Batobus offers some of the lowest prices of any of the tourist excursions. And you get what you pay for. They're quite clear about the lack of amenities-boats without restrooms or snacks. But I did expect some engaged guides telling us what we were seeing along the banks. Instead, we get a "train conductor " announcing "next stop." With the rich history of Paris, I would have expected more pride in the beauty of the city. read more

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Okay, I have used Batobus on many occasions over the years, and it is great! It's always nice to be on the water, and the ability to hop on and hop off is fantastic. However, on my most recent trip to Paris, they were having a heatwave, so I thought it would be great to get on the boat, on the water and the cool breeze. While it was not Batobus' fault, the fact that they have plexiglass on the boat removes the cool breeze, unless you can get to the front of along the side at the back of the boat. If you want to get away from the heat-I do not suggest Batobus, but any other time, it's always been a wonderful experience. read more

We enjoyed taking Batobus around Paris when we were there for just one day. Paris is best seen from the river. This is a great way to have this perspective without the noisy touristy narration that you get on the bateau mouches. They ran right on time. It is just like taking the water taxi here in Annapolis, but in PARIS! read more

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2 hour cruise to heat exhaustion. Two stops, 20 minutes into a 2 hour cruise we were told to get off due to a mechanical issue. The boat then sailed away. There were about 40 on the boat. We were a party of 4 older adults. We were put off in an area with no shade in 85+ degree heat. When dropped off we were told 40-60 minutes to the next boat. Normally 20 minutes or less. Of course we were told no refunds. read more

Service is very bad here. Me and my mom purchase tickets and unfortunately there is no thing such a 1 ride, because whole system is hop on and off and you have to buy 1 day pass minimum. The ride was good the only thing I had problem with their vending machine. I went to buy water as soon as we hop on and vending machine ate my 2 euro and didn't gave any water. It looks it was broken because other people had same issue before me. I went to the staff and they refused to help said I have to call number on vending machine. Instead of having pleasant ride we were trying to call this number by the way which was wrong. I came back to staff and she told me to dial in front of me and of course number didn't work when she tried either. They said I have to write a letter to this company?! to get my money back. As a tourist I wouldn't spend my time to deal with that. Just warm you don't buy from their vending machine since it's not properly operated and maintained. They didn't refund me my money because they said they don't have cash on board... read more

We arrived early today and walked to the Eiffel Tower to get that major site seeing in early. As we walked past the tower, we saw that there were river 'cruises' and it sparked an interest in us. We just got off a 7hr flight and dropped our bags at the hotel, so we decided it was best to hop on the BatoBus instead of walking from one destination to another. The second we got on the Batobus we were so relieved because it was nice and warm compared to the outdoors! We loved that the boat is covered and doesn't have open space for excessive wind (which might be nice in the summer). We got off and came on to the BatoBus without any issues, but the timing isn't 100% consistent. When we bought the tickets, we were told the boat came every 30 minutes but we waited about an hour for our first ride. This wasn't a huge deal to us, but to some it might be if they're on a time crunch. We really loved the 24hr ticket and used it all day to conveniently go from one sight to another without tired and exhausted legs! We both agree this is the best decision we made when coming to Paris on our first day. (We came in March, which is probably more offseason) I would definitely do this again if I come back here and would recommend it to others as well. read more

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Nice idea, but some of their staff is rude as hell. Fabrice, for example, is condescending, a bully, and particularly mean to small children. To provide details, we have an autistic son who has a stroller with all of his comfort items, etc. For the last three years, we've brought it. Never a problem. But we get on and Fabrice says no, it has to go on the front. I start to explain it's never been a problem before in the last three years, and he cuts me of and says "in fact it's us that makes the rules." Then I'm scanning 5 tickets and of course it takes a little longer. Fabrice pushes in and says "let me give you an example of how to scan things." Look Fabrice, if you hate your job so much, maybe consider working security at a mall? That may give you the low grade power over others you crave. read more

Batobus - Fabrice: he doesn't like to wear his flotation device (it's on the railing) even though the boat is in motion. Safety violation? - Transportation Near Me - Paris, 75

We wanted to take a quick tour of the city from the Seine but didn't want a guided tour. We had done the dinner cruise last year and wanted to do something less formal. This boat fit the bill. We were able to get right on as they run about 20 minutes per station. We bought a paper ticket at a kiosk at the D'orsay stop. The lady in front of us obviously bought her ticket online as she had a barcode on her phone You board and scan your bar code or e ticket on the boat. It did appear that some of the stations did not have a person to buy a ticket at a kiosk but all of the validation occurred on the boat. So you can either get an eTicket or a paper ticket and ride all day until about 7 PM. Our cost was $20 per person which we thought was reasonable given a one hour guided tour was about half that. We rode the full loop and got off two stops after our original boarding. Really great views of the Eiffel tower from docking at that port. read more

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We loved it! After a really bad experience with Tootbus we tried Batobus and were thrilled! It was much cooler than being stuck on a hit bus and a wonderful way to see all of the sights. Our guide, Julien, was delightful. You can't beat the price either. The stop we needed was tricky to find so I hope they improve on that in the future. read more

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The Batobus is essentially the water taxi/bus service on the Seine River. Other than walking, this was our primary transportation while in Paris. The cool thing about the Batobus is that you can "hop on-hop off" as many times as you want during the course of a day. Its a very easy, convenient and laid-back way to visit the most popular Paris attractions. There are 8 stops the Batobus makes: 1) Eiffel Tower 2) Musee d'Orsay 3) Saint-Germain-des-Pres 4) Notre Dame 5) Jardin des Plantes 6) Hotel de Ville 7) Louvre Museum 8) Champs-Elysees We traveled during the weekdays, so the lines were short and the boats were never crowded. Boats arrive approximately ever 25 minutes or so and they didn't take much time getting passengers on/off quickly. FYI, the top of the boat is enclosed in glass, which is helpful during rainy days (like we experienced), but gets pretty warm inside. There is no 2nd level seating like some boat tours you might imagine. Also, its worth noting the Batobus is not a tour of the Paris sites, so if you're looking for information about the various points of interest--you will not get that here. There are no restrooms on the boat, though there is a basic vending machine with drinks/snacks. The staff was nice and regularly went down the aisles to remove trash and debris left by passengers. From a cost perspective, the tickets are relatively inexpensive at 17€ for a full day pass (8€ for children 3-15 years old). They offer a value pass at 19€ for 2 consecutive days (10€ for children). NOTE: if you purchase the online vouchers, you MUST exchange for the actual tickets from the booth. Definitely something good to know in advance before you're standing in line to board the boat. Overall, the Batobus was a great experience for what we wanted, which was simple, "no frills" transportation between attraction sites. If you have the right expectation going in...the Batobus certainly delivers as promised. Don't forget your photo opps along the Seine and Happy Travels!!! read more

During our time in Paris, we used the Batobus as a means of transportation a few times with the 2 day pass. It is a river boat shuttle service on the river Seine. You can get on and off as often as you like. It stops at 9 different locations including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre. We were in Paris during the off season, and it was cold and rainy. There were no lines waiting to get on the boats and no crowds. No issues whatsoever!! Would use this service again. read more

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Rubbish we bought a ticket only to be told afterwards there were no services from that stop ,hard and faffy to walk to the other stops. Infrequent services read more

We booked two day pass on batobus for Friday and Saturday. Bus was great on Friday morn and early afternoon. We did not try to ride on Friday evening. Saturday we tried to catch bus at 6pm at Louvre stop to get closer to our hotel. We waited in line for over an hour before we were able to find space on a bus. 3 boats came with 30 people getting off and only 20 people on. What a total waste of time and a rip off. It would have taken us less time to walk compared s to waiting for bus. When we finally did get on a bus, we had to stand since no seats available for our 4 person family. I cannot recommend batobus if traveling on weekend, probably ok during week. Disappointed ex-customer! read more

The cool breezes of the river, the beautiful lyrical bridges that carry you back in time, the students sitting on the river bank in little claques, drinking wine with their friends before the end of the term, all are offered you by using the Batobus as your means of transportation up and down the Seine. We blundered into a stop near Concorde on our first walk in Paris, and read the sign carefully. Thankfully we understood that the more days you paid for, the less it cost. We opted for the two day for 18 Euros pass, and then got on the boat. Friendly staff and an international crowd of tourists made each trip an adventure, and we found ourselves planning trips around the routes. We took hundreds of photos from the boats, and learned what was close to each station. For a modest fee, It was sight seeing on steroids!! We later learned that you can combine the Batobus with the Hop-on-Hop-off bus, and would definately use this next time! read more

Was in Paris for a few days and wanted to do something different! Decided to go on a river cruise! It was great and attendants were very nice. You get to see a different view of Paris. The reason I gave 4 stars is though was that it's a hop on hop off river cruise and they stopped at 9 stops and sat their for 15min each time. If you want to get off and explore the area than it's perfect but if you just wanna a nice cruise without the stopping maybe look elsewhere for that kind of experience! Regardless the boats were nice and clean and warm !! (We went in March) Hope this helps!! read more

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The Metro seems to be the most convenient form of transportation around Paris. If you need to get somewhere far along the Seine, however, I would highly recommend taking the Batobus. There's nothing like taking a scenic ride down one of the most famous rivers in the world. For just 14 euro (9 for students, whoo!), you have the whole day to go wherever you want along the river. The employees are all really friendly and used to dealing with tourists. One complaint I would have is that it takes quite a while compared to a ride on the metro. However, it is worth the great views and the breeze of the river rushing past your face! read more

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This is the "taxi service" compared to Bateaux Mouches which gives you a guided tour. This service takes you up and down the river at a leisurely speed, stopping every 5 minutes or so, and gives you some lovely views of the city. Flash your Navigo card to get a discounted ticket! read more

Very cool way to see Paris. Hop on and off boat with lots of windows... Boats come every 20 minutes so you can get off & check an area and then hop on another one and continue to do so.... Very Fun! read more

Boatobus is cheap, I guess, at about 17 euros per person, if you are in Paris during the off season it may be worth it, but if you are here during the busy season definatley not worth it, in fact it sucks! They over sell the tickets and you'll spend more time waiting in line than you do on the boat! They sell it as a hop on hop off deal, which sounds great, but when people get on they don't get off, so you spend hours waiting in line hoping you can get on th boat. We actually never got on the boat. We saw the boats come and go, but they have a limit on how many people can get on. After 2 hours of waiting I went and asked for my money back and they refused. If your vacation time is important to you don't do Boatobus, your better off walking or using the Metro! read more

We enjoy the tide and especially Miguel the host he was really knowledgeable and point outs the different points of interest and give you facts about them that you were not aware... did I mention also he speak in 4 different language. Overall a convenient and interesting way to go around different stops around Paris with on and off stop a pass last you 24 hrs unless you buy it for longer time as well. Recommend it read more

Bato bus is a cheap way to travel from one part of paris via seine. Hay what can you ask for 17 euros. If you like traveling in the hot hot sun for one hr, this includes stops at various locations (louvre, champs, Eiffel tower ) then this is the way to go. Bato bus need to invest on fans. It seems a bit selfish for employees to have a fan and paying customers must travel in the sweltering heat. Definitely would not do it again. read more

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I'll admit, when it was first suggested to me that we do this, I turned my nose up and scoffed. A boat tour of Paris? But then I found out it's not really a tour, it's a way to see the city from a different perspective and get from place to place for one flat rate. Yup -- you buy one ticket and its good for the entire day, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like to get to wherever you want via the Siene. Fabulous! You purchase your tickets from one of the kiosks that are placed at each one the six stops. The Batobus will take you to the Eiffel Tower, Musee d'Orsay, The Louvre, etc. via the river all day long -- last ride is at 7pm. I loved sliding along the river, breeze in my hair and sun on my face, peering up at the gorgeous bridges and buildings that took on a whole other form. I couldn't help but feel like I was experiencing the Paris of long, long ago -- a city built on the banks of a small island that expanded along this beautiful river. You can see so many cool things and get around rather quickly -- each stop is about 10 - 15 minutes apart. There is a guide but he was really only sharing information about the bus route and stop times -- this is in no way a guided tour of Paris. It's a super fun way to get around central Paris, and something I initially snubbed ended up being one the most enjoyable parts of my trip! read more

Great way to travel the city, but it can be a little slow if you are crunched for time. You'd never guess the amount of Europeans sunbathing along the river banks (in the middle of the city...) in their speedo's. I highly recommend taking at least one boat ride at night to see the city lit up; if nothing else to avoid the sunbathers.... read more

I've used this transport when I want to see Paris from the Seine. It's not too expensive and it stops at the major stops: Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, St Michel/Notre Dame Cathedral,Tour Eiffel,etc. It is a hop on hop off. read more

The coolest way to get around Paris! Not only does it drop you off and pick you up at the top Paris tourist spots but it's also such a beautiful way to travel around the best city in the world. It is 16 euros to use the Batobus as much as you want for the day. We hopped on at the Eiffel Tower and rode it down to the Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame, Pont des Arts bridge, the Louvre, and some great shopping areas. A must do! read more

We bought the 5-day pass to use during our 7-day vacation in Paris. We took at least one water taxi ride each day, and it was money well spent! Sometimes you want to get somewhere fast, and you take the Metro. Other times you walk, but when you don't want to and aren't in a hurry, you can hop on a Batobus to your next destination. It's fun to float along the Seine and take in the scenery, day or night. The staff are professional and cheerful, and the water taxi idea is just genius. The stops are at major tourist attractions: Louvre, Champs, Eiffel Tower, St. Germaine, Notre Dame, Jardin des Plantes, and Hotel de Ville. Unfortunately it only goes in one direction, so sometimes it doesn't make sense to take the Batobus but when it's headed where you it's a good option. read more

For my only experience on one of these things so far. It was pretty enjoyable. Not the most expensive thing I've seen, and the passes last ranging for like a day or two. It goes past and to a lot of major locations you need to see in Paris. Slow rides but right down the river with not too many stops, and sometimes the guy will give some information. When I went it wasn't crowded at all. read more

Im giving this operation a 2- however, the concept is fabulous! Who doesn't love a water taxi in the Seine with hop on/ off access? The low score is for the design flaw on these boats. They are basically floating greenhouses- there is no out door seating, and under the glass on a warm day you bake. On a hot day: heat stroke. Miserably hot with no breeze, and slow- this commute is not fun! Seating is terrible- pack in 500 people onto a tiny boat- there is no legroom, no isles for safe walking, baby strollers filling the isles. Basically a floating safety hazard. Love the concept, boat needs a redesign, and ridiculously expensive- 18 euro for one day. Sad! read more

This was great transportation to see some of the main attractions you can get off and on as many times as you would like to within operating hours. Great choice read more

Our host recommended this as a way to get around town. We bought two day tickets and on the first day did the entire loop. It is slow. I think it took around 2 and half hours to do the entire loop. I love the concept. I wish they would have boats that go in both directions vs. just one. I also hope for more boats. I know we were in Paris in the winter so maybe in the summer there are more boats. They are slightly heated which was nice. All the staff was friendly. If you have never been to Paris this is a good introduction. read more

This was a neat way of getting around the city to a majority of the famous tourist spots while enjoying a breeze and the sights along the Seine. I didn't pay attention to how often the buses arrived, but I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a bus whenever I was ready to hop on again. We knew the bus guides would not actually provide a commentary on each stop, but they did announce in French, Spanish and English all the stops and brief instructions. I would recommend using the Batobus for at least the first day to become familiarized with the layout of some of the major spots to visit in Paris. read more

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Used the service during the Saturday of the France v England 6 nations match. Picked the boat up at the Eiffel Tower landing. Great viewing with the glass top. Perfect for hopping on and off. Used the service most of the day before metro to Stade de France. You see so much from the river! The only downside was no running commentary re: sights etc...15€ for the day was great value. read more

Batobus - Approaching the 'prettiest bridge' in Paris - Transportation Near Me - Paris, 75

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We had looked forward to a relaxed day on and along the Seine on our last day in Paris, and we had 1 day vouchers purchased in advance. But the ticket office took one look at my little rolling carry-on bag and stated that we were not allowed onboard with "suitcases", and thus refused to honor the tickets. So, we ended up walking around in the heat instead, with our bags. read more

Did the Job We wanted a boat that would take us one way down the Seine instead of having to start and end the trip at the same location. Batobus did the trick. Since we did this at the end of our Paris holiday, we did not need the audio tour. It was nice to just relax and say farewell to all the sights as we slowly passed. read more

I loved batobus. I purchased the all day pass and got to ride it along the Seine river. So relaxing. I seriously could just do that all day long. I think I paid 14 euro for my day pass. True it is more expensive than taking the Metro, but you get to be in the water and relax and look up at some building tops. You can't do that on the Metro. Plus hey I am a tourist, we are allowed to splurge a little bit. But the locals don't take this form of transit. My friend's family had never heard of this boat, because they always take the Metro. LOL. read more

It's hard to give this amazing water tour of Paris fewer than five stars, but I must. We wanted to get the two day hop-on,hop-off pass, which was a great value. But, instead they gave us a one-day pass. I explained that I would like the two day instead and the woman said that the one-day were already charged and they couldn't be changed. This inflexibility was extremely disconcerting, but we forged ahead and had an amazing day of true enjoyment. I suggest getting the two-day pass if you plan to explore Paris, as the boat is a preferred option compared to the underground metro and complicated public buses. The hop-on, hop-off bus is another option and I believe that you may be able to buy packages of the batobus and hop-on-hop-off bus together. read more

If you enjoy sitting in the hot sun, this is not for you. BUT, if you enjoy sitting in the hot sun in a clear plexiglass box that restricts all air movement, then this company should be your choice. If you like those "escape" games where you are trapped and have to figure a way out but think it would be more fun in the previously described hot box, You will be doubly happy. Otherwise, I do not recommend. read more

Batobus is a great way to get around and see Paris. It travels to all the major sites and you can hop on and off as you please all day with your pass. You can get some really good views of the sites from the river as well as catch some sun all the while leisurely cruising along the Seine. read more

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We used the Batobus from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre. The journey has 8 stops and our journey took just over an hour. As it was mid August we did have to wait for about 20 mins but it was worth the wait, for a relaxing journey around some great sites in Paris. It was beautiful going past the Notre Dame. The open top bus was another option for us but we wanted a more relaxing trip and only wanted to go to the Louvre after the Eiffel Tower, for those wanting a more full on sight seeing tour of Paris the batobus probably isn't for you. It cost 36 euros for a day pass for 2 adults and 2 children. read more

I purchased two adult tickets for the tour. After taking 2 stops of it , they said it's closed because due to the high water levels and the Batobus service was suspended. This is unfair because my friend and I just ended up walking to all the attractions ourselves. I recommend everyone just to go themself. read more