Paris Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off and Seine River Cruise
Description
Experience Paris from two unforgettable viewpoints with a combined hop-on hop-off bus pass and a scenic Seine River cruise. Travel through the city aboard an open-top bus that stops near its most celebrated attractions including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe along with dozens of other remarkable sites. Create your own route as you board and leave the bus whenever you choose, enjoying panoramic views and an engaging audio guide that reveals stories behind Paris’s architecture and culture. Enhance your sightseeing with a one-hour cruise along the Seine. From the water, you will enjoy a fresh perspective of landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Musée d’Orsay while passing under some of Paris’s most charming bridges. Available with a 24- or 48-hour bus ticket, this flexible experience lets you discover more than 50 key locations in a relaxed and memorable way.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
- Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
Reviews(79)
Excellent organization. I recommend it
If you want to know the main sights, the central area of Paris, to make a general recognition, this service is PERFECT. You streamline your time, in addition to being able to go down to all the main sights (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Galeria Lafayette etc.). And, to be able to sail in the River Sena, also very special. Super recommend for one who, like us, has few days to meet PARIS.
You should arrive early since there are always a lot of people. And the last schedule, at sunset, is the best!
Hello! Thank you for the fantastic review and the great tips! You are completely right—arriving early helps beat the crowds, and the sunset time slot is absolutely magical for photos. We appreciate you sharing this with fellow travelers, and we hope to see you on board again soon! Melisa@BigBusTours
The bus and cruise together give you a great overview of Paris. Once both of those are complete, you can then determine the landmarks or arrondissements to which you wish to spend more time. I highly recommend this combo tour. The info on the bus is everything you need!
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the combination of the tour and the cruise gave you such a great overview of Paris. You made an excellent point—using the loop to get your bearings before deciding which landmarks and arrondissements to explore deeper is the perfect way to travel! We are also glad to hear that the on-board commentary provided everything you needed. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on board again on your next trip! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
At the harbour we could not find the cruise ship 😪
Hop on Hop off bus was a great experience and nice way to see the sites. Know that there are only 10 stops and it only goes near and around the city center so unless your stay is close, you may have to travel to actually get to it.
Hi Stacy_H. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our bus tour and we hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours
We got to see the major sights, our bus driver kindly waited for us to reach the bus stop and also arranged for our tickets to be printed and delivered in board. The views from the bus took in the sights from a great advantage point. A wonderful way to view a beautiful city
Hello Rosaline. Thank you for your positive review. We are very glad to hear that you have had a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to seeing you back on our trips. Razvan@BigBusTours
During high traffic times, it takes a very long time to get to the stops. They say the loop takes 2 hours, but this is not true during peak times.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that traffic conditions affected the duration of the route and made the journey longer than expected during peak times. We understand how this can impact your overall experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can take a closer look into this matter with you. Adrian @BigBusTours
The tour was excellent, we saw everything you’d want to see in Paris and more. The audio guide was interesting and gave helpful information and stories about each visit. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone new to Paris, or even someone who has been before. It was first class seats to all the best attractions and monuments.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an excellent experience exploring Paris with us. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the audio guide and found it both interesting and informative—bringing the city’s history and stories to life is something we truly value. We’re especially pleased that you felt the tour showcased all the key attractions and provided a “first class” view of the city. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, whether for first-time visitors or those returning to rediscover Paris. Thank you again for choosing Big Bus Tours—we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable journey! Flavius@BigBusTours
Bus were out of air conditioning in Paris at 12:00, bus were full with no air conditioning and wait too long for s bus, when bus arrieved, it was full and has to wait 12 min
Hi Veronica, we are so sorry to hear that your experience wasn't as expected. The vas majority of our buses have a/c, the main problem is that they are open top buses. Glad to hear that the next bus came so quick!
