Paris Pass with over 90 Top Attractions including Notre Dame Tour

Paris rewards smart planning. This all-in-one Go City Paris Pass pairs Notre Dame tour access with a long list of major sights, plus a handy app to help you map out days without feeling lost. I especially like how the pass mixes the big-name classics with a few food and specialty experiences that make the schedule feel less like homework.

The catch is real though. Several top museums and monuments require advanced booking, and the reservation situation can make or break your plan if you wait too long.

You can choose a 2 to 6 day pass, and the price is about $215.54 per person. You’ll also get a Paris Museum Pass, a mobile ticket, and a day option that jumps beyond the city center to Parc Astérix.

Key things to know before you buy

• Notre Dame Crypt experience gives you the story under the cathedral, not just the exterior photo moment.
• Louvre, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle are included, but timed entry is the rule, not the exception.
• Seine cruise plus 360-degree viewpoints help you see Paris from the water and from above.
• Food stops are baked into the pass, like breakfast in Saint-Germain, champagne pairings, cheese and wine tastings, macarons, and crepes.
• Montmartre and Saint-Germain walking tours help you slow down and learn neighborhoods instead of sprinting across them.
• Parc Astérix and France Miniature are included options if you want one less museum-heavy day.

How the Paris Pass fits a 2 to 6 day plan

This is a choice-pass built for people who want lots of admissions bundled together. You buy for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 days, then pick from a menu of 90+ attractions using a mobile ticket through the Go City app.

The value idea is simple. Many of the included stops are places you would already consider paying for directly, like the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, Arc de Triomphe, and the Versailles Palace (with advanced booking). If your itinerary already looks like a greatest-hits list, this pass can help you avoid the constant add-on ticket math.

Two smart notes from real-world usage. First, booking timing matters. On average, people book around 48 days in advance, which lines up with how often timed tickets are snatched up early. Second, the app is not optional. You’ll be using it to manage your entries and follow instructions for the included Paris Museum Pass.

Notre Dame Crypt tour, plus the real Cathedral baseline

Notre Dame can be confusing on a first trip, because you hear all kinds of rules and you end up planning around what’s open. The pass includes a guided visit connected to Notre Dame, called the Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame experience, where you go below the cathedral for a story-focused visit.

What you can expect is two parts. First, there’s a 1-hour guided tour outside Notre Dame. Then you switch to a self-guided tour inside the crypt. The experience also centers on the tragedy of the 2019 blaze, since that event caused major damage, and that context shapes what you learn underground.

One small but important planning point. The interior of the cathedral itself is described as free and open to all in the available info, while the pass covers services that are independent of interior access. Translation: treat this as a guided history and crypt experience, not as a shortcut to guarantee everything inside.

If you like hearing a clear narrative, this is one of the best ways to use time near Notre Dame. It makes the area feel layered, not just postcard-level pretty.

The Louvre, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, and other timed-entry wins

The pass includes major museum and monument admissions through the Paris Museum Pass. That means you can stack big cultural stops across multiple days without paying for each one one by one.

Here’s the reality check though: several of the big ones require you to plan ahead. The Louvre is included, but advanced booking is required. Versailles also requires advanced booking. Sainte-Chapelle is included, but it also has a note about advanced booking.

So how do you make this work?

• Treat your timed-entry sites like anchor bookings. Put them on your calendar first, then build walking routes and nearby museum options around them.
• Download the museum pass content ahead of time. The info specifically says to make sure you download it for the Louvre and other sites.
• Expect some flexibility. If one museum date gets tricky, you’ll want nearby backups ready so you’re not losing the entire day.

The included museum lineup is strong for a first-time Paris trip. You get Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou (with admission notes and download guidance), Pantheon, and the Picasso Museum option. Each one gives a different angle on Paris, so mixing them stops the trip from feeling like one long repeat of gallery rooms.

Louvre plus Arc de Triomphe and Tour Montparnasse for city views

Paris is a city you should see from both directions, street-level and height-level. This pass helps with that.

For 360-degree views, you have Arc de Triomphe with admission included via the Paris Museum Pass. That’s a classic choice because the view is wide and it helps you understand the layout of the city’s grand avenues.

You also have an option to go up Tour Montparnasse. This is the city’s only skyscraper observation point in the included list, and it has panoramic views from the 56th floor. If you’ve been walking for hours, you might find this kind of high, open-air reset worth the ticket time.

Then you add the Seine as your “moving viewpoint” with Bateaux Parisiens. The cruise is listed as a 60-minute ride, and it includes key sights like Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. Since the river cuts through multiple neighborhoods, it’s a fast way to connect dots.

My practical tip: pick one high view and one river view per day max. Two in one day can work, but your feet may file a complaint by sundown.

Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off for pacing, not just transportation

This pass includes a 1-day Big Bus Tours Paris hop-on, hop-off route with stops at nine key sights. That’s useful when your schedule includes far-apart neighborhoods, because you can handle transit without turning your day into a rail timetable problem.

Use it like a pacing tool. Ride a loop when you need to cover distance. Then hop off when you want to slow down for museums, churches, or a meal stop.

The biggest advantage is control. You are not forced into a strict sequence the way you are with some guided tours. You can build a day where you spend less time commuting and more time in the places you picked.

Eating your way through Paris, with breakfast, champagne, cheese, wine, and sweets

This pass is not just about monuments. It includes several food and drink experiences that can feel like vacation fuel.

Start with breakfast at Café Louise in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The listed package is a traditional French breakfast including croissant, freshly squeezed orange juice, baguette, coffee, and fruit. If you arrive hungry after a morning of walking, this is a smart way to avoid settling for something rushed.

In Montmartre, you have Au Cadet de Gascogne for a Champagne Gourmand. The idea is sweet pastries paired with a glass of champagne, with the theme inspired by the café gourmand tradition. It’s a fun way to make Montmartre feel like a treat, not only a climb and a crowd.

Then there’s Ô Chateau, a cheese tasting experience that also includes learning about cheese-making and the characteristics of each cheese. Even if you’re a novice, tastings like this are usually easier than you think, because you’re not expected to be a sommelier. If you love trying small bites, it’s a good fit.

For wine, Les Caves du Louvre offers a French wine tasting. You can choose a guided English tour or a self-guided tour. The info warns that the English guided tour is popular and can book up fast, so treat it like another anchor plan.

And for dessert lovers, you get several classics. There’s Bistro Marbeuf for French sweet crepes, La Mère Catherine for macarons in Montmartre until midday, and Choco-Story Paris for the gourmet chocolate museum. Add Au Vieux Châtelet for a croque monsieur and champagne cocktail by the Seine, and you have enough “food tourism” to build your trip around flavors.

One caution: food stops are included only where listed. The general rule in the info is food and drink are not included unless a specific experience says so. So bring a little flexibility for lunch and dinner meals not covered by the included tastings.

Neighborhood time: Montmartre and Saint-Germain walking tours

A pass like this can tempt you to cram everything. These two walking tours are the cure.

Montmartre & Sacré Coeur – Walking Tour is included with a note that it requires reservation. Montmartre is one of the best places to learn by walking, not by staring at the map. The tour is described as exploring the district tied to artists like Modigliani, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, and Van Gogh.

Then there’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés Walking Tour. This one focuses on older streets and cobblestone passageways, plus a mix of culture and history. If you want a calmer Paris vibe with café windows and small lanes, this is a strong match.

My advice: pick one neighborhood tour early in your trip. It helps you understand where things are, so your later museum and dinner choices feel more logical.

Paris style museums for when you want something different

Not every day needs a masterpiece gallery. This pass includes a few museums that bring variety, and sometimes that’s what keeps a trip enjoyable.

Paradox Museum Paris is an “interactive exhibits designed to challenge all your senses” type of stop. If you like hands-on fun or you’re traveling with someone who gets restless inside traditional galleries, this can balance your schedule.

Grévin Museum is a wax museum, which is often a hit when you want a quick, low-pressure activity that still feels like an attraction.

How to become Parisian in one hour? is an English one-man comedy show. It’s short, and it’s built for fun with local quirks and customs. If your day has lots of serious sights, this can reset your mood fast.

FlyView is a short virtual reality experience with a 360-degree view from the skies. It’s only listed as 20 minutes, so it works best as an easy add-on rather than a “main event.”

Centre Pompidou, the Pantheon, and Picasso for art with different moods

If you want art that covers different eras and styles, the included museum set is well-chosen.

Centre Pompidou is included with admission notes tied to the Paris Museum Pass. The building itself is described as a work of art, which matters because Pompidou is not only about what’s inside. If you like architecture, you’ll probably spend more time looking up and out than you expected.

Pantheon is another included cultural anchor. It’s described as an 18th-century resting place for famous French intellectuals. This is one of those Paris sights that feels less like a museum and more like a landmark with stories attached.

Musée Picasso-Paris is included as well. It lets you view Picasso’s personal collection. If you’re a fan, it’s a focused stop that feels more intimate than the mega-museums.

These three can fit well into an “art day,” especially if you also plan dinner nearby so you don’t have to fight transit after museums.

Montparnasse views, Montmartre snacks, and a Seine afternoon plan

Here’s a practical way to string together some included highlights without overloading transit.

Try a half-day with Montmartre and Sacré Coeur area time, then pick up food stops connected to that neighborhood such as macarons. Follow that with a Seine cruise later in the day so your photos capture different lighting. The cruise route is listed as starting near the Eiffel Tower and drifting toward Notre Dame, with a 60-minute runtime.

If you want a different type of view, add Tour Montparnasse either earlier or later as a contrast to the river. The point is simple: one plan that has walking, one plan that has motion, and one plan that gives you height.

Parc Asterix and France Miniature for an off-grid day

Not every included day has to be museums and churches. This pass adds two options that move the experience beyond central Paris.

Parc Astérix is a theme park based on the Astérix comics. The info lists around 3 hours for admission included. This is a great choice when you want a change of pace, especially if you’ve already done a lot of sightseeing legs.

France Miniature is listed as a way to see France in one day at a park just outside Paris, with a 4-hour duration. Even if you do not plan to stay the full time, it can give you an easy, low-effort way to learn geography and see a lot without big travel days elsewhere.

If your schedule is 2 or 3 days, consider saving one block for one of these. It prevents the “everything is indoor” problem.

The big value question: when this pass saves money, and when it won’t

At about $215.54 per person, you should treat this as a money-saver only if you actually use it across multiple included hits. The math gets better when you commit to several of the costly attractions, especially the museum-heavy ones like the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, and Versailles with advanced booking.

It gets weaker if your days become slow and local in a way that avoids distant connections. The info and included stops suggest a lot of spread across neighborhoods, plus timed-entry sites. If you prefer staying in one small radius all day, you might find yourself paying for fewer admissions than you hoped.

Also be alert to a common failure point. When reservations are required and those slots are hard to secure, the pass can feel like dead weight. Some people end up buying separate tickets elsewhere after their preferred options are not available during their travel dates, and they do not get refunded if you cannot use the pass as planned.

My practical advice: choose your “can’t miss” list before you book your trip. Then immediately check availability for the timed-entry attractions you care about most.

Who should buy this Paris Pass

This pass is best for you if you like:

• Packing several major sights into a tight trip
• Using an app and digital ticket system to manage multiple entries
• Mixing museums with food tastings and a couple of neighborhood strolls
• Wanting a day that goes outside city boundaries, like Parc Asterix

It might not be for you if:

• You dislike planning around timed tickets
• You want long, unstructured days with minimal transit
• You expect every popular museum to be available on the dates you pick without extra effort

One more note from positive experiences: people highlighted the Notre Dame tour, the boat tour, the museums, and the food as the standout set. In some cases, the Notre Dame tour guide was named Sophia, and an additional Eiffel Tower climbing option mentioned by name was hosted by Ellen. Those are not guaranteed, but they point to the types of experiences that can make the pass feel personal, not generic.

Should you book the Paris Pass?

Yes, if your Paris plan includes multiple included top attractions and you’re willing to plan ahead for timed entry. The pass shines when you treat it like a framework for a full itinerary, not a backup plan for spontaneous decisions.

Skip or reconsider if your trip dates are fixed and you cannot be flexible with reservations. In that situation, a pass becomes risky. Use a cautious approach: lock in the most important bookings first, then decide if the bundled price still makes sense for your final schedule.

FAQ

How many days can I use the Paris Pass?

The pass is available for 2 to 6 days, depending on what you purchase.

What big attractions are included?

Included highlights from the pass list include the Louvre, Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off tour, Arc de Triomphe, the Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise, and the Notre Dame Archeological Crypt experience. It also includes Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Pantheon, and Sainte-Chapelle, plus Palace of Versailles with advanced booking.

Do I need advanced reservations for the included sites?

For several major places, yes. The info specifically notes advanced booking for the Louvre, Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle, and also says you should reserve your slot as far in advance as possible.

Is the pass digital?

Yes. It includes a mobile ticket and you can use the Go City app on Android or iOS.

Is food included?

Food and drink are not generally included unless a specific included experience says it is. The pass does include food and drink experiences like breakfast at Café Louise, champagne tastings, cheese and wine tastings, crepes, macarons, and chocolate-related experiences.

Does the pass include transportation in Paris?

Transportation to and from attractions is not included unless stated by a specific experience.

Is the pass refundable if my plans change?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, and the amount paid will not be refunded if you cancel or request an amendment.