Batobus Hop On Hop Off Seine Pass with 9 Stops, from $26
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The Batobus hop on hop off pass covers nine Seine stops for 24 or 48 hours, from $26 (about €23), rated 4.4/5 from 6,600+ reviews.
Drinks and snacks are not included, and from 2 November the Monday to Thursday boats stop at 17:00, before sunset.
The Batobus hop on hop off pass is a 24 or 48 hour boat ticket for nine landing stages on the Seine, sold here from $26 (about €23.10), and it works as transport as much as sightseeing.
The detail that changes the decision is the season. The timetable on the operator's site shrinks from 2 November: Monday to Thursday the final boat leaves the Eiffel Tower stop at 17:00, which is before dark.
If you want a lit river, plan a Friday to Sunday, or choose a one-hour cruise from the Seine boat tours in Paris list. Everything else sits in the Paris boat tours hub and on the home page.
| Operator | Batobus, sold through GetYourGuide |
|---|---|
| Boat | Heated, glass-covered boats with a terrace; capacity not stated on the listing |
| Price | From $26 per person (about €23.10). The operator's own site lists €23 for 24 hours and €27 for 48 hours, with child fares of €13 and €17 |
| Pass length | 24 or 48 hours, counted from your first boarding, not from midnight |
| Stops | 9, from the Eiffel Tower to Place de la Concorde |
| Hours | 4 June to 30 September 2026 per the listing; 1 October onward per the operator (see the timetable below) |
| Start point | Tour Eiffel stop, Port de la Bourdonnais · Eiffel Tower stop on Google Maps |
| Commentary | Web app with commentary in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish |
| Food and drinks | Not included |
| Strollers and luggage | Fold-up strollers only; luggage and large bags are not allowed |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before; the ticket works for 30 days after the date you choose |
| Rating | 4.4/5 from 6,600+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
How does the Batobus hop on hop off route work, stop by stop?
The Batobus route has nine landing stages along the Seine between the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, and your pass lets you board at any of them as often as you like until it expires.
| # | Stop | Landing stage | What it serves | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tour Eiffel | Port de la Bourdonnais | Eiffel Tower, 8 min on foot | Stop on Google Maps |
| 2 | Invalides | Port des Invalides | Hôtel des Invalides, 12 min on foot | Stop on Google Maps |
| 3 | Musée d'Orsay | Quai de Solférino | Musée d'Orsay (walk time not routed) | Stop on Google Maps |
| 4 | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Quai Malaquais | Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter | Stop on Google Maps |
| 5 | Notre-Dame | Quai de Montebello | Notre-Dame, 5 min on foot | Stop on Google Maps |
| 6 | Jardin des Plantes | Quai Saint-Bernard | Jardin des Plantes botanical garden | Stop on Google Maps |
| 7 | Hôtel de Ville | Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville | City hall and Pont d'Arcole | Stop on Google Maps |
| 8 | Louvre | Quai du Louvre | Louvre Pyramid, 8 min on foot | Stop on Google Maps |
| 9 | Place de la Concorde | Port des Champs-Élysées | Place de la Concorde, 12 min on foot | Stop on Google Maps |
You scan the ticket every time you board, and the clock starts at the first scan, not at midnight. Book a morning start if you want both days to feel full.
The nearest stop to a ticketed sight matters more than the order. From the Notre-Dame stop the cathedral is 358 metres away, a 5-minute walk. From the Louvre stop the pyramid is 635 metres, an 8-minute walk. The Invalides stop is farther from its monument than it looks: 932 metres, 12 minutes. Walking links: Walking route on Google Maps
Where do you start the Batobus hop on hop off pass?
You can start at any of the nine stops, but the listing names the Tour Eiffel stop at Port de la Bourdonnais as the meeting point, and the operator's hours are quoted for departures from that stop.
Eiffel Tower stop, Port de la Bourdonnais, on Google Maps The same port serves the Bateaux Parisiens boats, so signs for two operators sit close together. Check you are in the Batobus queue before you scan.
| From | To | Distance | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bir-Hakeim metro station | Port de la Bourdonnais | 987 m | 13 min |
| Eiffel Tower stop | Eiffel Tower base | 617 m | 8 min |
Walking directions: Walking route on Google Maps. The listing does not name a metro station for the stop, so I used Bir-Hakeim as the nearest I could measure.
How long is the pass valid and when do the boats run?
The pass is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from your first boarding, and the boats run from 10:00 until between 17:00 and 20:00 depending on the season.
| Period | Hours | Sunset | Ride in the dark? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun - 19 Sep, Sun-Wed (listing) | 10:00 - 19:00 | 20:05 (15 Sep) to 21:57 (15 Jun) | No |
| 4 Jun - 19 Sep, Thu-Sat (listing) | 10:00 - 20:00 | 20:05 (15 Sep) to 21:57 (15 Jun) | No |
| 20 - 30 Sep (listing) | 10:00 - 19:00 daily | About 20:05 | No |
| 1 Oct - 1 Nov (operator) | 10:00 - 19:00 daily | 7:03 PM (15 Oct) | Only just; last departure is 4 minutes before sunset |
| 2 Nov - 31 Mar, Mon-Thu (operator) | 10:00 - 17:00 | 5:12 PM (15 Nov), 4:56 PM (15 Dec) | No, you are off the water before sunset |
| 2 Nov - 31 Mar, Fri-Sun (operator) | 10:00 - 19:00 | 5:12 PM (15 Nov) | Yes, about 1h45 of dark in mid-November |
The listing's hours stop at 30 September 2026, so the October and winter rows come from the Batobus general information page, which also says departure times may be modified. It gives no frequency between boats, and I could not find a winter closure date. If the exact gap matters, ask the operator before you buy.
- Flexible date: the ticket works up to 30 days after the date you book, per the listing.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before.
- Clock change: European summer time ends on 25 October 2026, which moves sunset about an hour earlier.
What is on board and what is included?
The pass includes unlimited boardings for 24 or 48 hours, a heated glass-covered boat with a terrace, and a web app with commentary, while snacks and drinks are not part of it.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off pass | Included |
| Heated boat with a terrace | Included |
| Web app with commentary and things to do near each stop | Included, in 5 languages |
| Drinks or snacks | Not included (the listing's include list names them, but its own exclusions say otherwise) |
| Luggage, large bags, non-folding strollers | Not allowed |
The listing contradicts itself on drinks and snacks: it lists them under "included" and again as not included. I trust the structured not-included field and the pass price, and treat food as extra. The operator's site also mentions a free audio guide available at the ticket office and on board.
Is the Batobus hop on hop off pass worth it vs a one-hour cruise?
For $26 the Batobus pass is worth it if you plan to use the boat as transport between three or more of its stops, and a single loop is better value if you only want the view.
| Option | Price | What you get | Rating (GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batobus pass (this page) | $26 | 9 stops, 24 or 48 hours, no fixed route | 4.4/5, 6,600+ |
| Bateaux Parisiens 1-hour cruise | $20 | One loop from the Eiffel Tower, 1 hour | 4.4/5, 91,800+ |
| Bateaux Mouches sightseeing cruise | $19 | One loop from Pont de l'Alma, 1 hour | 4.4/5, 6,100+ |
| Bateaux Parisiens illuminations cruise | $20 | One loop from the Eiffel Tower, built around evening sailings | 4.3/5, 12,400+ |
My rule of thumb: the pass pays off from about three hops, but the one-hour cruises cost $19 to $20 and ride the same stretch once. If you want a lit river, I'd book the Bateaux Parisiens illuminations cruise for the evening and keep Batobus for daytime hops. See the Paris boat tours hub for more.
538 ha is the area of the Paris, Banks of the Seine World Heritage property, which most Batobus stops sit inside.
The property runs between the Pont de Sully and the Pont d'Iéna, so the Eiffel Tower stop sits at its western end.
When is the best time to use the Batobus pass?
The best time is a Friday to Sunday between May and September, when the boats run to 19:00 or 20:00 and the weather suits the terrace, though the warmest months are also the busiest.
| Month | Avg high °C | Rain days (≥1 mm) | Sunset | On the open deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 | 17 | 5:23 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
| Feb | 8.1 | 8 | 6:12 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
| Mar | 13.4 | 7 | 6:56 PM | warm jacket, scarf |
| Apr | 19.1 | 7 | 8:43 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| May | 21.3 | 9 | 9:27 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Jun | 26.9 | 10 | 9:57 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Jul | 25.3 | 15 | 9:51 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Aug | 26.4 | 6 | 9:08 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Sep | 20.1 | 11 | 8:05 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Oct | 16.0 | 10 | 7:03 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Nov | 11.4 | 12 | 5:12 PM | warm jacket, scarf |
| Dec | 9.1 | 8 | 4:56 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
Weather on the table is measured 2025 data, not a forecast. July 2025 had 15 rainy days, so a glass-covered boat is useful. In December the Monday to Thursday boats stop at 17:00, an hour before the river is dark enough for lights.
What do passengers say about the Batobus hop on hop off pass?
Passengers call it a relaxed, easy way to cover the main sights, with friendly staff, and the recurring requests are for better stop signage and more narration; the sample I could read is five-star only.
- Convenience: several reviewers describe it as an easy way to move between sights, including one with an injured foot.
- Value: one reviewer says the two-day pass is much better value if you have the time.
- Comfort: one finds the boats not very comfortable but with large windows for viewing.
- Planning: one advises leaving margin if you must reach a place at a set time.
- Commentary: one wanted more narration; the platform's summary of 300 reviews asks for clearer dock signs and a basic map or live departure times.
Sub-scores: guide 4.1, transportation 4.4, value for money 4.3.
Who should skip the Batobus hop on hop off pass?
Skip it if you want a lit river on a weekday in winter, a short single loop, or step-free certainty, because the listing gives no wheelchair statement and the stops are floating landing stages.
- Night views: the evening cruises on the Seine boat tours in Paris page are better.
- Families with big strollers: only fold-up strollers are accepted.
- Heavy luggage: large bags are not allowed.
- Time-pressed visitors: if you have only an hour, the 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens cruise is simpler.
How do you book the Batobus hop on hop off pass?
Tickets start at $26 per person (about €23.10); dates, slots and the final price show at checkout.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boat tour in Paris?
For flexibility I'd pick the Batobus pass because it lets you hop off at the Louvre, Notre-Dame or Orsay; for a single lit-up loop I'd book an evening cruise instead.
Is hop on hop off boat in Paris worth it?
Yes if you will use at least three of the nine stops, because the pass costs about $26 and replaces several taxi or metro rides; no if you only want one hour on the water.
How much does a river cruise cost in Paris?
The Batobus pass is from $26, about €23.10, and the operator lists €23 for 24 hours and €27 for 48 hours, while one-hour cruises cost $19 to $20.
Which river cruise is the best value for money?
Per ride the one-hour cruises at $19 to $20 are cheapest, and per day the 48-hour Batobus pass is, since the second day adds only €4 on the operator's site.
How many stops does the Batobus have?
Nine: Tour Eiffel, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre and Place de la Concorde.
When does the 24-hour pass start counting?
It starts at your first boarding, when you scan the ticket, so a 10:00 start runs until 10:00 the next day.
What time does the last Batobus leave?
From 2 November 2026 the final boat leaves the Eiffel Tower stop at 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 19:00 Friday to Sunday, per the operator; times may change.
Is the Batobus pass valid on any date?
Pick a date at booking; the listing says the ticket can still be used for 30 days after it.
Are food and drinks included?
No, drinks and snacks are not included, although the listing's include list names them, so buy your own.
Can I bring a stroller or suitcase?
Only fold-up strollers are accepted, and luggage and large bags are not allowed, per the listing.
Which river cruise is best for first timers?
A first-timer with two days should take the 48-hour Batobus pass; with one evening, a one-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower is enough.
Sources: Listing data: GetYourGuide product 38938 (checked 2026-10-17). Operator fares, stops and winter hours: batobus.com and batobus.com general information, read 2026-10-17. Heritage area: UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Weather: Open-Meteo. Sunset: sunrise-sunset.org API. Holidays: Nager.Date. FX: Frankfurter API. Walks: OSRM on OpenStreetMap data.
