Place's to visit in Paris

The Eiffel Tower is on everyone’s list of must-see attractions. If you’re planning a trip to Paris anytime soon, surely you must be dreaming about seeing this iconic structure up-close. But unfortunately so do countless other visitors. What that means is you will find yourself stuck in endless lines and will simply waste a lot of time just waiting for your turn. What if there was a way to bypass all that and beat the crowds?

Turns out, there is a way. With the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access. This is your quick-access ticket to climbing to the top of the tower and feasting your eyes on the city laid out below.

Location:

You can purchase tickets for the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access at toureiffel.paris, the official website of the Eiffel Tower. 

Timings:

The magnificent Eiffel Tower can be ascended by lift or by stairs. The timing in which you can access the Eiffel Tower depends upon which mode of transport that you choose as well as the season of the time you are visiting.

14 June - 31 August

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by lift: 9:00 AM - 00:45 AM (Last ascent before midnight at 11:00 PM)

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by stairs: 9:00 AM - 00:45 AM (Last ascent before midnight)

Rest of the year

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by lift: 9:30 AM - 11:45 PM (Last ascent at 10:30 PM)

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by stairs: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Last ascent before 6:00 PM)

Highlights:

Why wait in line at the base of the mighty Eiffel Tower? Instead, book in advance and get yourself a Skip-the-line Access to the Eiffel Tower. With this ticket in hand you get:

• A timed, priority-entry ticket that cuts out the long admission lines that you will find at the Eiffel Tower daily
• Unhindered access to the summit access is included in the ticket.
• There are numerous daily schedules available for you to choose from depending on your other sightseeing plans and vacation schedule.
• You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide to ensure you make the most of your visit to this iconic monument.

Inclusions:

• Assured summit access
• Priority access to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower bypassing the long-winded lines
• An English speaking guide

Price:

The prices for access to the Eiffel Tower vary depending on whether you want to get right to the top or only till the second floor.

Recommended for:

The Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access is possibly the quickest way to enjoy the majestic structure that dominates the Parisian skyline. If you are short on time or have many items on your list of must-see attractions, then this pass is perfect for you. Book it in advance and you immediately get priority access to the second floor by stairs as well as the summit that you can reach by the lift.

Interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access Tour

There are a host of benefits and advantages to purchasing the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access Tour pass. Here are a few points to keep in mind:

1. Purchase your Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access tickets in advance

The Eiffel Tower is an immensely popular tourist destination and tickets sell out months in advance. If you are planning on going all the way up to the summit for a fantastic view of the city you must ensure you purchase your tickets online, in advance. This ensures that you will need to stand in line just for security. It is smooth sailing after that. Choosing not to buy the Skip-the-line Access pass means you can easily be standing in a ticket queue for 30 minutes, if not longer.

2. Go on a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

You can also take a guided tour to experience the Eiffel Tower with all its history and interesting nuggets of information. The advantage of this tour is not just that you spend time in the Paris landmark with an expert guide, but also that you get to skip the ticket queues and can head straight to security.

3. Get an exclusive escort past the queue

There are a few Eiffel Tower experiences that will offer you the services of a host who will meet you at or near the Eiffel Tower. You will be ceremoniously escorted past the long and winding queues straight to the elevators or the stairs as per your preference. Once you are inside the Eiffel Tower, you can spend as much time as you wish to.

4. Take the stairs to the second level and not the elevators

Step tickets for the Eiffel Tower are cheaper and more easily available than those for the elevator. However, it all depends on how open you are to trudging up the Eiffel Tower. You might believe it’s just two levels, but make note, there are 330 steps to the first level and an additional 339 steps to the second. Of course, this gives you a chance to experience the tower’s charm with every step. And if you’re tired after reaching the first level, you can take the elevator to the second level, and then walk down.

5. Enjoy a lunch or dinner experience at the Eiffel

Take your experience at the Eiffel Tower to another level – by dining at this iconic landmark. You can pick either of the two dining options here – 58 Tour Eiffel on the first level, and Le Jules Verne on the second floor (only for dinner). If you have a meal reservation at either of the two you get to enter the tower through a dedicated entrance, away from the crowd.

The beautiful city of Paris boasts of some of the most spectacular landmarks in the world, across the fields of culture, the arts, royalty, architecture, heritage and entertainment. If you wish to see them all, there’s no better way than Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours. Climb on and venture out on perfectly mapped sightseeing routes, with the option of getting off and spending as much time at the attractions of your choice, before continuing on the ride. With multiple operators offering regular daily departures, comfortable rides and a host of other amenities, this is one Parisian escapade you simply cannot miss. 

Location

Big Bus Tours:
Centre d’information Big Bus, 11, Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001, Paris. 

Foxity:
Opera Agency, 5 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001, Paris. 

L’Open Tours:
Welcome Center, 13 rue Auber, 75009, Paris.

Timings 

Big Bus Tours:

Red Route
First Bus at 9:30 am, Last Bus at 17:40 pm, from the Tour Eiffel stop
Bus Frequency: 10-15 minutes

Blue Route
First Bus at 9:30 am, Last Bus at 17:40 pm, from the Big Bus Information Centre stop 
Bus Frequency: 30 minutes

Foxity:
First Bus at 9:10 am, Last Bus at 18:00 pm, from the Tour Eiffel stop 
Bus Frequency: 20 minutes
 

L’Open Tours:

Blue & Red Routes
First Bus at 9:30 am, Last Bus at 18:00 pm, from the Visitor Centre at stop Opéra
Bus Frequency: 20-30 minutes

Green Route
First Bus at 9:30 am, Last Bus at 18:00 pm, from opposite the Notre Dame Cathedral
Bus Frequency: 20-30 minutes

Highlights 

• Cover the most iconic sites of the city including the Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, Paris Opera House, Champs Elysées Étoile, the Grand Palais and Trocadéro 
• Ride in a large double-decker open-top bus through the historic streets of Paris
• Choose the routes that cover the attractions of your choice
• Jump off and explore sites at your leisure
• Tune into the onboard audio commentary to hear all about the city, its wonders and how it all came to be
  
  

Inclusions

• 1-Day / 2-Day Passes
• Audio guides in English and several other world languages
• Possible packaged deals with Seine Cruises or Walking Tours
  
  

Price

*Tickets can be booked online for a more hassle-free experience. Prices may vary at the time of purchase.

Recommended For 

If you’re looking for a convenient, comprehensive and affordable way to see the best of Paris, then Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours are for you. Over one or two days, you’ll get to see all the main attractions not just in passing, but on-site and in-depth if you so wish.

How to Reach Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours 

Most of these tours begin at stops near the Eiffel Tower, which is relatively easy to get to using multiple modes of transport. Here are your options:

• Take the Line C RER 
• Take Metro Lines 6, 8, 4 or 9 
• Take Buses 42, 82, 87, 69 to arrive at Champ de Mars
  
  

About Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Paris exudes a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’, a charm of its own that’s hard to express but easy to feel. If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful City of Lights, no doubt that feeling is what you’re looking forward to most. And you’ll experience plenty of it while exploring its many beautiful and iconic sites. Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours allow you to soak in as much as you can, at your convenience and leisure. 

Take this incredible road trip passing by famous monuments and attractions that you’ve no doubt seen or heard about countless times before in pictures, films and books. Ride the spacious double-decker open-top buses taking in uninterrupted views that almost frame themselves — just point and shoot! Marvel at the Louvre then stroll around its grand galleries, drive down Champs-Élysées then walk its pavements to your hearts’ content, look up at the stunning Eiffel Tower then climb up for the perfect Parisian panorama. On these tours, you get to see everything and decide where you wish to spend time. 

These wonderful sightseeing adventures are serviced by various tour operators, with the most popular being Big Bus Tours, Foxity and L’Open Tours. Browse their offerings and pick the routes and experiences that excite you most. You can also opt for the Paris Pass, a tourist attraction discount card that comes with free Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Passes. Don’t miss it, as this is one road journey that will stay with you forever.

Interesting Facts About Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours 

• Many of the Hop-On Hop-Off tour operators have switched to electric or natural gas running vehicles, in keeping with the city’s sustainability goals 
• Other than day tours, you can opt for night bus tours and package deals that combine bus tours with Seine River Cruises and bus tours with individual highlight attractions such as the Louvre
• On night bus tours, you can’t get off the bus, but the amazing views of the City of Lights in full brightness, more than makeup for it
• It’s better to opt for a multiple-day pass so you have the time to not just take in all the sights but to explore them.

When the sun sets, the City of Lights comes alive. Paris by night is a sight to behold, an experience to be had. And if there’s one place that lets you revel in it completely, its Lido de Paris — the city’s most iconic cabaret and burlesque show right on the ChampsÉlysées. Take a seat and witness your wildest dreams brought to life through exotic performances, dazzling dancers and acrobats, scintillating acts and glamorous set ups. Wash all that glamour and glitz down with drinks and a fine dine 3course meal.

Location

Address: 116 bis Avenue des ChampsÉlysées, 75008, Paris.

Tel: +33 (0)1 40 76 56 10

Timings

The Afternoon Show: Seating at 1 pm

The Show: 9 pm or 11 pm

Dinner & Show: Seating at 1 pm

Highlights

• Enjoy an extraordinary dinner show experience in one of the glitziest panoramic theatres ever
• Watch more than 40 glamorous Bluebell Girls set the stage on fire with their incredible moves and presence
• Marvel at the acrobats, roller skaters, singers, circus acts and Lido dancers
• Savour a refined 3course meal that transforms fresh ingredients into indulgent preparations, that reflect the latest culinary trends
  
  

Inclusions

• Seating for the show
• Dinner and Drinks for select shows
  
  

Price

Recommended For

Discover the oomph and ooh la la of Paris with its most renowned cabaret show. If you wish to sample one of the city’s historic forms of entertainment, a quintessentially Parisian affair of beauty, theatre, dance and sensuality, then this experience is for you. The show also allows children, so everyone can attend, families, couples or friends.

How to get to the Lido show in Paris

• Take the Metro Line 1 to the George V Station
• Take RER A to the Charles de GaulleEtoile station
• Take Bus 73 and get off at ChampsElysees Clémenceau
  
  

About the Lido Show

In Paris, all roads lead to the heart of the city, to the exquisite avenue of Champs Élysées. The renowned 2 km stretch is home to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Grand and Petit Palais. All wonderful sites to explore on your sightseeing days. But when the night arrives, the Champs Élysées comes alive in an extraordinary way. It’s when the City of Lights lives up to its name, the City of Love plays its favourite games. And if there’s one place that lets you experience it all, it is Le Lido - the home of the city’s most legendary cabaret and burlesque show.

Like scenes out of your wildest dreams, the Ludo Show is an explosion of lights, colours and wonder. You’ve never envisaged storytelling like it. A one and half hour journey of theatre, humour, dance, acrobatics, singing and a whole lot of sequins, silk and feathers - this is Paris at its best. The show is a true treat for all your senses, a watchasyoudine experience with culinary services as extravagant as the performances themselves.

Any traveller visiting Paris would love to experience the Lido Show to be transported back in time, to the city’s muchromanticised past, to the days of exotic dancers, beautiful performers, mesmeric music and tantalising tales. At the same time, you can sip on lovely champagne and enjoy the exquisitely prepared starters, mains and desserts. You couldn’t ask for a better night out in Paris.

Book yourself this onceinalifetime experience of getting to know the beautiful city in an intimate, enticing way. For you’ll never forget your first cabaret and you’ll always look forward to the next one.

Interesting facts about the Lido Show

• The Lido Show first opened on the ChampsÉlysées in 1946, moving to its current venue on the same avenue, in 1977
• Its stage has seen many famous performers such as Elton John, Siegfried and Roy, Laurel and Hardy and Edith Piaf
• The famous Bluebell Girls was founded by acclaimed Irish dancer, Margaret Kelly, and are considered to be some of the most beautiful girls in the world
• The current show is titled “Paris Merveilles” — a most stunning visual and theatrical ode to the city of Paris created by the oncedirector of Cirque du Soleil

There are shows every day, so you can easily fit one into your itinerary.

The River Seine flows through the heart of Paris, past its most famous attractions and the charming surrounds of the left and right riverbank, heritage neighbourhoods, historic footbridges and mean-dering canals.  Sightseeing cruises first began in the 1950s, and today, these boats themselves have become a quintessential sight on these waters. A number of companies operate Seine River Sight-seeing cruises offering unique on-board experiences, from standard hour-long excursions to fine dining cruises. Most of them depart from the ports at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a convenient starting point for this spectacular ride through the City of Lights. 

Here’s an overview of the top Seine River Sightseeing Cruise companies that you can tour with. 

Location 

• Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007, Paris, France Tel: +33 (0)1 76 64 14 45
• Vedettes De Paris, Port de Suffren, 75007, Paris, France Tel: +33 1 44 18 19 50
  
  

Timings 

Bateaux Parisiens:

• April - September: 10 am - 10 pm, departing every 30 minutes (except at 1 pm & 7:30 pm)
• June, July and August: 10 am - 11 pm
• October - March: 10:30 am - 9:30 pm, departing every hour (except at 1 pm or 7:30 pm)

Vedettes De Paris

• March - October: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm, every 30 minutes
• November - February: Weekdays - 11:15 am to 9 pm, every 45 minutes. Weekends - 10:30 am to 9 pm, every 30 minutes
  
  

Highlights 

An extraordinary way to witness the spellbinding city of Paris, including famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde, Grand and Petit Pal-ais and Musée d’Orsay amongst others

• Spectacular night cruises to see the city at its glowing best 
• Audio Guides narrating the incredible stories that have shaped the city’s most iconic neighbour-hoods
• Family friendly excursions, hop-on hop-off option and romantic cruises are some of the most popular Seine River Cruises to take.
  
  

Inclusions

Tour inclusions depend on the cruise company and type of cruise chosen, with the usual ones being:

• Entry onto the boat 
• Audio Commentary / Guide in various languages 
• Food & Beverages
  
  

Price

Bateaux Parisiens

Vedettes De Paris

*These are add-on items that can be purchased to enhance your onboard experience.

Recommended For

Whether you’re on a family vacation, romantic escapade, solo adventure or with a group of friends, Seine River Sightseeing Cruises are one of the city’s unique experiences, that’s culturally stimulating and tremendously fun - reflective of the Parisian way of life.

How to Reach a Seine River Cruise 

You can access these popular Seine River Sightseeing Cruises with your preferred mode of transport. Do note that if you bring a personal vehicle, you will need to avail of the nearby pay and park services. 

Bateaux Parisiens 

Vedettes De Paris

About Seine River Cruises

The City of Lights is arguably the world’s most beautiful spot. Just the name ‘Paris’ effuses charm, love, artistry and joy. Its grandiose monuments and historic remnants, cultured avenues and heritage suburbs, symmetry and artistry, sumptuous food and wine, romance and adventure, are all the things one wishes to experience during their visit. Amazingly, there’s one activity that in just a couple of hours, can give you all of them at once — the Seine River Sightseeing Cruise! These boat rides on the River Seine take you through the very heart of the city, showcasing all of its iconic attractions as well as picturesque glimpses of everyday Parisian delights. 

Ultimately, what they truly do is present a truly memorable way to spend your time in the city. En-joy a day out on the water with the kids, take your special someone to see Paris like never before, immerse yourself in the stories of how the marvellous city came to be, share picture after picture of the ever-accompanying scenic views.  Just go with the flow, making lifelong memories of that time you saw Paris from the river.  

With a variety of functioning operators, you can pick from multiple cruise types, packages and deals. Most sightseeing cruises are for one or two hours, beginning and ending at the same point. Some of them are even partnered with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours, giving you the luxury of time, at any of the stops you wish to further explore. Tickets can be purchased on the spot at the docks or reserved online. Free admissions to some Seine Cruises are available for Paris Pass holders.

Interesting Facts about a Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

• The River Seine runs through 13 km of Paris from east to west, dividing the city into the Right Bank or Rive Droite and Left Bank known as Rive Gauche
• You can take a Seine Cruise no matter the season you visit, as most boats offer indoor and heated areas to protect against the rain and cold
• Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis are the two remaining natural islands in the Seine, with the former considered the absolute centre of Paris, where the city was founded in medieval times
• Sail past Pont Neuf - the oldest standing bridge across the River Seine, built between 1578 and 1607 — now a beloved tourist spot, especially for couples.

The Paris Pass is your ultimate sightseeing ticket that opens the doors to over 60+ world-class museums, art galleries and monuments in and around the city of Paris. This tourist package consists of the Paris Museum Pass, the Paris Attractions Pass as well as the Paris Visite Travelcard. Which means you can get the complete Paris experience only by purchasing this pass. Goodbye queues. Paris, here we come.

Location - You can purchase the Paris Pass at any of the participating attraction including museums, events and other attractions. The pass is also available in the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau welcome centres. If you wish, you can purchase the pass online on PARISINFO.com even before you head over to Paris for your vacation.

Timings - Please note that most museums and monuments in Paris are closed on one day of the week, usually Monday or Tuesday, as well as 1st January 1st May and 25th December. Do check online once before you make your sightseeing itinerary to avoid being disappointed.

Highlights - The Paris Pass is your all-in-one sightseeing package that will save you tons of time and money, and also take away the stress usually associated with travel and following an itinerary. The Paris Pass has been designed to provide you with everything that you would need to discover Paris – from free entry to valuable information as you go along on your Paris vacation!

Free entry – With the pass in your hands, you get quick, hassle-free, and less expensive access to over 60+ museums, iconic monuments and unique experiences across Paris and in its surrounding areas. Standing in lines is a thing of the past now.

Tour the city – Not sure how to travel between all your must-see spots? Don’t worry. Hop aboard the hop-on hop-off bus that will take you just where you want to. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. Don’t forget to get down at your attractions. And once you are done, just hop on to the next bus.

City navigation – The pass also comes along with a handy guidebook which talks in detail about all the attractions in Paris. An enclosed map shows you how to get to those spots in the fastest and the best possible manner. Everything has been put together to make your experience in Paris as convenient, comfortable and memorable as possible.

Exclusive discounts and offers – Several participating establishments, such as shops and restaurants are eager to have tourists get a taste of the real Paris experience. The additional savings that you will make at these events, exhibitions and more will allow you to include more items in your Parisian itinerary.

Effortless exploration – This all Paris Pass also includes a free Paris Visite Pass. What this gives you is unlimited access to travel options within and around Paris. This includes the metro, RER and the local buses too.

Skip-the-line privileges – The advantages with the Paris Pass just keep coming. As a holder of this all-access-granted ticket, you will get special privileges such as priority entry at select sites. These include some of the busiest museums and art galleries in Paris. Save time, effort and do away with the hassle of waiting in line; instead spend your time better by viewing the displays inside the location.

Inclusions: The Paris Pass is your all-encompassing ticket that grants you access to not just the top attractions and happenings in the city of Paris but also opens the doors to quintessential tourist attractions like fine dining and shopping. You get special offers and discounts at select venues, making your time in Paris that much more exciting and memorable.

Price: All Paris Passes give you access to multiple attractions across the city. The prices will vary depending on the age of the person being issued the pass as well as the duration of the pass. The passes are currently available as:

2-day (48 hours)

• Adult: £ 117.00
• Teen: £ 67.50
• Child: £ 36.00
  
  

4-day (96 hours)

• Adult: £ 178.20
• Teen: £ 99.90
• Child: £ 52.20
  
  

6-day (144 hours)

• Adult: £ 211.50
• Teen: £ 118.80
• Child: £ 65.70

Irrespective of when you buy the pass, it gets activated after your usage at the first attraction and must be used on the pre-decided consecutive days depending on the duration of your pass.

Recommended for: With the Paris Pass in your hand, you get access to top attractions in Paris, saving yourself time, money and stress. This is perfect for those who have a short holiday and wish to make the most of their time in Paris without wasting it standing in lines or spending more than their budget.

Interesting facts about Paris Pass

• The Paris Pass gives you a chance to have an amazing vacation in Paris. It’s not just because of the access that you get but also because of a numerous other benefit as highlighted here;
• Get free entry to some of the best and most popular Paris museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay and more with the Paris Museum Pass.
• You get free entry to the world’s most loved Paris attractions. These include the River Cruise and also a tour of the Opera Garnier when you possess a Paris Attractions Pass.
• You are entitled to a free Paris Bus Tour that gives you an opportunity to see the amazing sights of Paris on a 1-day hop on hop off Big Bus tour.
• If you take the Paris Visite Travelcard, you get free unlimited travel on the metro, RER and local buses.
• Additionally, with the Paris Pass in your hand, you get fast track entry at popular Paris attractions and museums which include the famous Louvre and Centre Pompidou as well.
• Get a complimentary 120+ page Paris Guidebook loaded with useful information, tips as well as itinerary suggestions for your holiday to Paris.
• Avail some exclusive offers at designated shops and restaurants in central Paris to save even more money.

Paris is not just a place for adults to fill their minds and enrich their senses. Paris also caters as the entertaining and pleasurable destination for kids. Paris has the largest theme park in all of Europe named Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris covers 4,800 acres of land and includes two theme parks, several resort hotels, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, and a golf course, in addition to several additional recreational and entertainment venues. Spend a day or days in Disneyland Paris and create your most memorable moment with your family and kids.

That is not all; Paris is a hub for the world’s wackiest theme parks. Beside Disneyland Paris, the list of theme park for kids included ParcAsterix, L'île De Robinson, Esplanade du Château de Vincennes, La tête dans les nuages, Universal Circuits, Aquaboulevard de Paris and so on. Each of these theme parks has their unique attraction to make your kids cheerful and glad and also the magic to turn yourself into a kid for a day.

With the Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours you get a chance to see all the amazing spots of Paris at your pace and convenience. You don’t have to worry about going looking for the spots or worry about how you’ll get there. Simply get on board any of the hop-on hop-off open top buses and see the whole city the way you choose to.

Location:

You can purchase tickets for the Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours online at https://www.bigbustours.com/en/paris/help/, at most Paris hotels or even on the bus at any hop-on hop-off point on the route. 

Timings:

There are three routes for the open top buses. The buses operate from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm daily with a frequency of a bus approximately every 25-30 minutes. The timing could vary slightly, depending on the tourist season. However, nothing beats the convenience and the advantage of saving time while on vacation in a new place.

Highlights:

There are three routes that the Paris Hop-on Hop-off open top buses follow:

Red Line: Circuit route of 2 hours

This line covers the following attractions of Paris city: Gare St Lazare, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre Quarter, Le Printemps, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Opera Garnier and Place de La Republique among others.

White Line: Circuit route of 2 hours and 30 minutes

When you travel by the White Line you get to see the following Paris attractions: Orsay Museum, Latin Quarters, Catacombs, Hotel des Invalides, Pont Neuf, Palais de Justice, Pont Alexander III, Sainte Chapelle, Jardin du Luxembourg, Conciergerie, Notre Dame Cathedral, Pantheon and Montparnasse Tower among others.

Blue Line: Circuit route of 3 hours and 30 minutes

The longest route of them all, the Blue Line will show you the following attractions: Orsay Museum, Champs Elysees, Opera Garnier, La Madeleine, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Hotel des Invalides, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Ecole Militaire and Grand Palais among others.

Inclusions:

With the Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Buses you get a splendid opportunity to see all the famous landmarks of Paris (especially those that have been on your to-do list for always). What makes this trip more delightful are the English-speaking guides as well as audio-guides that are available in 10 different languages.

Price:

The rates depend entirely on which tour you have chosen. The open top hop-on hop-off Paris tour bus ticket will cost you between €34 and €42.

Recommended for:

The Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tours are immensely popular with tourists and are a very convenient way to see the man attractions of the city without spending too much time, money or effort in navigating between all the various sights. Since the buses are available in three main formats (1 day, 2 days or 3 days consecutively), you can plan your sightseeing as per your vacation days and preferences of what you wish to see. These tours are perfect if you are aiming to cover a large number of places in a limited time or if you want to get a feel for the city in one go.

Interesting facts about Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. Hop on and off whenever you want

As the name suggests, a Hop-on Hop-off tour offers you incredible flexibility in choosing how much time you wish to spend at a spot, or how many times you wish to go to back any destination while within the validity of your ticket. There are buses every 25-30 minutes, giving you the freedom to discover the city at your own pace.

2. Save time

The bus stands are prominently located, thus saving you time and money both while you are busy making your plans to see the city. Go through the landmarks that you wish to see, create your itinerary and just hop on the next bus that comes your way. The network of interconnected hop-on hop-off lines in Paris is indeed massive, and you can explore the city's major landmarks effortlessly.

3. Sightseeing

The routes of the Paris Hop-on Hop-off buses have been designed to offer you amazing glimpses of scenic boulevards, bustling city squares and expansive parks. Keep your cameras ready and capture the beauty of the city as you pass through.

4. Audio commentary

Each bus is accompanied by an English-speaking guide. In addition, the buses also come with a multilingual (10 languages) audio commentary that will keep you thoroughly engaged and tell you all that you need to know about your surroundings. This makes the ride more than just transport but turns into a comprehensive tour.

5. Free transport

Once you buy your pass (1 day, 2 days or 3 days) you essentially don’t need to pay for public transport in the city again. Does it get any better than that! The Hop-On Hop-Off tours are extremely comfortable, and you can enjoy the flexibility to the hilt. You can choose which route you wish to take, and also which attraction you want to spend time at, that too at your own pace.

6. Free extras

And there’s more. The buses are well stocked with free maps, brochures and other written material that gives you all possible information about the attractions. There is free wifi which means you can stay connected to the rest of the world as you travel through this amazing city.

Things to keep in mind:

Plan your itinerary beforehand so you can pick the best route. Also decide on how much time you wish to spend at each attraction. This way you will get to time your pick-up better and not waste time waiting for the next bus.

• You will need to walk, quite a bit. There is only so far that a bus can take you. Wear sensible walking shoes.
• Look up traffic conditions before choosing a route and the time for your sightseeing.
• It can get pretty hot or windy on the open deck. Do carry a cap, a scarf or an extra layer that you can put on when it gets uncomfortable.

View Paris from the side lines as you float down the River Seine, being pampered by attentive staff while digging into delicious food. A splendid way to enjoy the highlights of this iconic city, you will be able to gaze upon landmark attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, and sail under majestic bridges, each steeped in history.

You can pick a lunch or dinner cruise, both of which are replete with a carefully curated menu of delectable French cuisine and a ¼ bottle of wine.

While lunch gives you a chance to see the sights in their full glory in daylight, the dinner cruise has its own charm, bringing out the beauty of these monuments in their lit-up splendour.

Location:

There are several tour companies that offer lunch and dinner cruises, and you can book tickets online and thus save time in lines.

Timings:

You can choose between the lunch cruise and the dinner cruise, depending upon your preferences for enjoying the iconic city during the day or the night. While the duration of both meals is 90 minutes, the starting time is naturally different.

Lunch starting time – 12:30 PM

Dinner starting time – 9:15 PM

The cruise begins at the riverfront and you will need to be present at least 15 minutes before starting time to get everyone settled in comfortably.

Highlights:

Get ready to be enchanted while on a lunch or dinner cruise on the River Seine. Here is what you can expect from your time aboard a luxurious cruise with your loved ones:

Spectacular day time views: See Paris like you never have seen before. Sit in the glass-enclosed boat that ensures only the most paramount comfort while giving you unobstructed views of panoramic sights of Paris as you sail down the River Seine at lunch time.

Enthralling nightscape: The twinkling lights of Paris will give you company as you get ready for a romantic candlelight dinner with your special someone.

Be mesmerised by iconic landmarks: As you float down River Seine, the cruise takes you past some of the city’s most historic landmarks. Some of the more recognisable ones, such as the ornate façade of the Musée d’Orsay located in the Beaux-Arts railway station of the earlier Gare d'Orsay, can be beautifully captured on your cameras and in your mind too.

A journey through Parisian architecture: Whether you choose to start your Parisian vacation with the cruise or end it with it, there is nothing that beats viewing the popular attractions from the heart of the city, the River Seine. Look up at the iron-lattice Eiffel Tower, and gaze upon the Gothic face of Notre Dame. Gently float past the palatial structure of the Louvre Museum, admire the grandiose building of the French National Assembly, and of course, cruise under the magnificent Pont Neuf.

Delicious French cuisine: The whole sightseeing trip is balanced beautifully by the culinary adventure that awaits you while on board the cruise. Allow your taste buds to enjoy themselves as you savour a wide variety of delicious starters. This will be followed by your choice of a main course. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are mostly available. Wind up the meal with a selection of incredible gourmet desserts and fragrant coffee. Those passengers who will be on board for the dinner cruise can also enjoy a ¼ bottle of classic French wine to go with their meals.

Inclusions:

Here’s what you can expect when you book your River Seine Lunch or Dinner cruise online:

• Skip the ticket line, and save time and effort
• You can carry either the printed or mobile voucher to show at the time of boarding
• Get instant confirmation, leaving you free to continue your day as you see fit
• You will be accompanied by a host or greeter, who will be fluent in English as well as French
• Should the need arise, you can even cancel your meal cruise for free up to 24 hours before the cruise begins

Price:

Enjoy a gastronomic voyage of unparalleled experiences along the most stunning Parisian boulevards.

The meal cruises start from €59 per person.

Recommended for:

A lunch or dinner cruise along the River Seine is an excellent way to enjoy a view of this beautiful city while being pampered and treated as a special guest aboard the cruise. A dinner cruise is a great romantic getaway with that special someone, where you look deep into each other’s eyes and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

The lunch and dinner cruises both are highly recommended for a family that wishes to slow down the pace of the vacation and simply take in the sights without having to travel too much. The cruise has everything that you could expect from a luxurious attraction in a new city. And more.

Interesting facts about the River Seine Lunch or Dinner Cruise

There is much that you can enjoy when you decide to partake in a sumptuous meal aboard a luxurious cruise on the River Seine. Here is what you can expect from those majestic few hours:

Two different ambiances and experiences

Whether you choose to go by day or by night, you will re-discover Paris in its full splendour by sitting in the comfort of an all-glass boat.

Enveloped by a glass canopy

All cruises come with large picture-frame windows that offer unrivalled light and an exceptional unhindered panoramic view of the city of Paris.

Culinary adventure on the water

Satiate your taste buds with traditional French cuisine. The elegant and refined meal is freshly prepared on board each day using only the choicest of vegetables and ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Silent attention

Your every wish will be taken care of by discrete, attentive staff members who are always at hand. Enhance your experience by the live musical entertainment on board.

A warm ambiance

Trained musicians play beautiful melodies that will set the pace for your cruise as you coast down the River Seine.

Say hello to a wonderful new way of enjoying the museums of Paris without wasting precious time standing in long-winded queues. With the Paris Museum Pass that gives you free and immediate access to over 60 museums and monuments of Paris. Does this include the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Versailles as well? You bet it does!

Location:

You can purchase the pass at any of the participating museums, in the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau welcome centres and online on PARISINFO.com.

Timings:

Most museums and monuments are closed on one day of the week, usually Monday or Tuesday, as well as 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. 

Highlights:

The number of museums and monuments that you can see with this pass is phenomenal. Here’s a list of the places in Paris that will open their doors to you with this pass in hand:

• Musée du Louvre 
• Musée d'Orsay
• Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
• Tours de Notre-Dame de Paris
• Crypte archéologique du parvis Notre-Dame
• Conciergerie 
• Sainte-Chapelle
• Arc de Triomphe
• Musée de l'Armée, Tombeau de Napoléon 1er
• Panthéon
• Centre Pompidou - Musée National d'Art Moderne
• Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet
• Musée des Arts décoratifs
• Musée des Arts et Métiers
• Musée du quai Branly
• Chapelle Expiatoire
• La Cinémathèque française
• Musée national Eugène Delacroix
• Musée des Égouts de Paris
• Institut du Monde Arabe
• Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme
• Musée national de l'Orangerie
• Musée Rodin
• Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
• Musée de Cluny - le monde médiéval
• Musée des plans-reliefs
• Musée de la musique
• Musée Nissim de Camondo
• Les Arts décoratifs - Collection Mode et Textile
• Les Arts décoratifs - Collection Publicité et Graphisme
• Musée national Gustave Moreau
• Palais de la découverte
• Musée Picasso 
• Palais de la Porte Dorée - Musée national de l'histoire de l'Immigration
• Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération

Hold on, there’s more. The pass also gives you unfettered access to places around Paris. Those include:

• Château de Versailles et Trianon
• Château de Vincennes
• Musée d'Archéologie nationale et Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
• Abbaye royale de Chaalis
• Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace
• Musée Condé - Château de Chantilly
• Château de Fontainebleau
• Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs
• Château de Rambouillet, Laiterie de la Reine et Chaumière aux Coquillages
• Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d’Ecouen
• Maison Rodin - Meudon
• Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis,
• Villa Savoye
• Sèvres, Cité de la céramique
• Musée et domaine nationaux du Palais impérial de Compiègne
• Musée départemental Maurice Denis
• Château de Pierrefonds
• Musée national du Château de Malmaison
• Château de Champs-sur-Marne

Exclusions:

While the pass gives you general admission to over 60 museums and monuments, it does not cover special exhibits or events, and audioguides. Additionally, there are several popular attractions in Paris that are NOT included with the Paris Museum Pass.

• Eiffel Tower
• Opéra Garnier
• Grand Palais
• The catacombs
• Espace Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
• Jacquemart-André Museum
• Luxembourg Museum
• Musée Marmottan Monet
• Montmartre Museum
• Elevator at La Défense
• Treasury at Notre-Dame
• The dome at Sacré Coeur

Price:

All Paris Museum Passes offer you access to exactly the same attractions; all that differs is the duration. The passes are currently available as:

Irrespective of when you buy the pass, it gets activated after your first usage and has to be used on consecutive days.

Recommended for:

The pass is ideal for adults (above the age of 18) who are planning to spend a few days at least in Paris. Do not purchase a pass for children under 18 as most attractions do not require an admission fee for them.

Interesting facts about Paris Museum Pass

Here’s how you can get the most out of your pass.

• Plan in advance. Spend a little time doing research to figure out which of the included attractions interest you the most. This way you can make an informed decision about purchasing the pass or not.
• If you are in Paris for several days, plan carefully when you wish to use the pass. Many museums have a free admission day, including some really popular attractions.
• Disabled people and their companion are allowed free inside several museums. Simply carry along proof of disability.
• Some attractions that you wish to see might be closed for long periods of time renovations and restorations. Check ahead to ensure those attractions are open when you are in Paris.
• A Paris Museum Pass does not always guarantee priority access. Some places with high security could still require you to wait in the same security line as others. The best way to beat the lines would be to get to the attraction as close to the opening time.
• The pass allows you just one entry per attraction. If you wish to spend more time at a place, plan it accordingly. You cannot visit it twice on the same pass even within the pass validity.
• You will need to pay extra if there is a special event or if you wish to watch the musical fountains.
• Many people believe that they can squeeze in all the attractions on the pass in one visit. Understandably you wish to see it all, but doing so will only exhaust you and you will not be able to really enjoy the sights since you will constantly be on a clock. Instead, slow down and also try and see those parts of Paris that are not on the list.

Welcome to a world of wonder, located east of the centre of Paris. That’s right! It’s Disneyland Paris. A jumble of theme parks, nature resorts, hotels, shopping, entertainment and dining complexes, a golf course and different entertainment venues. Nearly 320 million people have visited this iconic Park in 25 years, and you could be the next. 

Location: France

Address: Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France.

Tel: +33 825 30 05 00

Hours: 08:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Best Time To Visit:

Disneyland Paris is open 365 days of the year. However, opening and closing times may vary, based on the season and sometimes the parks may stay open for special events. If you’re booking your Disneyland Paris tickets, make sure you check the interactive calendar on the website. You’ll know when the park opens and shuts during your visit.

Highlights:

• Meet your favourite characters like Spiderman, Buzz Lightyear, Goofy and the main mouse – Mickey
• Admire the gorgeous Snow White castle
• Watch the Disney Stars Parade – the characters from the Lion King, the Jungle Book and Toy Story on different floats parading through the park
• Take the studio tram tour
• Hop on some amazing rides, like the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril and Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster
• Watch the dazzling lights glimmer and dance at the Illuminations show. It’s got everything from lasers, mist, dancing water fountains and shimmering fireworks that light up the night sky
• Try the outofthisworld Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain ride, where you can pulverise a Star Destroyer as you hurtle through space
• Pay homage to the famous rat chef Remy from Ratatouille, by dining at Bistro Chez Remy.
  
  

Inclusions:

There are different Disneyland Paris tickets for different seasons and durations. Depending on the ticket you have, you can visit Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios. If you buy a FASTPASS ticket, you can jump the queues at the most popular rides.  You’ll also get certain discounts on food and merchandise. Read through the conditions of each ticket before you book it.

Price:

Disneyland Paris tickets for adults cost around 47 Euros, while tickets for children between the ages 311 costs around 43 Euros.

However, as mentioned earlier, there are multiple tickets:

• Multi day
• 1 Day Ticket
• 1 Day Ticket with Shuttle (a shuttle from Paris to the park)
• Super & Ultimate Fast Pass
• Dinner Show
• Disney’s Halloween Party 
• New Year’s Eve Party
• New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party

The ticket prices are seasonal. The way to find out the cost is to log onto the website, add your dates, choose from the different kinds of tickets and select the number of tickets you need. Accordingly, you can save or spend that amount for your tickets.

Recommended for:

From rides, to great shows, parades, meetups with your favourite Disney characters – a trip to Disneyland Paris is a whirlwind of fun and frenzy.

How to reach Disneyland Paris:

Metro or RER (Reseau Express Regional) is a network of express trains that speed between central Paris and the suburbs. Trains to Disneyland run every 15 minutes, and the Disneyland (MarnelaValee) station is in zone 5 of the Metro system. The station is a 2minute walk from the park gates.

About Disneyland Paris:

Disneyland Paris, once known as Euro Disney Resort, consists of two theme parks, hotels and resorts, nature resorts, an entertainment, shopping and dining complex, a golf course and many entertainment venues. Disneyland Park is the original theme park of this complex, opening in 1992. A second theme park – Walt Disney Studios Park – was inaugurated in 2002. The entire complex can be broken down into different sections:

Parks

• Disneyland Park – based on the original California Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Florida
• Walt Disney Studios Park – celebrating films, showbusiness and behind the scenes of the movies
  
  

Nature Resorts

• Disney’s Davy Crockett Ranch
• Villages Nature Paris
  
  

Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

• Disney Village: where you can eat, shop and check out the various entertainment venues
• Val d’Europe: A shopping centre, with many outlet shops and large department stores 
  
  

Golf Course:

• Golf Disneyland: Equipped with 9hole and 18hole courses

Rides:

The top 5 attractions at Disneyland Park are It’s a Small World, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters. 

The Walt Disney Studio Park Attractions include:

Rides and Attractions:

• Flying Carpets over Agrabah (Aladdin)
• Crush’s Coaster (Finding Nemo)
• Cars Quatre Roues Rallya
• Art of Disney Animation (interactive exhibit)
• Mickey and the Magician (live show) 
• Ratatouille L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy (motionbased ride)
  
  

Toy Story Playland attractions include: 

• Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop (parachute jump ride)
• Slinky Dog Zigzag Spin (ride)
• RC Racer (rollercoaster)
• The Toy Story Playland Boutique
  
  

Production Courtyard:

This revolves around the production aspect of the movie business. Stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, which features Hollywoodinspired street sets and enjoy rides like the Twilight Zone of Terror, the Studio Tram Tour, Behind the Magic and Place des Stars. 

Attractions:

• Stitch Live: interactive show based on Lilo and Stitch
• Twilight Zone of Terror: ride
• Studio Tram Tour: tour of movie sets and props

Restaurants:

• Restaurants des Stars
• La Terasse
• Café des Cascadeurs
  
  

Shops:

• Tower Hotel Gifts

You can check out more movie attractions and rides in the Backlot and the Sister Park (named Disney’s Hollywood Studios).

Interesting Facts about Disneyland Paris

• At any time in the park, you’ll only find one Mickey Mouse in the entire Park
• On the Main Street in Disneyland Paris, you’ll find a real barber at work (this was a tribute to Walt Disney’s father who was a barber)
• Some parade floats dispense lovely perfumes and scents as they move through their routes
• The lighting on 13 of the parade floats amounts to 700,000 bulbs
• The number of costumes at Disneyland Paris is the largest in Europe, numbering around 250,000 costumes in stock
• The park’s sewing workshop creates 5,000 costumes annually (some of them require over 200 hours of work)
• If you take a picture of the castle guards at the Sleeping Beauty castle using flash, one turns pink and the other turns blue
• The 15,000 or so employees at Disneyland Paris represent a hundred different nationalities
• The park boasts of 450 different plant species and 35,000 trees
• The tops of the towers of the Sleeping Beauty Castle and the rooftops of Small World are gilded with glittering 24-carat gold leaf
• The castle at Disneyland Paris is the only one of all Disney parks to feature a dragon in its vaults. The dragon can move and lets out the occasional roar. It is the largest animatronic character in Disneyland Paris – measuring around 75 feet long and weighing more than 5,500 pounds.

The EiffelTower almost equated with the city of Paris is the most famous land mark in all of Europe. Notre Dame Cathedral allegedly the most impressive Gothic cathedral that was the inspiration for Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame is another famous landmark. One of the famous landmarks the Arc de Triomphe radiates splendour and presents a central view of the city. Catacombs that used to store the exhumed bones of about 6 million people from the overflowing Paris cemeteries are now an evident landmark of the city. Château de Versailles is another not-to-be missed landmark of the city. It is France's superb chateau on the whole, on the fringes of the city, easily visited by train. 

While on a charming cruise along the River Seine, respire in the fresh air, and take in the magnificent sights on each bank. Link the Paris attraction with a leisurely walk on the left or right bank. Traverse all of the 32 bridges - olden and contemporary – from time to time so to determine willowy quiescent places, flinty hangouts, picnic sites and celebratory pavements. Lures include buoyant restaurants, discos and cafes. Free seats make for a comforting meal of wine bread cheese.

Follow Guy de Maupassant’s suggestion and spend a Day in the Country-side.During longer stays in France is would be enchanting to take a day trip or road trip outside Paris. Visit either LoireValley or Normandy to experience the beauty that the Parisian country has to offer. Or you can go to Orleans to investigate home of Joan of Arc or relax in the Champagne Region in Reims.

There are more than hundreds of gardens, parks and woods in Paris– including genuine environmental, historical and artistic gems. Never fail to spot Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne, Paris'-two precious lush greeneries. Bois de Boulogne on the west, Bois de Vincennes on the east: discover the woods.Set a picnic, take a leisurely walk, or set yourself on a bench in the shade somewhere on this list. If you picture getting sporty, head towards any of the city's 'bois' – earlier regal hunting grounds, just beyond today's centre, where the luxuriant green expanses provide never-ending cycling, walking and boating prospects.

The Louvre is counted amongst the finest museums of art and culture in the world. It flaunts the famous Mona Lisa and innumerable other gems of historical artefact. Mammoth edifice and enormous collection in Louvre demands planning at least two visits.

Musée d'Orsay is astonishing compilation dwelling in a previous railway station. Art by the illustrious artists of the 19th century counting Monet's "Blue Water Lilies, Renoir's "Bal du moulin de la Galette", van Gogh's "Bedroom in Arles", Whistler's "The Artists Mother", etc. are to be found here. PicassoMuseum contains the artist's own anthology. MuséeMarmottan-Monet hasmore than 300 paintings of Claude Monet along with the works of Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, ÉdouardManet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 

If you want to explore into the spiritual arena of Paris, the city will never let you down. Paris encompasses one of the best displays of architecture and culture in form of its celebrated churches and cemeteries. Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, placed on the serene banks of tranquil River Seine, is the 12th-century ecclesiastical focus of the Île de la Cité. The basilica is broadly regarded as to be one of the premium instances of French Gothic architecture and is amid the biggest and most renowned cathedral structures in the planet. The earlier Romanesque architecture is in contrast with naturalism of the sculptures and stained glass.

Next is the Sainte-Chapelle is a imperial medieval Gothic chapel, situated near the Palais de la Cité, on the Île de la Cité in the centre of Paris. The Sainte-Chapelle is marked among the peak triumphs of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. The dazzle of stained glass will mesmerise you once you enter this chapel, truly apposite for the heavenly beings.

Basilica of the SacréCœur, located in the district of Montmartre, is another captivating religious attraction of Paris. Both PèreLachaiseCemetery and MontmartreCemetery present to you a serene space to contemplate and scrutinize the true nature of life.

Paris is the city that stands witness to the evolution of European history. Consequently, this city bears relics of every phase of history and depiction of every period of culture within city limits. First of all there is EiffelTower which has now become an icon for the city itself. Put up in 1889, as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair by the engineer Gustave Eiffel, EiffelTower has become a recognised structure for every tourist to see. The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile or, Arch of Triumph of the Star is another best known monument in Paris. Originally erected to honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, it now stands as a symbol for revolutionary spirit all over the world.

Like any established old city Paris is also built on a river side. Paris is beautifully situated on the banks of River Seine. On the banks of the river, lies The Conciergerie, the former prison of Paris. This monument is a part of the Palais de la Cité, the former royal palace of France. This building has history written into every inch of its architecture, if only walls could talk, they will tell you tales of time immemorial. A trip to Paris is never complete without a visit to the Conciergerie.