The Paris Pass®: 40+ Attractions Including Eiffel Tower

The most useful part of the Paris Pass is its mix of famous sights and smaller experiences. You can climb the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine, take a Montmartre walk, taste French wine, and use a Big Bus tour without buying each ticket separately. The optional Paris Pass Plus adds the Louvre, Versailles, and many other museums.

I like the freedom to switch between major landmarks and lighter activities, especially the Caves du Louvre wine tasting and the included food stops. I also like the digital format, since the Go City app keeps attraction details, opening hours, itinerary planning, and reservation links in one place.

The main catch is that this pass rewards a busy schedule. Some activities require advance booking, the pass works by consecutive calendar days rather than 24-hour periods, and the Eiffel Tower option is a guided climb by stairs, not a lift ride. The museum upgrade also requires a separate Paris Museum Pass download.

Key points to know before buying

• Eiffel Tower access means a guided climb: The included option is for climbing, so it may not suit anyone who cannot manage the stairs.
• The pass covers more than monuments: Add a Seine cruise, Big Bus route, walking tours, breakfast, wine tasting, food stops, and family attractions.
• Paris Pass Plus is the museum option: The upgrade adds the Louvre, Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Orsay Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, and many more.
• Use the app before your first outing: Check hours, plan a route, and reserve timed activities before you activate the pass.
• Three or four stops per day can make the price work: A relaxed pace may not bring enough value, especially on a one-day pass.
• Each attraction can be visited once: Plan carefully if you want to return to a favorite museum or tour.

What the Paris Pass actually gives you

The Paris Pass is a sightseeing package from Go City. You choose a pass lasting 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 days, then enter included attractions during that period. The basic pass includes more than 40 attractions and activities, while the Plus version adds the Paris Museum Pass for major museums and monuments.

At the listed price of $91 per person, the pass can be good value, but only if you use it actively. A single museum and a slow afternoon will not usually justify the cost. A day combining the Eiffel Tower climb, a river cruise, a walking tour, and another paid activity has a better chance.

The savings claim can reach 50 percent compared with buying separate tickets, though that depends on the attractions you choose. Go City bases the savings on sample itineraries, so I would treat 50 percent as a best-case figure rather than a promise for every trip.

Your pass is digital. After purchase, you download it to your smartphone through the Go City app, and a PDF guide is also available. Bring a charged phone. That sounds obvious, but a dead battery can turn a simple entry scan into a nuisance.

Planning the pass around Paris neighborhoods

The pass works best when you group activities by area. Paris attractions are spread across the city, and transportation to and from them is not included unless an attraction specifically says otherwise. A packed list can look efficient on paper and become tiring once you add metro rides, walks, security checks, and meal breaks.

For example, you might pair the Eiffel Tower with the Seine cruise and a French crepe stop near the Arc de Triomphe on one day. Montmartre activities fit better together, including the Sacré-Coeur walking tour, Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre, and the Emily in Paris themed walk if its timing works.

The app itinerary planner helps with this. Use it before your first attraction, not while standing outside the next one. Check opening hours and reservation rules early, since some activities have fixed time slots and popular museums may fill their available spaces.

A useful rule is to choose two must-see sights each day, then add one or two shorter activities nearby. That leaves room for Paris itself, which is often the best part of a city visit: sitting in a café, crossing a bridge, or taking the long way through a neighborhood.

Eiffel Tower climb, Seine cruise, and city views

The Eiffel Tower option is a guided climb. You should understand that detail before buying, since the included experience is not a standard lift ticket. One person found the stairs unsuitable because of bad knees and bought lift access separately.

For visitors who can manage the climb, this gives the tower visit a more active feel. You get a closer look at the structure as you go up, rather than simply entering an elevator and stepping out at a viewing level. Still, anyone with mobility concerns should check the current access details and consider a separate lift ticket.

The pass also includes a Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens. This is one of the easiest ways to get a broad view of central Paris without walking between every landmark. The cruise gives you a break from pavement and a different angle on the bridges and riverfront sights.

The one-day Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is another practical choice early in your stay. It can help you get your bearings, though it uses a large block of time if you stay on board for the whole route. I would use it as transport and orientation rather than trying to combine it with too many timed attractions.

Tour Montparnasse offers another city view, and the Montparnasse neighborhood walk gives the district more character than a quick visit to its tower alone. These activities are useful additions when you want a break from the biggest museums.

Museums with the Paris Pass Plus

The basic Paris Pass does not automatically provide entry to the Louvre, Versailles, and the full list of museums. For those, you need the Paris Pass Plus, available with the 2, 3, 4, and 6-day options. The upgrade includes the Paris Museum Pass, which covers 50 or more museums and monuments.

The list includes the Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Orsay Museum, Orangerie Museum, Picasso Museum, Rodin Museum, and Sainte-Chapelle. This is where the Plus version can become worthwhile for a museum-focused visit.

The Paris Museum Pass can also help with some long entry lines, but it does not remove every part of the admission process. You still need to follow security procedures and any reservation instructions. The pass holder who used it successfully at busy attractions found it especially useful for moving toward the museum pass line instead of joining the standard ticket queue.

There is an important digital detail here. The Go City pass and the Paris Museum Pass are not always the same document. For the museum upgrade, download the Paris Museum Pass from the reservation portal before sightseeing. You may need both passes available for scanning.

The 2 and 3-day Paris Pass Plus options include a 2-day Paris Museum Pass. That means the museum portion does not necessarily cover every day of your wider Go City pass. Check the dates carefully before planning Versailles, the Louvre, and other museums on separate days.

Wine, breakfast, and food stops

I like the food choices because they give the pass more local flavor than a simple list of monuments. At Les Caves du Louvre, the French wine tasting is one of the strongest options. It offers a reason to visit a place you might skip when focusing only on famous sights.

The pass also includes a Parisian breakfast at Café Louise. This can be useful at the start of a sightseeing day, though you should check the current reservation or redemption instructions in the app. A breakfast stop is not a major attraction, but it can reduce the cost of eating out and give the day a slower start.

Other food options include a croque monsieur with a Champagne cocktail by the Seine, French sweet crepes near the Arc de Triomphe, French apéro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre. These are best treated as planned stops, not bonuses you squeeze in at random.

You can also visit the Gourmet Chocolate Museum Choco-Story. This may suit families and anyone who wants a shorter indoor activity between larger sights. The pass includes food and drink only where stated, so do not assume every listed food experience includes a full meal.

Walking tours with a sense of place

The walking tours are a good answer to the pass criticism that city cards can push you from one ticket booth to the next. Options include Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Latin Quarter, Le Marais, covered passages, the River Seine bridges, Montparnasse, and Women of Paris.

These tours also help you see areas that may not appear in a first-time Paris plan. One of the best practical benefits of the pass is that it can encourage you to visit neighborhoods you might otherwise miss. The guides are described as professional, friendly, and pleasant, though specific guide names are not provided.

The Notre Dame and Archaeological Crypt Experience needs careful reading. It is not simply a guided tour inside Notre Dame. The activity includes a tour of Île de la Cité that ends at Notre Dame, along with the archaeological crypt experience. That distinction matters if you are buying the pass mainly for a Notre Dame interior visit.

There is also a How to Become Parisian in One Hour show, the Rex Studios tour with afternoon popcorn, and the Scandals and Love Affairs at Père Lachaise walk. These add evening or entertainment options to a pass that might otherwise be heavy on museums.

Family attractions and unusual add-ons

Families have several alternatives to art museums. The pass includes the Aquarium de Paris, Paradox Museum Paris, Grevin Paris wax museum, and Parc Astérix. PanoraMagique at Disney Village and the Ballon de Paris Generali add more unusual ways to see the city and its surroundings.

Some activities may suit children better than a long museum day, while others depend on your own interests. The Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette, Perfume Mini Workshop by Fragonard, and Opéra National de Paris self-guided tour offer a different side of Paris than the classic monument circuit.

Stade de France is another option for sports fans. The pass also includes an Emily in Paris unofficial tour, which is a niche choice but useful if you are traveling with someone who wants a screen-related activity.

The attraction list can change without notice. Before building your entire itinerary around one activity, check the current Go City app listing, opening hours, and booking requirements.

How to make the price work

The pass is most likely to pay off when you use it for several paid activities each day. A realistic target is three or four stops daily, provided they are not all on opposite sides of Paris. One person who used the pass at that pace felt it offered good value and also enjoyed trying places they would not normally have chosen.

A two-day pass can work for an energetic first visit. You could combine a Big Bus tour, Eiffel Tower climb, Seine cruise, and one food or walking activity, then use the second day for museums or Montmartre. The schedule will feel full, so reserve fixed-time experiences first.

A three-day pass gives you more breathing room, but it can still be hard to fit everything in. Several attractions have specific time slots, and one visitor lost a Louvre opportunity because the available booking was gone. If the Louvre matters to you, make that reservation a priority before activating the pass if the system allows it.

The 4 and 6-day passes suit people who want a broad mix of museums, tours, food stops, and neighborhoods. They also reduce the pressure to visit four major sights every day. Even then, check the calendar rule: the pass is valid for consecutive calendar days, not rolling 24-hour periods.

Each attraction can be visited only once. Do not use the pass casually on a short visit if you plan to return later in the same trip.

Reservations, activation, and small practical traps

The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase, but it activates when you visit your first attraction. After activation, it runs for the number of consecutive calendar days you bought.

That makes the first scan important. Do not activate it at a minor activity late in the afternoon unless you are ready to start the clock. Plan the first day in advance and begin with an attraction you genuinely want to use.

Reservation rules vary. The app shows where reservations are needed, but links may not always be easy to use, and some locations can be difficult to find. Give yourself extra time for the first booking and save all confirmation details on your phone.

The pass does not include general transportation. You will need to pay for your own metro, bus, taxi, or other rides unless transportation is specifically part of an included activity. Build travel time into your plan rather than treating the attraction list as a walkable checklist.

Cancellation is flexible before the deadline: you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Once in Paris, however, the main flexibility is in how you use the pass, not in visiting the same attraction repeatedly.

Who should buy the Paris Pass

I would consider this pass for a first Paris visit with a clear sightseeing list and enough days to use it. It suits people who want the Eiffel Tower, a Seine cruise, walking tours, food activities, and several museums without managing every ticket separately.

It also suits families and mixed-interest groups. One person can choose a museum, another can take a neighborhood walk, and everyone can meet for a cruise or food stop. The wide list helps when not everyone wants to spend the whole day in galleries.

I would be cautious if you prefer a slow pace, dislike reservations, or want only the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. Buying those experiences separately may be simpler. I would also avoid assuming the basic pass covers the major museums, since that requires Paris Pass Plus.

FAQ

How many days is the Paris Pass valid?

You can choose a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6-day pass. It remains valid for consecutive calendar days, not 24-hour periods.

Does the Paris Pass include the Louvre Museum?

The Louvre is included with the Paris Pass Plus upgrade, which adds the Paris Museum Pass. It is not listed as part of the basic 40-plus attraction pass.

Does the pass include Versailles Palace?

Versailles is included with the Paris Museum Pass in the Paris Pass Plus option.

Is the Eiffel Tower ticket an elevator ticket?

No. The included Eiffel Tower activity is a guided climb. A separate lift option may be needed if you cannot or do not want to climb the stairs.

Does the Paris Pass include transportation?

Transportation to and from attractions is not included unless specifically stated for an attraction or tour.

Do I need reservations?

Some attractions and activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to check opening hours and booking instructions before you visit.

Can I visit an attraction more than once?

No. Each included attraction can be visited once with the pass.

Should you book it?

Book the Paris Pass if you want a busy, varied Paris schedule and can realistically fit three or four included activities into many of your pass days. The strongest value comes from combining major sights with the Seine cruise, walking tours, food stops, and the wine tasting, rather than using it for one expensive attraction at a time.

Choose Paris Pass Plus if the Louvre, Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, and other museums are central to your plan. Skip the pass if you want a very relaxed trip or only a few specific sights. For everyone else, careful planning, early reservations, and the right number of pass days can turn this into a useful way to see much more of Paris.