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Paris 24‑Hour HOHO + Seine Cruise Itinerary

Follow this hour‑by‑hour plan to see Paris by HOHO bus and Seine cruise, including stops at Trocadéro, Concorde, Louvre, and Opéra.

1/15/2026
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View of the Eiffel Tower from the bus roof

Eiffel Tower from the top deck

Morning (09:30–12:30)

  1. Trocadéro: start with skyline photos → cross to Eiffel Tower (quick elevator check if you booked).
  2. Hop to Concorde: grab a coffee; drift through Tuileries for 30–45 min.
  3. Louvre: choose pyramid exterior + Seine cruise booking for later.

Snack idea: A quick baguette sandwich near Rue de Rivoli keeps the tempo.

Afternoon (13:30–17:00)

  • Opéra area: architecture lap; Galeries Lafayette rooftop for a short city view.
  • Champs‑Élysées: light shopping or a side‑quest to Arc de Triomphe base.

Cruise window (17:30–19:00)

  • Check in near Pont Neuf or Eiffel depending on your ticket.
  • Sit on the right side upstream for Île de la Cité views; swap seats after the turnaround.

Evening (20:00–21:30)

  • Optional Night tour: lights on Opéra, Concorde, and Arc are magic.

Packing list

  • Map + live bus tracker
  • Umbrella or compact rain shell
  • Wired earbuds
  • Museum time slot if needed

Bottom line: Keep hop‑offs to 4 stops max; you’ll enjoy the day more with longer strolls and fewer queues.


Timeline at a Glance

Time Segment Notes
09:30 Trocadéro Photos + walk
10:30 Concorde Coffee + Tuileries
11:30 Louvre Exterior + booking check
13:30 Opéra Architecture lap
15:00 Champs‑Élysées Shopping + Arc base
17:30 Cruise Right‑side upstream seats
20:00 Night Tour Optional lights circuit

Alternate Plan (Rainy Day)

  • Lower deck seating; prioritize Opéra and Concorde for nearby shelter.
  • Swap cruise to the next dry window.

Photo Moments

  • Arc reveal from front‑left seats; river reflections from right side.

Common Mistakes

  • Skipping snacks → Pack light bites to avoid grumpy rides.
  • Overloading museums → One museum per day max.

FAQ

  • Is the 24‑hour counted from first validation? → Yes, continuous hours from that moment.

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