Paris City Pass
Excellent Paris City Pass with 20+ attractions, multiple city tours and a Hop-on Hop-off bus for 1–7 days.
- Eiffel Tower (2nd floor, guided)
- Louvre
- Palace of Versailles
- City tours
- Hop-On Hop-Off bus
- Seine river cruise
Paris passes in detail
Five passes, five approaches. Here's the full picture of what each one covers, how long it's valid, and which type of trip it suits.
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Five passes, one goal: pay and queue less
Paris doesn't have a single official city pass, but several competing offers. They differ in three things: which attractions are included, how validity is counted, and whether a sightseeing bus is included at all. Public transport is handled the same way across all of them: it's never included (more on that on the Public transport page).
The passes at a glance
| Pass | Provider | Strength | Eiffel Tower | Louvre & Versailles | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Museum Pass | official (interMusées) | 50+ museums | no | yes | 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days |
| Paris City Pass | Turbopass | All-round package | yes | yes | 1 to 7 days |
| Paris Flex Pass | Turbopass | Build your own | optional | partly optional | Freely combinable selection |
| The Paris Pass Plus | Go City | All-inclusive | yes | yes | 2, 4 or 6 days |
| Paris Explorer Pass | Go City | Pick your own | optional | optional | 30 days to use your selection |
Museum lovers: Paris Museum Pass
If your Paris is mostly about the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles, the Paris Museum Pass is the obvious choice. Over 50 museums and monuments are included once each, and at many ticket offices you walk straight in. It's the only official pass here. What it can't do: the Eiffel Tower, a river cruise or a bus. In return, it pays off with just three or four museums a day.
A first visit with everything: the Paris City Pass
For a first trip to Paris covering the big highlights, the Paris City Pass from Turbopass takes the planning off your hands. The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Palace of Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle and Arc de Triomphe are all included, plus over 20 attractions, a day's hop-on hop-off bus and a Seine cruise. It doesn't come with a full Museum Pass: venues that only run through that, such as the Musée d'Orsay, you'll need to book separately.
Everything in one package: The Paris Pass Plus
The Paris Pass Plus from Go City is the maximum programme: over 2, 4 or 6 consecutive days, you get access to 80 attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, a Big Bus tour and a river cruise. A full Museum Pass is included, so that's the Louvre and Versailles too. It is, however, the most expensive pass in this comparison. Go City discontinued the earlier standard pass, The Paris Pass without the Museum Pass, in mid-2026.
Build your own: Flex Pass and Explorer Pass
If you only have a handful of fixed sights, two passes let you put together your own bundle and pay only for your selection. With the Paris Flex Pass from Turbopass, you choose 2 to 7 attractions; with the Paris Explorer Pass from Go City, you choose 3 to 5 out of 35, to use within 30 days; the Louvre and Palace of Versailles are also on the list there. What you don't get is a fixed all-round package.
When no pass is worth it at all
Being honest: not everyone needs a pass. If you're under 18, or an EU citizen under 26, entry to many state museums is free anyway. If you only want to see two or three things, single tickets are usually cheaper. And whichever pass you choose, you'll need to budget for public transport on top.
Book every Paris pass directly
Book each pass directly with the provider. You'll see the live price for your duration, in your currency.
All-Inclusive Pass Plus
- 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
Flexible Paris Pass with no time pressure. Choose 3 - 5 attractions from 35 attractions in Paris.
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre
- Hop-on Hop-off
- 3–5 attractions of your choice
- Valid for 30 days
Questions about the comparison
Is there a pass that includes everything? +
The closest is The Paris Pass Plus: a full Museum Pass plus the Eiffel Tower, a Big Bus tour and a river cruise. It's also the most expensive pass, though. The City Pass is a cheaper option, and also includes the Eiffel Tower, but not a full Museum Pass. None of them cover public transport.
Which pass is cheapest? +
It depends on how much you're seeing. For just a few sights, the Explorer Pass is the cheapest, since you only pay for the number you choose. For lots of museums, the Museum Pass gets you the most value. Today's prices are under Prices.
Found your pass?
On each pass page, you choose your duration and variant and book directly with the provider.