Big Bus Tours: Notre Dame Exterior Guided Tour + 24-Hours Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore Paris’s top attractions with a 24‑hour hop‑on hop‑off pass covering major landmarks across the Red Route
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Montmartre, Grand Palais and more from the open‑top deck
Discover historic neighborhoods including Île de la Cité, Trocadéro, Montmartre, Opéra Garnier and the riverfront along the Seine
Experience a guided exterior tour of Notre‑Dame Cathedral, learning about its sculptures, symbolism and restoration history
Enter Notre‑Dame independently afterward, enjoying free access to the interior at your own pace
Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to print the tickets

This combined experience lets you explore Paris’s most iconic landmarks with a 24‑hour hop‑on, hop‑off sightseeing pass and a guided walking tour of Notre‑Dame Cathedral. From the open‑top deck, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum, Montmartre, the Grand Palais, the Opéra Garnier and the elegant riverfront along the Seine. The Red Route connects historic neighborhoods, cultural treasures and architectural highlights across the city, offering complete flexibility to hop on and off at your favorite stops. Your Notre‑Dame tour adds a deeper cultural touch, with an expert guide revealing the cathedral’s symbolism, sculptures and centuries of history before you explore the interior independently. Together, these experiences offer a rich and convenient way to discover the very best of Paris.

Enjoy a 24‑hour hop‑on, hop‑off sightseeing experience in Paris combined with a guided walking tour of Notre‑Dame Cathedral. From the open‑top deck of the double‑decker buses, you can take in Paris’s most famous landmarks while exploring the city at your own pace. The tour route has been designed to showcase top attractions including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum, Montmartre and Notre‑Dame. Tickets valid for more than one day must be used on consecutive days.

Red Route:

The Paris hop‑on hop‑off route offers a complete journey through the city’s most iconic sights, taking you from the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars to the elegant boulevards surrounding the Louvre Museum and the historic Île de la Cité, home to Notre‑Dame Cathedral. As the bus continues along the Seine, you’ll pass the Musée d’Orsay and the majestic Place de la Concorde before heading toward the Opéra Garnier and the luxury shopping district around Galeries Lafayette. The route also includes the world‑famous Champs‑Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Grand Palais, giving you front‑row views of Paris’s grand architecture. Beyond the city center, the tour reaches Montmartre, where you can explore the artistic streets near the Moulin Rouge, and continues toward cultural landmarks such as the Musée Rodin, Hôtel des Invalides and the Trocadéro. With stops covering riverfront promenades, historic neighborhoods and celebrated monuments, this route connects all the essential highlights that define the charm and beauty of Paris.

Notre Dame Guided Tour:

Your Notre‑Dame experience begins with an English‑speaking guide who will walk you around the cathedral’s exterior, revealing the stories behind its sculptures, medieval symbolism and centuries of history. You’ll also learn about the restoration efforts following the 2019 fire. After the guided portion ends, you can enter the cathedral independently and explore the interior at your own pace, with free entry for all visitors.

The hop‑on, hop‑off buses give you complete flexibility to spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop. Whether you’re admiring Paris from the top deck or discovering the architectural beauty of Notre‑Dame, this combined ticket offers a convenient and enriching way to experience the city’s most iconic sights.

Classic Bus Route - Red:

First Bus: 09:45am; Last Bus: 05:30pm
Full Loop: 135 Minutes Approx.
Frequency: Every 10-20 Minutes
First Stop: Stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre), 11 avenue de l'Opéra (by Big Bus information center)

Notre Dame Guided Tour:

Start Time: From 10:00am to 04:00pm (arrive 15minutes prior to the start time)
Duration: 45 Minutes Approx.
Meeting Point: Café Odette, located at 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris

24-Hours Big Bus Paris Ticket
Audio Guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean
Free Wi-Fi on board
AC Electric Buses
45 Minutes Notre-Dame Guided Tour (Exterior)
Live Guide English Speaking

Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
Hotel Transfers
Meals

Download the "Big Bus Tours APP" to see the most up to date bus stop locations, timings, live bus tracking and ticket redemption.
Activate your HOHO Bus Booking in one of the two ways :
1. Download Big Bus App and use your booking confirmation number mentioned on your booking voucher to activate your HOHO Bus ticket when you're ready to travel. You can then board the bus from any of the stops.
2. Go to the Big Bus Information Center located at 11 Avenue de l'Opéra Paris, or show your paper or mobile voucher to a Big Bus staff member at any stop.
For Notre Dame Guided Tour, please meet your WeExplore guide outside Café Odette, located at 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris. The guide will be holding a green WeExplore sign, making it easy to identify.
All vouchers will now be valid for 06 months from the date of purchase.

Important Notes

Each group ticket must be used on a single device, and all travellers must stay together.
If you wish to travel separately, please print individual tickets before activation or contact us to split the booking.
Keep your phone charged. You’ll need to show your active ticket to board, and it will continue to work offline once activated.

Voucher Information: Mobile or Printed Vouchers are accepted!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Onboard Wi-Fi: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Please note that this is an open ticket so the customer can take the Guided Tour whenever they want within the 6months validity, but just one time.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. NO REFUND possible in such conditions.
How to download Vox Self Guided Walking Tour : When you redeem your bus tour ticket with our on-street staff, you will receive a printed ticket receipt that will have a unique download code. Simply download the POPGuide app on your mobile phone, activate your unique code and access your self-guided walking tour content.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.