1887 to 1889 as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: A panoramic view of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: A panoramic view of Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: A panoramic view of the River Seine, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass by: A panoramic view of Palais Garnier, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Pass by: A panoramic view of Champs-Elysees, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Pass by: A panoramic view of Le Trocadero et son esplanade, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

Pass by: A panoramic view of Grand Palais, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11

Pass by: Big Bus Paris

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12

Pass by: A panoramic view of Parc du Champ de Mars, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
13

Pass by: A panoramic view of Pont des Arts, River Seine, Paris, France

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14

Pass by: The myth of Parisien Cabarets

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour operates in multiple languages; check availability for your preferred language.
  • Children under 4 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform the operator in advance.

Know before you go

  • Dress warmly, as the open-top bus can be chilly at night.
  • Bring a camera to capture the illuminated landmarks.
  • Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • 2 Hour Panoramic Night Tour departs: 9.30pm from Big Bus Stop 1. We advise you to get to the tour 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • The tour will operate with a closed top in poor weather conditions.

Traveler reviews

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Such beautiful views!

The views of the city and top tourist spots were amazing! The bus also stopped for awhile at the Eiffel Tower to allow plenty of time to get pictures at night.

Lisa_SMay 22, 2026VIATOR

Tour starting point changed without notice

I showed up at the starting point indicated on both the face of the ticket and in separate detailed instructions of this tour more than a half hour early and waited. The bus never arrived. It wasn't until I inquired about the status through an online chatbot that also seemed confused about when and where the tour starts. The operator's website indicated that the starting point had been changed effective about 6 weeks ago. I double checked my emails: I did not receive notification of the change which should have included an opportunity to cancel or reschedule. You had my email to send me a confirmation and receipt. Why not use it to send me a critical update?

Steven_GMay 14, 2026VIATOR

Exceptional Experience!

Was a bit skeptical because of some previous reviews where the bus never showed up but figured I could get the charge removed if that happened. My experience was actually rather amazing! There were 2 busses queued up and ready when I arrived about 10 mins early. One bus already had the top (open air part) filled- but it appeared no one was sitting on the bottom. They filled the second bus up top and it looked like, where I was in the line, I would end up on the bottom half of the bus - where I’d have to take pics through the window- not ideal. To my surprise they did not force anyone or try to fill the entire bus including the bottom half. From a business standpoint it would make sense because this tour could’ve accommodated everyone with 2 busses. To my complete surprise they pulled up another bus so we would get the top open air seats for amazing pics. All I can say is WOW! I was so impressed and it was a great experience. We ended about 20 mins later than scheduled so keep that in mind. There’s traffic and no way around that. I def recommend seeing the tower at night- it looks amazing and we were stopped right in front when the tower does its (hourly?) twinkling light show. THANK YOU to this company for an exceptional hassle free time and some great memories on my weekend trip to Paris.

David_BMay 10, 2026VIATOR

Very disappointed

How incredibly disappointed we were when our Guide didn’t even show up. We’ve still not heard back from the tour operator to arrange a refund or receive an apology.

Randy_LMay 8, 2026VIATOR

Best view of Paris

This tour was our favorite of our trip. However, I would like to note that our confirmation provided a time that was over and hour different from the actual start of the tour. That was frustrating. However, once we started the cruise we had an amazing time. The views and the position they were able to get, especially at the Eiffel Tower was so worth it. Highly recommend!!!

368shanequabMay 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Night Tour departs: 1st April - 5th May 2024: 8.15pm 6th Mai 2024 - 29th Sept 2024: 9.15pm 30th Sept 2024 - 1st Apr 2025: 8.15pm From Big Bus Stop #5 (Champs Elysées, close to 156 avenue des Champs-Elysées). We advise you to get to the tour 15 minutes prior to departure.