About this tour
Explore Paris on your schedule with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass aboard open-top double-deckers. Roll past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Arc de Triomphe whilst absorbing nine-language audio commentary. Jump off to wander museums, riverside paths, and historic quarters, or stay seated and soak in panoramic views. Optionally add a Seine River cruise for bridge and monument perspectives from the water.
Highlights
- Open-top bus with unobstructed views of major landmarks
- Nine languages of audio commentary with free headphones
- Flexible 24 or 48-hour ticket—hop on and off at will
- Real-time tracking via Big Bus app
- Optional Seine River cruise near the Eiffel Tower
- On-board WiFi throughout your journey
- Arc de Triomphe entry available as add-on
What to expect
You'll collect your pass at any designated Big Bus stop and board an iconic red double-decker. The route loops major neighbourhoods, stopping at museums, galleries, Trocadéro, the Champs-Élysées, and riverside paths. Hop off whenever something catches your eye—there's no rush. Multilingual narration plays throughout, covering Parisian history and culture. If you select the Seine option, you'll board a separate vessel near the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour float past bridges and waterfront monuments. The app shows real-time bus locations and stop information, helping you plan each leg.
Good to know
Download the Big Bus app beforehand for live tracking and route details. Redeem your voucher at any official stop—no hotel pickups included. Prams and strollers are welcome; under-threes ride free. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Bring headphones or use provided ones. Monument entries (except Arc de Triomphe if purchased) cost extra.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.