Paris: Hop On-Off Big Bus tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a 1, or 2 consecutive day pass to the open top sightseeing bus
  • Discover Paris from the open top deck of a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus
  • Learn the story of the sights and landmarks via the on board audio guide
  • Feel free to hop on and hop off the bus at any of the stops
  • Marvel at the priceless treasures inside the world's largest museum, the Louvre
  • Be amazed at the vast art collection across three different wings in the Louvre
  • See many of the top sights in Paris in just 1 hour on a Seine cruise
  • Enjoy a wide range of departure times with your flexible ticket
  • Enjoy a river cruise along the Seine, learning more about Paris' most iconic monuments

Discover Paris at your own pace and according to your own schedule. See the sights you want to see with a 1-day or 2-days pass to the open top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Visit the world-famous Louvre Museum & complete your journey with 1-hour River Sightseeing Cruise Tour.

Discover the best of Paris with Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise, combining sightseeing, culture, and scenic views in one complete experience.

Explore the city aboard an open-top Big Bus and hop on or off at major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs-Élysées, and Opéra Garnier. Enjoy panoramic views and onboard audio commentary as you travel through Paris at your own pace.

This package also includes entry to the Louvre Museum, home to world-famous masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and thousands of artworks spanning centuries of history and culture.

Complete your Paris experience with a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise. Sail past iconic landmarks including the Musée d’Orsay, Les Invalides, and Notre-Dame while admiring the UNESCO-listed riverbanks from the water.

This all-in-one Paris experience is perfect for visitors who want to discover the city’s top attractions with maximum flexibility and convenience.

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Paris Hop On Hop Off Big Bus 1 Day Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise tickets
Discover Paris at your own pace with a 1 day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass. Visit the world-famous Louvre Museum. Complete your journey with 1-hour River Sightseeing Cruise Tour.
  • 1 Day(s)
  • Audio Guide
Paris Hop On Hop Off Big Bus 2 Days Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise tickets
Discover Paris at your own pace with 2 days hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass. Visit the world-famous Louvre Museum. Complete your journey with 1-hour River Sightseeing Cruise Tour.
Louvre Museum, Paris, France
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  • 2 Day(s)
  • Audio Guide

  • 1 day hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus pass
  • Louvre Museum entry tickets
  • 1-hour Seine River cruise
  • Pre-recourded audio commentary on the cruise boat

  • Live guide
  • Transfer between the attractions
  • Temporary exhibitions and events in the Louvre Museum

  • Please be sure to share a reachable e-mail address and also a phone number; You will receive your tickets and all information about the attractions before your tour date via e-mail.
  • For Bus Tours:
  • Mobile or paper voucher accepted for the Big Bus.
  • Hop-on hop-off buses operate daily, departing every 10 minutes in Summer and every 20 minutes in Winter.
  • Scheduled times are subject to change and weekend times slightly vary.
  • Audio Guide is available in 9 languages on the bus. (English, French, German, Spanish Russian, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean or Mandarin Chinese.)
  • A complete loop takes around 2h15minutes (without getting off) or you could hop off at any of 10 stops.
  • For Louvre Museum:
  • Even with prepaid tickets, there might be a wait at security. During high season this wait may increase
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Your Louvre ticket must be used on the scheduled tour date
  • Any items exceeding 55x35x20 cm are not permitted in the museum.
  • If the designated time you reserved is fully booked, your entry into the Louvre Museum might be adjusted to either 30 minutes or 1 hour before or after the scheduled tour time. Please verify the details on the tickets that were sent to you.
  • For Seine River Cruise:
  • During peak seasons, you may face longer waits for the Seine River cruise due to the high number of visitors. We appreciate your patience and understanding for a seamless experience
  • The company name is Bateaux Parisiens. The address is Port de la Bourdonnais 75007, Pier Number 3, which is orange in color. The departure point is right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
  • The river cruise boats host 300 people in good weather and 120 people in rainy weather to comply with the rules.
  • The audio guide on the boat is available in 14 languages, including French, English, Hindi, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
  • In the car park area, all passengers with a ticket for the river cruise are given 1 hour free parking. Please keep your tickets until your boat tour is over.
  • All boats are non-smoking. However, some of the boats are equipped with an outdoor terrace where it is possible to smoke.
  • There is no left-luggage facility at the cruise boat.
  • Animals are not permitted for the cruise, except for animals accompanying visitors with disabilities.
  • Boat departures vary during the day between thirty minutes to one hour. Departure times will be written on the cruise ticket. There is no reservation to be made in advance.
  • The river cruise tickets are valid for a month from the travel date

  • This activity is non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions

🎟️ You can choose between two options:

🚌 Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus 1 Day Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise:  includes a 1-day Big Bus pass, Louvre Museum admission and a 1-hour Seine River cruise.

🚌 Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus 2 Days Tour, Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise: a Big Bus pass valid for 2 consecutive days, Louvre Museum admission and a 1-hour Seine River cruise. 

⚠️ Please check your selected option carefully before completing your booking.


📧 Your tickets and activity information will be sent by email one day before your selected tour date.

⚠️ Please provide a reachable email address and check your Spam or Junk folder if you do not see the tickets in your inbox.


🚌 You can hop on and off the sightseeing bus at any of the available stops during the validity of your selected 1-day or 2-day pass.

📱 Both mobile and printed vouchers are accepted for the Big Bus tour.

📍 The route includes major Paris attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, Champs-Élysées and Opéra Garnier.


⏱️ A complete sightseeing loop takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes if you stay on the bus without getting off.

🚏 You can also hop off at any of the available stops and continue your journey later during the validity of your pass.


🚌 Buses generally depart approximately every 10 minutes in summer and every 20 minutes in winter.

⚠️ Timetables are subject to change, and weekend schedules may vary.


🎧 Yes. Onboard audio commentary is available in 9 languages:

  • English

  • French

  • German

  • Spanish

  • Russian

  • Italian

  • Brazilian Portuguese

  • Korean

  • Mandarin Chinese

🕒 Yes. Your Louvre Museum ticket is valid for the entry time shown on your final ticket.

⚠️ If your originally selected time is fully booked, your admission may be adjusted by approximately 30 minutes or 1 hour before or after the requested time.

📱 Always check the final entry time shown on the ticket sent to you.


❌ No. Even with a prepaid ticket, all visitors must pass through the Louvre Museum's mandatory security checks.

⌛ Waiting times may be longer during peak seasons or busy periods.



🚌 You can board the Big Bus at any of the available stops along the sightseeing route and hop on or off throughout the validity of your pass.

🚏 The route includes 10 stops near major Paris attractions, allowing you to start your Big Bus tour from the stop that is most convenient for you.

📱 You do not need to print your ticket. Both mobile and paper vouchers are accepted on the Big Bus.

⚠️ Please check the route and stop information provided with your tickets before starting your tour.


🧳 Yes. Items larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm are not permitted inside the Louvre Museum.

⚠️ Travelling with large bags or luggage is therefore not recommended for this activity.


📍 Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, Pier 3, 75007 Paris

🗼 The departure point is directly at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

🟠 Pier 3 is marked in orange.


❌ No advance cruise reservation is required.

🚢 Boat departures vary throughout the day, generally between approximately 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the operating schedule.

📱 Please check the departure information shown on your cruise ticket.


📅 Your Seine River cruise ticket is valid for one month from your travel date.

🚢 This gives you flexibility to use the cruise during the operator's available departure times.


🎧 Yes. Pre-recorded audio commentary is available on board in 14 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

🌉 The commentary provides information about the major Paris landmarks and monuments you pass during the cruise.


❌ No. The three experiences operate separately.

🏛️ Your Louvre Museum visit must follow the scheduled date and entry time shown on your ticket.

🚌 Your Big Bus pass is valid according to the 1-day or 2-day option selected.

🚢 Your Seine River cruise ticket remains valid for one month from your travel date.

⚠️ Transfers between the Big Bus, Louvre Museum and Seine River cruise are not included, so please allow enough time to travel between the attractions.


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Prajakta Hunt
May 19, 2020
Easy access and great place

Ticket really helps to reduce the entry time. Louvre is a huge musium so you cannot just cover everything in one day or in few hours. Be very attentive towards the directions in the map and room numbers. Views from bus and cruise both also precious.

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