The 7 Best Sightseeing Bus Tours in Paris

1.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,168 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Ride a Big Bus open-top double-decker through Paris after dark, with digital commentary in nine languages and views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower. The single-loop tour starts opposite the Arc de Triomphe and returns there after two hours.

“This was a really good tour. Well worth the money. Everything looks so beautiful at night Me and my son thoroughly enjoyed ourselves”

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2.Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to ride the Seine between nine Paris stops. Hop off near the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Saint-Germain, then return to the boat when you like. Commentary comes through a multilingual web app, not a live guide.

“There are no toilets on the boat. So so much time is taken to find ones when u make a stop. Some of the tour guides qr interesting and funny. And speak multiple languages. Otherwise just sound like a bis driver announcing the next stop on French”

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3.Tootbus Panoramic by Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,126 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

You ride Tootbus’s clean-energy double-decker from the Louvre for a two-hour, non-stop circuit past Notre Dame, the Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Opera. Audio is available in 10 languages, with kids’ commentary, Wi-Fi, live bus tracking, and free walking tours in the app.

“Such a great and beautiful way to see Paris! We absolutely loved getting to see Paris come alive at night! Our trip was at the end of September and it was getting cold out. I definitely recommend bundling up if you are doing this activity in the fall!”

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4.Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 874 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Ride an open-top Big Bus through Paris for about two hours, leaving from the Champs-Elysées and returning there. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Moulin Rouge, Notre-Dame, Palais Garnier, Invalides, and Seine, with multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and a timed Eiffel Tower light display.

“He left the starting area 15 minutes early. Luckily we were there early. Then at the last stop at the tower, he told us he would let us off the bus to take pictures. We got off at 9:59 and was supposed to be back at 10:15. We were crossing the street to get back on the bus at 10:07 and he drove off. Luckily we had our stuff. Our friend had gotten back to the bus at 10:05 and told him that we were not back yet. The driver said we were. She told him again that we were not. As she saw that he was fixing to drive…”

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5.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour & Panoramic Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 94 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $81

Use Big Bus Paris for one or two days of open-top sightseeing, with more than 50 stops, digital commentary, Wi-Fi, and a bus-tracking app. The included two-hour night ride is non-stop and departs from the Champs-Élysées at 20:15 or 21:15, depending on the season.

“Non c’è il riscaldamento, siamo quasi morti dal freddo. A gennaio non è pensabile non avere/accendere il riscaldamento”

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6.Disneyland Paris: Bus Sightseeing Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Travel from three Disneyland Paris hotels to the Eiffel Tower, then use a hop-on hop-off bus and free time to see Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and central Paris. A bilingual host helps with questions, while audio commentary is available in several languages. Return pickup is at the Eiffel Tower.

“Abfahrt am Morgen zu spät, Fahrzeit falsch angegeben (1,5h) Abfahrt am Abend zu spät, Fahrzeit falsch angegeben (1,5h)”

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7.Hop On Paris: City Highlights Tour in a comfortable Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $112Top rated

See Paris with an English-speaking guide in a comfortable minivan, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Sebastian is praised for his patience and city knowledge. In three hours, you’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, quiet squares, cafes, and notable buildings.

“Sebastian was a great tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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