The Paris Pass®: 40+ Attractions Including Eiffel Tower

The Paris Pass by Go City is interesting because it turns Paris sightseeing into one pay-once, use-when-you’re-ready plan. I like that it includes heavyweight classics like the Eiffel Tower guided climb and a Seine River cruise, but it also spreads the fun out with food stops, tours, and neighborhood walks. One thing to weigh: the value depends on how many different stops you can realistically fit in, because many options have set time slots and each included spot is meant for one visit only.

Here’s the big practical consideration. The pass is activated the first time you use it, then it runs for the consecutive calendar days you chose, not 24-hour chunks. If your trip is short or your schedule is loose, you can end up with part of your pass still unused, which is when it stops feeling like a bargain.

Key Things I’d Focus On Before You Buy

• Skip-line museum access with the Plus upgrade: the Paris Museum Pass can be the difference between hours and minutes at major sights.
• Digital pass that you plan in the Go City app: you sync your plan, check hours, and book when needed.
• A mix of big monuments and small experiences: think wine tastings, a breakfast stop, and themed museums, not just statues.
• Eiffel Tower is included as a guided climb: plan for steps, and don’t assume there’s a lift option in the included experience.
• Your first visit starts the clock: activation happens at your first attraction, then days count consecutively.

Why a Paris Pass Works Better Than One-Off Tickets

Paris is expensive when you start adding up separate tickets. This pass is designed to flip that math by bundling entry to a wide set of paid attractions, tours, and activities, often across multiple neighborhoods. The headline is simple: it can save you a lot versus buying individual tickets, especially if you’re the type who likes to tick off the big sights early and then fill in the rest with smaller add-ons.

What makes this pass feel “real” is the way it pairs iconic landmarks with experiences that are still Paris, not just check-the-box. On the big-name side, you can do the Eiffel Tower climb and a Seine cruise. On the fun side, you can also find food-and-drink experiences like a Croque Monsieur and Champagne stop by the Seine, plus wine tasting at Les caves du Louvre.

What You Pay for the Paris Pass (and When It Feels Like a Bargain)

The price shown is $91 per person, and you can buy pass options valid from 1 to 6 days. The catch is also the key: the pass only pays off if you actually use enough of it. One practical rule of thumb that fits the way these passes work in real life is aiming for several activities per day, not one grand plan per day and a slow wander.

If you pick a shorter pass, your “use it or lose it” risk goes up. You can absolutely have a great time on a 1 or 2-day pass, but you’ll need focus. If your goal is to cover Eiffel Tower, a major museum day, and multiple neighborhood experiences, longer passes give you breathing room.

The best value isn’t only about quantity. It’s also about pairing expensive, high-demand entries (especially museums when you want to skip lines) with lower-cost sightseeing. That’s why the Plus upgrade is worth serious attention for many first-time visitors.

The Go City App: Your Control Panel for Reservations and One-Time Entries

This is a digital pass experience. After booking, you download your pass and you can head straight to attractions or tours, as long as any required reservations are made in advance. The big tool is the Go City app, which helps you plan, check opening hours, and make reservations where needed. There’s also a PDF guide option.

Two rules matter more than people expect:

1. Each attraction can only be visited once. That means you should not treat the pass like an unlimited buffet of entrances.
2. Your pass activates on your first attraction visit. Then it remains valid for the number of consecutive calendar days you purchased, not a 24-hour rolling window.

That activation detail changes how you plan your “start day.” If you can, avoid starting the pass on a day that’s half gone. Start it when you can immediately use it for at least one major stop, so you get your money’s worth.

Top Included Hits: Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise, Notre Dame, Montmartre, and More

The Paris Pass is at its best when you use it to build a morning-to-evening route, not when you hop randomly across the city.

Eiffel Tower Guided Climb

The pass includes an Eiffel Tower guided climb. That’s a major selling point because it’s a famous ticket, often sold out or time-slot limited at peak times. The practical downside is that “climb” usually means steps. If you have knee issues or you just know your legs will revolt, consider that there may not be an included lift alternative in the packaged experience. In that case, you might want to plan a different included activity or buy the lift option separately if it’s offered by the operator.

Seine River Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens

A cruise is the Paris cheat code for getting your bearings. The pass includes a Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, which is ideal on a first or second day because it shows you where everything is in relation to each other. Pair it with nearby sights before or after, then use the rest of your day for neighborhoods on foot.

One included add-on that feels very “Paris day” is the Croque Monsieur & Champagne Cocktail by the Seine. I love food and drinks that match the setting, and this one does.

Notre Dame & Archeological Crypt Experience

The pass includes Notre Dame & Archeological Crypt Experience. The practical value here is twofold: it gives you structured time in a famous area, and it helps you avoid spending your whole day figuring out what to do in that part of Île de la Cité.

Just set expectations. This is not necessarily a full, grand guided tour of every building around the square. The experience centers on the site area, so plan for some walking time afterward if you want wider exploring.

Parisian Breakfast at Café Louise

A guided sightseeing day with a Parisian breakfast at Café Louise makes the whole schedule feel less like a checklist. Breakfast is also a strategic move because it gets you through one of the most common bottlenecks: waiting for food while you lose daylight.

Neighborhood Tours and Views

You’ll also find included options that let you “land” in different parts of Paris without overplanning every turn. Examples you can look for include:

• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour (often paired with Champagne Gourmand experiences in the Montmartre selection)
• Tour Montparnasse for a different skyline angle than the Eiffel Tower
• Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off tour (1-day) to help you reposition when legs need a break

Chocolate, Perfume, and Quirky Museums

This pass isn’t only monuments. You can also find themed experiences like Choco-Story for chocolate history, Fragonard for a perfume mini workshop, and more playful museum stops. These are great when the weather turns or when you want variety without committing to a full museum day.

Paris Pass Plus and the Paris Museum Pass: The Skip-Line Power Move

If there’s one upgrade that can justify the effort, it’s Paris Pass Plus for 2 to 6-day passes only. This adds access to the attractions in the base Paris Pass and includes the Paris Museum Pass for major museums and monuments.

This is where the money often returns. The biggest institutions you listed as “must sees” are often the ones with the longest lines, so skipping those queues changes your entire day. The Paris Museum Pass can cover places like:

• Louvre Museum
• Arc de Triomphe
• Palace of Versailles
• Orsay Museum
• Sainte Chapelle
• Orangerie Museum
• Picasso Museum
• Rodin Museum
• and more

One practical note: the Paris Museum Pass is part of the Plus package, but you need to download it separately from the reservation portal before you start sightseeing. Then you’ll need both the city pass and the museum pass available when operators scan your entry. A common mistake is showing up with only one of the passes. If you do, entry can get delayed or blocked.

A Practical Way to Plan Your Days Without Getting Stuck on Time Slots

The pass is flexible, but it isn’t random. Many attractions have specific time slots, and you’ll want to treat your day like a set of connected moves, not a list.

Here’s how I’d plan it so you feel in control:

• Start with one anchor per day: Eiffel Tower climb, a major museum day (Louvre or Orsay), or the cruise plus a nearby cluster.
• Add one neighborhood event: a walking tour in Montmartre, Le Marais, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, Latin Quarter, or the covered passages style walks.
• Use the “small ticket” options to fill gaps: chocolate, perfume, wax museum, a fun show, or a themed stop. These can help when weather or crowd levels slow your pace.

Also, remember the timing wrinkle tied to activation. If you can’t pre-book until the pass is activated at a first attraction, that can compress your planning around the Louvre or Versailles. The fix is simple: once you choose your starting day, don’t waste time letting it be a “light day” if you’re relying on booked museum slots.

If your goal is to maximize the pass, the sweet spot is usually doing several activities per day, not one big event plus lots of wandering. That approach turns the pass into a day plan rather than a bag of unused tickets.

Where the Pass Can Fall Short: Climb Details, Expectations, and Finding the Right Entry

This pass can feel like a win, but it has real friction points.

The Eiffel Tower is a climb

Even though it’s labeled guided, it’s still a climb. If you expected an option that matches your fitness level, don’t assume you can swap in a lift on the spot. If stairs are a problem, you’ll want a plan before you arrive.

Some experiences may not match your mental picture

The Notre Dame selection is focused on the area and related crypt experience, but it may not function like a full, broad tour of the whole district. You might find that the included format ends at Notre Dame rather than covering everything you thought it would.

This is a general travel truth: your ticket name is not the whole itinerary. Use the app to check what the scheduled experience actually covers.

Time slots and pre-booking can surprise you

A big theme with passes like this is that the “easy booking” part is not always instant for every attraction. Some included items have very specific time slots. If you try to lock those in too late, you can lose the window you wanted.

Locations and reservation links can require patience

Some included places can be harder to find than you expect once you’re in Paris, especially when you’re juggling multiple stops. And if you run into reservation links that don’t behave, the best defense is to rely on the Go City app itinerary planner and confirm everything before you leave.

Who This Works Best For in Paris

This pass fits best if you:

• want structure without buying 10 separate tickets
• are visiting for the first time and want iconic Paris plus a few themed detours
• like mixing big sights with neighborhood walks
• are comfortable using an app for planning and confirmations

It’s also a good match if you enjoy experiences that go beyond museums. The selection includes tours and activities like Montmartre walking, wine tasting in a Louvre-area setting, and food experiences by the Seine.

If you prefer a slow, spontaneous Paris day with minimal bookings, you might do better with fewer reservations and a smaller ticket bundle. The pass shines when you actively use it.

Should You Book the Paris Pass Plus?

Book it if your plan is to hit several major sights over multiple days and you’re serious about using the pass to cover both famous landmarks and time-saving museum entries. If Louvre and Versailles are on your list, the Plus upgrade is often the reason people feel the pass is worth it, because it adds the Paris Museum Pass.

Skip it or scale down if you only want one or two big activities and lots of unstructured strolling. A short pass can feel tight once time slots and one-time entries come into play. Also, if you know you cannot do an Eiffel Tower climb, treat that as a deciding factor before you rely on the included option.

If you do buy it, plan your first day carefully, download the museum materials early if you choose Plus, and keep the Go City app open as your daily navigation tool. That turns a pile of tickets into a smooth Paris week.

FAQ

How long is the Paris Pass valid?

The Paris Pass is valid for 1 to 6 days. It runs for the number of consecutive calendar days you purchased, starting when your pass is activated on your first attraction visit.

Do I need to make reservations?

You can use the Go City app to plan your trip and make reservations where needed. Some attractions have specific time slots, so it’s smart to check requirements in the app for each stop.

Is food included with the Paris Pass?

Food and drinks are not included unless stated as part of a specific attraction or experience. The pass does include certain food and drink experiences, such as a Croque Monsieur & Champagne Cocktail by the Seine and a Parisian breakfast at Café Louise.

What are some top attractions included in the Paris Pass?

The pass includes major options like an Eiffel Tower guided climb and a Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens. It also covers experiences such as Notre Dame & Archeological Crypt, Parisian breakfast at Café Louise, Tour Montparnasse, and French wine tasting at Les caves du Louvre, plus many more.

What is the Paris Pass Plus upgrade?

The Paris Pass Plus upgrade is available for 2 to 6-day passes and adds access to all Paris Pass attractions plus a Paris Museum Pass with additional skip-the-ticket-line access to 50+ museums on the museum pass.

Do I need to download the Paris Museum Pass separately?

Yes. The Plus includes the Paris Museum Pass, but you must follow the instructions to download it from the reservation portal before you start sightseeing.

What do I need to bring with me?

Bring a charged smartphone, since your pass is digital.

Can I get a refund if my plans change?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.