3.Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Create your own Parisian adventure with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Double-decker, open-top buses take you to 10 stops near attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde and the Grand Palais. All buses are equipped with a prerecorded audio tour in 11 different languages. Buses typically frequent stops every 15 to 20 minutes and if you choose to ride the whole route, you’ll be on the bus for two hours and 15 minutes. Buses run from 10 a.m. to about 6 p.m. daily. Tickets start at 42 euros (around $44) for adults and 22 euros (roughly $23) for children for the one-day pass; discounts may be available if you book online in advance. Reviewers love the value and convenience of the bus, but some express disappointment that buses are often overcrowded. Big Bus also offers two-day passes, a night tour and combo tours that include a river cruise.
4.Paris Charms and Secrets
If you’re a sucker for a good story, a secret passageway or a long-forgotten historical tale, the Paris Charms and Secrets tour will be right up your alley. On this roughly 12-mile, four-hour tour, a guide will lead you through the city on an electric bike, stopping at some of Paris’ most famous attractions and storied monuments. Hear the legends of Élysée Palace, the controversies of the Eiffel Tower and the curious past of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Reviewers love the knowledgeable guides and the unique stories. Tour prices start at 59 euros (about $62). Tours depart at 9 a.m., 2:30 and around 8 p.m. daily.
