Paris Must-See Express: 2-Hr Panoramic Hop-On Tour
Discover the sights of Paris on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour! Aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées and much more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow our easy route, and hop on and off at any of the stops around town. To see even more of Paris, you have the option to pair your 24 hours or 48 hours sightseeing pass with a Seine River cruise.
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Lisa_B, 12/7/2025 3:25:45 AM
The buses came quickly and efficiently. Stagf was friendly and helpful. We would definitely nook thru you again for future
Fearless02356097013, 12/6/2025 3:44:17 PM
The bus is the best way to see all the top attractions. Get off when you want and hop back on when you are ready. Enjoyed the river cruise.
Eva_d, 12/6/2025 4:07:57 AM
Stops were good - not too far from attraction. The bus drivers could have been more friendly and helpful. Conveniently located - office staff was helpful and informative
DL1257, 12/2/2025 1:57:05 AM
We were really looking forward to the Big Bus tour. However, there were only 2 seats left upstairs which was not a problem until we realised that one of the controls was broken and would not accept the headphone connection so missed out on the commentary. The tour itself would have been fine for us if we’d just stayed on for the whole tour. However we decided to get off at Notre Dame and when we got back to the stop there was a long queue. When the next bus came people just pushed forward from different directions and boarded the bus, some at the front and some at the back. It would have been helpful to have staff there on a busy Saturday afternoon to facilitate boarding and alighting the bus. When we eventually got on the second bus to arrive following similar chaos, we were packed in like sardines. We couldn’t see any of the sights and were unable to plug in headphones for commentary. Too many people had access for the number of spaces- more buses needed. Could have been great if better planning and organisation was in place. Maybe we were just unlucky!
Janet_H, 11/29/2025 6:05:41 AM
The pickup location wasn’t clear to me and thankfully the driver let me in from the rain when I waved him down. There was no attendant to provide the map, ear phones or instructions. The bus interior was wet with a build up of debris and litter from the day. It was late afternoon and unclear what would be the last stop. The recording provided good information and with better weather it would have been five stars.
fazlin_v, 11/29/2025 12:38:20 AM
Hop on hop off bus is not as regular as other operators. 48 hour Ticket wasn’t cheap . Overall easy way to explore Paris . Drivers were all friendly and polite.
Amanda_D, 11/28/2025 12:56:22 PM
Great way to see all of the London highlights. Get the full day or two day option so you can circle back and experience the locations you'd like to further explore.
JaymieSB, 11/28/2025 4:34:49 AM
We had the misfortune of booking on a rainy day. Most of the seats on the top deck were wet, and even though we’re off season, the tour was packed. You can only listen to the audio portion if you’re seated in one of the chairs, so we were stuck in wet, open air seats. It was very cold. The tour information was good and we liked the itinerary, but walking around Paris wet was miserable.
Francis_U, 11/27/2025 3:57:11 PM
Helpful rep at Eiffel tower told us where to catch the river cruise don't know if we'd have found it easily, no signs nearby other than knowing you'd have to go in the direction of the Seine. Our reservations for the Louvre was before the buses started running at 945 (so we used alternate transportation to get there). When we finished with the Louvre, never was able to find stop #2 (Louvre - we exited towards the Muse d'Orsay and used that stop #4 instead).
Charles_B, 11/23/2025 5:33:39 PM
We liked this service a lot. It was very helpful to get to many famous Paris sites on the bus and we had our family with us. The buses were clean and timely and the audio was informative.. I highly recommend this service.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stop
- Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
- Please download the Big Bus app to find out more about real-time bus tracking information.
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Redemption
You can activate your ticket in one of two ways: 1. Download the Big Bus app and use your Tour Operator Confirmation Number on this voucher to add your booking and activate your ticket when you are ready to travel. 2. Visit our Big Bus Information Centre. Address: 11 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris, or a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route and present your printed or mobile voucher. River Cruise Information (If Included in Your Ticket) Important: You must book a river cruise date before boarding your River Cruise. There are two ways to do this: 1. In the Big Bus app: Once you have added your booking, you will be able access your river cruise ticket to choose a date under ‘Complete Actions’. 2. Online: Visit the Big Bus Paris website and go to the “Manage My Booking”. Enter your Tour Operator Confirmation Number and Last Name and choose a departure date. 3. In person: Present your voucher to a staff member at any Big Bus stop. Our staff will provide you with a river cruise ticket. Cruise Departure Location: At the base of the Eiffel Tower – Boarding Pier 3, near Big Bus Stop #8. Departure Times: Every 45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm. On weekends: Every 30 minutes. Arc de Triomphe (If Included in Your Ticket) You do not need to prebook a date or timeslot, however you will need a ticket to enter. You can access this ticket in three ways. 1. In the Big Bus app: Once you have added your booking, you will be able access your Arc de Triomphe under ‘Complete Actions’. 2. Online: Visit the Big Bus Paris website and go to the “Manage My Booking”. Enter your Tour Operator Confirmation Number and Last Name and you will be able to access your ticket. 3. In person: Present your voucher to a staff member at any Big Bus stop. Our staff will provide your ticket.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund
















