Is the Paris Pass Worth It? Tips for 2025

The Paris Pass is a sightseeing pass that gives you entry to a large number of attractions in Paris for a fixed price, depending on how many days you choose to use it. We’ll tell you everything you need to know in this article.

Anyone who loves to travel wants to visit the city of Paris at least once in their life. Home to iconic landmarks such as the famous Eiffel Tower, the royal palace at Versailles, countless museums, lively cafés, and more. There’s so much to see in Paris that a few days are often not enough.

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To make visiting Paris’s top attractions easier, the Paris Pass was created. You pay once and get access to museums, experiences, and tours around the city without having to buy individual tickets, saving money depending on how many places you plan to visit.

Below, we explain more about the Paris Pass and whether it’s worth buying.

What is the Paris Pass?

The Paris Pass is a tourist pass that grants free entry to over 90 attractions in Paris. In 2025, the pass was redesigned and now there are two versions:

• Paris Pass: Gives access to around 45 attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, hop-on hop-off bus, Notre Dame, Seine River cruise, wine tasting, and Montparnasse Tower. It can be purchased for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 consecutive days.
• Paris Pass Plus: This option combines two passes in one. In addition to everything included in the standard Paris Pass, it also includes the Paris Museum Pass, which grants free entry to major museums such as the Louvre, Palace of Versailles, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, and Musée de l’Orangerie, among others. It can be purchased for 2, 3, 4, or 6 consecutive days.

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How does the Paris Pass work?

First, the pass is no longer available as a physical card — it must be purchased online. To use it, follow these steps:

• Download the Go City app and enter the order confirmation number found in your purchase confirmation email. This will link your Paris Pass to the app.
• If you purchased the Paris Pass Plus, you’ll also need to download the Paris Museum Pass using the confirmation link provided after purchase.
• That’s it! You can now use the Paris Pass on your phone to enter attractions.

You can also use the Paris Pass by downloading the PDF to your phone or printing the email with the QR code, but we recommend using the mobile app for convenience.

The pass activates on the first day you use it. If you start using it in the afternoon, that day still counts in full. For example, if you buy a 3-day Paris Pass and start at 4:00 p.m. on the first day, you effectively get two and a half days of use.

💯 Exception: If you buy the 3-day Paris Pass Plus, the Museum Pass is only valid for 2 days.

If you change your mind after purchasing the Paris Pass, you have up to 30 days from the purchase date to cancel and receive a refund.

Activities that require advance booking with the Paris Pass

This is very important. While the Paris Pass Plus gives you free entry to major attractions, some sites require advance booking via the Go City app due to high visitor numbers. You’ll need to select a date and time for your visit.

Some attractions that require advance booking even with the Paris Pass include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and Notre Dame. All sites that require reservations are clearly marked in the Go City app.

This is key when planning your Paris itinerary and making the most of the pass.

Paris Pass 2025 Prices

Prices vary depending on the pass type and duration:

Paris Pass Prices

• 1-day pass: €89 adults, €54 children (ages 2–17).
• 2-day pass: €139 adults, €74 children (ages 2–17).
• 3-day pass: €164 adults, €89 children (ages 2–17).
• 4-day pass: €184 adults, €104 children (ages 2–17).
• 6-day pass: €214 adults, €134 children (ages 2–17).

Paris Pass Plus Prices

• 2-day pass: €199 adults, €74 children (ages 2–17).
• 3-day pass: €224 adults, €89 children (ages 2–17).
• 4-day pass: €264 adults, €104 children (ages 2–17).
• 6-day pass: €314 adults, €134 children (ages 2–17).

📷 Buy the Paris Pass here.

Does the Paris Pass include the Eiffel Tower?

As mentioned earlier, the good news is that the Eiffel Tower visit is now included in the pass — something that wasn’t the case in previous years.

You must make a free advance reservation to access the Eiffel Tower with the Paris Pass or Paris Pass Plus. You will also need to provide credit card details as a guarantee — you’ll be charged if you don’t show up at the scheduled time. This applies to all attractions that require reservations with the Paris Pass.

Note that the Eiffel Tower visit included with the Paris Pass covers access to the second floor by stairs. Other options, such as taking the elevator or visiting the third floor, are available for an extra fee.

Does the Paris Pass include public transport in the city?

Unfortunately, no. While the Eiffel Tower visit has been added to the Paris Pass, unlimited public transport access has been removed.

Remember that the Paris Pass still includes options like the Seine River cruise or the hop-on hop-off bus. However, for using public transport in Paris, we recommend buying the Navigo card.

Advantages of buying the Paris Pass

Some of the main benefits include:

• Skip long lines for tickets and entry at attractions. With the pass, access is faster at most sites.
• In addition to museums, churches, and tours, the Paris Pass includes gourmet experiences such as wine tasting.
• Simplicity and convenience of having everything on your phone, without the need to buy tickets for each attraction separately.
• The option to cancel the entire pass up to 30 days after purchase, provided it has not been used.
• And of course, saving money if you plan to visit many museums and do lots of activities in Paris in a short time.

So, is it worth buying the Paris Pass?

First, you need to decide which of the two passes is best for you. In our opinion, a trip to Paris should include its main attractions: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, Notre Dame, Montparnasse, Musée d’Orsay, a Seine River cruise, and more.

The pass that includes all these attractions is the Paris Pass Plus, so we will focus on comparing this pass with buying individual tickets.

Our recommendation depends on the number of days you’ll be in Paris and the attractions you plan to visit.

It will be worth it if you visit more than 10 attractions during your stay. This generally means spending at least 3 days in Paris.

For 2 days or less, we do not recommend buying the Paris Pass, as there isn’t enough time to visit enough attractions to justify the cost.

An example where the 3-day Paris Pass Plus is a good deal is if you visit the following attractions:

• Eiffel Tower: €14.50
• Louvre Museum: €22
• Arc de Triomphe: €16
• Montparnasse: €24.50
• Versailles: €24
• Musée d’Orsay: €16
• Hop-on Hop-off Bus: €45
• Seine River Cruise: €19
• Wine tasting at Les Caves du Louvre: €32
• La Grande Arche: €15
• Musée de l’Armée: €15
• Sainte-Chapelle: €13

In this case, the 3-day Paris Pass Plus costs €224, while buying tickets individually would cost €256.

Keep in mind that when deciding whether to buy the pass, you should also consider the time saved by skipping ticket lines.

📷 Buy the Paris Pass here.

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