Paris: Arc de Triomphe & Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Summary Description

Explore Paris on a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with priority entry to the Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus of iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Upgrade to include a 1-hour Seine River cruise.

Highlights

Enjoy priority access with a timed entry to the Arc de Triomphe
Explore Paris at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour
See iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Champs Élysées.
Upgrade for a relaxing 1-hour cruise along the Seine River
Immerse yourself in Paris' history with engaging on-board audio commentary
Travel on 100% electric buses

Description

Discover the best of Paris with a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour, including priority access to the Arc de Triomphe. Relax on an open-top, double-decker bus and take in panoramic city views while listening to engaging audio commentary. Your ticket includes timed entry to the Arc de Triomphe, a Roman-inspired monument honoring those who fought in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

The tour covers Paris’ top sights, including the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. With conveniently located stops, you can hop off to explore iconic landmarks, museums, and neighborhoods at your own pace. The full route lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes, with buses arriving every 10-20 minutes. Capture unforgettable moments, including shots of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine from the bus’s top deck.

Complete your experience with a 1-hour Seine River cruise, gliding past Paris’ breath-taking riverside monuments and bridges as an audio guide shares their fascinating history.

Included / Excluded

Priority Access to the Arc de Triomphe
Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour (24- or 48-hour options available)
Seine River Cruise (if option selected)
Pre-recorded Audio Commentary in 9 languages

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Commentary

Audio : English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese Mandarin, Russian

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Arc de Triomphe ticket is time/date specific
Half of our fleet has wheelchair access to the lower deck

Know Before You Go

Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
Live track buses and have 24h Support via Chat downloading Big Bus App - It's free!

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Ticket includes 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket and priority access entry ticket to the Arc de Triomphe.

Discover & Arc de Triomphe	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (4 - 12 years)	N/A
Youth (13 - 17 years)	N/A

Ticket includes a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket, a 1-hour Seine River Cruise & priority access entry ticket to the Arc de Triomphe.

Essential & Arc de Triomphe	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (4 - 12 years)	N/A
Youth (13 - 17 years)	N/A

Ticket includes a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket, a 1-hour Seine River Cruise & priority access entry ticket to the Arc de Triomphe.

Explore & Arc de Triomphe	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (4 - 12 years)	N/A
Youth (13 - 17 years)	N/A

Terms and Conditions

Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.

Additional Information

First bus of the day departs at 9:45 am from Stop #1 - Louvre-Pyramide/Big Bus Information Center at 11 avenue de l’Opéra but please note you can join the tour at any stops along the route. Buses will arrive every 10-20 minutes throughout the day. The last tour of the day departs Louvre-Pyramide at 5:30 pm.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

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