Is the hop-on hop-off bus worth it in Paris?
A hop-on hop-off ticket for 24 hours in Paris costs from €36.70 per adult right now. The public transport day ticket (Navigo Jour) costs €12.30. The bus costs about 3 times as much. The bus is worth it if the ride itself is part of the plan: an open top deck, an audio guide and stops right at the sights. If you only need to get from A to B, public transport or walking is cheaper.
Worth it for
- Families with small children: with Tootbus, children under 4 ride free.
- Anyone who finds long walks hard: you ride from sight to sight and sit on the way.
- Anyone who wants commentary: an audio guide in up to 10 languages is included.
Skip it if
- You are on a tight budget: the public transport day ticket costs €12.30.
- You will spend most of the day inside one museum or site: the ticket runs while you are indoors.
- You need to cross the city fast: in traffic the bus can be slower than the metro or walking.
One day compared
| Option | Price per adult | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Hop-on hop-off bus | €36.70 (24 hours) | Sightseeing loop, open top deck, audio guide |
| Navigo Jour | €12.30 | All city transport for the day, no commentary |
| Walking | free | Fine in the centre, tiring over long distances |
Public transport fare: Navigo Jour, source ratp.fr, checked 13 November 2026. Bus price live for one adult.
Prices
| Operator | 24 hours | 48 hours | 72 hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tootbus | €36.75at Tiqets | €41.25at Tiqets | €44.25at Tiqets | 4.4 / 518,168 reviews |
| Big Bus | €36.70at Headout | €47.53at Headout | not offered | 4.4 / 516,427 reviews |
Lowest price for one adult across all sellers, as of November 2026, live from Headout and Tiqets. The cheapest operator for each ticket is in bold.