FAQ

There's no single best pass for everyone, only the best one for your trip. For lots of museums, the Museum Pass is ideal; for a hassle-free first visit, the City Pass; for sights you pick yourself, the Flex Pass or Explorer Pass. The biggest all-inclusive package, including the Eiffel Tower, is The Paris Pass Plus. The comparison matches each pass to a type of trip.

Usually from three paid attractions a day. If you only want to see two or three things, single tickets are often cheaper. And if you're under 18, or an EU citizen under 26, entry to many state museums is free anyway.

Technically yes, but rarely worth it. Check what's already included before you buy: The Paris Pass Plus already includes the Museum Pass, so a second one would be a duplicate. With the City Pass, on the other hand, adding a Museum Pass can make sense if you're missing venues like the Musée d'Orsay.

Through the relevant pass page here. You choose the duration or the number of attractions, see the current price in the booking window, and complete the purchase directly with the provider.

Most passes arrive digitally by email as a PDF or QR code and are ready to use straight away. The Museum Pass can be used digitally, or optionally collected in person in Paris.

Generally not. Most passes only activate when you first use them. For individual attractions like the Louvre or Eiffel Tower, though, you book a time slot in advance.

Usually with first use, not at purchase. Many passes count in calendar days: if you activate it in the afternoon, that day still counts as day one. So activate it in the morning. The Museum Pass counts in hours instead (48, 96 or 144).

Yes, for the Museum Pass, City Pass and The Paris Pass Plus: the days run consecutively. The Flex Pass and Explorer Pass are more flexible: you redeem your chosen attractions individually, and with the Explorer Pass you have 30 days to do so.

Yes, for the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Versailles. The pass replaces the ticket, not the time slot. The reservation is free, but popular slots book up early.

Not everywhere. Included in the City Pass and The Paris Pass Plus, optional in the Explorer Pass and Flex Pass, and not included at all in the Museum Pass.

No, not with any Paris pass. You always buy the metro, bus and RER separately. More on the Public transport page.

Yes, in the Museum Pass, City Pass and The Paris Pass Plus. The Paris Pass Plus covers them through a full Museum Pass, while the City Pass includes both as separate tickets. With the Explorer Pass and Flex Pass, only if you add them to your selection.

That depends on the provider. Many digital passes can be cancelled before first use, or have a return window. The exact terms are shown in the booking window when you buy.

Because providers adjust their prices continuously, and fixed figures would quickly go out of date. You'll see today's price in your currency on every pass page. How the prices break down is explained under Prices.