Why choose the Paris Pass?

The Paris Pass is an all-inclusive tourist pass, offering easy and economical access to over 80 iconic sites. This pass turns the discovery of Paris's wonders into a hassle-free and queue-free experience.

This article explores the pros and cons of the Paris Pass.

What is the Paris Pass?

The Paris Pass is an all-in-one solution for tourists in Paris, offering access to a wide variety of cultural and leisure attractions, a wise choice for a first visit to the French capital.

It offers 4 packages:

The cost of the Paris Pass is generally much lower than that of buying individual tickets. It therefore proves to be the most economical option for visitors with a dense cultural discovery schedule.

What's included in the Paris Pass

Paris's top attractions

The Paris Pass provides access to over 80 attractions in and around Paris, from must-sees to more original and unusual experiences. Among them are:

• Iconic museums such as the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou.
• Historical monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and the ascent of the Eiffel Tower.
• Unique experiences like a Seine River cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off tourist buses, and guided tours through picturesque neighborhoods like Montmartre.

Priority access

The pass also offers skip-the-line access at most tourist sites, allowing visitors to avoid long queues. Particularly useful during the high tourist season, this privileged access can save valuable time.

Purchase and activation of the pass

The Purchase of the Paris Pass is done exclusively online. Once purchased, the pass can be instantly downloaded to your smartphone via the free Go City app.

Other tourist passes for Paris

The Paris market offers several tourist passes, including the Paris Pass, the Paris Museum Pass and the Paris Passlib':

• Paris Pass: It provides access to over 80 attractions, including the museums of the PMP, and allows savings of up to 50% compared to purchasing individual tickets. It is the most comprehensive pass for visitors who want a diverse experience, with priority access to most venues.
• Paris Museum Pass: Specifically designed for art and history enthusiasts, this pass offers privileged access to 50 museums and monuments in Paris and its surrounding area.
• Paris Passlib': This flexible tourist pass offers several options, allowing customization according to each visitor's preferences. It is ideal for those who wish to combine cultural discovery with specific leisure activities in Paris.

Each pass has its unique features, allowing visitors to choose according to their interests and their planned itinerary in Paris.

Comprehensive list of attractions included in the pass

1. Eiffel Tower Guided Climb
2. Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day Tour
3. Parc Astérix
4. Louvre Museum
5. Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise
6. Notre Dame and the Archeological Crypt experience
7. Tour Montparnasse
8. Arc de Triomphe
9. Perfume mini workshop by Fragonard
10. French wine tasting at Les Caves du Louvre
11. Palace of Versailles
12. Morning Macarons in Montmartre
13. Cheese tasting at Ô Chateau
14. Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour
15. Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre
16. French Sweet Crepes at Bistro Marbeuf
17. Aquarium de Paris
18. Croque Monsieur & Champagne Cocktail by the Seine
19. Ballon de Paris Generali
20. French Apéro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
21. Saint-Germain-des-Prés Walking Tour
22. Musée d'Orsay
23. Paradox Museum Paris
24. Fly Over Paris - Virtual Reality Experience
25. Parisian Breakfast at Café Louise
26. Emily in Paris: The Unofficial Tour
27. Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette
28. Gourmet Chocolate Museum
29. Hidden Gems in Le Marais – Walking Tour
30. Sainte-Chapelle
31. Orangerie Museum
32. Grévin Paris - Wax Museum
33. PanoraMagique at Disney®Village
34. Latin Quarter Walking Tour
35. Galeries Lafayette guided heritage tour
36. Women of Paris walking tours
37. Covered passages walking tour
38. Petit Train de Montmartre
39. Beer Tasting & Gifts at Maison BAPBAP
40. Rex Studios: Les Etoiles du Rex
41. Solve a Mystery - The Murder by Notre Dame
42. Stade de France
43. Panthéon
44. The Army Museum
45. Dali Paris
46. Scandals & Love Affairs at Pere Lachaise - Walking Tour
47. Montparnasse Neighborhood Walking Tour
48. Centre Pompidou
49. Picasso Museum
50. Rodin Museum
51. La Conciergerie
52. Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
53. Chapelle Expiatoire
54. Quai Branly Museum
55. Gustave Moreau Museum
56. Museum of Arab History
57. Museum of Air and Space
58. Paris Science Museum
59. Museum of Music
60. Villa Savoye
61. Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération
62. Abbaye Royale De Chaalis
63. Château de Compiègne
64. Château de Malmaison
65. Château de Maisons-Laffitte
66. Château de Pierrefonds
67. Château de Vincennes
68. Chateau de Rambouillet
69. Château de Fontainebleau
70. Château de Champs-Sur-Marne
71. Condé Museum - Château de Chantilly
72. House of Auguste Rodin at Meudon
73. Museum of Decorative Arts
74. Museum of the Cinema
75. Guimet Museum of Asian Arts
76. National Museum Of Eugéne Delacroix
77. Museum of the Arts and Invention
78. Nissim De Camondo Museum
79. History of Immigration Museum
80. Museum of 3D Relief Maps
81. Museum of Jewish Art & History
82. National Museum of the Renaissance
83. Sèvres Ceramics Museum
84. National Archaeology Museum
85. Musée Port Royal des champs
86. Musée Franco-Américain du Château de Blérancourt
87. City of Architecture & Heritage
88. Jean-Jacques Henner Museum
89. National Museum of the Middle Ages (Cluny)
90. France Miniature

Attractions not included

While the Paris Pass provides access to a wide variety of sites, some popular attractions are not included. Among them:

• The Palais Garnier: this architectural gem, known for its opera house, is not accessible with the Paris Pass.
• Disneyland Paris: the famous theme park remains out of reach for Paris Pass holders.
• The dome of the Sacré-Cœur and the Catacombs of Paris are also examples of attractions not covered by the pass.

The Paris Pass is an excellent option for visitors wishing to discover Paris in a comprehensive and economical way. It offers access to over 80 attractions, allows for significant savings, and facilitates time management with its priority access. Although the pass does not cover some popular attractions and requires the separate purchase of metro tickets, its usefulness for a rich and varied stay is undeniable.

This complete guide to the Paris Pass aims to enlighten tourists about the benefits, how it works, and the limitations of this pass, thus helping them to plan their visit to the City of Light in the most rewarding way possible.

Official sources

• Official Paris Pass website

More info

• Information about the Paris Museum Pass
• Information about the Paris Passlib'