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Big Bus Paris
Big Bus Paris
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Hop on board an open-top bus with 360-degree views and explore all that Paris has to offer ! From historic sites and iconic architecture to bustling streets and the world famous Eiffel Tower – immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the French capital. Explore Paris and enjoy the ultimate freedom to take in the city at your own pace. A choice of live guided commentary in English on our red route or recorded commentary in 11 languages are available.
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JalynCameron
Vancouver, Canada228 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
So Worth it! We loved using the big bus as part of the Paris Pass!
We bought big bus tickets for Paris and London. Our London experience wasnt the best- the busses came way less often (around 20 min wait each time), the busses were always full so standing room only (cant listen to historical info) and when you do get a seat, the ear phone jacks dont work.
But in Paris, we completely utilized every aspect of the busses and tour routes!! None of the earphone jacks had issues and the busses came very frequently. No more than a 7 min wait throughout our 3 days in Paris. We always got seats!
It was so perfect t to just check off all the landmarks so effortlessly and enjoy the historical info as we drive under the Eiffel Tower! So worth it. Saved our feet!
We bought big bus tickets for Paris and London. Our London experience wasnt the best- the busses came way less often (around 20 min wait each time), the busses were always full so standing room only (cant listen to historical info) and when you do get a seat, the ear phone jacks dont work.
But in Paris, we completely utilized every aspect of the busses and tour routes!! None of the earphone jacks had issues and the busses came very frequently. No more than a 7 min wait throughout our 3 days in Paris. We always got seats!
It was so perfect t to just check off all the landmarks so effortlessly and enjoy the historical info as we drive under the Eiffel Tower! So worth it. Saved our feet!
Written June 19, 2020
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Dear Jalyn,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Big Bus Paris on TripAdvisor.
We are glad to know you enjoyed your experience and learned a lot about Paris.
I will pass your remarks to our London colleagues about your experience there.
We will be happy to see you once again.
Best regards,
Your Big Bus Paris team
Written June 22, 2020
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Jaideep Josan
Chandigarh, India203 contributions
Jan 2020
We took a two day tour with Big Bus which included the cruise tour too.
It went well except the below problems:
1. Once their electrical vehicle had some malfunction and we were made to want for 15-20 minutes to change to another vehicle.
2. Regarding boat trip they don't give enough information and one has to struggle to reach the right boat trip counter to collect tickets.
3. At many stops they just halt for 15-20 minutes without any reason. Over 1 1/2 hours they make you spend in a stand still bus during entire trip.
However, their frequency and service seems to be better than many other players.
It went well except the below problems:
1. Once their electrical vehicle had some malfunction and we were made to want for 15-20 minutes to change to another vehicle.
2. Regarding boat trip they don't give enough information and one has to struggle to reach the right boat trip counter to collect tickets.
3. At many stops they just halt for 15-20 minutes without any reason. Over 1 1/2 hours they make you spend in a stand still bus during entire trip.
However, their frequency and service seems to be better than many other players.
Written January 24, 2020
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WeHa 98
Aschaffenburg, Germany233 contributions
Jun 2021
I do these buses in every city I visit as it's such an easy way to see the entire city with ease. The full loop was around 2 hours and took in all the main sites which was great. Of course then you can always just get off where ever you wish so it was so easy getting back to my hotel near the tower :) The customer service assistant was very friendly too and went out of her way to say hello at the end of the tour which was very nice.
Written June 19, 2021
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Dear visitor,
Thank you for your feedback on on your experience with Big Bus Paris.
We are glad to hear you had a great time on the Bus Tour.
Many thanks for your kind words towards our staff member and for choosing to explore Paris with our company.
Warm regards,
Your Big Bus Paris team
Written June 21, 2021
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Rene F
Horsham, UK1 contribution
Jan 2020
We were in Paris for my husbands 50th birthday on the 19th January. Got the train in and got off at Arc de Triomphe. It was already past midday and we decided to buy tickets on the Big Bus to be able to get the Paris experience and see the big sites in a short amount of time. Our 2 daughters were very excited to learn more about this beautiful city. We paid €116 for the 4 of us. When we purchased the tickets the guide said the bus might not be able to go over the bridge at the Eiffel tower due to a demonstration taking place. No other disruptions were talked about. Well.... we hopped on the bus which started driving down the Champ Elysees. Then it suddenly detoured and all the information was replaced by music. We finally got to the Eiffel tower and was dropped off on the other side of the bridge. No problem really but this is where it all went pear shaped. After spending an hour or so visiting the Eiffel tower we went back to the bus stop only to wait and wait and wait.... No reps in sight we looked on the map and decided to walk to another stop not so far away. There we stood for an hour with about 20 other tourists before a bus turned up. There was a rep on the bus that came to the top and said the tour would have to take an alternative way and when asking for a refund he said we would have to email head office.I have indeed emailed their head office who is offering us a 50% refund, not good enough!
Written January 29, 2020
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QueenKennaofStormholt
59 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had Paris Passes so this bus tour was included, normally costs €45 per adult. Started off by Eiffel Tower, went by Champ de Mars, Opera, Louvre, Petit and Grand Palais, Notre Dame, Champs Elyseés and back around. You can hop off and back on when you feel like, they come by every ten minutes. Audio commentary is provided in various languages and they give you headphones which you plug in above the seat to hear.
We enjoyed this, but didn't stop at all stops (missed out Notre Dame). We saw this the next day luckily on Bateaux Parisiens cruise, but worth bearing in mind so not the best value if you're paying the normal ticket price. Recommend getting the Paris Pass and doing it.
We enjoyed this, but didn't stop at all stops (missed out Notre Dame). We saw this the next day luckily on Bateaux Parisiens cruise, but worth bearing in mind so not the best value if you're paying the normal ticket price. Recommend getting the Paris Pass and doing it.
Written September 20, 2023
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Dear Queenkenna,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our bus route! We hope to see you on another Big Bus Tour soon!
Kind regards,
Customer Service team
Written September 24, 2023
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sweetie_inc
Singapore, Singapore340 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Big Bus tour is a great way to get a glimpse of the city and very convenient if you have a few places to go to.
The weather was blazing hot in June but touring around the city on the 2nd deck provided lots of breeze and cool air.
At any stop, you can get on the bus and get off to enjoy the sights of Paris, they give you disposable headphones in order to listen to an audio guide in different languages of the world.
Download the app because you'll have to know and plan in advance when to get back on the bus and get in the line.
The only thing is that I didnt have enough time to go to each and every landmark.
So you gotta plan how long you wanna spend at each stop.
Highly recommend this tour!
The weather was blazing hot in June but touring around the city on the 2nd deck provided lots of breeze and cool air.
At any stop, you can get on the bus and get off to enjoy the sights of Paris, they give you disposable headphones in order to listen to an audio guide in different languages of the world.
Download the app because you'll have to know and plan in advance when to get back on the bus and get in the line.
The only thing is that I didnt have enough time to go to each and every landmark.
So you gotta plan how long you wanna spend at each stop.
Highly recommend this tour!
Written September 1, 2023
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Sweetie_inc,
we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team!
Thank you and have a fantastic day!
Kind regards
Big Bus Paris Team
Written September 21, 2023
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pj pleasants
Boston, MA59 contributions
Jul 2021
I like to do a sightseeing tour of a city to get an overall sense of where to return. Big Bus Paris was okay, but the headset didn't work, so there was no audio for the tour and more of a bus ride around the city. It wasn't easy to find the location, but once we did, the staff was helpful and our driver even let me onboard to get a seat while my husband was in line getting the tickets! That was above and beyond necessary on his part AND he let me dash in to the market to grab a cold water before we headed out! Thanks for the kindness!
Written July 26, 2021
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Trail813850
7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Our driver was a total clown who was on TickTok every time the bus came to a halt !!
Due to traffic issue 3 buses came all in 1 go. as the weather was awful, rather than spreading passengers around so everyone had a downstairs seat, they piled everyone onto 1 bus & left the other 2 empty.
They also failed to advise that one of the stops is closed, so we stood there for 30 minutes before walking to another stop
Due to traffic issue 3 buses came all in 1 go. as the weather was awful, rather than spreading passengers around so everyone had a downstairs seat, they piled everyone onto 1 bus & left the other 2 empty.
They also failed to advise that one of the stops is closed, so we stood there for 30 minutes before walking to another stop
Written March 5, 2024
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Trail813850,
we truly appreciate your honest feedback. We do thank you as we want everyone to have a great experience, and we are always looking at ways to improve our service.
Best regards
Paris Big Bus Team
Written March 14, 2024
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Gigi
17 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We bought our tickets valid 24 hours. In fact, buses stop running at 5:40 p.m. To continue the visit in the evening, you have to pay 30 euros again. The tour is short and uninteresting, comments without any interest. In short, to avoid absolutely
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Written August 22, 2024
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Hi Expert1pro,
Nous vous remercions de nous avoir fait part de vos retours, qui nous sont précieux dans le cadre de l'amélioration continue de nos tours.
17h45 est le dernier tour complet au départ du Stop 1. Donc les bus circulent toujours dans Paris au delà de cet horaire. Le circuit fait 2h à 2h15 et passe par la très grande majorité des lieux demandés par une clientèle touristique en quête de découverte de Paris.
Nous espérons que votre expérience à Paris ne vous dissuadera pas d'utiliser Big Bus Tours dans l'une de nos nombreuses autres destinations à travers le monde.
Bien à vous,
Equipe Big Bus Paris
Written August 27, 2024
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Irene B
14 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Paid for a hop on hop off day ticket. The bus advertises evening tours so we went at 6.30 for the tour. We were so disappointed when we were told the buses had finished for the day. Luckily we saw a to-to bus and paid for an evening tour.
Written October 11, 2024
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Hi Ireneby8324ec, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. Indeed, our last departure is at 5.30pm for the very last full trip. Our Night Tour, which is a different ticket departs at 8.15pm.
Hope you give us another chance the next time to show you around. Take care!
Written October 17, 2024
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Can I use the same bus pass for both red and blue bus routes?
Written February 25, 2023
Ansie R
Middelburg, South Africa
You said the Blue Route to Montmartre is seasonal. Which months fall in "seasonal?"
Written February 6, 2023
Hi ,
We are planning to go to Paris in summer, I was wondering if there is a station for big bus at the charles de gaulle airport?
Or what is the cheapest and easiest way to get to city centre?
Written April 25, 2022
There is no station at Charles de Gaulle Airport for big bus. The best way to get to the city centre, is probably to use the Metro.
Written April 30, 2022
Yesterday I wanted 1 hour 20 minutes at trocadetp for bus. Nothing arrived so I used metro to get around as o only had half day.
How do I complain and get refund. There were over 20 people waiting with me and eventually hand left and hit metro.
Disgusting as it wasted my short time In Paris and spent £35.
Please help 🙏🙏
Written October 14, 2021
Do you still stop across from Notre Dame?
Written August 29, 2021
Hola, cómo estás? hace años que busco lo mismo!!! la conseguiste? gracias.
Written August 22, 2020
Es gibt drei Routen, die unterschiedliche Sehenswürdigkeiten anfahren. Man kann zwischen den Routen wechseln, da sie sich überschneiden. Es ist eine sehr praxisgerechte Lösung. Und die größten Sehenswürdigkeiten von Paris können mit den drei Routen angefahren werden.
Written April 20, 2020
I have a connection flight at Paris and will be there on February 17th. My flight arrives at 1:30 pm in CDG airport and then l leave at 11:25 pm the same day. Do you guys think I can have enough time to catch a bus tour trough the city?
Written January 16, 2020
Yes take a taxi from degaulle (55 €) to paris and get off at the effiel tower then buy a big bus ticket and do the redline and the blue line tours then back to the airport. If u have some time check out rue cler near the effiel tower. A market street with lots of lunch items enjoy !
Written January 17, 2020
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