Paris Pass Comparison 2026: What is the best Paris Pass?

Tickets & Prices

Paris City Pass

From 159.00 €

Excellent Paris City Pass with 50+ attractions, multiple city tours and a Hop-on Hop-off bus for 2–6 days.

Eiffel Tower (optional)
Louvre
Palace of Versailles
City tours
Hop-On Hop-Off bus
Seine river cruise

Paris Essentials Pass

From 129.90 €

Compact Paris Pass with all the main sights of Paris.

Eiffel Tower
Louvre
Palace of Versailles
Seine River Cruise
Hop-on hop-off bus

Paris Explorer Pass

From 79.00 €

Flexible Paris Pass with no time pressure. Choose 3 - 7 attractions from 50+ attractions in Paris.

Eiffel Tower
Louvre
Hop-on Hop-off
3–7 attractions of your choice
Valid for 30 days

Paris City Card

From 68.50 53.00 €

-23%

Visit 3 attractions over 30 days

Navigation on the Seine
Eiffel Tower
Louvre

The Paris Pass

From 89.00 €

Comprehensive Paris Pass with 90+ attractions for 1-6 days.

Eiffel Tower
Notre-Dame
Seine River Cruise
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Paris Museum Pass (optional)

Paris Museum Pass

From 90.00 €

Visit 50+ attractions over 2 days, 4 days, or 6 days

Louvre
Palace of Versailles

Simple & Fast

How it works

In four steps to the perfect Paris City Pass.

Select Paris Pass

Use the quick overview or the detailed comparison table to find the Paris Pass that's right for you.

Buy online

All city passes for Paris can be purchased online through the links on this page.

Receive pass

Most Paris Passes are sent to you digitally via email as PDF or QR code and are immediately usable. The Paris Museum Pass can optionally also be picked up on-site in Paris.

Reserve & get started

For some attractions like the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, advance time slot reservations are required.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Passes

Which pass is worth it, what is included and how does booking work? Here you'll find answers to the most important questions.

Is a Paris Pass worth it for me? +

A Paris Pass is worth it for you if you want to visit multiple attractions. You not only save money, but also time – because at many attractions you get priority access and don't have to wait in line.

However, if you are under 18 years old or an EU citizen under 26, a pass is usually not worth it. Most Parisian museums and attractions are free for these age groups anyway. Also, if you only want to visit very few attractions, you're often better off with individual tickets.

Is the Eiffel Tower included in a Paris Pass? +

Yes, but not in all passes. The Eiffel Tower is included in the Paris Essentials Pass, the Paris Pass+ (All-Inclusive), the Explorer Pass, and the Passlib' (from the City variant). With the Turbopass (City Pass), you can optionally add the Eiffel Tower for an additional fee.

The Eiffel Tower is not included in the Paris Museum Pass. If you choose a pass without the Eiffel Tower, you need to buy a separate ticket.

Is public transport included in a Paris Pass? +

No, currently no Paris Pass includes public transport like Metro, bus, or RER. You need a separate ticket for this – a day ticket for Parisian public transport costs about 8.50 euros.

However, some passes include a day ticket for the hop-on-hop-off bus, which lets you conveniently travel between the main attractions.

How does a Paris Pass work and when is it activated? +

Most Paris Passes are sent to your smartphone digitally after purchase. When booking, you don't need to decide on a start date yet – your pass is only activated when you use it for the first time, for example at the entrance of a museum.

Important: Most passes count in calendar days, not in 24-hour cycles. If you only activate your pass at 5 PM, that day still counts as the first day. So activate your pass in the morning if possible to make full use of the time. An exception is the Museum Pass, which is calculated in hours (48, 96, or 144 hours).

Which Paris Pass is the best for me? +

This depends on your travel duration and interests. For a stay of at least 3 days with lots of sightseeing, the Turbopass (City Pass) or Paris Pass+ work best. For just 2 days, the Museum Pass is a good choice if you mainly want to visit museums. If you want to efficiently cover the main highlights, the Essentials Pass is a good all-rounder.

If you're planning a visit to Disneyland Paris, the Explorer Pass is the only option that includes a day ticket for it. If you only want to see the Eiffel Tower and a few other attractions, individual tickets are often cheaper.