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Paris Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and River Cruise
TourTruth score 5.9 out of 10
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22 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Paris by open-top bus, visit the Arc de Triomphe rooftop, and add an optional Seine cruise for riverside views.
About this tour
See Paris from its grand avenues, open-top bus, and the rooftop of the Arc de Triomphe. This flexible experience pairs a self-guided visit to the monument with unlimited hop-on hop-off travel on a Big Bus double-decker.
At the Arc de Triomphe, take the elevator or climb 284 steps to the rooftop for 360-degree views over the city and the busy roundabout below. Then explore two bus routes with 15 stops, passing landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Moulin Rouge. Audio commentary in nine languages brings the sights to life, while the Big Bus app lets you activate your ticket and track buses in real time. Buses run every 10–20 minutes, and access is available for 24 or 48 hours. Choose the optional 1-hour Seine cruise for another perspective on Paris’s riverside monuments and bridges.
Make the most of your time in Paris with a city experience that lets you set the pace, from landmark views to a relaxing river journey.
Highlights
- Admire 360-degree Paris views from the Arc de Triomphe rooftop
- Explore the city aboard an open-top, double-decker bus
- Hop on and off at 15 stops across two routes
- Listen to audio commentary as you pass Paris landmarks
- Add a 1-hour Seine cruise for riverside views
What's included
Included
- Free onboard Wi-Fi
- Big Bus Tours app for ticket storage, activation, and live bus tracking
- Free headphones
- Unlimited 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
- Audio commentary in 9 languages
- 1-hour Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, if selected
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Ratings on each provider
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3.00 / 5 · 22 reviews
Important information
- The Arc de Triomphe bus stop is Stop 8: Champs-Élysées
- The Arc de Triomphe is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Admission to the Arc de Triomphe is free for visitors under 18 and EU citizens or residents aged 18–25
- The optional cruise departs from Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais, near Stop 8: Eiffel Tower
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- Cruises depart every 45 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to activate your ticket and track buses in real time
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The listed meeting point is Stop 1: Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus tour?
The tour duration is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
How often do buses depart?
Buses depart every 10–20 minutes.
Is a Seine river cruise included?
A 1-hour cruise by Bateaux Parisiens is included only if you select that option.
Where does the Seine cruise depart?
It departs from Pontoon No. 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais, near the Eiffel Tower bus stop.
When is the Arc de Triomphe open?
The Arc de Triomphe is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 22 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.9.
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