Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Seine River Cruise




























Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Seine River Cruise
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Experience Paris with the Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour combined with a Seine River Cruise, allowing you to explore effortlessly through famous landmarks and scenic views. The Classic Red Route offers ten convenient stops where you can hop on at any point for an audio-guided tour in six languages, including Musée d’Orsay and Notre Dame among others. Begin your journey from the Louvre-Pyramide stop with buses departing as early as 9:45 am and continuing until 5:30 pm, arriving every 7 to 15 minutes.
Experience Paris with the Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour combined with a Seine River Cruise, allowing you to explore effortlessly through famous landmarks and scenic views. The Classic Red Route offers ten convenient stops where you can hop on at any point for an audio-guided tour in six languages, including Musée d’Orsay and Notre Dame among others. Begin your journey from the Louvre-Pyramide stop with buses departing as early as 9:45 am and continuing until 5:30 pm, arriving every 7 to 15 minutes.
With either a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, explore sites pivotal to French history such as Notre Dame.
During this distinct journey lasting between 90 and 120 minutes, disembark at any of the ten stops on our clean-energy electric bus that departs every seven to fifteen minutes.
Discover attractions including Champs-Elysées' iconic tree-lined avenue and Grand Palais with its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture.
Start a cruise lasting one hour along the Seine River, passing by celebrated landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, with departures every 45 minutes.
Did you know? The Seine River in Paris is crossed by 37 bridges, offering an unparalleled experience cruising beneath these magnificent structures.
Entry to the Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Seine River Cruise for either 24 or 48 hours with unlimited use
A one-hour cruise along the Seine River included in your itinerary
Audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese (based on option selected)
Free Wi-Fi access during your tour experience
Single-use headsets provided for audio guidance
Entry tickets to attractions

BigBus Paris sightseeing bus and Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower view.
About the Classic Red Route
The Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Seine River Cruise offers an insightful journey through Paris's unique history and culture. With 10 convenient stops along the route, you can hop on at any point to enjoy audio commentary in six languages.
Classic Red Route Schedule
- The first bus departs at 9:45am from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide).
- The last departure is at 5:30pm, also from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide).
- Buses run approximately every 7 to 15 minutes.
Popular stops along the Classic Red Route include Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Elysées, Grand Palais, and Notre Dame. To view a detailed map of these boarding points, please click here.
Seine River Cruise Highlights
The Seine River cruise provides a leisurely and picturesque way to explore Paris's storied past. As you sail along the river, enjoy stunning views of famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral while learning about the city’s long history.
Seine River Cruise Schedule
- The first cruise departs at 10:30am from Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais (near Stop #8: Eiffel Tower).
- Cruises conclude with the last departure at 9pm.
- Frequency is approximately every 45 minutes, increasing to every 30 minutes on weekends.
The Big Bus: Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Seine River Cruise offers a complete way to experience the city's most celebrated sites. Whether you're exploring via bus or enjoying a river cruise, it promises an enriching adventure filled with delightful sights and insights into French culture.

Tourists on Big Bus Paris tour with Eiffel Tower and Seine River in background.

Big Bus Paris tour passing Les Invalides with tourists on board.

BigBus Paris sightseeing bus and Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower view.

Tourists on Big Bus Paris tour with Eiffel Tower and Seine River in background.

Big Bus Paris tour passing Les Invalides with tourists on board.

Tourists on BigBus Paris passing Moulin Rouge on hop-on-hop-off tour.
- Facilities include wheelchair accessibility for your convenience.
Note: The tour visits attractions that might experience unannounced closures or special events, potentially causing delays.

Old couple holding hands in front of the Louvre Pyramid, Paris.

Open-top tour bus in front of Les Invalides, Paris at night.

Tourists on BigBus Paris passing Moulin Rouge on hop-on-hop-off tour.

Old couple holding hands in front of the Louvre Pyramid, Paris.

Open-top tour bus in front of Les Invalides, Paris at night.
Plan ahead and activate your pass on your phone prior to arrival for a smoother entry process.
To avoid potential delays due to unannounced closures or special events at attractions, consider building some extra time into your schedule.
If you're interested in visiting multiple iconic sites such as Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum efficiently, start with those on the Classic Red Route that are furthest from each other.
For a complete experience of Parisian landmarks, take advantage of the free Wi-Fi available during your tour to explore more about each site or plan additional activities nearby.
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