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From : 25€ VAT INCLUDED
Strong points
- Everyone is guaranteed to be on the upper deck (45 seats max)
- A hot drink is offered before departure
- Audioguides include Christmas carols
- Free : for children under 3 years old
The Christmas lights tour by tourist bus
- It is a visit of Paris at nightfall, double-decker panoramic bus with a upper deck
- It is a very pleasant way to enjoy the magic of Paris at night at the time of the christmas holidays. A fun activity with kids at Christmas!
- Among other things, you'll be able to admire.., the Champs-Elysées decorated for Christmas, lhristmas windows in department stores, the Place Vendôme illuminated ...
- Audio commentary available in English and French
- The bus tour takes place on December 25th
schedule
- Date November 25 to December 30, 2023 inclusive (except December 24 and 31)
- Schedule departure at 6pm
- Please note: there are no bus tours on the evenings of December 24 and 31.
Prices
- From 25€
- Reduced rate for the Family Pack (2 adults and 2 children)
- Free : for children under 3 years old
Useful information
- Departure 11, rue Auber, Paris 9th arrondissement (metro: Opéra, Auber or Havre-Caumartin)
- You must present 20 minutes before departure - Mandatory reservation
- duration : 1h30
- Age For all audiences, even those with young children
- Tickets are valid for the day and time chosen at the time of booking.
- Tickets are neither cancellable nor refundable
- They can be modified in agreement with Tootbus (Open Tour)
Find the list of our reviews
- beautiful illuminations but bus not adapted
Written by martine DE AGOSTINI, 06-12-2023
- the bus was not open ' roof window and sides making it difficult to take photos - the staff didn't speak French - we stopped at the eiffel tower, stayed on the bus with no comment, and finally understood that we were waiting for it to light up ==> why didn't they tell us? - lack of conviviality, for them we had to do the tour and that was it really disappointed
- A good idea despite the traffic
Written by Marion Collier, 05-12-2023
Very well organized and very nice tour. On the other hand, when it's 0 degrees with 2 small children and very heavy traffic, spending 3 hours in the panoramic bus was a bit complicated... But the kids really enjoyed it and had stars in their eyes.
- Bad headphones
Written by annie PETIT, on 29-12-2022
I would have liked to hear your comments
- 1 year ago at the same time in December, we appreciated the availability of a travel blanket. This year: no blanket even though it was very cold on December 10, and we spent a good 10 minutes in front of it.
Written by guy vugliano, on 13-12-2022
experience to recommend
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Hello, Further to your message, we have inquired and indeed this year there are no plaids available. Perhaps for sanitary reasons. So you'll have to cover up ... On the other hand, there's always a free hot drink.
- Disappointed with the service
Written by Severine Leneveu, on 12-12-2022
Disappointed... the circuit was not respected....we passed through streets that were not illuminated....no ascent of the Champs Élysées....no plaid offered as indicated on the site...the organization of the departure needs to be reviewed.
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Hello, madam, We are very sorry to hear from you. We will forward your message to Tootbus. Sincerely The Familin'Paris team
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Written by Hélène Grimaud, on 12-12-2022
Yes
- good circuit
Written by yves nachez, on 10-01-2022
good welcome and good tour.commentary a little fair fortunately I know the places I was able to tell the person who accompanied me the monuments and various.
- Very nice "Christmas lights" tour.
Written by Eric POUGET, on 06-01-2022
Very nice "Christmas lights" tour.
- Great
Written by Anne Mathy, 04-01-2022
Very friendly welcome, well informed and easy to find starting point. Interesting information presented in a playful way for all ages. A must do ????
- Disappointing
Written by CARLA FICUCIELLO, on 28-12-2021
I was expecting a more festive your, especially as I'd seen "gourmandises" when booking. The welcome was friendly but not festive, nor was the atmosphere in the bus. I thought the bus had no roof, but it was closed. We spent 1h30 in traffic jams. After 20 minutes, our son already wanted to go home. In fact, there aren't many points with illuminations compared to the time spent driving. I don't recommend this outing.
- Good Itinerary
Written by chantal , on 27-12-2021
Good itinerary but we were very cold
- Very few illuminations this year :-(
Written by Nicole PEDRETTI, on 26-12-2021
Not this year
- Beautiful
Written by sylvie pignon, on 24-12-2021
The minus : The traffic jams, The plus : the ride up the Champs Elysee, The bus waiting for the Eiffel Tower to sparkle! The comfort of the bus and the polar blanket! I recommend this activity
- Beautiful discovery of the illuminations but incomplete service
Written by Karine, on 23-12-2021
The walk is very good to discover the illuminations of Paris with children. However, I was disappointed not to have the hot drink and the candy, as planned in the description, whereas we were on the spot at the indicated time, that is to say a half hour before the departure of the bus. It's a pity because this is what gave the little touch of Christmas for the children, they were also disappointed.
- A pleasant tour of Paris in comfort
Written by Philippe SERROT , on 19-12-2021
Paris illuminated with the main sites visited. Pleasant atmosphere and very comfortable conditions for this one-and-a-half-hour tour. Friendly, helpful staff.
- Nice
Written by Dorothee Mokoyoko, 16-12-2021
Nice tour, but too bad too many traffic jams and the bus isn't in the open air. Passage too quick near Galeries Lafayettes...
- Dazzling!
Written by Solene , on 16-12-2021
Superb family outing with 2 children. The tour takes in all the great monuments of Paris illuminated. It's wonderful! Very easy to book, lots of dates to choose from. Very friendly driver, free hot chocolate and plaid!
- Rather disappointed
Written by Myriam Vinet, on 15-12-2021
I wouldn't recommend this experience to anyone, - I was placed to fill an empty seat, and therefore separated from my children! - Placed at the front, the rain prevented me from seeing the view ... windscreen wipers would have been welcome! no real illuminations, apart from the Effeil Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Place Vendôme! To sum up: next time, we'll do it on foot and by bus/metro.
- A Magical Walk, Christmas Before Christmas
Written by Madeleine SABASTIA, on 11-12-2021
A must-do, a beautiful discovery of illuminated PARIS, a must-do at this time of year, it's magical.
- Very nice
Written by Aurore Snaps, on 10-12-2021
My mother was delighted
- Very good
Written by Marie Louise VUILLAUME , on 08-12-2021
We couldn't open the attachment to our booking confirmation, so we showed up to board the bus without a ticket to scan. Despite this, we were very well received and enjoyed perfect service. When you don't know Paris well (and it's raining), it's very practical, with no long waits at the stops and buses that are easy to spot. The illuminations tour was also very good. We recommend this activity. The staff are very friendly.
- A very pleasant visit to illuminated Paris
Written by MARIE-FRANCOISE MANTEL, on 04-12-2021
Comfortable bus, stops at strategic places, very good route. Activity to do for all
- Top but...
Written by Ciceou, on 02-12-2021
It was magical, but the children's commentary was inadequate.
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