Paris Big Bus Tour - The Good and Bad

Know before you go! An honest review of our experience on the Big Bus in Paris, France. We share our experience, which includes the good and the bad side of the Big Bus. There's a lot of transportation choices in Paris, so make sure this is one you want to do before you buy those tickets.

[@carlabrazzil9143]

I have done the bus everywhere I have been (from Barcelona to San Diego) and always enjoy it. It is an easy and quick way to know the city.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Carla Brazzil we totally agree. Been on a few and have enjoyed them all.

[@marsb2006]

This is the video that keeps on giving! I know it's a few years old now, but this was super informative! We're first-timers headed in April, and this confirmed that we will definitely spend a day using the hop-on-hop off!

[@TheTrentTribe]

Cool! We really think it’s the first thing anyone should do because you can get a good idea for where the major things are. We can’t wait to go back. Enjoy your visit.

[@krisnabhatti899]

Liked your tips ..esp about checking the full route beforehand..thanks mate !! 😄🙌🏻

[@anthoniaokohue6059]

Thank you so much. Very helpful

[@AnujKumar-vk1nt]

Awesome review...quite helpful

[@elmadi7391]

Thank you so much for posting…. I just subscribed 🙏🏼

[@crqdea6654]

THANK YOU VERY INFORMATIVE

[@gmacchiavello]

Thanks man!

[@justincpa1]

Good review on the bus tour. We are on our way there in June 2020

[@TheTrentTribe]

Justin Oh thank you. Hope your trip goes well. We can’t wait to go back.

[@GoodTravelChannel]

I was 3 times in Paris. it's a beautiful city.

[@TheTrentTribe]

GoodTravel It’s definitely a beautiful city! Loved our time there and look forward to going back for sure. Thanks for the comment.

[@lepetitchat123]

The only pro for me to do this kind of bus tour is to sit on the upper deck and observe the city from a higher point. Only possible on a double decker bus. But again, you have to consider the weather. Only pleasurable on a good clear sunny day

[@dences16]

i really love your video

[@TheTrentTribe]

deonces desamito thanks for watching!

[@mapuskarsheetal]

really helpful..

[@portiatakesontheblackbelt1953]

Thanks

[@Diderot68]

Thanks for the very informative video. Can one go two rounds with the same hop on hop off ticket?

[@SaithanStyle]

Love this VDO.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Saithan Polnok thank you! We love Paris.

[@darlingdee35]

Thank you so much booking my ticket. I hope they speak English.

[@TheTrentTribe]

They do. We would have never made it otherwise. Lol Enjoy your trip. Such an awesome place to visit.

[@donna2005]

Great vid.Does the bus go to the Sacre Coeur?

[@saal202]

Excellent video and very helpful, i have never taken a tour bus before but thinking about doing it in Paris. My question is and i think you mentioned it on your video, i am allowed to get off the bus at certain points for a few mins. and then get back on the bus to the next tourist attraction? just want to make sure. Thank you in advance. Sergio A.

[@TheTrentTribe]

sa al you can get off at any of the stops, but you will have to wait until the next bus comes (or any thereafter) to get back on. They show up about every 15 minutes or so, but be careful because they stop running around dark. Have fun and let us know how you like it.

[@johnnycash8226]

Will be in Paris next weekend for around 5 hours only. I have booked the bus tour but I was wondering, how long does it take to do a full circle? Say from the opera house all the way around back to the opera house? Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you. A full tour was about 2 1/2 hours without getting off. We can’t wait to go back again. Enjoy your time there.

[@santyns123]

Hi, Very useful information for the first time travellers. One question, is it worth to tour through Big Bus if you don't get seat on the roof top. Does one enjoy the tour if the seats available are at ground level?

[@TheTrentTribe]

santyns123 it is good at either level. We actually did both. As long as you have the headphones they provide, you will be able to hear the guide and see the sights. Enjoy your trip!

[@GoodTravelChannel]

good editing

[@TheTrentTribe]

GoodTravel Thanks!

[@juanzavala5636]

Thank you SO SO MUCH!!! For sharing.i have a question!! Will i be able to get to the most known Landmark in Paris by Metro?? God blesss May you keep traveling for ever!!😀

[@TheTrentTribe]

Juan Zavala we took the metro lots of times and I would say it does a great job of getting you about anywhere you want to go. Plus, it’s inexpensive to take as well. Enjoy your trip to Paris! It’s magnificent.

[@akara6680]

Am going in July. Wanted to know how best yo utilize one day pass. In particular; should we stay on and do the full 2 hrs first snd then do the hop on hop by going back to the sites?

[@TheTrentTribe]

We wished we had hopped on and did the full tour first thing, so I’d say yes. That way you get a feel for where things are and how much of a walk it might be and so on. But if you miss the bus or it closes before you’re done, there’s lots more option, like Uber and so on. Enjoy your trip. So much fun.

[@Thepinkemoji4611]

Going next month and spending 5-6 hrs there. Initially I thought about this tour but being Christmas season I kind of want to see the lights and markets too… I wonder if you would use the bus around dusk to see the lights? 😅

[@TheTrentTribe]

I probably wouldn’t because I think it stops running at dark. You might double check their website. You’ll enjoy it so much either way though. We can’t wait to go back.

[@1313jen]

I hope I can go on 2022 to Paris and I want to understand how does the hop on hop off bus works. You buy a ticket and is it valid for an entire day? Can I hop on at any bus stop? Does the driver waits for you to take pictures or if I hop off to take a pic I should wait for the next bus to hop on again?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Our pass was good all day. Definitely a great way to get around Paris. Once you get off, unless you get right back on, you have to wait on the next bus to come through. But they run often. They don’t run late at night, so be cautious of that. But we Ubered as well. Tons of good transportation in Paris. We can’t wait to go back again. Great place to visit.

[@Winteel]

For Arc de Triompe, can you get to the top in an elevator or you must walk up? Did you all go to Montparnasse? I'll be there the end of this month. I can't wait! Thanks for sharing

[@TheTrentTribe]

Winteel you’re going to love Paris! Make sure to get some macaroons while you’re there. So good! As far as the elevator goes, pretty sure the elevator goes up part of the way, but not all the way. The arc has a nice visitors area a little over midway and I think that’s where it stops. So even if you don’t get to access the top, it’s worth going for that. Also, we didn’t go to Montparnasse. There’s so many things to do and see. We would recommend going to Versailles. That was one of our favorite things to do. The train goes right to it. Plan on the entire day there.

[@Winteel]

@@TheTrentTribe Thank You for the kind and friendly response. Versailles is definitely on the list! Do you pay for the elevator?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Winteel not to my knowledge. But after walking up all those steps, we would have probably paid for it. 😂 We have another video in this playlist that is just about the Arc. Definitely a fun site to stop at and the bus is a great way to get to it.

[@PAWS0810-]

was in 2007 now going 12/26 hubby did not go in 2007 so i want to catch all i can i three days this is on my list use them all over the world.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Patricia Wilhelm that’s super! Enjoy your trip.

[@risingsons6336]

I couldn’t agree with you more. We’re tourists, so tour.

[@TheTrentTribe]

😂😂exactly!

[@CookieCreamOreo]

Thx for sharing your expertise. How much was it?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Maggie Burgos thanks for watching the video. We did the two day tickets, but I would recommend the one day. Here’s a link to their site. If you go, buy online and save money. It’s about 35 Euro. www.bigbustours.com/en/paris/paris-bus-tours/

[@TheAyurveda08]

How long did it take for a red line complete circle? TIA!

[@Kesandrach]

If you stay on the redline the entire tour and don’t get off, how long did that take you?

[@designwithkeisha2073]

How early does the tour start? I will be arriving in Paris around 2pm. Should I wait until the following day to do the tour?

[@TheTrentTribe]

KEISHA it starts at 9:30am each day. I would definitely wait until the next day to buy my ticket. You’ll get a full day to hop on and off. Enjoy your trip!

[@designwithkeisha2073]

Trent Tribe Thank you!

[@fv1291]

Best way to see Paris is on foot and Metro.

[@puteriumairah4717]

Hi, can i know from gare de nord do they selling big bus tour ticket? Or we need to book online..

[@TheTrentTribe]

Puteri Umairah it actually saves you some money to book online, which is what we did.

[@puteriumairah4717]

Trent Tribe noted n thank you

[@jkeamoai]

Are the depart times different all throughout the day?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Yes. They start early and go all the way up until late afternoon/evening.

[@groovyamericantourist4539]

I love your country accent.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Buick Electra 225 why thank you! 😀

[@ritugupta8741]

Hi, how many hours are required for the bus, thanks!!

[@TheTrentTribe]

There’s no minimum. You can get on and off as much as you want. If you get on and stay the whole route, I think it’s around 3 hours or so.

[@gemmacesario3906]

Trent Tribe how often do they come by? Can you stay on the bus the whole time? Does it take you back where you got on?

[@lebonemaimane9686]

the hop on pass by disneyland?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Lebone Maimane It doesn’t that I know of. Disney is on the outskirts of Paris on the eastern side. I’m sure the public transit goes there though.

[@poojahiranandani5882]

Was it hard getting around without knowing French?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Hey. Actually is wasn’t hard at all, especially in the city and primary tourist areas. Most people speak English, so you shouldn’t have any issues. Just in case you do face a challenge, it may be a good idea to have a translation app on your phone, like iTranslate. I’ve used it in a few countries and have found it useful. Either way, have a great time when you go.

[@poojahiranandani5882]

@@TheTrentTribe Great, thanks for your reply! Going next week, will definitely do the big bus tour thanks to your video.

[@TheTrentTribe]

P H have a blast!

[@ginnienuckles3992]

very helpful thank you ,, a little help for your french arrondissment pronounced A-RON-DIS-MONT

[@uknw1952]

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