Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is a perfect option for exploring Paris in the easiest and most enjoyable way. The most popular Hop-on Hop-off Bus in the capital of France is supplied by Big Bus Paris. The buses of this company have an open-top double-decker giving an amazing view of the Paris city throughout the tour.
Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes
Paris Big Bus offers 2 different bus routes giving you the opportunity to discover the best of Paris.
Red Line
Route: From Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, to Grand Palais and Notre Dame.
City Sightseeing Office: 9, Avenue de l’Opéra
Operating Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:40 PM
Frequency: Every 5 - 15 Minutes (depending on traffic)
Tour duration: 2 Hours 20 Minutes
Audio Guide Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Korean
Some of the bus stops included in the red line are:
- Tour Eiffel
- Champ de Mars
- Opéra Garnier
- Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre
- Louvre-Pont des Arts
- Notre Dame
- Musée d'Orsay
- Champs-Elysées
- Grand Palais
- Trocadéro
- Gare du Nord
Blue Line
Route: Montmartre, including Sacré Coeur and the Moulin Rouge
City Sightseeing Office: 9, Avenue de l’Opéra
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Frequency: Every 30 Minutes (depending on traffic)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Audio Guide Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Korean
Some of the bus stops included in the blue line are:
- Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre
- Gare du Nord
- Pigalle (Hop off Only)
- Sacré-Cœur (Hop off Only)
- Musée Grévin (Hop off Only)
Night Tour
Paris Big Bus also offers a night tour letting you see and enjoy the beautifully illuminated Paris' famous landmarks at night. The Night Tour is a non-stop tour (not a hop-on, hop-off tour).
Departure time: 9:15 PM (summer only, 1 April - 27 October) / 8:15 PM (winter only, 29 October - 31 March). The Night Tour does not operate on 14 July and 31 December.
Departure point: Champs-Elysées (Stop 8)
Seine River cruise (with Deluxe ticket only)
You can choose to upgrade your Big Bus tour experience by adding a 1-hour Seine River cruise. This is a wonderful way to experience Paris and witness many stunning attractions from a different perspective.
Operating Hours:
- April to September: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM, every 30 minutes
- October to March: 10:30 AM - 9:20 PM, every 60 minutes
Timings are subject to change.
Meeting Point: Make your way to Bateaux Parisiens, Pier number 3, Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris (close to the Eiffel Tower).
Ending Point: Same as the start point.
Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Big Bus Tour Tickets
24-Hour Ticket
The classic ticket includes a hop-on, hop-off ticket valid for 1 day (24 hours).
Adults - 45 EUR
Children (aged 4-12) – 26 EUR
48-Hour Ticket
The premium ticket includes a hop-on, hop-off ticket valid for 2 days (48 hours).
Adults - 58 EUR
Children (aged 4-12) - 33 EUR
Deluxe Ticket
The deluxe ticket includes a hop-on, hop-off ticket valid for 24 hours and 1 hour Seine River cruise.
Adults - 59 EUR
Children (aged 4-12) – 35 EUR
Where to Buy Tickets?
You can purchase Big Bus Tour tickets online as they are offering a better deal: Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Open-Top).
Tips
Consider buying The Paris Pass as it also includes a FREE 1 day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour. Read our review of The Paris Pass before deciding on which one to purchase.
If you’ll be visiting Paris in summer, we would suggest bringing sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen with you so you can fully enjoy the view from the open-top deck.