Eiffel Tower, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Seine River Cruise
Gros-Caillou, Paris
Experience the famous landmarks of Paris on a one or two-day hop-on hop-off bus pass.
Overview
This combined experience in Paris includes access to the Eiffel Tower, a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus pass, and a Seine River cruise, suitable for independent travelers.
Highlights
- See Paris from the second or summit floors of the Eiffel Tower
- Explore the city on an open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
- Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise on the Seine River
Description
Start your visit by meeting an English-speaking host to receive your tickets for the Eiffel Tower, hop-on hop-off bus tour, and Seine River cruise. Choose access to either the second floor or summit of the Eiffel Tower based on your ticket option.
The hop-on hop-off bus offers panoramic views of Paris’s landmarks with a 1- or 2-day pass. The full circuit takes about 2 hours 15 minutes without stops, but you can explore at your own pace by getting off at any of the 10 designated stops. An audio guide available in nine languages provides historical context during your ride.
Key stops include:
- Eiffel Tower, Quai Branly (Pont d’Iéna)
- Champ de Mars, Avenue Joseph Bouvard
- Opéra Garnier, 15 Rue Scribe
- Louvre-Pyramide, 11 Avenue de l’Opéra
- Louvre-Pont des Arts (near Pont des Arts)
- Notre-Dame, Quai de Montebello (across from Notre-Dame)
- Musée d'Orsay (across from the museum)
- Champs-Elysées, 156 Avenue des Champs-Elysées
- Grand Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill
- Trocadéro, Avenue Iéna (facing Hôtel Shangri-La Paris)
After your bus tour, relax on a one-hour Seine River cruise valid for up to one month from the date of ticket exchange. View UNESCO-listed sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Notre-Dame, and the Conciergerie. The audio commentary on board is available in 14 languages and provides insights into the city’s landmarks.
Includes
- Access to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower by elevator
- Access to the summit by elevator (if selected)
- English-speaking host assistance until the 2nd floor
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus pass
- Audio commentary on the bus in 9 languages
- 1-hour Seine River cruise
- Audio commentary on the cruise in 14 languages
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
Important Information
- Expect waiting times or queues during peak season at security and elevator lines.
- Summit ticket holders must queue again on the 2nd floor to access summit elevators.
- This is not a guided tour; the host escorts you to the 2nd floor with a brief introduction, then directs summit ticket holders to the summit lifts for an independent visit.
- Children under 4 years require an entry ticket; please add this when booking.
- If access to the tower is restricted for over two hours due to SETE regulations, partial refunds apply. No refunds are issued for restrictions imposed by public authorities.
- Visitors with reduced mobility cannot access the summit floor.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a 50% refund.
Booking tip: Book early to avoid long waits during high season, and bring comfortable shoes for walking and waiting. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
