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The best hop‑on hop‑off tours in Paris

Tootbus and Big Bus loops, cruise combos, a night tour and an Arc combo. Here is which pass to buy.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 6 passes compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus full of passengers, seen from above
Short answer

The best hop-on hop-off bus in Paris for most visitors is a one-day Tootbus or Big Bus ticket. It costs from €37 a person.

The Tootbus loop passes the Opéra, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. A bus comes every 8 to 15 minutes. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 6 picks for a hop‑on hop‑off bus

All six have free cancellation. The first two are plain bus passes; the rest add a cruise, a night tour or the Arc de Triomphe.

Bus passes side by side

Bus passes side by side
PassFromDurationSeine cruise included?Who it suitsWhy we picked it
Tootbus pass with an optional cruise 4.4 (18,041)€37
per person		Valid 1–3 daysOptionalMost visitorsThe lowest price for a full loop, with 4.4 from 18,041 reviews.
Big Bus pass with an optional cruise 4.4 (16,321)€39
per person		1–2 daysOptionalKorean speakersA close match for Tootbus, with 4.4 from 16,321 reviews.
Tootbus and a Seine cruise 4.4 (3,216)€47
per person		Valid 1–3 daysYesSeeing Paris by land and waterThe cruise is built in, with 4.4 from 3,216 reviews.
Big Bus and a Seine cruise 4.4 (1,358)€49
per person		1–2 daysYesBig Bus fans who want the river tooBus and boat in one ticket, with 4.4 from 1,358 reviews.
Arc de Triomphe ticket and Big Bus 4.4 (175)€63
per person		1-day ticketOptionalClimbers who want the viewTwo sights in one booking, with 4.4 from 175 reviews.
Tootbus day pass and a night tour 4.2 (127)€54
per person		Valid 1–3 daysNo (night tour instead)Seeing the lightsDay and night in one ticket, with 4.2 from 127 reviews.

  • Tootbus pass with an optional cruise

    €37 per personValid 1–3 days 4.4 (18,041)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    Optional
    Who it suits
    Most visitors
    Why we picked it
    The lowest price for a full loop, with 4.4 from 18,041 reviews.

  • Big Bus pass with an optional cruise

    €39 per person1–2 days 4.4 (16,321)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    Optional
    Who it suits
    Korean speakers
    Why we picked it
    A close match for Tootbus, with 4.4 from 16,321 reviews.

  • Tootbus and a Seine cruise

    €47 per personValid 1–3 days 4.4 (3,216)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Seeing Paris by land and water
    Why we picked it
    The cruise is built in, with 4.4 from 3,216 reviews.

  • Big Bus and a Seine cruise

    €49 per person1–2 days 4.4 (1,358)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Big Bus fans who want the river too
    Why we picked it
    Bus and boat in one ticket, with 4.4 from 1,358 reviews.

  • Arc de Triomphe ticket and Big Bus

    €63 per person1-day ticket 4.4 (175)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    Optional
    Who it suits
    Climbers who want the view
    Why we picked it
    Two sights in one booking, with 4.4 from 175 reviews.

  • Tootbus day pass and a night tour

    €54 per personValid 1–3 days 4.2 (127)

    Details
    Seine cruise included?
    No (night tour instead)
    Who it suits
    Seeing the lights
    Why we picked it
    Day and night in one ticket, with 4.2 from 127 reviews.
  • Group size is not stated on the booking pages.
  • None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Tootbus or Big Bus?

Paris has two main hop-on hop-off buses: Tootbus and Big Bus. Both run open-top loops past the big sights, and both start near the Opéra.

Check what your ticket includes. On the plain passes, the Seine cruise is only there if you pick that option. The table above shows which ones have it built in.

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Tootbus DiscoveryBig Bus Red route
Bus every8 to 15 minutes10 to 20 minutes (Big Bus lists)
HoursFirst bus 9:30 am, last loop 6:30 pmAbout 9:45 am to 5:30 pm (Big Bus lists)
Pass length24, 48 or 72 hours24 or 48 hours
From, on GetYourGuide€37€39

Tootbus Paris Discovery

The Tootbus Paris Discovery loop starts at stop 1, Opéra, at 23 boulevard des Capucines. You can get on at any stop. Buses come every 8 to 15 minutes, every day.

The first bus leaves at 9:30 am, and the last full loop leaves stop 1 at 6:30 pm. On its own site, an adult pass costs €49, or €44.10 online. A child pass for ages 4 to 12 costs €27, or €24.30 online.

The commentary comes in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese. There is a kids' channel in English and French.

Big Bus Paris: the Red route

Big Bus lists 10 stops on its Red route, with a loop of about 2 hours 15 minutes. Its buses come every 10 to 20 minutes, it says. On GetYourGuide, the pass starts at 11 avenue de l'Opéra.

The commentary comes in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese and Korean.

Where to catch the bus: stops on the route

You can catch the bus at any stop on its route. The Tootbus loop begins at stop 1, Opéra. Tootbus lists these sights on its loop:

  1. Opéra and the Grands Magasins (stop 1, 23 boulevard des Capucines)
  2. The Louvre
  3. Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle
  4. The Musée d'Orsay
  5. Place de la Concorde
  6. The Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais
  7. The Arc de Triomphe
  8. The Eiffel Tower
  9. Les Invalides

Night tours and the Arc de Triomphe combo

For the lights, take the Tootbus day pass with a night tour. The night tour lasts 2 hours and does not stop.

The Arc de Triomphe combo adds a timed entry ticket. The Arc says the elevator is out of service for maintenance; until it returns, the only way up is 284 steps.

Before you buy a bus pass

  1. Free cancellation

    All six picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the cut-off on the listing.

  2. Start early

    The first Tootbus leaves at 9:30 am. The last full loop leaves at 6:30 pm, so do not start too late.

  3. Bring headphones

    Tootbus asks you to bring your own headphones to cut waste. Big Bus gives you a souvenir pair.

  4. Read the cruise line

    On the plain passes, the cruise comes only with the cruise option. Check it before you pay.

Paris hop‑on hop‑off buses: questions and answers

Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Paris?
Yes. The two main ones are Tootbus and Big Bus. Both run open-top loops past the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

Where do I catch the hop-on hop-off bus in Paris?
You can get on at any stop on the route. Tootbus stop 1 is at Opéra, 23 boulevard des Capucines. If you just need to get around, the metro is cheaper; see getting around Paris.

Which hop-on hop-off bus is best in Paris?
It depends on what you need. Tootbus comes more often, every 8 to 15 minutes, and offers 72-hour passes. Big Bus has Korean commentary and starts from €39.

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