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Paris Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Tour

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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  • Paris, France
  • 2 hrs 20 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See Paris’s iconic landmarks from an open-top bus, hopping off to explore and choosing optional cruise or night-tour upgrades.

About this tour

See Paris from above street level on an open-top sightseeing bus, with the freedom to hop off whenever a landmark calls for a closer look. The route passes icons including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Champs-Élysées, offering a convenient introduction to the city’s grand boulevards and riverside scenery.

Start at the Big Bus Information Center on Avenue de l’Opéra and follow the Classic Red Route, which runs daily from 09:45 to 17:30. Buses arrive every 7–15 minutes, so you can pause to explore and rejoin the route when you’re ready. The listed tour duration is 140 minutes. Depending on the option selected, your ticket may also include a Seine River cruise, a night bus tour, or admission to the Arc de Triomphe.

Choose the Paris Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Tour for an easy way to connect the city’s best-known sights. Pick the ticket option that suits your plans and enjoy Paris at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Admire the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and Louvre from an open-top bus
  • Hop on and off at central stops to explore Paris at your own pace
  • Take in panoramic views along the Champs-Élysées and beside the Seine

What's included

Included

  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket, depending on option selected
  • Paris night bus tour ticket, depending on option selected
  • 1-hour Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, depending on option selected
  • Admission to the Arc de Triomphe, depending on option selected

Not included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue
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  • Bus routes may change due to road maintenance or traffic
  • Check current opening hours and closure dates before your visit
  • Classic Red Route runs daily from 09:45 to 17:30, every 7–15 minutes
  • Starting point: Big Bus Information Center, 11 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

The starting point is the Big Bus Information Center at 11 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris.

How often do buses run?

The Classic Red Route runs every 7–15 minutes.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the bus and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants ride on the bus?

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; small children can ride in a stroller.

Can I cancel for free?

Free cancellation is available.

How this score is calculated

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  • 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 7.0.

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