About this experience
Embark on an open-top bus tour that explores Paris's iconic landmarks, from the Louvre Museum to the Eiffel Tower and the Opera Garnier. The journey leads to significant monuments and museums, including the Orsay Museum, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Champs-Elysees, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your experience includes a one-hour river cruise on the Seine aboard a glass-encased boat, providing panoramic views of exquisite architecture along its picturesque banks.
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What to expect
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Departure from Place de Sydney
Board the open-top bus at Place de Sydney and collect your audio guide before the tour begins.
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Louvre Museum & central Paris
The route passes the world's most visited museum and the elegant streets of central Paris.
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Musée d'Orsay & Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Glide past the former railway station turned art museum and the historic Left Bank neighbourhood.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
See the Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, one of the most recognisable silhouettes in Europe.
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Champs-Élysées & Opéra Garnier
The bus travels the grand avenue and past the ornate Beaux-Arts opera house before completing the loop.
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Eiffel Tower
The route takes in close views of the iron lattice tower — best appreciated from the open upper deck.
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Seine River Cruise (flexible timing)
Use your separate cruise ticket — valid for six months — to board the glass-encased boat and drift past the riverside façades of Paris at a time that suits you.
Meeting point
Place de Sydney, Paris, France
Make your way to Place de Sydney for the start of the bus tour. Present your mobile or printed ticket to board. Your cruise ticket will be provided separately and can be used at any point within six months of your bus tour date.
Open in Google MapsWhat to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Warm layers if travelling outside summer — the open top deck can be breezy
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?
A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted. You can also print your confirmation if you prefer.
Can I use the cruise ticket on the same day as the bus tour?
The cruise ticket becomes valid from the day after your bus tour and remains usable for six months, giving you plenty of flexibility to choose your moment on the river.
Is the tour suitable for young children?
Yes. Children under 3 travel free on the bus (though they will not have a dedicated seat). Child-friendly audio commentary is available in English, French and Spanish.
What languages is the audio guide available in?
The bus tour audio guide is multilingual. Child-friendly commentary is confirmed in English, French and Spanish.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The bus has an open top deck for fine weather and a covered lower deck if conditions change. The Seine cruise is aboard a glass-encased boat, so you stay sheltered throughout.
Where exactly do I board the bus?
The tour departs from Place de Sydney in Paris. Check your booking confirmation for the precise boarding point and any slot-specific instructions.