Paris City Pass
From€159
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 Pass Comparison 2026
Which Paris pass is worth it?
Five Paris passes compared: find the right one in a minute.
- Louvre, Eiffel Tower & more: which pass?
- Honest advice: even when no pass is worth it
- Booking with the official provider
From €53.50 per person
The Paris passes at a glance
Providers, duration and inclusions vary widely. You'll see the price live when booking, in your currency.
All-Inclusive Pass Plus
From€189
- Choose a duration, and visit as many attractions as you like each day.
- Includes a Paris Museum Pass, which gives you access to The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles, and many more!
Paris Explorer Pass
From€84€79.80
-5%
with code:TRAVELGUIDE
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€67.50€53.50
-21%
Visit 3 attractions over 30 days
- Navigation on the Seine
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre
What to consider
How to find the right pass
Three questions settle almost everything before you buy. After that, the choice is easy.
Which attractions count
Museum-focused, or the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip? The Museum Pass covers museums, while the commercial passes bundle highlights.
How many days
Fixed consecutive days (Museum, City) or freely chosen (Flex, Explorer)? This is what determines your savings.
Public transport separately
No Paris pass includes the metro, bus or RER. You'll always need to buy a separate public transport ticket.
Side by side
The five Paris passes compared
A quick overview of each pass's strengths. Details for each pass are on the individual pass pages.
Paris Museum PassParis City PassParis Flex PassThe Paris Pass PlusParis Explorer Pass
At a glance
| Museum Pass | City Pass | Flex Pass | Pass Plus | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Museum lovers | Hassle-free all-rounder | Build your own | Maximum programme | A few targeted picks |
| Attractions | over 50 museums | Museum Pass plus 60 extras | choose 2 to 8 yourself | 83 incl. Museum Pass | choose 3 to 5 yourself |
| Eiffel Tower | no | extra charge | optional | yes | optional |
| Louvre & Versailles | yes | yes | partly optional | yes | optional |
| Public transport | no | no | no | no | no |
| Validity | 2 to 6 consecutive days | 2 to 6 days | selection freely combinable | 2, 4 or 6 days | 30 days to use your selection |
| Recommended for | Culture-heavy trips | First-time visitors | Custom picks | All-inclusive | Flexible |
Honest recommendation
Which Paris pass is actually worth it?
Mainly after museums and art? The Paris Museum Pass is the obvious choice: the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles and over 50 other venues, without queuing at the ticket desk. It doesn't cover the Eiffel Tower, though.
First trip to Paris and want the big highlights? The Paris City Pass takes the planning off your hands, including the Museum Pass, a hop-on-hop-off bus and a Seine cruise; you only add the Eiffel Tower for an extra charge. If you want everything in one pass, Eiffel Tower included, The Paris Pass Plus from Go City is the most complete package, though also the priciest.
Only a handful of specific sights, put together yourself? Then the Explorer Pass (Go City, 3 to 5 attractions) or the Paris Flex Pass (Turbopass, 2 to 8 attractions) fits: you only pay for what you choose.
When no pass is worth it: if you're under 18, or an EU citizen under 26, admission to many state museums is free anyway. If you only want to see two or three things, single tickets are usually cheaper. And with every pass, public transport is always extra.
How it works
Four steps to the right pass
From comparison to your first museum, it only takes a few steps.
- 1
Choose your pass
Use the comparison above or the table to find the pass that matches your trip. - 2
Buy online
You book each pass directly with the provider, via the links on this page. - 3
Get your pass
Most passes arrive digitally by email as a PDF or QR code and are ready to use straight away. - 4
Reserve & go
The Louvre and the Eiffel Tower need advance time-slot reservations, even with a pass. Book early.
Highlights
What most people see with a pass
These are the highlights included, depending on the pass. The table above shows which pass covers which:
Louvre
The world's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa. Included in the Museum Pass, City Pass and Pass Plus.
Eiffel Tower
Always included in Pass Plus, optional in the Explorer and Flex Pass, available for an extra charge with the City Pass.
Palace of Versailles
A magnificent palace just outside the city, included in the Museum Pass, City Pass and Pass Plus.
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionists from Monet to Van Gogh, included in the Museum Pass, City Pass and Pass Plus.
Seine river cruise
A classic cruise along the riverbanks, included with the City Pass and Pass Plus.
Arc de Triomphe
A viewing platform above the Champs-Élysées, included in the Museum Pass, City Pass and Pass Plus.
No pass includes everything. Before buying, check that the sights you actually want are covered.
Note: the operator can change the programme at short notice; the list at the time of booking is what's binding.
No pass includes the metro
Unlike in many cities, no Paris pass covers the metro, bus or RER. You'll always need a separate ticket for public transport.
How to get around Paris
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Paris passes
Which pass is worth it, what's included and how does booking work? The key answers are here; find everything else on the FAQ page.
Is a Paris pass worth it for me?+
A pass is worth it if you're visiting several paid attractions. You'll save money and skip the ticket queue at many venues. For just two or three sights, single tickets are often cheaper.
If you're under 18, or an EU citizen under 26, admission to many state museums is free anyway.
Which Paris pass is the best?+
It depends on your trip. For lots of museums, the Museum Pass is ideal; for a hassle-free first visit, the City Pass. If you're putting together just a few attractions yourself, go for the Flex Pass or Explorer Pass; for the complete package, there's The Paris Pass Plus. The comparison above matches each pass to a type of trip.
Is the Eiffel Tower included in a Paris pass?+
Not in every one. The lift to the 2nd floor is always included in The Paris Pass Plus, and optional in the Explorer Pass and Flex Pass. With the City Pass it's only available for an extra charge, and it's not included at all in the Museum Pass.
Is public transport included?+
No. Currently, no Paris pass includes the metro, bus or RER. You'll always need a separate public transport ticket. Some passes do include a hop-on-hop-off bus for getting between the sights, though.
When does a Paris pass get activated?+
Usually on first use, not at purchase. Many passes count in calendar days: if you first activate it in the afternoon, that day still counts as day one. So activate it in the morning. The Museum Pass counts in hours (48, 96 or 144).
Ready for Paris?
Open the comparison above, choose your pass, and book directly with the provider. You'll plan your public transport separately.