With so many options, it’s easy to feel confused. That’s why I created this clear comparison of routes, prices, and reviews for each service. I’ll tell you which ones are worth it—and which ones you might want to skip.
⚡ In a rush? Here are my top picks:
- Best overall hop-on hop-off: Thootbus Paris
- The most unique: Amphibious Bus
- The most affordable: Foxity
Tootbus Paris: The Most Comprehensive Tour
Tootbus Paris offers one of the most complete tours of the city, with 10 stops.
This “hop-on, hop-off” bus allows you to get off anytime and admire Paris’s wonders up close.
Once you’re done exploring, simply show your pass to the next Tootbus that stops by to resume your trip.
One area where Tootbus stands out from the competition: the buses are 100% clean-energy (electric or biogas)
💰 Rates:
- Hop On – Hop Off 1 day: €40.80
- Hop On – Hop Off 2 days: €45.90
- Kids Tour (1h30): €35
- Paris by Night (1h30): €29.75
😍 What I like:
- The extensive route and the option for a two-day pass.
- The audio guide is available in 10 languages.
- Tales and legends for children.
- The fleet is 100 % clean-energy
- 5 free self-guided walking tours in the app
- Real-time bus locator.
😐 What I like less:
- The information in the audio guide can be superficial.
- Only one loop → no Montmartre or eastern Paris.
- Open-top deck is unsheltered in rain.
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Big Bus: The Most Cultural
With its route and ten stops, the Big Bus will help you discover Paris and its best monuments.
The red route will take you to the city center to see famous sites such as the Champs-Elysées, the Eiffel Tower, and the Grand Palais.
These hop-on, hop-off buses come every 15-20 minutes, providing great flexibility for visiting the city.
💰 Rates:
- Hop On – Hop Off 1 day: €49
- Hop On – Hop Off 2 days: €62
- Paris by Night: €35
😍 What I like:
- These buses are practical to travel from one monument to another without wasting time
- The geolocation system allows you to see the nearest bus stops.
- The Bigbus system, available in other countries, provides easy access for foreign customers already using it.
😐 What I like less:
- The top seats can be hard to get when the weather is good
- Traffic can stretch the 15-min headway to 30 min at rush hour.
- No service to Montmartre
- Top deck has no rain cover
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Foxity: The Most Affordable
Foxity is also a hop-on, hop-off bus.
It will take you close to Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and many more attractions.
Its rate is one of the most affordable on the list.
A good way to enjoy Paris’ beauty at a lower cost!
💰 Rates:
- €35 for 2 hours / Child €25
- €48 for hop-on/hop-off 1 day
- €54 for hop-on/hop-off 2 days.
😍 What I like:
- Discounted rate for children below 12.
- The possibility to add a 1h cruise on the Seine for €13 (€7 for children).
- Retractable roof
😐 What I like less:
- Only 6 hop-on-off stops in addition to the Auber start
ParisCityVision Bus + Cruise: The Ideal Combination
Besides a tour of Paris in a panoramic bus with audio commentaries and video documentaries, Paris City Vision’s City Tour includes a one-hour cruise on the Seine.
Enjoy the beauty of the French city from the river and take a different point of view of Paris’ most beautiful monuments.
💰 Rates: €39 per person.
😍 What I like:
- An air-conditioned coach for maximum comfort, even under the warm sun.
- The audio commentaries and reconstitutions of Paris’ most famous attractions.
- The cruise on the Seine included in the pass.
😐 What I like less:
- The waiting time between the bus and the boat
- Non-hop-on-off
- Fixed-time departures
ParisCityVision Night Tour: The Most Nocturnal
It is well-known how beautiful Paris is at night.
Once the sun has set, the capital will display one of the most gorgeous landscapes you have ever seen.
So, why not start your trip a little later?
With this tour, you will discover the many wonders of Paris by night.
You will discover and rediscover the places that make Paris one of the most visited cities in the world in the best way possible.
💰 Rates: Starting from €32.
😍 What I like:
- The picturesque setting of Paris by night.
- The historical re-enactments and 360° panoramic videos.
😐 What I like less:
- The tour is quite short (1h30)
- Non-hop-on-off
- Fixed-time departures
Amphibious Bus Tour: the most unique
Would you like to do a unique activity in Paris? Don’t wait any further and enjoy this guided tour combining a cruise and a bus tour.
From Paris to Versailles, you will cross the Seine and see the most beautiful Parisian monuments aboard these amphibious bus boats inspired by the Mercedes Sprinter 4×4.
💰 Rates: €49
😍 What I like:
- An atypical way to discover Paris. Kids love it.
- An excellent occasion to go to Versailles and see the castle.
😐 What I like less:
- This is only a one-way ticket, so you will need to find a way to return to Paris by yourself.
- You won’t stay on the Seine for the whole ride.
Bustronome: The Most Gourmet
More than a simple bus, the Bustronome is a real moving restaurant.
Once the sun has set on Paris, it’s time to climb in.
Your driver will take you on a trip around Paris’ most famous monuments while you will be free to enjoy a French six-course meal and a bottle of wine.
An audio guide available in several languages will be the perfect side dish to accompany your gourmet menu.
💰 Rates: Starting from €70 for lunch, €120 for dinner.
😍 What I like:
- The opportunity to ask for a vegetarian, vegan, etc. menu in advance.
- The children’s menu for kids below 10.
- Audio-pen guide (9 languages)
- Glass roof is weather-proof
😐 What I like less:
- Food can sometimes not be hot anymore
- The dishes aren’t very generous
- Photos can reflect light on the glass roof.
2-hour “Eternal Paris” tour in a 2CV
You don’t want to share your trip with dozens of tourists?
Then, why not try out a very French means of locomotion?
Discover Paris in a unique way with a guided tour in a vintage 2CV, accompanied by a passionate driver-guide.
For two hours, explore iconic sites such as the Opéra Garnier, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or special celebrations, this tour is a must for all Paris lovers.
💰 Rates: from €229
😍 What I like:
- The original concept of using a 2CV to discover Paris in a new way.
- A perfect tour for a romantic date.
😐 What I like less:
- The price.
Velo Bus Tour: the Most Fun
Embark on this Velo Bus with friends for a tour of Paris. Sit with a group of 15 people at most and cross Paris while eating sweet or savory delicacies.
You will be able to choose your drinks from mocktails to beer. You will also be able to have brunch on board with viennoiseries, hot drinks and juices among others.
💰 Rates: €27 per person
😍 What I like:
- It is possible to eat on the bike bus and there are several options
- It is available all week long
😐 What I like less:
- It is a bit expensive for a 1h to 2h long tour
Recap table
| Hop-on, hop-off | Stops | Duration | Rate | |
| Tootbus Paris | Yes | 10 | 1 or 2 days | €40.80 |
| Big Bus | Yes | 10 | 1 or 2 days | €49 |
| Foxity | Yes | 9 | 2 hours, 1 or 2 days | €35 |
| PariCityVision Bus + Cruise | No | None | 2h30 | €39 |
| PariCityVision Night Bus | No | None | 1h30 | €32 |
| Amphibious Bus Tour | No | None | 1h45 | €49 |
| Bustronome | No | None | Between 1h30 and 2h45 | €70 |
| 2CV Paris Tour | No | None | 2 hours | €229 |
| Velo Bus Tour | No | None | 1h30 | €27 |
With a passion for travel and having visited over 50 countries, Dorian is eager to share his favorite spots and expert tips to help you explore Paris and France like a local.
