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Things to do in Ile-de-France, France: The Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
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1. Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise in Paris
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 2,087 reviews
Cruise along Paris’ Seine River on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise! Use a 1-day ticket (24H) to travel to top Paris attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, or upgrade to a 2-days (48H) ticket for another consecutive day of sightseeing. Simply hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the eight stops along the Seine River’s UNESCO-listed riverbanks.
Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off cruise, Open rear deck, Heated in winter & open rooftop in the summer
Exclusions: Commentary, Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By PamM837
I hoped for a bit of a tour along the Seine, but there was NOTHING of the sort ... just long, hot, boring stops along the riverside. Take Batobus if you want transportation ONLY ... ‘cuz that’s all it is.
2. Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 3,161 reviews
Discover the sights of Paris on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour! Aboard an open-top, double-decker bus, admire panoramic views of top Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Moulin Rouge and more, all while listening to audio commentary. Follow two easy routes, and hop on and off at any of the 15 stops around town. To see even more of Paris, you have the option to pair your 1-day or 2-day sightseeing pass with a Seine River cruise. If you have selected the option which allows entrance to the Louvre Museum, hop off on Stop 4 or 5 (see itinerary below) to visit one of the world's largest art museum thanks to your skip-the-line ticket. Enjoy the famous Louvre — home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and many other unmissable artworks.
Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off bus tour, Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 11 languages, Seine River cruise (if option selected), Unlimited use during 1 or 2 day, Free map, headphone and reward voucher booklet, Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket (if option selected)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Admission to the landmarks
Reviewed By g_griff10
Writing this while still waiting for our bus. Was initially given the wrong ticket so not great. Promised every 10-15 minutes and so far been here 40 minutes at Eiffel Tower. Poor
3. Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Summit Access, Big Bus Day Pass & Seine River Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Avoid the mega-long entry lines at Paris’ most visited attraction with this skip-the-line admission tickets to the Summit of the Eiffel Tower. Along with the opportunity to save time by bypassing huge crowds, enjoy a 1-hour experience where you’re escorted by a host to the Eiffel Tower and up to its Summit. Afterward, receive your Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off tour and your Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Sightseeing Cruise tickets , which can be used on any day at any time during the attraction’s hours of operation.
Inclusions: Intro commentary on Level 2 with a host, Hop-on hop-off bus tour for 1 day ( free map, headphone), River Seine cruise with Audio commentary, Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Travel34603792326
Yazid was a very friendly and informing guide. He gave us an unforgetable insight of the history of tour eiffel and also of other buildings which we saw from the 2nd floor of thr tower. As he also knew always the answer to our questions, he really gave us a value added to the eiffel tower tour. I would definitely recommend the tour and also with Yazid!
4. Paris Discovery: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 2,466 reviews
Check out all the wonderful things Paris has to offer in a day or two when you hop on board the Tootbus Paris Discovery tour! From the comfort and convenience of our 100% clean buses, Paris Discovery will take you past Opera, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Grand Palais and many more. Get a first overview of the city, make your way around, pick the sights you want to explore in more detail and hop-off at the closest location to visit the landmarks and attractions. Choose to to see the top art masterpieces and paintings at the Louvre Museum, stop at Notre Dame and take a moment to admire its architecture from the left bank of the Seine, shop in the Champs-Elysées or climb the top of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower for the best views of the city!
Inclusions: Explore Paris at your own pace , See Paris' top sights, Stunning views and photo opportunities, Comfort and safety in open air , Key facts about Paris through audio guide for adults and children, Free wi-fi on board the buses, Free self-guided walking tours on our app
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By kellysarias
We traveled to Paris earlier this month and I bought a family day pass for Open Tour Paris. I paid 89 euros then we waited over 30 minutes for a bus. When we finally boarded, the code scanner didn't work but the driver saw the receipt in my phone email and let us ride. But then the bus went in the opposite direction from what was posted at the stop. We wanted to hop off at the next stop to change to a more desirable route, but we were going the wrong way! They posted the hours of operation on their mobile site, but the last run was not clearly indicated or explained. We learned that we were on the last run after boarding the bus, which meant it was too late in the day to easily make a route change. The bus driver spoke neither English nor Spanish so he was of no help. When I plugged in the earbuds for the guided recording, it was broken. I immediately emailed Open Tour Paris to request a refund. The next day, I received a refusal via email. I replied to ask if we could at least ride a different bus that day and that hopefully, the recording would work. No response. What dishonesty and a lack of customer service! Avoid Open Tour Paris like the plague and find a more worthy way to spend your hard-earned money!
5. Paris Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Entry to Over 60 Attractions
Overall Ratings
3.8 based on 1,681 reviews
Discover the joy of sightseeing with The Paris Pass, which gives you free entry to the best attractions Paris has to offer. Enjoy the world famous Paris museums including the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, and take advantage of special offers at various Paris restaurants and shops. Your Paris Pass also includes must-do activities including a 1-day Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Paris, and a Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise on the Seine. Please note: The 3-day Paris Pass includes a 2-day Museum Pass.
Inclusions: Paris Pass for the number of days purchased, 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour of Paris (currently unavailable - Covid-19 update), Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise, Free use of public transport within Paris Zones 1 - 3 (Metro and public buses) for the validity of your pass, Paris Museum Pass (please note the 3-day Paris Pass only includes a 2-day Museum Pass), Paris map and guidebook, Additional special offers and benefits at selected restaurants and shops
Exclusions: Train ticket to go to the Palace of Versailles (€3.25)
Reviewed By AtlantaJack
Ignore Rick Steves and the other clowns promoting this stuff. This pass promises jump the line and easier entry into a ton of sites. It's kinda like a useless coupon book a high school kid might sell as a fundraiser. It gives one good place or two and the rest of the sites are not that good. For instance, we used it for the Louvre. Keep in mind there will be others with better tickets or advanced appointments. At the Louvre we were placed in a separate line while the other ticketed people went in before us. And they went in and went in and went in. Not so much for skipping a line. Buy the metro tickets separately. Oh and don't let the guys at the store tell you that you'll have an extra day with the attractions pass vs the museum pass. Nope. The aquarium scanned our card and we lost a day. We spent nearly $500 and maybe used $75 worth. The value is horrible.
6. City Sightseeing Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overall Ratings
3.4 based on 14 reviews
Explore the key sights of Paris on a hop-on hop-off bus tour! With unlimited rides for 24 or 48 hours, experience the beauty and culture of the French capital in your own time. From the open-top deck you'll have panoramic views of all the famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge, Opera Garnier and more! The on-board multilingual tour commentary will ensure you learn all about city's history too as you cruise around on the double-decker bus. There's also the prospect of an unmissable river cruise when you select the appropriate ticket, giving you the chance to discover Paris from the romantic surroundings of the Seine!
Inclusions: 24 or 48 hour bus pass, Access to 14 stops around the city, 1 hour River Cruise (when appropriate ticket selected), All vouchers valid until 31st December 2020
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry to attractions
7. Paris Discovery + By Night
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 21 reviews
Explore the major attractions of Paris by day and night! By day, explore Paris at your own pace across the day route. By night, experience the breath-taking magic of Paris: Opéra, Place Vendôme, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées Avenue, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Louvre Museum…A unique one and a half hour tour to see the city of lights in all its splendour from the top deck of our buses.
Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off across the bus route, Audio commentary with individual earphones, 1.5 hour night tour around the beautifully illuminated Paris, Free Wi-Fi on board the buses., Discount booklet including discounts to museums, attractions, restaurants and shops
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Allaballa19
We booked a 2-day pass for the bus and unfortunately only one of the three routes was available during our stay. This was not made clear during our reservation and we were very disappointed to not be able to experience Paris the way we had planned. We have since reached out for a partial refund, but have not heard back yet.
8. Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Access with Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour and River Cruise
Overall Ratings
2.9 based on 20 reviews
Enjoy Paris at your own pace with a 1 or 2 day hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus pass. Hop off at the Eiffel Tower and skip the notorious lines of people waiting to enter. Cruise through Paris along the Seine, taking in iconic monuments along the way.
Inclusions: 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus pass, 1-Hour Skip The Line Seine River cruise, Audio commentary with personal earphones (digital sound), Skip the line Eiffel Tower Ticket (Access to the 1st floor, 2nd floor )
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Gratuities, Summit Entrance
Reviewed By Fearless325860
Boat trip was cancelled but no one told us in advance. Cannot review what did not take place. Just want to advise other travellers to check in advance.
9. City Sightseeing Paris Official : Red Line (24hr)
Overall Ratings
1.8 based on 46 reviews
Time and money saving sightseeing bus tour, unique audio guide information about Paris culture and history, free wifi, cover all main attractions in Paris, Open top bus tour which gives best views of the all attractions in Paris.
Inclusions: sightseeing tour, audio guide, wifi on the bus
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By steliosbee
We have used the service more than 7 cities. At paris the service is very bad. No buses at time. No audio in the blue line why to spent €80? Go to casino maybe you are more lucky.
10. Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Access to the Louvre Museum & Seine River Cruise
Enjoy 1 or 2 days of Sightseing in Paris with a 1 or 2 days hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Explore the city at your own pace and skip-the-line at the Louvre with a time-stamped ticket, to one of the most visited attractions in Paris. To end up, explore Paris with a 1 hour sightseeing cruise along the seine river.
Inclusions: 1 or 2 Days Hop on Hop Off tour (Depending on selected Option), Engaging commentary in a choice of 11 languages on the Bus, Reward Voucher Booklet, Free map, 1-hour Seine River cruise
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By Voyager674607
Where do I start! Moulin Rouge was exactly as I expected! Loved the entertainment and thrills during the night. We were advised not to eat there as the food is ordinary, so we ate in Montemarte at a pub which provided vegan burgers. My sister and I are not small people and the tables were tiny with little room at all, but all was forgotten once the show started. We recieved compkimentary drinks which was great and the company at our table was pleasant (6 to a table). The position of our table to the stage was front and centre and excellent to see everything. The company that organised the cruise and show were extremely unpleasant. We were staying less than 10 minutes walk from Moulin rouge so our hotel receptionist spoke with the travel group to ask if we could meet them at the show and skip the cruise as this would mean an uber in traffic all the way back close to the Eiffel tower just to come back to Montemarte an hour later. They said we must go to the office and collect our tickets if we want to do that and they could not send them with the driver and group, so we decided to go to the office and do the cruise as it seemed pointless otherwise. We were given strict instructions to be there no later than 6pm as the cruise would leave without us and we would miss out. We assured we were at the office on time spending 24.53 Euro on an uber in traffic. Once we arrived at the office we presented ourselves to the desk and my sister greeted the lady 3 times to be ignored to the extent the lady put her head down and hand on her face to not look at us. Eventually we were told to sit down and wait as the driver is 15 minutes late, and 1 hour later he arrived flustered and apologetic. By this time all of the people doing the cruise in this group had missed the cruise so the driver proceeded to take us the very long way back to Montemarte for the show. We felt very upset we had wasted our money on uber and time on waiting when we could have just met the driver in the first place! The service of the TOUR OPERATOR PARIS TRIP (41, Avenue de la Bourdennais 75007 Paris) was very poor and will never use this company again.
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