What to do during the Paris Olympic Games ? The best activities for Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are fast approaching and it’s the perfect time to discover the City of Light from a new angle. Tootbus offers you a unique way to explore Paris while we all celebrate the joy of sport, with Games-themed sightseeing bus tours. Discover our special Paris 2024 Olympics tourist guide to make the very most of the Games. Let’s go on an adventure together!
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How to visit Parisian attractions during the Olympics?
Looking for a fun, practical way to visit Paris and all its main attractions? Step aboard one of our hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses decked out in Olympic colors! From 3rd June, we are offering special Olympic routes for an enhanced experience. You can hop on and off our buses at the some of the capital’s most iconic locations: the Opera, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Pigalle, Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel tower. Perfect for enjoying the city at your own pace and learning about its history and the Olympic Games. Audioguides are available in 10 languages on the buses with headphones provided, and at any time on the Tootbus app, available on App Store and Play Store.
What special events are being organised for Paris 2024?
During the Paris Olympics Games, the city will be living and breathing sport, but that’s not all! Paris has planned plenty of activities and festivities suitable for everyone. Here are some suggestions to round out your visit:
Fan zones: Numerous zones in Paris and its suburbs where you can watch the competitions on the big screen and soak up the party atmosphere.
Cultural activities: Many of Paris’s museums are organising special exhibitions related to the Olympics and the history of sport: “Paris! 10 years of transformation" at the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), “Musée Carnavalet enters the game(s)”, “The body in motion” at the Petit Palais and many others. Open-air cinemas will also be set up at several Olympic venues.
Outdoor activities: Paris will be offering a host of free outdoor events and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Look out for the Decathlon Playground at Parc de la Villette, a play area the whole family will love. The programme features introductory sports sessions, sports displays, concerts and broadcast events: everything you need to enjoy the Olympics with a party atmosphere accessible to all.
How to explore Paris with a themed tour?
For an even more memorable experience, try our themed tours! We’ve put together a special offer for you:
Paris by night, a taste of the Games: Discover the magic of the Parisian lights on this night tour. Enjoy spectacular views of iconic monuments including the Louvre, the Opéra and Montmartre. Beyond the magical views, the night tour has a delicious surprise in store for you!
Kids Tour: Perfect for families, our Kids Tour is specially designed for children to learn as they play. This interactive tour includes a kid-friendly guide as well as games and fun activities on board. And there’s more! Surprises await the little explorers along the route, making their visit to Paris even more fun.
What sightseeing tour to do around Paris during the Olympics?
Fancy getting away from the Olympic hustle and bustle? There’s plenty to do! Lots of parks and palaces await you on the outskirts of Paris. Take a trip out to Giverny and admire Claude Monet’s magnificent gardens, explore the Château de Fontainebleau and its legendary forests as well as the Château de Vincennes and the Floral Park. All these excursions promise a quiet and rewarding break far from the buzz and excitement of the Games.
Talking about palaces and parks, how can we forget Versailles? This not-to-be-missed visit will plunge you into the history of France as you explore the palace and its iconic gardens. Good news, Tootbus can take you there! The Discover Paris + Versailles combo gives you hop-on hop-off in Paris, a return trip to Versailles and admission to the grounds. Don’t miss out on this amazing offer!
How to visit Paris on foot this summer?
With sports going on all around you, what could be better than exercising while exploring the city streets? With Tootwalk, our free self-guided walking tours available on our app, you can explore Paris on foot, based on a variety of themes: Track the athletes along the Seine, the Olympic Games around the Eiffel Tower, Emily in Paris, the Marais district: symbol of liberty, and lots more.
Tootwalks are available free of charge whenever you want and start near our bus stops. Simply download our app from the App Store or Play Store, choose the route you fancy and follow the guide!
Paris during the Olympic Games is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of this extraordinary city while taking part in one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. Hop on our buses, discover the city by foot with our free Tootwalks, and make the most of everything Paris has to offer during this exceptional event. Find all our tours here. Enjoy your trip!