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Paris at your own pace

1 Day E-Ticket Big Bus Hop on Hop off Pass

Take advantage of a one or two-day pass to visit Paris in total freedom at your own pace aboard a double-decker Big Bus. Hop on and off as you please with one of the two tours offered. Discover the must-see sites of Paris while listening to the city's history through a recorded audio commentary available in several languages.

Open Tour Paris

The Open Tour Paris gives you access to a whole network of tourist buses running different routes to link all the main Parisian tourist sites with a single ticket, unlimitedly for one or more days depending on the pass chosen. The frequency of service (every 15 minutes from April to October and every 20 minutes from November to March) ensures that you have minimal waiting time and can stop off at your own pace, without having to keep to a set schedule.

Nearly 40 stops are scattered throughout the city along 4 routes :

• The blue line is certainly the most complete tourist circuit to admire the main Parisian monuments: Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Palais Garnier, the Luxor Obelisk, the Arc de Triomphe or the Trocadero, it is probably one of the most popular lines.
• The green line invites you to cross the Seine to discover the left bank of Paris, from the Latin Quarter and the Jardin du Luxembourg to the Montparnasse Tower via the Invalides
• The yellow line invites you to discover the Saint-Germain des Prés district and the Place de la Bastille
• The red line , to the north of the city, takes you to the Opéra Garnier, the department stores, the Moulin Rouge, Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur, the Place de la République and many places of interest.

The double-decker panoramic bus or open top bus tours allow you to travel around the city in comfort while enjoying the urban panorama and an exceptional view of Paris as you travel. The Hop on Hop off concept allows you to visit Paris at your own pace and is ideal for short stays to make the most of the attractions offered by the French capital. The individual audio guides available on board in ten different languages will enable you to learn more about the monuments. Tales and Parisian legends are even available for the youngest passengers, who will discover Paris in a playful way.

With Paris City Vision, you can even book your pass for the tourist buses and the Batobus with unlimited access in one go . Some offers also allow you to combine your Open Tour Paris pass with a museum pass to access more than 60 museums and monuments in Paris. Who hasn't dreamed of visiting the Louvre Museum during a tour of the heart of Paris? Discover the capital in a different way, avoid long metro journeys and swap the boat cruise on the Seine for a bus tour through the streets of the City of Light.

Big Bus in Hop on Hop Off

Board the red Hop on Hop off coaches of the Big Bus tour company and set off to discover the City of Light through two tours:

• The red tour (classic) passes close to the most beautiful monuments of the capital, from the Île de la Cité to the Champs-Elysées, via the Champ de Mars or the Louvre Museum.
• The blue tour invites you to discover the north of the city and passes through the tourist areas of Montmartre and Pigalle, in front of the Moulin Rouge.

Book your Big Bus or Open Tour tickets today: the Hop On Hop Off is ideal for getting around at your own convenience while enjoying the monuments and tourist treasures of one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Whatever your preferences, you are sure to find the perfect offer thanks to the many tours on offer. Parents and children will be able to discover the capital city in the best conditions to live a unique experience with family or friends.

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Big Bus Paris Classic Ticket - 1 day of hop-on, hop-off, 2 routes included

€33.98 €39.00

The best way to get acquainted with Paris in one day

See iconic Paris attractions atop of a double-decker bus. Big Bus Paris Classic ticket is valid for 1 day. Your ticket includes 2 routes: the Red Route and the Blue Route. The Red Route covers famous Paris' landmarks, including Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, Notre Dame, Musée d'Orsay. The Blue Route will reveal the charm of Montmartre streets as well some of its most famous attractions, Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Coeur.

You can hop-off and hop-on at any of the stops as many times as you want along the route during 1 day, explore attractions and enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere of the surrounding area, and then continue along the route with the next bus.

There are so many things to see and to experience in Paris. This hop-on, hop-off bus tour is a great way to see major Paris attractions in just one day. You will learn interesting facts about each of the famous Parisian landmarks—each bus is equipped with commentary in 11 languages. Approximately 50% of buses have live English-speaking guides.

Big Bus Paris Red Route stops and schedule

Big bus paris blue route stops and schedule.

The Blue Route tour will charm you by the artistic Montmartre. The tour highlights include Sacré-Coeur and Moulin Rouge. This is a panoramic tour, it departs from stop #4. You can also join the tour from Gare du Nord. You can hop off the bus at Sacré-Coeur, Pigalle or Musée Grévin: walk as much as you can while getting inspired by this unique and special corner of Paris.

Big Bus Paris Sightseeing Tour Tickets

After you buy tickets online, you will receive a confirmation voucher. Your voucher is valid for 6 months. Your ticket is valid for 1 day after the first scan.

Use e-ticket on your mobile phone OR print out the confirmation with QR code. Present your ticket with barcode at any Big Bus stop.

Children under 4 are free of charge when they are accompanied by a paying adult.

All sales final, no refunds or exchanges.

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Paris Hop On Hop Off Tours

Big Bus: 24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Paris with Optional Cruise

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Plan your itinerary in Paris with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and choose between Discover, Essential, or Explore passes.
• All 3 passes give you access to buses scheduled every 7 to 15 mins, 1 route with 10 stops located near the most iconic attractions in the City of Light.
• The cherry on top with the Essential and Explore HOHO Pass? Get additional access to a 1-hour Seine River cruise!
• Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard.
• The most popular stops on your route include the Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame.
• 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese
• Single-use headsets
• 1-hour Seine River cruise (optional)
• Entry tickets to attractions

Classic Red Route

• First bus: 9:45am from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide)
• Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide)
• Frequency: Every 7 to 15 mins
• Popular stops: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame

Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

• Tip: Opted for Seine River cruise? Be prepared to capture pictures with stunning backdrops as the route is dotted with beautiful bridges.
• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Pre-recorded Audio Commentary, Single-use Headsets. Wheelchair Accessibility.
• These tickets are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Tootbus: 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Paris with Optional Night Tour

• Explore the best of Paris at your own pace, with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass.
• Get access to the Blue Route and 10 stops around the City of Lights with your 24/48/72-hour HOHO pass.
• What's more? Your tickets also include 3 themed audio-guided walking tours to learn about the sites around the city.
• You can also upgrade for a night tour or join the Olympic Games fun from Jun 3 to Sep 8 on the special route that guides you through all the iconic game sites.
• The eco-friendly open-top bus will give you the best views of popular stops like Opera Garnier, Notre Dame, and Louvre Museum.
• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
• Audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Brazilian, Arabic, Russian, Chinese & Japanese
• Kids audio guide in English & French
• Complimentary walking tours
• Free earphones made from recyclable materials
• Olympic Games route (optional)
• Access to 7 themed-walking tours (optional)
• 2-hour night tour (optional)
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German & Italian (for night tour)

Nov 7 to Mar 31

• First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Printemps / Galerie Lafayette)
• Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Printemps / Galerie Lafayette)
• Frequency: every 15mins
• Popular stops: Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, Eiffel Tower

Apr 1 to Oct 31

• First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Printemps/Galerie Lafayette)
• Last bus: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Printemps/Galerie Lafayette)
• Frequency: every 10mins

Purple route (Jun 3 to Sep 8)

• Popular stops: Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Arc De Triomphe
• First bus: 8pm from Louvre stop, Place du Carrousel du Louvre (9pm from Apr to Oct, 6pm from Jan 2 to Feb 28 & Nov 1 to 20)
• Frequency: once a day
• Popular stops: Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge

Please click here for detailed HOHO route maps and boarding points and here for night tour route map.

• Tip: While in Paris, attend An Eerie Concert at Sainte Chapelle at Night for an experience of a lifetime.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Your pets and guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Small dogs and other pets must be seated on your lap.
• Children aged 4 and under can travel for free, if they aren't entitled to their own seat.
• You can use your tickets on any day before the tour date.
• The night tour is valid only on the first day of the tour.

Tootbus: 24/48/72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Paris with Seine River Cruise

• Discover the charm of Paris at your own pace with a 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off pass ensuring you don't miss a single spectacle the city has to offer.
• Multiple stops and frequent buses arriving every 10-15 mins make this ticket offer the flexibility to embark and disembark as you please.
• Want to discover more? Set sail along the Seine River on a cruise from the Eiffel Tower, offering an unparalleled view of Parisian landmarks.
• Benefit from amenities on the eco-friendly open top-deck buses, including multilingual audio guides and insightful live commentary on the cruise.
• A few popular stops along the way are the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, Notre Dame and more.
• 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off pass
• Kids' audio guide in English and French
• 1-hour Seine River cruise
• Live commentary in English and French (on the cruise)
• Last bus: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Printemps / Galerie Lafayette)

Seine River cruise

• First cruise: 10:30am from Eiffel Tower
• Last cruise: 6pm from Eiffel Tower
• Frequency: 30 mins

Please click here for detailed cruise route map.

• Tip: Hop off at the Notre Dame stop and take a stroll through the charming streets of the Latin Quarter, known for its bohemian vibe.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses. Pets are allowed only if they are placed in small boxes.
• The Seine River cruise pier is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the riverside, very close to stop #9.

Big Bus: 2-Hour Panoramic Night Bus Tour of Paris

• See Paris under its enchanting night lights aboard this 2-hour non-stop night tour around the City of Lights.
• This pass gives you front-row access to the city’s landmarks illuminated in the evening.
• Learn more about the locations you pass through, with the pre-recorded commentary available in 6 languages.
• Be connected throughout your journey via the free Wi-Fi available onboard and post a selfie or two.
• Some of the popular locations on your route include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Montmartre.
• 2-hour bus tour of Paris
• Recorded commentary English, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese
• Free mobile app for live updates
• Tour guide (subject to availability)
• Hotel transfers
• Tip: Start your nightlife experience in Paris by heading to Montmartre for breathtaking sunset views.
• Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Pram/stroller accessibility, Free Wi-Fi.
• Please note that this night tour is a non-stop tour and not a hop-on hop-off tour.

Tootbus: Night Bus Tour of Paris

• Set off at dusk to witness the magical Paris bathed in the shimmering lights in the evening from the open-top deck of your bus.
• The single route takes you through the city's most iconic spots for 2 hours.
• Plug into your earphones and hear engaging stories about the city of love with the multilingual audio guide for adults and children.
• Get ready to make a splash during the Olympic Games with a special route, soaking in the city views and indulging in exclusive macaron created for the games.
• Famous spots on your bus tour route include Opera, Concorde, Champs Elysées, and more.
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German & Italian
• Special macaron by Ladurée (optional)

Yellow route

• First bus: 8pm from Louvre stop, Place du Carrousel du Louvre
• First bus: 9pm from Louvre stop, Place du Carrousel du Louvre

Nov 1 to 20

• First bus: 6pm from Louvre stop, Place du Carrousel du Louvre

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

• Tip: If you’re into French wines, make time to visit a ‘hidden’ vineyard in the heart of Paris, known as Clos Montmartre, right behind the Sacré-Coeur basilica.
• Ramps and elevators are available on the buses for easy access.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
• Children aged 4 and under can travel for free if they are seated on an accompanying adult’s lap.
• The night tour is closed from Nov 21 to Jan 2 and is replaced by a Christmas tour.

Paris Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Pantheon Entry Tickets

• Get unlimited rides with just one ticket! Make sightseeing flexible and fuss-free onboard the iconic double-decker bus with 24 or 48-hour passes.
• Make the most of your time and money! Hop on to buses available every 7-15 minutes and travel across the city to see its crowned gems.
• Bypass entry lines of the Pantheon and easily access popular stops like the Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and more.
• Sail the Seine River with the 48-hour pass. Get drunk on Parisian vibes, sway with the lull waves, and see iconic landmarks in a new light.
• Enjoy panoramic views and learn little secrets tucked in the nooks of the city with multilingual audio guides onboard the comfy open-top bus.
• 24/48Hr hop-on hop-off pass
• Multilingual audio guide (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese)
• Free headsets
• Skip the line entry to Pantheon
• 1-Hour Seine River cruise (optional)
• Entry to attractions
• First bus from Classic route: 9:45 am from Eiffel Tower
• Last bus from Classic route: 6:40 pm from Trocadéro
• Frequency: approx every 7 to 15 minutes
• Popular Stops: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Notre Dame, Champs-Elysées, Trocadéro

Please click here for boarding point details of Classic Red Route.

Seine River Cruise

• First cruise: 10:30 am at Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais (near Eiffel Tower stop)
• Last cruise: 9:00 pm
• Frequency: Every 45 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends
• Tip: While in the Trocadéro area, visit the local food market for some authentic French cheese and wine.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue. You can click photos without flash to your heart’s content.
• Lower decks of Big Buses are suitable for prams/strollers and wheelchair users.
• Your guide dogs are welcome in the buses.

Paris Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Paris the capital of France, is renowned for its world-class art, and iconic landmarks. Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or a shopaholic, the "City of Lights" has something for everyone. Key attractions include the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs-Élysées, and the charming neighborhoods of Montmartre and Le Marais.

A great way to experience Paris and make the most of your holiday in are  Hop On Hop Off Buses . These bus tours offer the opportunity to visit all important landmarks at your own leisure. It’s as simple as it sounds; you can hop on a bus, travel to any of the attractions in the city, and then hop right off, with no strings attached. Read on to learn more about.

Why Choose Paris Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?

• Visit Top Landmarks:  See all that Paris has to offer without the hassle of tedious booking schedules.
• Easy and Convenient:  Just hop in on any of the buses and enjoy the tour as it takes you through all the major attractions. You can also choose to get down at any spot you want to explore. 
• Save Money:  Traveling around Paris can be quite expensive, as entrance fees and cab expenses add up But, with a Paris Hop On Hop Off bus tour you’re covered for transportation across the city.
• Unique Features:  Features like complimentary multilingual audio guides to keep you informed about the history and significance of each of the attractions, free WiFi, and discounted entry to certain attractions are added advantages.

Please check your tickets for more information on the special features and inclusions.

Paris Hop On Hop Off Routes & Timings

The Big Bus buses operate on one route with 10 stops at the city’s must-see sights across 10 stops. These include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, Grand Palais, Opéra Garnier, the Champs-Elysées, and much more.

15+ attractions covered

Tootbus Paris has one route that will give you an overview of the city including highlights like the Louvre Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Grand Palais, and many more.

20+ attractions covered

Batobus is a riverboat shuttle service on the Seine river. There are six boats running throughout the year that stop at landmarks around Central Paris, like the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Invalides, Orsay Museum, and more.

9 stops covered

Your Paris Hop On Hop Off Tour Highlights

Opera Garnier

The Opéra Garnier is an opera house in Paris. Visit and see its Grand Foyer and Grand Staircase.

Louvre Museum

The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world with hundreds of famous paintings, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

This medieval Gothic cathedral dates back to the 1100s and remains one of Paris’ most celebrated landmarks.

Orsay Museum

The Musée d'Orsay features collections of Impressionist Art in the world, including work by Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, and Monet.

Sainte Chapelle

First built in the 13th Century to house religious and cultural relics., don't miss this architectural marvel's stunning stained glass windows.

Champs-Elysées

This 2-kilometer-long avenue is lined with monuments, including the Arc de Triomphe, and many exclusive luxury brand outlets.

Paris Aquarium

The Aquarium de Paris is one of the oldest in the world and is known for its collection of jellyfish, shark basin, and Seine River Aquarium.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is known for its various restaurants and vantage points that offer breathtaking views of Paris.

Les Invalides is a complex of monuments and museums relating to the military history of France, including the Paris Army Museum.

Hop on, hop off, and hear what others think!

Frequently asked questions about paris hop on hop off bus tours.

Yes, you can get on the bus tour at any stop.

When you go to the stop locations along the tour, you will find signs for the relevant bus operator and route.

Yes, they are child friendly.

Yes, the tours are suitable for senior citizens.

No, pets and other animals are not permitted on the buses.

Yes, they are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.

While there are no restrooms or food available on the bus, you can use the facilities available at any of the attractions you stop at.

No, any luggage larger than a backpack is not allowed on the buses.

No, the hop-on hop-off buses do not offer hotel pickups or drop offs.

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Hop-on hop-off bus tour + walking tours

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• Adults & kids commentary

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Non-stop live guided bus tour

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Hop on Hop off Paris Bus Tours – Which one Is Best?

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If you’re thinking about a trip to Paris, then one of the best ways to explore the city is by using a hop on hop off bus tour. They can be a fantastic way to get around and experience the highlights of Paris , without having to spend a fortune or spend a long time trying to work out public transport. Read on to find out more about the best bus tour options to choose from in Paris, as well as what to look for, route choices and more.

What are the best hop on hop off Paris bus tour companies?

1 – big bus.

• 2 – Toot Bus Paris

3 – Foxity

How do you find discounted hop on hop off paris bus tours tickets, 1 – check out discounted tickets on travel websites, 2 – book an attractions pass.

If you’re keen to get started, check out this link to book a hop on hop off bus tour in Paris now.

Using a hop on hop off tour is a practical and great value way of exploring Paris. You’ll often get to see the main attractions much more easily as the bus will stop nearby, rather than having to work out complex maps and routes yourself. You can also learn more about the city and the sights, as many tours also include audio or live guides. Check out some of the best hop on hop off bus tours in Paris.

Big Bus offers some of the city’s bestselling hop-on hop-off bus tours, and provide a great way to explore Paris with the help of a live guide.

Choose from three different basic ticket options and discover the best of the city.

The Big Bus Paris bus tour offers the so called he Red Route which encompasses Paris’s most iconic and breathtaking sights in the city center, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe.

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2 – Toot Bus Paris (formerly Open Tour Paris)

Toot Bus offers the largest hop-on hop-off bus tour network in Paris, with three different routes to choose from, and stops all over the city. With tickets valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, depending on your selected option, free walking tours included and audio guides available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, you can discover the city in comfort.

Toot Bus offers three different routes across Paris. The Blue Route includes 10 stops and takes you around key tourist sights around the Champs-Elysées, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and more. The Paris by Night Route explores all the above mentioned sightseeing hot spots of the city and also includes Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. The family-friendly Kids Tour follows the itinerary of the Blue Route and offers fun entertainment for the little ones.

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Foxity provides a great value option for hop-on hop off-bus tours in Paris, with 10 stops near the major attractions in the city, as well as audio guides available for passengers in 5 different languages.

The Foxity bus tour features a single route with 10 stops. The route explores the main city centre, with stops close to all of the city’s most popular attractions, including Opera, the Eiffel Tower, and other key monuments. With unlimited access, this can be a great way of getting around the city easily.

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There are some great options available when it comes to finding a hop on hop off bus tour around Paris, and it’s worth taking the time to check out the special offers and promotions available before you book. It’s often a lot cheaper to book ahead of your travel dates, rather than buying a ticket on the day, and it also means that you don’t need to worry about waiting in line to pay. Instead you can simply jump on the bus and get going!

It’s a good idea to look at the price of tickets for a hop on hop off bus tour in Paris online, before booking. Look our for providers such as Headout and Getyourguide, as they will often have great deals available.

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Attractions passes are a fantastic way to explore Paris, as they will often include entry to numerous attractions and skip the line access, as well as often including bus tours and transport around the city. If you are visiting for more than a day, then they can often be a great value choice, and can also help you avoid having to wait in line for long periods.

There are several tourist passes available when visiting Paris, including the following:

This is one of the most popular tourist passes in Paris, as it includes a great variety of benefits. With this pass, you’ll enjoy fast track entry to several important attractions in the city, saving you from having to wait in line. The pass also covers the entrance fee for selected attractions, including the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles and others. As well as entrance into attractions, you’ll also get a hop on hop off bus tour ticket, which provides a great way to get around.  On top of all of this, you’ll also receive a Paris Visite travelcard, which covers the cost of public transport across all buses and trains through zones 1 to 3.

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The Turbo Pass can be a useful option if you are planning a shorter visit to Paris, as it allows you to choose how many days you would like the pass to be active for. While the pass offers slightly fewer benefits, this can be a more cost effective choice for shorter stays. You’ll enjoy fast track entry to many of the key attractions around the city, as well as a Paris Visite travelcard to enjoy travel via public transport in zones 1 to 3.

Paris Fast Pass

The Paris Fast Pass offers a range of options, for different durations from two to four day visits. You can enjoy fast track entry to over 50 sites, a river cruise along the Seine, and hop on hop off bus tour access to help you get around the city comfortably and easily. The maximum time this pass allows is four days, so if you are planning to explore for longer, you may want to consider other passes.

We hope this page has been helpful and you can look forward to planning a great trip to Paris soon.

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Paris Bike Tour: the Highlights of Paris

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The Best of Paris in just 4 hours

Breeze by the walking and bus tours on a Blue Bike™ and get up close and personal with Paris' top Monuments in a fun and easy way! You’ll take home some of the best photos and memories of your entire trip.

Discover and learn about the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Champs-Elysées, and many more amazing Paris highlights in half the time of a walking tour. Your local guide will tell you stories, share little known fun and historical facts, and let you in on many shortcuts and local tips.

Happy to answer any questions you might have about Paris, we'll help you get your bearings and teach you how to make the best use of your time here.

An easy and safe ride through Paris

On our Paris Bike Tour: the Highlights we focus on showing you all of the main highlights of our beautiful city in a fun and interactive way. Our local guide will make sure that you get a real feel for how the city works and will share tips and advice about how to make the best use of your time in Paris. We are sure you won’t find a more fun or stress free tour that will show you all of Paris’ main monuments in only 4hrs.

With 20+ years of experience cycling in Paris our founders designed this tour to be good for everyone! That is why this tour takes place mostly in parks, large courtyards, along the river banks and on bike paths. That means you don’t need to be a cycling expert to love this bike tour. You just need to know how to ride a bike with confidence and enjoy cruising past the walking tourists.

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée d’Orsay and the Seine river

The Paris Bike Tour: the Highlights takes you to Notre-Dame Cathedral where you’ll learn about the famous gargoyles. You’ll then cycle to the Musée d’Orsay where the greatest impressionist paintings hang. Afterwards you’ll coast along the banks of the Seine River and stop to learn about the magnificently gilded Pont Alexandre III bridge.

Leaving the Seine River behind you’ll ride to the Hotel des Invalides and learn about the most famous general France ever had, Napoleon Bonaparte. Then you’ll experience a taste of the back streets of Paris and stop at the market street named Rue Cler for a lunch/snack break. Rue Cler has over 10 different cafés as well as food stalls with all kinds of tasty French specialities. You’ll have 30 minutes to explore the market and eat something enjoyable for your lunch.

The Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées Avenue

After the break you’ll be taken to the foot of the Eiffel Tower where your guide will share fun and interesting stories of its more than 125+ years of history. Leaving the Eiffel Tower behind you’ll cycle under tree lined bike paths until you reach the stunningly beautiful Grand and Petit Palais buildings and learn about the part they played in the World’s Fair of 1900.

On your Blue Bike™ you’ll then cycle alongside the famous Champs-Elysées Avenue and stop to hear the history of the guillotine and Marie-Antoinette at Place de la Concorde. Followed by another lovely ride under a tree lined path alongside the Tuileries Gardens. The tour culminates in your visit to the vast and majestic Louvre Museum where you’ll learn all about the museum itself and many of the masterpieces inside of it such as the Mona Lisa.

This tour is the ultimate introduction to Paris, as it will amuse and educate at the same time, and that’s why we’re sure you’ll love it!

Good to Know:

• This tour visits more than a dozen wonderful monuments, museums, and world heritage sites so there is not enough time to take you into any of them. Don’t worry though, the guide will stop at each site to share it’s history with you and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and take awesome photos.
• This tour ends very close to where it began in the center of Paris near the Fountain of Saint-Michael, next to Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Your lunch or snack on Rue Cler is not included in our tour price.
• Gratuities aka “tips” are never obligatory but are always appreciated by our guides.

Max. 12 pers. per tour

4 hours approximatly Includes a 30min snack break

What's Included

• Knowledgeable & friendly guide

All of our tours are commented in English

Dates & Times

Everyday at 10:30AM Additional tour at 3PM (May to August)

Meeting point

Place Saint-Michel in front of the fountain.

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For the Paris Bike Tour: the Highlights , you will meet with your guide in the heart of the Latin Quarter, at Place Saint-Michel in front of the Saint-Michel Fountain .

The Fountain Saint-Michel can easily be reached by metro line 4 (stop "SAINT-MICHEL" ) and the RER lines B & C (stop "SAINT-MICHEL – NOTRE-DAME" ).

Tour Highlights

The Eiffel Tower

Built for the World’s Fair of 1889, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous and visited structures in the world.

Paris largest and most celebrated Church, built in a true Gothic fashion it has the most beautiful Rose windows and flying buttresses.

Once the Royal Palace, now the largest and most visited museum in the world. The Louvre is home to the mysterious Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the famous glass Pyramid.

The Musée d’Orsay

Home to some of the most beautiful paintings in the world, the Musée d’Orsay has several works of Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh.

Rue Cler market

Parisians have been coming to rue Cler market street since 1826! Taste some of the best of Paris here when you stop for the 30 minute break.

Seine River banks

The banks of the Seine River, in Paris, are so enchanting that they have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll ride along them and behold the beauty of the river life.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is the place where Marie-Antoinette lost her head! Today is has a 2,000 year old Egyptian Obelisk at its center.

The Grand Palais

Constructed for the 1900 World’s Fair, the Grand Palais is a magnificent architectural feat with its glass, iron and steel beautifully combined.

Champs-Elysées

Known to many as « The most beautiful avenue in the world » you'll have a wonderful view all the way up this avenue to the famous Arc de Triomphe.

Invalides (Napoleon’s Tomb)

Les Invalides was once a hospital for wounded soldiers, and is currently a military museum that is home to the tomb of Napoléon Bonaparte.

Known to many as « The most beautiful avenue in the world » you'll have a wonderful view all the way up this avenue to the famous Arc de Triomphe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.

If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.

Yes, we’ve got 2 different smaller sized bikes for kids and adults who are too short to use our Blue Bikes™.

We have baby seats for kids that are between the ages of 1 and 3 years old (max weight 22 kg (48 lbs)).

We also have some cool Burley tandem attachment bikes that are suitable for little kids who are too big for the baby seat but too small to cycle on their own (max weight 38 kg (85 lbs) - max height 137 cm (4 ft 6 in)).

We do NOT have tandem bikes that are suitable for two adults. All adults who join our tour must know how to cycle on their own with confidence. Please do not book this tour if an adult in your party is unable to cycle. We do not have any way to include them in this tour.

Find out more about our bikes here .

This tour is for people who know how to ride a bike and want to have some fun! It is not a physically intensive activity and we have had people of all shapes and sizes take part in it and everyone has always loved it.

The route is 100% flat and the pace is not at all fast. One of the reasons we use our Blue Bikes™ is to be lazy and see more monuments in less time than a walking or bus tour!

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We are committed to giving you the best experience possible, in case the tour you took with us didn’t meet your expectation we are happy to give a full refund as long as you participated in the entire tour and tell your guide at the end of the tour.

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We understand that unexpected events can change your travel plans; for this reason Blue Fox Travel offers a full refund, for any reason, if you cancel more than 24hrs before your reserved tour is scheduled to start.

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These are the Terms & Conditions that apply to any tour run by BLUE FOX TRAVEL in France under the brands BLUE BIKE TOURS or BLUE FOX TRAVEL. In this document, BLUE BIKE TOURS might be abbreviated as BBT and BLUE FOX TRAVEL as BFT.

BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée - Limited Liability Company) at the Paris Chamber of Commerce under the number : 534 151 576 BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French Travel Operator under the licence : IM075160040 BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered Public Service Vehicle Operator under the Licence : 2016/11/0007784 Because BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French company, and all of our tours take place in France, only the French Law will apply in the case of any conflict. Last updated : January 2019. Valid until : the end of the world.

I - Cancellation Policy

BFT offers a 100% refund if a reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the scheduled start of the tour. The notification must be made by email. No refunds are given for ANY reason once within the 24 hrs prior to the scheduled tour. All of our tours run Rain or Shine. We do not issue refunds if you choose to skip your tour because the weather doesn’t suit you. You can always wait until the last minute to book your tour to ensure the weather suits you that day. BFT reserves the right to cancel any of its tours last minute in case of an Act of God or crazy act from a large group of people. Flooding, hail, dangerous weather conditions, riots, etc. In such instances full refunds will be given to anyone who had their tour cancelled.

II - Satisfaction Guarantee Policy

If the tour you took with us didn’t live up to what we promised you on our website and failed to meet your expectations, we will be heartbroken. We will also give you a 100% refund so long as you do all of these things: You remember that we we are in no way responsible for the weather and that our guides actually have to give 110% of themselves to you on days when the weather is not as nice in order to help you enjoy the tour. You participate in the entire tour from: being on time at the meeting point until the “goodbyes” at the very end of the tour. You can’t leave a tour half-way and ask for your money back. At the end of the tour you tell your guide, in person, that you were not satisfied with the tour you took. You provide your tour guide with the reasons you were not satisfied with the tour itself.

III - Payment Policy

A valid credit card is required to secure your booking. All reservations must be prepaid online prior to the tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard. None of your personal credit card or billing information is stored by BFT.

IV - Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal informations will never be disclosed to any third parties.

V - Child Policy

All reservations made for children under the age of 18 years old must be made by an adult and we must be informed at the time of booking exactly how many children are in your party and their ages. This is vital information as it allows our guide to prepare the proper child sized equipments for the bike tours and the booster seats for all day trips/excursions that use one of our vans. All reservations made for a minor under the age of 18 years old must also include the reservation for an adult who will be 100% solely responsible for the safety and well being of the child while on the tour. Every child, under the age of 12 years old, partaking in a bicycle tour will be required to wear a helmet and a reflective vest as per French Law. The adult who accompanies the child agrees to the responsibility of choosing a properly sized helmet, adjusting the helmet, and keeping the helmet on the head of the child during the whole tour. Blue Fox Travel has helmets in multiple sizes for you to choose from at no cost. Don't forget: Children who will be riding in a baby/child seat, on a tandem attachment bike, or in a booster seat in one of our vans absolutely MUST have their seat reserved beforehand. We NEED to know exactly what your child will need before they show up. Please make it clear in the “Special Requirements” section of our booking form.

VI- Child Bike Policy

Children who will be riding on their own may be subject to a very short test run before the tour starts in which they will be expected to demonstrate: that they are well suited for their bike’s size and settings, that they know how to brake properly and that they are, in general, good cyclists who can be trusted to follow their tour guide in a safe manner. We own 20” and 24” kids bikes (size of the wheel). Adult bikes are 26”. If the guide, or manager, finds that the child is not, for any reason, a good enough cyclist then the guide, or manager, has the right to refuse to let the child follow the tour on a personal bike. This means they will either be asked to ride on one of our ‘tandem attachments’ which is attached to the back of a parents bike OR asked to ride in a child seat attached to the back of a parents bike. If the child refuses the change, then the guide or manager has the right to cancel the reservation, and not allow you and your child on the bike tour. Refunds will not be issued if your reservation is cancelled because of your child not being able to cycle and their refusal to ride attached to you. Baby seats are for kids that are between the ages of 1 and 3 years old (max weight 22 kg (48 lbs)). We also have some cool Burley™ tandem attachment bikes that are suitable for little kids who are too big for the baby seat but too small to cycle on their own (max weight 38 kg (85 lbs) - max height 137 cm (4 ft 6 in)).

VII - Damages to Blue Fox Travel Property

If you or anyone in your party damages a vehicle, a Blue Bike™, a vehicle, a child's bike, a helmet, a baby/child seat, a tandem attachment bike, any bike attachments, or a booster seat in such a way that it becomes badly disfigured, broken, or unusable, then BFT reserves the right to claim a fee of up to the cost of repair of the damaged bike/vehicle or object.

VIII - Miscellaneous