Must do in Paris: Paris History Bus

Surely this is what the legendary pop group The Beatles had in mind when they sang of the Magical Mystery Tour.  Paris now has a new magical addition to its innumerable and incomparable attractions.  If you have seen and visited the Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris then getting on the History Bus will give you a perspective that will blow you away.  If you have not then you are in for a treat of 3D proportions.

Paris History Bus 

The History Bus instantly recognizable as it is a grass-covered (yes, indeed!) comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.  It is fitted out with 3D video screens and other high-tech interactive multi-media gadgets to heighten the experience.  It is a wheeled cinematic adventure that has put a whole new twist on the traditional city tour.

In case you are wondering how the whole arrangement works, here is what happens.  You board the bus at the Place de la Concorde – the heart of Paris’ attractions.  It then sets off on a tour of the top monuments and historical buildings.  Only thing is that you can’t see out the windows, which have been turned into movie screens with superb added sound effects.  The locations and history of the City of Paris unfolds on the screens.  This cinema-on-wheels tells the story behind some of the city’s most revered monuments.

Just before you reach the intended attraction, a video clip recounts its history, then the screens roll back and the real thing is before your eyes.  The combination of video and reality produces a really heady experience.  The History Bus tour is not just a history lesson told via modern video.  There is more to this unique journey.

History Bust Tour in Paris 


During the course of the trip an English speaking guide who is also part entertainer. The guide throws up numerous interesting stories, spicy anecdotes, historical tit-bits and secrets of the city.  This is done with plenty of humour and jokes.  The guide also conducts quizzes (on what you have seen), games and competitions with prizes to be won.  There is also a bit of karaoke for good measure.

The History Bus has two options – the Express Tour (1 hour duration), covering the

• Place de la Concorde
• Eglise de la Madeleine
• Opera Garnier
• Place Vendôme
• Louvre Museum
• Notre-Dame de Paris

and the Global Tour (2 hours) covers the following landmarks in addition to the ones above.

• Champs Elysées
• Arc de Triomphe
• Trocadéro
• Eiffel Tower
• Esplanade des Invalides
• Alexandre III bridge
• Petit Palais
• Grand Palais

NOTE: The tour does not run on Saturday.

When you step off the bus you are sure to feel you have experienced and connected with Paris in an intimate, personal and exciting way that you probably would not.
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