Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise
Overview
This tour allows you to combine two "must-do" when traveling to Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe on a self-guided tour as well as going around the city on a hop-on hop-off bus. Visitors can marvel at the sheer size and detail of the Arc from ground level, and take the elevator or climb 284 steps to the roof terrace at the top. Take in 360° panoramic views of Paris, and marvel at the circulating muddle of traffic in the roundabout below. Aboard a Big Bus 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.
For an extra perspective, add a one hour Seine River cruise and see some of Paris’s most famous riverside monuments and bridges.
What's Included
- Free Wifi on-board
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Free headphones provided
- 1-hour Seine river cruise by Bateaux Parisiens (If option selected)
- Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off for 24- or 48- hours
- Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
- Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
11 Avenue de l'Opéra
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arc de Triomphe
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Big Bus
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Trocadero (pass by)
Champs-Elysees (pass by)
Eiffel Tower (pass by)
Notre-Dame (pass by)
Louvres (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour duration is approx. 2 hours, 15 mins. Buses depart every 10-20 mins.
- The stop for Arc de Triomphe is Stop 8: Champs-Elysées. The Arc de Triomphe is open daily between 10am - 9pm. Free admission for those under 18 and 18-to-25-year old's who are EU citizens and/or residents.
- The cruise, operated by our partner Les Bateaux Parisiens, departs from Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais (near Stop #8: Eiffel Tower), every 45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your bus ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise?
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Activity code: C-6602P6
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Average 3.26 out of 5 stars based on 19 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Free Wifi on-board.
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation).
- Free headphones provided.
- 1-hour Seine river cruise by Bateaux Parisiens (If option selected).
- Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off for 24- or 48- hours.
- Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket.
- Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arc de Triomphe, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free Wifi on-board
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Free headphones provided
- 1-hour Seine river cruise by Bateaux Parisiens (If option selected)
- Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off for 24- or 48- hours
- Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
- Engaging audio commentary in a choice of 9 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour duration is approx. 2 hours, 15 mins. Buses depart every 10-20 mins.
- The stop for Arc de Triomphe is Stop 8: Champs-Elysées. The Arc de Triomphe is open daily between 10am - 9pm. Free admission for those under 18 and 18-to-25-year old's who are EU citizens and/or residents.
- The cruise, operated by our partner Les Bateaux Parisiens, departs from Pontoon No. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais (near Stop #8: Eiffel Tower), every 45 minutes from 10:30am to 9:00pm.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your bus ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
