How The Paris Pass® Works: Complete 2026 Guide

From the Eiffel Tower to Montmartre and museums galore – The Paris Pass is your key to unlocking the best of the City of Light, all while saving you time and money.

Published: August 11, 2025
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Headed to Paris? Forget juggling tickets, The Paris Pass is an all-in-one digital pass with over 75 top attractions, tours and experiences across the city. Oui, it’s as good as it sounds. 

Whether you’re a first-timer dreaming of the Louvre or a seasoned explorer craving catacombs and hidden gems, this Paris sightseeing pass makes it all a breeze. 

Let’s take a stroll through how The Paris Pass works, what’s included, and how to get the best value from your time in Paris. Allons-y! 

How does The Paris Pass work? 

The Paris Pass is a digital sightseeing pass - a sightseeing cheat code if you will - that gives you access to attractions, tours and experiences across Paris for one upfront price. 

Which Paris Pass should I choose? 

Paris Pass type

What you get 

Best for 

Explorer Pass 

Choose 3–7 attractions from a select lineup to use over 30 days 

Travellers who already know exactly what they want to see 

The Paris Pass 

Access to 75+ top attractions and unique experiences across a set number of consecutive days

Sightseers who want a packed, flexible itinerary of top attractions and unique local experiences 

 

How easy is The Paris Pass to use? 

It couldn’t be easier. You’ll be ready to start sightseeing in just three steps! 

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  1. Buy online – grab your pass on the official Paris Pass site or the Go City app for the best deal and to access full customer support. 
     

  1. Download the Go City app – your pass lives here! Use the link from your confirmation email to add it to the app, view attractions and find any need-to-know info. 
     

  1. Activate it when you’re ready – your pass only starts ticking once it’s scanned at your first attraction. So you can buy now, plan later. 

Using your pass on the day 

Using your Paris Pass is très simple. Just show your phone at the entrance of each attraction, and they’ll scan it for entry. Voilà! 

Top tip: save your favorite attractions in the app and check for any required bookings before you go. You don’t want to miss that macaron-making class because it filled up! 

What’s included on The Paris Pass? 

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  • Art & culture – step inside the world’s most-visited museum, The Louvre, where masterpieces like the Mona Lisa await, then head to the Musée d’Orsay for even more awe-inspiring artworks.  
     

  • Tours, activities & more – your pass also unlocks a huge variety of walking tours, bike rides and even photo experiences – perfect for adding a dash of fun and variety to your Paris itinerary. 
     

With so much included, The Paris Pass makes it easy to discover Paris from every angle – and save big while you do it. 

How can The Paris Pass help you plan your trip?

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Our free trip planning tool does the hard work for you. Just choose the attractions you want to see and how many days you have, and it’ll create a custom itinerary, map out the best routes, and store all your attraction details in one place. Handy, right?

Top planning tip: Paris is packed with incredible sights, but with Metro changes, river crossings and so much to see, it’s easy to lose precious hours crisscrossing the city. Group attractions by area – for example, spend one day around the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées, another exploring the Louvre and Île de la Cité, or head out to Versailles for a full-day adventure. This way, you’ll spend more time enjoying Paris and less time in transit.

Is The Paris Pass worth it? 

Absolutely – if you want to see more for less. With top attractions easily costing €20–€50 a go, visiting even two or three per day can add up quickly. The Paris Pass makes it simple to bundle all those visits into one value-packed purchase.  

For example, in just one day you could enjoy:  

  • Eiffel Tower Guided Climb (€45)  
  • Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off 1-Day Tour (€45)  
  • Wine Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre (€36) * 

That’s €126 worth of tickets in a single day, while a 2-choice pass costs €84 — so you’re saving €42. 

*prices accurate as of Oct 1, 2026 

Still have the energy for another few stops? Or maybe just a sit down with a Croque Monsieur on us? Your savings will just keep growing!  

Our passes really are the best way to explore the city. But don't just take our word for it, here's what our customers had to say...

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What’s the main advantage of The Paris Pass? 

Apart from savings (which we obviously love), it’s all about ease and flexibility. 

With The Paris Pass, you: 

  • Keep everything in one app – no paper tickets, no fuss 
  • Access curated tours and unique experiences 

  • Explore at your own pace 

  • Discover places you wouldn’t have thought to visit otherwise 


Basically, it’s your Paris trip… just smoother and more fun. 

Tips and tricks to make the most of your Paris Pass 

1. Plan your must-sees 

Prioritise your dream spots and book ahead for anything that needs reservations. 

2. Start early 

Paris sleeps in, but don’t you do the same. More hours = more sights. 

3. Use the app map 

See what’s nearby and group attractions by area (hello, Marais day!). 

4. Mix and match 

Iconic landmarks + quirky experiences = the most memorable days. 

5. Leave space for spontaneity  

Yes, you’re saving, but don’t forget to pause for a croissant or street performance en route.  

6. Remember, it’s a numbers game! 

The more you see, the more you save – with The Paris Pass, it’s that simple! 

The bottom line 

The Paris Pass makes sightseeing seamless. Whether you're snapping selfies at Sacré-Cœur, wandering through world-class museums or sipping Bordeaux in a 17th-century wine cellar, you’ll be doing more, for less. 

So pack your comfiest shoes, charge your phone and get ready to fall in love with Paris (and your pass). 

Enjoyed this?    

Check out the top travel apps to save you time and money or read our guide to the Best Walking Tours in Paris! 

Step up your sightseeing with The Paris Pass®. We make it easy to explore the best a city has to offer. We’re talking top attractions, hidden gems, and local tours, all for one low price. Plus, you'll enjoy guaranteed savings compared to buying individual attraction tickets.      

See more, do more, and experience more with The Paris Pass® – just choose a pass to get started!  

Alice Padfield
Alice Padfield
Content Manager

Alice is a copywriter in the Content team at Go City®, where she combines her love for travel, literature, food and theatre to craft inspiring content for cultural explorers. From blog articles to TikToks, she creates engaging stories that help travellers uncover hidden gems and must-see spots in every city. Passionate about exploring new destinations, Alice shares her discoveries to help others curate unforgettable itineraries.

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