France · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
The 15 best hop-on hop-off bus tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Big Bus Paris gives you a 24 or 48-hour ticket, an open-top ride past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, free app, onboard Wi-Fi, and optional one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Buses run about every 10 to 20 minutes.
“It was exciting with great views! This is my second tour with Big bus in Paris!”
Tootbus lets you see Paris at your own pace with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, open-top buses, audio commentary in 10 languages, and child-friendly narration. Start at any stop, hop off near the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, or Champs-Elysées, then add a one-hour Vedettes de Paris cruise and themed walks such as Emily and Fashion.
“Excellent. Buses were frequent and easy hop on hop off. Best way to get around the city and see the main attractions”
See Paris from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24 or 48-hour pass covering the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Opéra Garnier. Use the app to track buses, listen to commentary in nine languages, and add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry.
“It is what the name implies…hop on, hop off. Enjoyed commentary, very entertaining. Enjoyed the song selection.”
Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to cruise between nine Seine-side stops, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Hôtel de Ville. Boats are heated, glass-covered, and fitted with a terrace. A multilingual webapp adds monument notes and local ideas in five languages.
“We got the 24-hour Batobus pass and it was super convenient! It was such an easy way to get around Paris while also enjoying the views from the Seine. We loved being able to hop on and off at all the main attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame. Much nicer than dealing with the metro, and it felt like a little river cruise in between stops. Definitely recommend if you want a relaxed way to see the city!”
Take a two-hour panoramic night ride from 156 Avenue des Champs-Élysées on an open-top Big Bus. You pass the Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge, Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Eiffel Tower while digital commentary plays in nine languages. The roof closes in poor weather, and the tour returns to its starting point.
“the audible was no working well. but the rest was great!!!”
Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to cruise the Seine and hop off at nine central stops, including the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville. You get open-air river views, multilingual web audio, and a calm way to cross Paris, but service hours, stairs, bag checks, and app access need attention.
“Very nice ride to just relax and see some sights, while also a pleasant and convenient way to travel! We were staying in le Marais so the Notre Dame stop was our home base.”
See Paris by open-top Tootbus with a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass. Ride past the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Musée d’Orsay, using the app for live bus tracking, audio commentary, and walking tours. Add a one-hour Seine cruise for a fuller city overview.
“very good service. enjoyed the hop on and off the bus suited our day very well. I would recommend this experience to enjoy Paris”
Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Tootbus pass to see Paris by open-top bus and take a Vedettes de Paris cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Hear commentary in 10 languages, follow the route by app, and join five free walking tours covering places such as Montmartre, fashion, Emily, and the Eiffel Tower.
“Great way to get around or even to do full circuits and see/hear about the sights. Cruise was a fantastic way to see the sights. Recommend”
Use a one-day Colorbüs ticket to circle Marseille’s key sights, including the Old Port, Mucem, La Major Cathedral, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre-Dame de la Garde. You can ride the full route first, then hop off where you wish. Commentary comes through the Colorbüs app in 11 languages, so bring charged phones and headphones.
“The staff was extremely nice assisting our cruise ship passengers. They answered everyone’s questions patiently and in a polite manner even so we were a very large group. We mostly interacted with Rahim who was very very helpful.”
Ride Nice Le Grand Tour for one or two days, taking in the Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Port Lympia, and Villefranche. You can stay aboard for the 90-minute loop or hop off at any stop. An audio guide is available in eight languages, and drivers such as Jack and Olivier add friendly local color.
“On time and helpful driver. Took in the main sights.”
Use Lyon’s open-top double-decker bus to reach Fourvière, Vieux Lyon, the Confluence Museum, Roman theaters, and Bellecour. A one-day ticket costs $29, while two consecutive days cost $34. Download the multilingual REWIND app before boarding and bring your own headphones.
“We had a fantastic time on this trip. There are so many beautiful sights to see in this wonderful city. Loved every moment.”
Ride an electric green Tootbus through Paris after dark for 90 minutes, passing the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores. An audio guide plays in 10 languages with Christmas songs. The ticket also includes self-guided Tootwalks through Montmartre, Paris fashion districts, the Iron Lady, and Parisian daily life.
“The staff were friendly and helpful. The route was excellent - plenty of gorgeous lights and we went around Arc de Triomphe roundabout twice to ensure we saw it properly. We also went past Tour de Eiffel from several angles and were right in front of it when it started twinkling. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Explore Paris at your own pace on a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass, with stops near the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Arc de Triomphe. Add a one-hour Les Bateaux Parisiens cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais. Multilingual audio, WiFi, app tracking, and wheelchair ramps are included.
“It was very convenient to get around Paris and see the sights. The river cruise was a great alternative way to see the city.”
Ride Tootbus from the Louvre through Notre Dame, Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Opera. The two-hour night loop uses clean-energy buses, onboard Wi-Fi, 10-language audio, and a free app with live tracking and self-guided walks. Bring a warm layer for the open top.
“It was very good. This tour should not be missed if you have less time in Paris”
Board the Big Bus near the Champs-Élysées for a two-hour evening circuit past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Moulin Rouge, Notre-Dame, Palais Garnier, and the Seine. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, with free Wi-Fi and earbuds. Choose the upper deck for the best views, but expect a closed roof in poor weather.
“Great way to see some lights and highlights of Paris. Manage your expectations, this is a very general tour experience, but great if your looking for photo opportunities. Driving past the Arc was the best view by far.”
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