Paris Pass® Plus: Tickets to Louvre, Eiffel Tower & 90+ more

Paris Pass Plus is one of the fastest ways to stack big Paris sights. What makes it interesting is that it mixes skip-the-ticket-line museum access with major attractions like the Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb and Versailles, all tied together in the Go City app. I like having a single digital pass that can cover a lot of planning, especially when you want museums plus neighborhoods. I also like the built-in variety, from the Louvre to Seine cruises to walking tours.

The main drawback to watch for is reservation handling. Some experiences are marked as reservation required, and the scan-in process can feel different at each venue, so you need to follow the instructions carefully.

Key highlights to focus on before you buy

• Skip-the-ticket-line coverage at 50+ museums and monuments via the Paris Museum Pass portion
• Eiffel Tower access with the Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb (reservation required)
• Louvre time-saver with Louvre entry plus additional included tastings and tours
• Versailles Palace entry included, with reservation support in the Go City app
• A flexible mix of formats, from Big Bus and Seine cruise to walking tours and self-guided museum time

Paris Pass Plus in plain terms, what you actually get

Think of Paris Pass Plus as two passes in one, packaged so you can do a lot without hunting down tickets each time. You buy a digital pass valid for 2 to 6 days, then you use it at included experiences across Paris. The product combines:

• Paris Pass by Go City: access to 40+ attractions, activities, and cultural experiences
• Paris Museum Pass: access to 50+ museums and monuments with skip-the-ticket-line style entry

This is the core idea. If your trip includes multiple high-demand sites, you are buying time and structure as much as tickets.

One detail that affects how your trip feels: your pass is activated when you use it for your first attraction, then it remains valid for the number of consecutive calendar days you purchased, not for rolling 24-hour periods. So if you want a tight schedule, start your pass on a day you truly intend to go all in.

Getting the Go City app right, so the pass does not trip you up

The pass lives on your phone. After booking, you download your digital pass based on instructions in your confirmation email. You also need a charged smartphone, because you will be using it for your pass and for the itinerary planning tools.

Here is the part that really matters: use the Go City app for planning, opening hours, and reservations where needed. The app is also the best way to see what requires a reservation and how to handle each entry. Some venues are straightforward, but others have their own reservation and scan-in steps. That is why the strongest practical advice is to read the instructions for each stop when you add it to your plan.

You will also need to download the Paris Museum Pass before you start sightseeing. The instructions come through the reservation portal, and it is one of those tiny steps that can save you stress later.

The big-ticket hits: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Arc de Triomphe

If you are the type who wants the major landmarks handled early, this is where Paris Pass Plus can feel like a smart buy.

Louvre Museum, plus a few extras

The Louvre is included, and you also get access to other Louvre-linked add-ons like French Wine Tasting at Les caves du Louvre and a French croque monsieur and champagne experience tied to the Seine. Even if you do not plan to do every add-on, having the Louvre included is a big deal because it is the kind of museum where waiting can eat your day.

The Louvre also tends to be one of the hardest places to improvise. A pass that reduces friction at entry helps you spend more energy on what you actually want to see.

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb

The Eiffel Tower is included as the Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb (reservation required). This is a specific product type, not just general grounds access, so it is worth double-checking the exact option shown in your app before you commit your schedule.

Practical tip: try to group the Eiffel Tower with a nearby area later in the day. You are going to want daylight for photos and an energy window for the climb, plus you may want time for a wander.

Versailles Palace

Versailles Palace is included (reservation required). Versailles can swallow an entire day if you let it, and this pass gives you a way to fit it in without separately buying the entry ticket.

The one drawback is that Versailles is also a place where crowds can build fast. Even with skip-the-ticket-line style entry, you still need to budget time for security, navigation, and the sheer scale of the grounds once you are inside.

Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame exterior plus crypt

You also get Arc de Triomphe included. Pair it with a day that already covers major central sights, since the Arc sits at the top of the city’s traffic logic.

Notre Dame is included as exterior-only plus the Archeological Crypt Experience (reservation required). If you are hoping for the full interior church experience, this is not that. But as a way to connect the area with a meaningful historical stop, it can still work well.

Seine River cruise and Paris by water, bridges, and neighborhoods

Paris Pass Plus gives you at least one classic Paris perspective: the river.

Seine River Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens

The included Seine River Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens is a great “sit down and reset” break after walking-heavy sightseeing. It is also a nice way to see landmarks in one sweep, especially if you are trying to make first-time Paris feel complete.

The big practical win here is pacing. When your legs are tired, the cruise becomes a useful tool, not just an optional extra.

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

You also get a 1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. This is helpful when you want to cover more ground with less decision fatigue. It is not a magic carpet, though. For it to work, you have to start early and think about how you will actually get off and on at stops.

I like this option for travelers who do not want to over-plan every single neighborhood transit route. If you do want to wander slowly without thinking about logistics, the bus can still help, but you will probably use it as a connector rather than your whole plan.

Walking tours that teach you how Paris moves

A big part of the value is that the pass is not only “stand in line at museums” energy. It includes walking tours such as:

• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur – Walking Tour
• Paris’ Hidden Gems in Le Marais – Walking Tour
• Saint-Germain-Des-Prés Walking Tour
• Latin Quarter Walking Tour
• Scandals & Love Affairs at Pere Lachaise – Walking Tour
• Women of Paris Walking Tour
• plus options like Covered Passages Walking Tour and more

These tours tend to work best when you treat them as orientation. You will learn where to walk next, which streets matter, and what to notice without needing to read a massive guidebook.

A smart way to use this: book one walking tour early in your trip so the rest of your days feel easier. Then use the pass for museums and landmark tickets after you have your bearings.

Food, tastings, and small Paris moments you can plan around

Paris Pass Plus is not a full meal package. Food and drink are not included unless a specific experience says it is. Still, there are some genuinely fun extras.

Cafe Louise breakfast

You can include a Parisian Breakfast at Cafe Louise. If you are doing a busy museum day, this kind of scheduled breakfast can make your day feel smoother, and it also gives you a taste of a more traditional routine.

Croque Monsieur and champagne, plus wine tasting

There is Croque Monsieur & Champagne Cocktail by the Seine and French Wine Tasting at Les caves du Louvre. These are the sorts of experiences that help the trip feel like more than a checklist.

My advice: pick one food or drink experience per day max. If you stack too many, you end up juggling schedules when you should be wandering.

Building a smart 2 to 6 day plan around included tickets

Because Paris Pass Plus is flexible, your job is to choose a rhythm. The pass works best when you combine high-demand sites with lower-pressure time.

Here are practical patterns I recommend.

A 2-day plan: Eiffel Tower plus Louvre, then Versailles or a neighborhood day

Day 1 could focus on the big icons: start with the Louvre, then later do the Seine River Cruise for the reset. End with an Eiffel Tower session when the sky gives you the most rewarding light.

Day 2 could be Versailles Palace if it is your priority. If Versailles is not a must, use day 2 for neighborhood walking tours like Le Marais or Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, then add Arc de Triomphe and any remaining museum slot you want.

The key: do not try to force every landmark in two days. You will spend more time moving and queuing than actually looking.

A 3 or 4 day plan: add Notre Dame crypt and one extra museum-heavy day

With extra days, you can include Notre Dame (exterior-only) & Archeological Crypt and still breathe. Add a walking tour to make the day feel human, then schedule museums for the most energy-efficient times.

A 6-day plan: mix landmark days with “Paris by theme”

Once you have six days, you can afford a theme approach. One day could be architecture and views. Another could be guided neighborhood walking. Another could focus on museums plus a tasting. The pass shines here because you can keep your days from feeling repetitive.

Price and value: when $211 feels like a win

The pass is listed at $211 per person, and the pitch is savings up to 50 percent compared to buying individual tickets. Without seeing the exact ticket prices you would have paid individually, you should treat this as a bet: you win if you use multiple included headline attractions.

Here is how to judge value quickly for your own style:

You are likely to feel you got your money’s worth if you plan to:

• do the Louvre
• include Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb
• add Versailles Palace
• use at least one or two “big mover” experiences like the Seine River Cruise and Arc de Triomphe

You might feel savings are smaller if you only use a few major attractions and mostly do free wandering. In that case, you are paying for skip-the-line convenience and organization, not for massive ticket arithmetic.

My bottom line: Paris Pass Plus is often a strong buy for first-timers or travelers who want structure. If you are an ultra-flexible planner who loves picking your own tickets and you only want one or two big attractions, you could do just as well with individual reservations.

The practical realities: what can go wrong, and how to avoid it

Most trip problems with passes do not come from the sights. They come from timing and scan-in habits.

The biggest pitfalls to plan for:

• Different entry rules at different venues: some places are reservation-based, some require specific steps, and scan-in instructions can vary
• Too-tight scheduling: Paris takes time to move through, even when your stops are close on a map
• Only one visit per attraction: so you should commit to what you want to do that day, not treat it as a casual browse-through

One more note that matters for expectations: included attractions can change without notice. Your plan should be “good enough” if something swaps out, not a tight schedule that collapses if one slot disappears.

Who Paris Pass Plus fits best

I think Paris Pass Plus is a great match for:

• first-time visitors who want Louvre plus Eiffel plus Versailles
• travelers who prefer organizing by a list and app planning rather than hunting tickets one by one
• groups who want fewer decisions and more time spent actually sightseeing

It may be less ideal if:

• you want to spend most of your days wandering with no reservations or museum time
• you dislike the idea of tracking multiple reservation requirements across different venues
• you only care about a couple of “must-do” attractions

Should you book Paris Pass Plus? My call

If you are aiming for a classic Paris highlights trip, Paris Pass Plus is easy to justify. You get real heavyweight inclusions like Louvre, Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb, and Versailles Palace, plus supportive experiences like the Seine River Cruise and neighborhood walking tours. The pass is also designed to reduce friction with the Paris Museum Pass skip-the-ticket-line style access.

Book it if you want structure, time savings, and variety. Consider alternatives if you only plan to hit a small handful of attractions or you prefer fully independent ticket planning. Either way, build your days with breathing room, follow the Go City instructions for each reservation, and you will get the best version of what this pass is meant to do.

FAQ

How long is the Paris Pass Plus valid?

The pass is valid for 2, 3, 4, or 6 days. It is activated when you use it at your first attraction and then remains valid for the consecutive calendar days purchased.

Is Paris Pass Plus a digital pass?

Yes. It is a digital pass. After booking, you get instructions for downloading your pass.

Do I need to download the Paris Museum Pass separately?

Yes. You need to download the Paris Museum Pass before you start sightseeing, using the instructions from the reservation portal in your order confirmation.

What attractions does the pass include?

It includes entry to 90+ activities over your chosen duration. It also combines the Paris Pass by Go City (40+ attractions) and the Paris Museum Pass (50+ museums and monuments), with examples like Louvre, Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Guided Climb, Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, and a Seine River cruise.

Does the pass include skip-the-ticket-line access?

For the Paris Museum Pass portion, it includes skip-the-ticket-line access to 50+ museums and monuments.

Are food and drinks included?

Food and drink are not included unless a specific included experience says it is. Examples listed include a Parisian breakfast at Cafe Louise and a croque monsieur plus champagne cocktail tied to an included experience.

Is transportation to attractions included?

Transportation to and from attractions is not included unless stated for a specific item.

Do I need reservations for included attractions?

Some included attractions are marked as reservation required. The Go City app tells you where reservations are needed and provides planning details.

What do I need to bring?

A charged smartphone.

Can I cancel, and what is the refund window?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.