Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 48-Hour Pass + Seine Cruise
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About this tour
Get around Paris on your own schedule with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. The route links the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe, so you can jump off wherever you like, look around, and catch the next bus when you're ready. Onboard audio commentary runs in several languages, and with the Explore option you can add a 60-minute Seine River cruise. Free Wi-Fi, headphones, and a mobile app with live bus tracking are all part of the ticket.
Highlights
- Open-top views of Paris landmarks, the Eiffel Tower included
- Hop on and off freely between the city's busiest sights
- Multilingual audio commentary on Paris history and neighborhoods
- Board at any stop and take each one at your own pace
- Get a clear sense of how Paris and its key districts fit together
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- 60-minute Seine River cruise (with the option you select)
- Live commentary in 14 languages on the cruise
- Bus audio in Portuguese, Korean, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese
- Free Wi-Fi and headphones
- Mobile app with detailed map and live bus tracking
How the Day Works and Where the Route Goes
You can get on at any official stop along the route, so there's no single place you have to start. Each line has a listed first stop, but most people just board at whichever stop sits closest to their hotel or their plans for the day. Stops are spread across central Paris near the big landmarks, the museums, the riverbanks, and the main transport hubs, which makes areas like the Eiffel Tower zone, the central museum district, and the major squares all easy places to begin.
The loop is built to connect the city's best-known sights. You'll pass the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars, roll toward the Louvre and the grand squares around it, and run along the Champs-Elysees with its boutiques and cafes before reaching the Arc de Triomphe. Depending on the line, the route may also take in the area near Notre-Dame on the Ile de la Cite, the hilltop artist quarter of Montmartre, and central districts such as Opera and Saint-Germain-des-Pres. A full loop usually runs about 2 to 3 hours depending on the line and traffic, though you're free to break it up however you like across your pass.
Weather in Paris
Local time 8:16 AM, UTC+02:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : All day
- Tuesday : All day
- Wednesday : All day
- Thursday : All day
- Friday : All day
- Saturday : All day
- Sunday : All day
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Important Information
- Book online ahead of time to lock in the route and pass length that suit your plans.
- Passes are time-based (typically 24, 48, or 72 hours) and the clock starts when you first board, not on the booking date.
- Routes and stops are fixed, so check the stop list ahead of time and note which sights are a short walk away.
- Hop on and off as often as you like while the pass is valid, but travel stays on the selected operator's routes.
- Audio commentary comes through onboard devices or the mobile app, so your own headphones can be handy.
- Open-top seating gives the best views but depends on the weather; lower decks are sheltered and climate-controlled.
- Some tickets pair bus access with a river cruise or attraction entry, handy if you plan to see several sights.
- A mobile app with route maps and real-time bus tracking helps you time your stops.
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