My husband and I will be in paris for 3 days in May. Is the L'Open top bust tour recommended. I have read that it can be anoying at tiimes because they stop at all stops for a long time selling tickets. Is there any other bus/walking tour that is recommended.
Thanks
Posted by
Minneapolis
1261 posts
Hi Holly. Check the Rick Steves France or Paris books - he has many details including a public bus line that he recommends.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10607 posts
Hi Holly, I have never taken the bus you are asking about, so I can't offer an opinion about it. I just wanted to mention, in case you are unaware, that a group of us from the helpline meet monthly in Sacramento. We are passionate about travel, especially European travel. If you have questions we can be a good source of information for you. Our next meeting is on Saturday (3/19). We always meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month and a reminder is posted under the General Europe heading each month. If you would like any further information feel free to send me a private message. I hope you enjoy Paris...my very favorite city!!
Posted by
OP
Folsom, CA, USA
37 posts
Thanks Guys.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9222 posts
There are walking tours and bike tours in Paris that will offer you a much better experience than riding a ho-ho bus around the city. They will probably cost less too, plus you will have a guide that can answer questions, and orient you to the city.
Posted by
Anacortes, WA, US
56 posts
There is a newish such tour bus service I have heard about that does not stop, but makes a non-stop narrated circuit of the top 50 sights of Paris in about an hour and a half. It is called Foxity http://foxity.com/ and seems to cost less than the competition. We are going to try it in May, as we will be with another couple that has never been to Paris, and I thought it would be a good way to give them a pretty comprehensive orientation.