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1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Up to 2 hours
Enjoy a one-day whistle-stop tour of Paris' famous sights.
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4.4A fun and efficient way to see some of the most beautiful spots in the city.
Sep 19, 2025Very comfortable and though it can be slow when traffic hits, the rest of the time its a pretty quick ride form stop to stop,
Dec 24, 2025Loved the big bus experience and flexibility, lots of photo ops
Aug 22, 2025The app was useful in locating the bus stops.
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What you'll do
Stop off at 10 key sights around the city: from museums to iconic cathedrals, this beautiful city has it all and the Paris hop-on, hop-off bus allows you to take them all in at your own leisurely pace.
Journey through the heart of the city and admire its most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais, Opéra Garnier, Champs de Mars, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Simply select which famous landmarks you want to get a closer look at, then hop off the bus to see them and jump back on again to travel to the next. This super flexible tourist bus gives you the freedom to choose what you want to see and when, making it ideal for those of you who don’t want to fix yourself to a rigid schedule.
The tour also includes a fascinating audio guide in 9 different languages, giving you the opportunity to learn all about the buildings and monuments as you pass them by.
Make sure to download the free mobile app for live bus arrival times, route maps, landmark information, and more!
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour stops
Musée de Louvre - 11 avenue de l’Opéra (by Big Bus information center)
This world-renowned museum is one of the world's greats and home to over 35,000 pieces of exquisite art. Browse paintings and sculptures including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Louvre - Pont des Arts - 56 Quai François Mitterand (facing Pont des Arts)
A pedestrian bridge over the Seine linking the Louvre with the Institut de France. Built in the early 1800s under Napoleon and was Paris’s very first iron bridge. It’s famous for stunning views and once the “love lock” tradition until the locks were removed for safety.
Notre Dame - 3, Rue Lagrange (outside souvenir shop, opposite park entrance)
One of the city's most iconic landmarks, this imposing Gothic cathedral is famous for its beautiful nave and buttresses, as well as its infamous gargoyles.
Musée D'Orsay - 58 Place Henry de Montherlant (facing the museum)
Built as a train station and still home to the original station clock, this beautiful museum is an architectural feat. It's home to several exemplary masterpieces from the years 1848 to 1915, including iconic works by Cézanne, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and more.
Champs-Elysées - 156, avenue des Champs-Elysées (facing the Arc de Triomphe)
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde. It’s lined with luxury shops, cafés, theatres, and gardens, and is the site of major events like the Bastille Day parade and the Tour de France finish.
Grand Palais - Avenue Winston Churchill (facing Grand Palais and Petit Palais)
This building was constructed to pay homage to the impressive arts in Paris, especially the Beaux-Arts movement which inspired its eye-catching architecture. Marvel at the stone facades, glass vaults and steel frames, and check out some of the best views in Paris thanks to its prime location on the banks on the Seine.
Trocadéro - 48 Avenue du président Wilson (Next to the bus Stop RATP)
If you’re looking for a moment of peace, explore these tranquil gardens. They stretch approximately 94,000m² and are home to the Paris Aquarium, National Theatre and Chaillot Palace.
Eiffel Tower - Quai Branly, Entrée 2 Tour Eiffel (at the north pillar of the Eiffel Tower)
The most popular tourist site in Paris, this iconic structure is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, and a key symbol of the city. Originally built as a temporary structure for the World's Fair in 1889, it's made of 301.8m of steel and over 18,000 individual pieces.
Champs de Mars - Avenue Joseph Bouvard
Take a moment to enjoy this 60-acre landscaped garden in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. It was originally created in the 17th Century for cultivating grapes and vegetables and later became the site of the École Militaire's training grounds, where a young Napoleon trained.
Paris Opera House - Facing 15, rue Scribe (next to the Roissy airport shuttle bus stop)
Admire one of the most elaborate buildings in Paris. Also known as Palais Garnier or the Garnier Opera House, it's one of the city's most important and opulent performance spaces. Get up close to the mirrors, mosaics and chandeliers – not to mention the impressive Grand Staircase.
What's included
LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL OFFER: enjoy a FREE upgrade to a 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus ticket when you visit before April 30th. Your pass must be valid to redeem this offer. The 2 day hop-on hop-off tour offer is for the red route only. The night tour is not included.
Explore all of Paris’s top attractions at your own pace with unlimited hop-on hop-off access for one day.
Onboard digital commentary available in 9 languages with complimentary headphones provided.
Free Wi-Fi available on all buses and live bus arrival times, route maps, landmark info and more with the free mobile app.
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11 Avenue de l'Opéra, Paris, FRWhere you'll meet
Visit the Big Bus Information Centre at 11 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris, or a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route. Another popular boarding location is Stop #8: Eiffel Tower, situated at Quai Branly, Entrée 2 Tour Eiffel.
Standard opening hours
First tour of the day departs at 9:45AM from Stop #1 at the LouvrePyramide / Big Bus Information Centre, and buses will come every 7 – 11 minutes until 5:30PM depending on the of time of year.
Find out more
For more information visit the Big Bus website.
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