About this experience
Tootbus operates the world's first and only low carbon tourist bus fleet running on 100% renewable energy to combat climate change and advocate sustainable tourism. This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Paris provides a convenient way to explore at your own pace the city's top sights, including the Opera, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Learn more through a multilingual audio guide specially designed for the routes, with a child-friendly channel to keep kids entertained.
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What to expect
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Stop 1 — Opéra & Grands Magasins
The main boarding point on Rue Auber, steps from the Palais Garnier and the grand department stores of Boulevard Haussmann.
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Stop 2 — Musée du Louvre
Alight for the world's largest art museum and the Tuileries Garden; also the departure point for the Paris by Night tour.
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Stop 3 — Notre-Dame
Hop off on the Île de la Cité to see the cathedral's ongoing restoration and explore the historic heart of Paris.
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Stop 4 — Panthéon & Luxembourg
The Left Bank's intellectual quarter — the Panthéon mausoleum and the Jardin du Luxembourg are both a short walk away.
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Stop 5 — Musée d'Orsay
Home to the world's finest Impressionist collection, housed in a beautifully converted Beaux-Arts railway station on the Seine.
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Stop 6 — Concorde
One of Paris's grandest squares, flanked by the Tuileries on one side and the Champs-Élysées on the other.
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Stop 7 — George V & Champs-Élysées
Alight here for the full length of the Champs-Élysées, from the Arc de Triomphe down to the Place de la Concorde.
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Stop 8 — Trocadéro
The best ground-level vantage point for photographs of the Eiffel Tower, directly across the Seine.
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Stop 9 — Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower stop also connects to the Vedettes de Paris cruise pier on the riverside, if you want to add a Seine boat trip.
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Stop 10 — Pont Alexandre III
The most ornate bridge in Paris, with gilded lamp posts and views stretching to Les Invalides and the Grand Palais.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
11 Rue Auber, 75009 Paris (Stop 1 — Opéra)
- 1You can board at any designated Tootbus stop along the Blue Route — you do not need to start at Stop 1. Simply show your mobile ticket when boarding. The Versailles half-day tour departs specifically from 11 Rue Auber at 12:30 PM; the Paris by Night tour departs from Stop 2 (Musée du Louvre).
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Tootbus
Tootbus runs the world's first and only low-carbon tourist bus fleet, operating entirely on renewable energy across multiple European cities as part of a commitment to sustainable urban tourism.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket is valid on your mobile device — just show it when you board.
When does my 24/48/72-hour ticket start?
Your chosen timeframe begins from the moment you first board the bus, not from midnight or the date of purchase.
Can I hop on at any stop, or do I have to start at the main one?
You can join the tour at any designated Tootbus stop along the route. There is no requirement to start at Stop 1.
Is the Paris by Night tour included in my hop-on hop-off ticket?
The Paris by Night tour is a separate ticket option. It departs from Stop 2 (Musée du Louvre) and must be booked independently.
How do I find out the bus frequency and departure times?
Departure times and frequency can vary by day and season. Download the free Tootbus app or check the official website for up-to-date schedules before you travel.
Are children free?
Children under 4 travel free but are not entitled to a seat and require valid ID. Family packages are available for older children.