Paris Hop On Hop Off Bus, Big Bus

Embarking on a Big Bus tour in Paris offers a relaxed and delightful opportunity to discover the essence of Paris. Experience the city through its various routes, where you can step off and on at any designated stops, all while enjoying captivating commentary in English from the comfort of an open-top bus.

Paris Sightseeing Bus Tour

Routes & Stops

The Big Bus sightseeing tour is one of the most delightful and comfortable ways to navigate through the iconic landmarks of the French capital. You will have the chance to visit renowned monuments while traveling on an open-top double-decker bus, with the ability to hop on and off at any of the 10 conveniently located stops along its Red Route.

Throughout your journey, you can take pleasure in recorded audio commentary available in English as well as in eight additional languages.

You can learn about the different stops by following the link below:

• Route and Stops

Types of Tickets

Select the ticket option that best fits your exploration needs:

• 24-hour ticket: Grants unlimited access to the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off service for a full day.
• 24-hour ticket + Seine boat tour: Offers unlimited use of the Big Bus for 24 hours, plus a scenic boat ride on the Seine River. Remember to activate your ticket on one of the buses prior to boarding the boat. Additionally, an audio-guided tour in English is included; choose between routes such as Trocadéro - Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame - Marais, or Louvre - Concorde.
• 48-hour ticket + Seine boat tour: Provides unlimited access to the Big Bus for two days, a delightful cruise along the Seine, alongside a self-guided audio tour in English. Furthermore, a walking tour with an audio guide in English is included, with options like Trocadero - Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame - Le Marais, or Louvre - Concorde.

Operational Details

Your bus ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours beginning from its first use. For instance, if a 48-hour ticket is first activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it will remain valid until Wednesday at the same hour.

During this period, you can board a Hop-On Hop-Off bus as many times as you wish, allowing for extensive exploration of Paris.

Schedule & Frequency

The sightseeing bus and Seine cruise operate on different schedules:

Sightseeing Bus

This bus service runs daily from 10 am to 7:30 pm, with intervals of 10 to 20 minutes between each bus. Please note that operational times may change based on seasonal demands or service conditions.

Seine River Cruise

The cruise departs from the Port de la Bourdonnais (stop 8, near the Eiffel Tower). To board the cruise, registration occurs at pontoon number 3.

This enchanting cruise sets sail daily, every 45 minutes, from 10:30 am to 9 pm, with a total duration of approximately 1 hour.

Open-Top Evening Tours

For those seeking a unique perspective of Paris by night, the open-top Big Bus evening tour is an excellent choice. This experience allows you to take in the breathtaking views of the illuminated City of Light.