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Hop-on Hop-off Paris 2026
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Experience Paris from the open upper deck
With a hop-on hop-off bus, you can explore Paris at your own pace. Hop on, sit back and enjoy the panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre and Champs-Élysées. You can get off at any stop, explore the surrounding area and then simply take the next bus.
There are two providers in Paris: Tootbus and Big Bus. Both rely on electric double-decker double-decker buses with an open upper deck and multilingual audio guide. The buses run every 10 to 20 minutes, in high season even every 7 to 10 minutes.
Tickets can be conveniently booked online in advance and are valid immediately. Most travelers book for the same day and can board at any stop immediately after purchasing. stop immediately after purchase. Tickets are available as 24-, 48- or 72-hour passes.
Routes and stops
Both providers operate a circular route that connects all the major sights of Paris. A complete tour takes around 2 hours.
10 stops
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Additional route on the water
Both providers offer a combined ticket that includes a boat trip on the Seine. includes. The trip takes about an hour and takes you past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and under the famous bridges of Paris.
With Tootbus, the boat trip is included in the „Must See Paris“ ticket and is operated operated by Vedettes de Paris. The boats leave from the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Port de Suffren) and depart from 10:45 to 18:30, approximately every 45 minutes.
Big Bus offers the boat trip as an upgrade for the „Essential“ and „Explore“ tickets.
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Book online
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Receive voucher
You will receive your digital voucher immediately by e-mail on your smartphone.
Boarding
Show the voucher at any stop and travel directly.
Discover Paris
Hop on and off as often as you like as long as your ticket is valid.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I start after booking?
Immediately. After booking online, you will receive your digital voucher by email on your smartphone. You can use it to board directly at any stop. No need to print it out.
What is the difference between Tootbus and Big Bus?
Both providers use electric double-decker buses and offer a multilingual audio guide. Tootbus offers 24h, 48h and 72h tickets, Big Bus only 24h and 48h. The routes cover all the main sights, but differ in the details of the stops.
How often do the buses run?
The buses run every 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the season and time of day. A complete tour takes around 2 hours. You can get on and off as often as you like at each stop.
Do children travel free of charge?
Children under the age of 4 travel free of charge with both providers. There is a reduced children's price for children aged 4 to 12. From the age of 13, the adult price applies.
Can I cancel my ticket?
Yes, all providers allow you to cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the booked date. You will receive a full refund. A change of date is also usually free of charge.
In which languages is the audio guide available?
The audio guide is available in 10 languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Tootbus also offers a special children's audio guide in English and French.
Is the Seine boat trip included in the ticket?
The boat trip is optional and can be selected as a combined ticket when booking. The approximately one-hour cruise on the Seine is available from both providers and starts at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
