Visiting Paris has never been easier or more flexible than with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours. This comprehensive sightseeing experience allows travelers to explore the city’s iconic landmarks at their own pace. From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Notre Dame, and Arc de Triomphe, the tour covers all the must-see attractions. And with the option to add a scenic Seine River cruise, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to take in Paris’ rich history and vibrant culture. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this tour promises to unveil the city’s hidden gems in a way that truly captures the Parisian essence.
Key Points

- The tour offers visitors the flexibility to explore Paris at their own pace, covering iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame.
- Travelers can choose between 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tickets, allowing them to design their own personalized itinerary.
- An optional Seine River cruise provides a unique perspective on the city’s riverside scenery and architecture.
- Included features such as multilingual digital commentary, open-date Arc de Triomphe tickets, and a mobile app enhance the overall experience.
- The tour starts and ends at convenient locations, enabling easy access to the city’s most celebrated landmarks.
Tour Overview

The tour offers visitors the flexibility to explore Paris at their own pace, with strategically placed stops covering the city’s iconic landmarks.
Guests can marvel at sights like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Arc de Triomphe.
The option to add a scenic boat cruise along the Seine River provides an enchanting way to experience the city from the water.
Lasting from 1 to 2 days, this comprehensive tour allows travelers to discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Paris at their own leisure.
With the convenience of a hop-on, hop-off format, visitors can design their own itinerary and create a personalized sightseeing adventure.
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Highlights of the Tour

Exploring the Arc de Triomphe with an open-date ticket allows visitors to marvel at its grand architecture and enjoy sweeping views of the iconic Champs-Élysées.
The tour’s expert digital commentary provides insights into the city’s rich history and culture as travelers discover renowned landmarks like the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Musée d’Orsay.
The scenic Seine River cruise offers a unique perspective, showcasing the city’s stunning riverside scenery.
Key tour highlights include:
- Discovering the Arc de Triomphe with an open-date ticket
- Learning about Parisian history and culture through multilingual digital commentary
- Admiring iconic landmarks from the comfort of the hop-on hop-off bus
Included Features

The Paris hop-on hop-off tour comes with an array of included features to enhance the sightseeing experience. Travelers receive a 24 or 48-hour ticket granting them access to the bus network, allowing them to explore the city at their own pace.
The tour provides an open-date ticket to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, enabling visitors to marvel at its grand architecture and enjoy sweeping views over the Champs-Élysées.
For those interested in a scenic river cruise, the tour also offers an option to embark on a Seine River boat tour.
Complementing the physical experience, the tour provides multilingual digital audio commentary, souvenir earbuds, and a mobile app with route information and real-time bus tracking.
Starting and Ending Locations

The Paris hop-on hop-off tour offers two convenient starting locations for travelers – 11 Av. de l’Opéra and Palais-Royal.
From these central points, the tour bus passes by iconic landmarks like the Louvre, Notre Dame, and Eiffel Tower. Regardless of where you board, the route covers the city’s top attractions, allowing you to hop on and off at your leisure.
When your sightseeing is complete, you’ll be able to disembark at either the 11 Av. de l’Opéra or the main stop. This flexibility ensures you can make the most of your time in Paris and see the sights that interest you most.
The tour’s starting and ending locations are designed with convenience in mind, making it easy to explore the city at your own pace.
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Pricing for the Paris hop-on hop-off tour starts from CZK 1,082 per person, allowing travelers to experience the city’s top landmarks at an affordable rate. Guests can reserve their tickets in advance and take advantage of the flexible cancellation policy, which permits free cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the tour. The tour’s availability and starting times can be easily checked online, ensuring a seamless booking process for visitors.
| Pricing | Cancellation Policy | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| From CZK 1,082 per person | Free up to 24 hours in advance | Check online |
| Reserve now, pay later |
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Duration and Pace

Flexibility underpins the tour’s duration, allowing visitors to explore Paris at their own pace by choosing between 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off tickets.
This enables travelers to tailor their experience, determining how much ground they wish to cover in a single day or over two days.
The tour’s structure provides three key advantages:
- Visitors can spend as much or as little time at each iconic landmark, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre.
- The hop-on hop-off format lets guests disembark and re-board the bus at their convenience, ensuring an unrushed and personalized sightseeing experience.
- The optional Seine River cruise allows for a scenic break, complementing the bus tour’s comprehensive coverage of Paris’ must-see attractions.
Iconic Parisian Landmarks

Iconic Parisian landmarks dot the route, offering visitors a chance to marvel at the city’s rich history and architectural wonders.
The tour passes by must-see attractions like the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs-Élysées, and the Eiffel Tower, allowing guests to disembark and explore these celebrated sites at their leisure.
Whether it’s admiring the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe or taking in the stunning views from the Palais de Chaillot, the tour provides easy access to Paris’s most iconic landmarks.
Travelers can enjoy the city’s vibrant culture and history while hopping on and off the bus as they please.
Optional Seine River Cruise

For those seeking to enhance their Parisian experience, the tour offers an optional Seine River cruise, allowing visitors to admire the city’s iconic landmarks from the tranquil waters of the famous river.
This scenic boat tour provides an opportunity to:
- Capture breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other renowned monuments.
- Gain a unique perspective on the city’s rich history and architecture.
- Enjoy a relaxing respite from the bustling streets of Paris.
The optional cruise is a perfect complement to the hop-on hop-off bus tour, enabling travelers to experience the best of Paris from both land and water.
Recap

The Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours with Optional Cruise offers an unparalleled way to explore the city’s iconic landmarks at one’s own pace.
With comprehensive coverage of must-see attractions and the option to enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise, this tour provides the flexibility to personalize the Parisian experience and take in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
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