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Big Bus Tours Paris
See Paris's Iconic Landmarks By Road & River
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There is no better introduction to Paris than from the top deck of a Big Bus open-top double-decker. The Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off tour lets you explore the most iconic city in the world entirely at your own pace - jumping on and off at the stops that interest you most, spending as long as you like at each landmark, and catching the next bus when you're ready to move on. With pre-recorded commentary in nine languages, a free mobile app with live bus tracking, and the option to add a Seine River cruise, this is the most flexible and convenient way to see Paris.
The Classic Red Route
All Big Bus Paris tours follow the Classic Red Route - a carefully crafted circuit taking in the very best of Paris's most iconic landmarks in a single 2 hour 15 minute journey. With 10 stops across the route, you can hop off wherever catches your eye, explore at your own pace, and rejoin the next bus when you're ready to move on. Buses depart every 30 minutes.
The Stops & What You'll See
From the banks of the Seine to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, every stop on the Classic Red Route puts you within easy reach of something extraordinary. Whether you hop off at every stop or simply sit back and take it all in from the top deck, the Classic Red Route is the perfect way to fall in love with Paris.
Stop 1 - Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre:
Your starting point, located at 11 Avenue de l'Opéra next to the Big Bus Information Centre.
Stop 2 - Louvre - Pont des Arts:
Hop off here to explore the Pyramide du Louvre, Institut de France, and Musée du Louvre.
Stop 3 - Notre Dame:
Hop off here to discover Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais du Luxembourg, and Jardin du Luxembourg.
Stop 4 - Musée d'Orsay:
Hop off here to visit Musée d'Orsay, Musée de l'Orangerie, and Jardin des Tuileries.
Stop 5 - Champs-Élysées
Hop off here to stroll the famous Champs-Élysées and admire the Arc de Triomphe.
Stop 6 - Grand Palais
Hop off here to explore the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, and Place de la Concorde.
Stop 7 - Trocadéro:
Hop off here for the best views of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro.
Stop 8 - Tour Eiffel:
Hop off here to get up close to the Eiffel Tower and explore the Champ de Mars.
Stop 9 - Champ de Mars:
Hop off here to visit Hôtel des Invalides and École Militaire.
Stop 10 - Opéra Garnier:
Hop off here to admire the Opéra Garnier and browse Galeries Lafayette.
Seine River Cruise
No visit to Paris is complete without seeing the city from the water. Included with the Essential and Explore tickets, this one-hour Seine River cruise with Les Bateaux Parisiens takes you past some of Paris's most beautiful riverside landmarks, gliding beneath iconic bridges with live-guided commentary bringing the history and culture of each monument to life along the way. Cruises are included with both the Explore and Essential ticket and both depart from the Eiffel Tower.
Please note this cruise is not included with the Discover Tour.
Choose Your Ticket:
All three ticket options use the Classic Red Route. The difference between them comes down to how long you have and what extras are included:
Discover Tour - 24 Hours
The perfect introduction to Paris. Hop on and off the Classic Red Route for 24 hours with pre-recorded commentary in nine languages and live bus tracking via the free Big Bus app.
Essential Ticket - 24 Hours
Everything in the Discover Tour, plus a Seine River cruise with Les Bateaux Parisiens and free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours - giving you two extra ways to explore the city within your 24-hour window.
Explore Ticket - 48 Hours
The most comprehensive Paris sightseeing ticket, giving you 48 hours to explore the Classic Red Route at a truly relaxed pace, plus a Seine River cruise and free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours included.
Which Ticket Is Right For You?
Discover | Essential | Explore | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hop-On Hop-Off Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Validity | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 48 Hours |
River Cruise | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pre-Recorded Commentary (9 Languages) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Air-Conditioned Electric Buses | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Free Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Digital Tickets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fully Flexible - Change Date For Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Commentary Languages:
Pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin, and Korean. Commentary is delivered via complimentary wired earphones - simply pick up a pair when you board, plug them into the seatback in front of you, and select your preferred language channel. You are also welcome to bring your own wired earphones on board.
Operating Times:
Big Bus Paris operates daily. Tours run between 9.45am and 9.15pm, depending on the time of year and boarding point. To complete the full route back to your starting point, please board the bus before 5.30pm. After this time, tours terminate at the Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre.
Getting There:
The departure point and Big Bus Information Centre is located at 11 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris. You can redeem your voucher at the Big Bus Information Centre or with customer service representatives at any Big Bus stop throughout the route.
Smart casual dress is required on board. Shorts, bermudas, short-pants, sports clothes, sports shoes, and flip-flops are not permitted. Please note you may be refused entry if you are not dressed appropriately.
Tours operate daily throughout the year.
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