Paris Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off and Seine River Cruise

About this tour

Combine two classic Paris viewpoints with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass and a one-hour Seine cruise. Board an open-top bus to explore over 50 stops around the city—Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and beyond—then shift perspective from the water, gliding past Notre Dame and Musée d'Orsay beneath iconic bridges. Build your own itinerary, skip stops you've already seen, and listen to commentary in nine languages that contextualises the architecture and history passing by.

Highlights

• Open-top bus covers 50+ landmarks across central Paris
• One-hour Seine cruise with Bateaux Parisiens included
• 24 or 48-hour flexible ticket—hop off and on freely
• Nine-language audio guide with headphones provided
• WiFi on board for navigation and sharing
• Real-time tracking via Big Bus app
• Wheelchair accessible; prams and infants welcome

What to expect

You'll board at any of the designated Big Bus stops (download the app for locations and live tracking). The open-top bus loops through central Paris on a set route, though you decide when to hop off—spend an hour at the Louvre or skip it entirely. Audio commentary plays as you pass major sites, explaining their significance. After a few hours of bus hopping, head to the Seine departure point for your included cruise. The boat glides under arches and alongside riverbank landmarks; it's gentler pace but reveals angles the bus can't reach. With a 48-hour ticket, you can split this across two days.

Good to know