The 15 Best Paris Bus Tours & River Combos

1.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,279 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $43Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see Paris from an open-top bus, with audio commentary in 10 languages, child-friendly narration, app-based tracking, themed walks, and an optional one-hour Seine cruise. Hop off near the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more.

“Good value. I would have appreciated had the listing mentioned the timings for the river cruise. We went in the evening and were refused entry saying it’s only valid for morning.”

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2.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,279 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $43

Take a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus tour past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, onboard Wi-Fi, route app, and frequent buses to explore at your pace. Add a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower for another view of Paris.

“Bus tour was great, got to see all the major sights. Being able to get on and off regularly really helped”

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3.Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,534 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Use an open-top Big Bus to circle Paris’s major sights, including the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Palais Garnier. Your ticket lasts 24 or 48 hours from first use, with nine-language audio, WiFi, live bus tracking, and an optional one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry.

“The bus remember where we needed to go the bus shoulders around it. The bus driver was very very kind even though it's beakness big very much English but I understand each other”

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

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

Ride a double-decker open-top bus through Paris after dark, passing the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower. A multilingual audio guide adds context as you ride. The two-hour loop returns to 156 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, with covered seating available in poor weather.

“the audible was no working well. but the rest was great!!!”

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5.Paris Tootbus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (Optional Cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Use a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to reach Paris landmarks without planning every Metro connection. Ride upstairs for open-air views, use the app for live bus tracking and audio commentary, and add a one-hour Seine cruise. The route is practical for first-time visitors, but Paris traffic and uneven narration can slow you down.

“Good route too see a lot of the Paris sights. Once done the full tour, used bus as transport from sight to sight. Cruise boat close to one of the bus stops (easy access) close too the Eifel Tower. Cruise boat very enjoyable, Guide very knowledgeable .”

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6.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Seine Cruise Bundle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,009 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $56

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to circle Paris by open-top clean-energy bus, then take a Vedettes de Paris cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Hear commentary in 10 languages, follow the app, join five free walking tours, and stop near the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre, Saint-Germain, and more.

“Used Hop-on Hop-off bus on 3 consecutive days. Frequent service and took a complete round on Day 1 to orientate ourselves with the several locations we wished to revisit.”

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7.Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,365 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Ride through Paris after dark on a 90-minute Tootbus Christmas tour from Boulevard des Capucines to Boulevard Haussmann. You’ll pass the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores while listening to multilingual audio, Christmas songs, and city views from the upper deck.

“This was the best way to see Paris holiday lights at night. Stopped near Eiffel Tower when it flashes. Great pictures. Highly recommend!”

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8.Tootbus Panoramic by Night Bus Tour with Audioguide

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

Board Tootbus at the Louvre for a two-hour, non-stop evening circuit past Notre Dame, Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, and Opera. You get an open-top clean-energy bus, Wi-Fi, headphones, kid-friendly audio, and an app with live tracking and self-guided walks. The recorded commentary comes in 10 languages.

“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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9.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,101 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $61

See Paris by open-top bus and boat with a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus pass, multilingual audio, live bus tracking, and a one-hour Les Bateaux Parisiens cruise. The route covers the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Musée d’Orsay, Invalides, and more. You set the pace, but allow extra time for traffic and cruise queues.

“Great experience to see all of Paris top attractions!”

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10.City and River Seine Tour on an Amphibious Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,052 reviews · 1h 45m · from $46

See Paris from an amphibious bus with guides such as Pierre, Bryan, and Elliott. Pass the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and Trocadero before entering the Seine for a 20-minute river ride near Seine Musicale, Saint-Cloud, and La Défense. Expect bilingual commentary, quizzes, and a playful family-friendly pace.

“Really fun trip!! Informative bus tour around Paris' main attractions, then a river cruise, great afternoon, we really enjoyed it!”

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11.Eiffel Tower and City Tour by Bus with Seine River Cruise Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Combine an Eiffel Tower visit, panoramic coach ride, and one-hour Seine cruise in about four hours. You receive access to the second floor, or the summit if you upgrade, plus audio commentary on the coach and boat. The pieces may run separately, so read the meeting times carefully and allow for queues.

“One of the highlights of our visit to Paris. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. The cruise was beautiful. The bus ride was informational, and the Eiffel Tower was spectacular.”

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12.Openair Double Decker Bus Audio-Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 938 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34Best value

Take a 90-minute panoramic bus ride from Place de Sydney past the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and more. An audio guide covers several languages, while a hostess helps at the start. Bring headphones, and expect a fast overview rather than stops at each monument.

“Efficient and helpful staff when we arrived at the office. Tour bus clean, comfortable and air conditioning perfect temperature. Audio guides clear and informative. Bus driver careful, given heavy traffic at times. We were able to get good views of all the sites.”

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13.Paris Big Bus Open Top Panoramic Night Tour

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

Start on the Champs-Elysées and ride through Paris after dark, passing the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Moulin Rouge, Notre-Dame, Seine, Arc de Triomphe, and Palais Garnier. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, with free Wi-Fi and earbuds. The bus returns to the starting point, though poor weather may mean a closed roof.

“This Xmas lights bus tour was a wonderful way to see Paris at night all lit up for Christmas. The onboard commentary available in English and other languages was excellent and so informative”

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14.Eiffel Tower Tickets and City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 631 reviews · 1 day · from $104

Pair a 1.5-hour Paris bus tour with elevator access to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor, or choose the summit option. You’ll pass Notre-Dame, the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Invalides, Pont Neuf, and more. Audio commentary comes in 11 languages, with interactive 3D and 360-degree features before the tower visit.

“This allowed us to see many great city sights on the way to the Eiffel Tower. Great!”

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15.Paris Lights Evening Bus Tour with Eiffel Tower Summit Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 315 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

See Paris by illuminated coach, passing the Louvre, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and Eiffel Tower. The standard tour uses a 50-passenger coach with app commentary, while the small-group option uses an eight-passenger minivan and live guidance. You can add elevator access to the Eiffel Tower summit.

“We loved this tour because it gave us a terrific chance so see areas that we did not have time to explore on foot but could get a feel for via the bus tour. The recording was great and we just loved it. They gave us a choice at drop-off time to be dropped at a more centrally located area which was quite helpful. While we were waiting for the bus-- we got there a bit early- we had a wonderful dinner at a cafe across the street. I would highly recommend this tour. It was informative beautiful and delightful! A winner!!”

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