Big Bus tour of Paris
Activities

Big Bus tour of Paris

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 22 reviews
from
£36.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Explore the city at your own pace
  • See famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame
  • Listen to the informative recorded commentary and enjoy free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Enjoy a complimentary cruise on the Seine with the 24-hours + cruise ticket option
What to expect

Planning your Paris adventure is easy with this hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour: explore the city's top attractions at your own pace with one route designed to show the best the City of Lights has to offer!

The route takes you to the must-sees close to the Seine: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Champs Elysées and the Louvre Museum. Jump on board, sit back and relax while listening to engaging recorded commentary in a choice of 6 languages.

Hop on and hop off as many times as you please throughout the day to create your very own Paris tour.

Route details:

  • Louvre-Pyramide-BBIC
  • Louvre-Pont des Arts
  • Notre-Dame
  • Musée d'Orsay
  • Champs Elysées
  • Grand Palais
  • Grand Palais
  • Trocadéro
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Champ de Mars
  • Opéra Garnier
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What's included
  • check 24 hour hop-on hop-off tour: 1-day hop-on hop-off ticket
  • check 24 hour hop-on hop-off tour + Cruise: 1-day hop-on hop-off ticket + cruise on the Seine with audio commentary in 14 languages
  • check Audio commentary in 6 languages on the bus
  • check Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Where
Meeting point:
Redeem your voucher at the Big Bus information center, 11 avenue de l’Opéra 75001 Paris, or with the operator's staff at any of the Big Bus stops. The cruise ticket must be redeemed by submitting the printed ticket you will receive from a Big Bus team member when purchasing/redeeming your bus ticket. Bateaux Parisiens, Portde la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, will issue a cruise ticket after receiving this. The cruise departs exclusively from the Eiffel Tower, the nearest Big Bus stop is number 8.
What to remember
  • Please note, you can choose between the 24-hour ticket option and the 24-hour + cruise ticket option
  • Children under 4 can travel on the bus for free
  • Recorded commentary on the bus available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian - Portuguese
  • Your voucher is valid for 180 days from the date of purchase
  • If you chose the 24-hour+cruise ticket option, on the river cruise along the Seine individual audio guides are available, also via smartphone, in 14 languages, with special comments for children (8 to 14 years old)
  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
  • If unexpected closures due to special events or extreme weather conditions arise, information will be published on the local provider's platform
  • You are not allowed to carry or consume alcohol. However, water and other soft drinks are allowed on the bus
  • A third of the Big Bus fleet has wheelchair access on the lower deck. Please contact the local provider for further information to have the list of the wheelchair accessible fleet on your day of travel
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 22 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I would definitely recommend the Big Bus Tour We took the ride all the way round first and then went back to the points of interest so yes hoped on ho ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Caroline

    From United Kingdom - June 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    I’m soo disappointed as I was soooo looking forward to this tour on the big bus and was considering rebooking in another city but may not now. My exp ...

  • Fritz

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Busse sind zum Größtenteils sehr alt und das Fahrtempo auf freien Strecken zu schnell für eine Stadtrundfahrt

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Barry

    From United Kingdom - November 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Probably one of the best ways to get a good idea of where places to visit are in Paris. Combine the bus tour with a one day visitor transport ticket t ...

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