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 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: also when no pass is worth it
- Book with the official provider
From €53.50 per person
The Paris passes at a glance
Providers, duration and inclusions vary a lot. You'll see the live price in your currency when you book.
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
What to look for
How to find the right pass
Before you buy, three questions settle almost everything. After that, the choice is easy.
Which attractions count
Focused on museums, or the Eiffel Tower and a boat trip? The Museum Pass covers museums, while the commercial passes bundle the highlights.
How many days
Fixed consecutive days (Museum, City) or a pick-your-own selection (Flex, Explorer)? That's what decides how much you save.
Public transport separately
No Paris pass includes the metro, bus or RER. You always need to buy a public transport ticket separately.
Head to head
The five Paris passes side by side
A quick overview of each pass's strength. Full details for each pass are on its own page.
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 | All-round easy | Build your own | Maximum programme | A few, targeted |
| Attractions | 50+ museums | 20+ highlights | choose 2 to 7 | 80, incl. Museum Pass | choose 3 to 5 |
| Eiffel Tower | no | yes | optional | yes | optional |
| Louvre & Versailles | yes | yes | partly optional | yes | optional |
| Public transport | no | no | no | no | no |
| Validity | 2 to 6 consecutive days | 1 to 7 days | Freely combinable selection | 2, 4 or 6 days | 30 days to use your selection |
| Recommendation | Culture-heavy | First visit | Made to measure | All-inclusive | Flexible |
Honest recommendation
Which Paris Pass is really worth it?
Mainly here for museums and art? Then the Paris Museum Pass is the obvious choice: the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles and over 50 other venues, with no need to queue at the ticket office. 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: the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles, a hop-on hop-off bus and a Seine cruise are all included. It doesn't come with a full Museum Pass, so the Musée d'Orsay isn't covered. If you want that too, The Paris Pass Plus from Go City is the most complete package, but also the most expensive.
Just 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 7 attractions) is a better fit: you only pay for what you choose.
When no pass is worth it: 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 separately.
How it works
Four steps to the right pass
From comparing passes 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 suits your trip. - 2
Buy online
You book every pass directly with the provider, via the links on this page. - 3
Receive 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 Eiffel Tower need a time-slot booking in advance, even with a pass. Reserve early.
Highlights
What most people see with a pass
These are the sights you'll find across the passes. 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
Included in the City Pass and Pass Plus, optional in the Explorer and Flex Pass.
Palace of Versailles
A grand 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 and Pass Plus, but not in the City Pass.
Seine river cruise
A classic cruise along the riverbanks, included in 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. Check before you buy that the sights you want are actually covered.
No pass includes the metro
Unlike in many other cities, no Paris pass covers the metro, bus or RER. You always need a separate ticket for public transport.
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, with more 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 of them. For just two or three sights, single tickets are often cheaper.
If you're under 18, or an EU citizen under 26, entry 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 sights 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. Access to the 2nd floor is included in the City Pass and The Paris Pass Plus, and optional in the Explorer Pass and Flex Pass. The Museum Pass doesn't include it at all.
Is public transport included? +
No. At present, no Paris pass includes the metro, bus or RER. You 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 activate? +
Usually on 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).
Ready for Paris?
Open the comparison above, pick your pass, and book directly with the provider. Plan your public transport separately.