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

Paris Pass Plus works best when you want a lot done, fast. It bundles 90+ Paris attractions across museums, tours, cruises, and major landmarks into one digital pass.

Two big wins I like are the Louvre Museum skip-the-ticket-line access and the included Eiffel Tower 2nd floor guided climb.

The main drawback to plan for is that the pass is not just scan-and-go everywhere, some sights need reservations and follow their own check-in steps.

If you’re juggling time, it’s hard to beat how the pass is designed to help you structure days. You also get built-in planning through the Go City app, which is the difference between a fun plan and a stressful scramble.

My one caution: the value depends on what you actually do, and the math can land near break-even if your must-dos are few.

Key highlights to focus on

• Go City app planning: itinerary planner, opening hours, and reservation guidance in one place
• Skip-the-ticket-line access: includes 50+ museums and monuments on the Paris Museum Pass
• Eiffel Tower included: 2nd floor guided climb, marked as reservation-required
• Louvre plus extras: Louvre Museum access plus experiences like wine tasting at Les caves du Louvre
• Versailles Palace included: also marked as reservation-required
• Seine cruise and classic food stops: Seine River Cruise plus Croque Monsieur and Champagne Cocktail, and breakfast at Cafe Louise

What Paris Pass Plus is, in plain terms

Paris Pass Plus is a digital sightseeing pass for 2, 3, 4, or 6 days in the Île-de-France area, priced at $211 per person (per the details you provided). It’s designed for people who want to hit major sights, then keep moving instead of paying for every separate ticket.

The big idea is simple: you buy one pass, and you’re allowed entry to a lot of pre-selected experiences. Some of those are the true time-savers, like skip-the-ticket-line museum and monument entry. Others are about convenience and variety, like a mix of guided climbs, neighborhood walking tours, and specialty experiences.

A key reality check: the pass is not unlimited free wandering into every place at any time. You still need to follow reservation notes for certain experiences, and many sites work with timed entry windows.

Two passes in one: where the value really comes from

Paris Pass Plus combines two different ticket systems into one product:

1) Paris Pass by Go City

This covers 40+ attractions, tours, and cultural experiences. Think big names and structured activities, including things like a Seine cruise and major walking tours.

2) Paris Museum Pass

This covers 50+ museums and galleries with skip-the-ticket-line access.

Here’s why that matters for your day. Museums like the Louvre are famous for long entry lines. When your pass includes skip-the-ticket-line access, you’re essentially buying back time. Time you can spend inside, or using to walk outside for fresh air and photos.

Also important: some items are marked reservation-required in the pass list. That’s not a deal-breaker, but it does mean you should plan your top priorities first.

Making the Go City app work for you (not against you)

You’ll download and use your pass through the Go City app. The app is where you’ll typically find what you need: the itinerary planner, opening hours, and reservation steps where they apply. It also helps reduce the usual “which ticket do I show at this door?” confusion.

One practical tip I strongly recommend: don’t treat every attraction check-in the same way. Even when an attraction is included, the process can vary by location. I’d build in extra time between reservations because you’re not only getting somewhere, you’re also checking in.

And yes, you need your tech with you. You should bring a charged smartphone. This pass is digital, so if your phone dies, your plans get stuck.

Finally, note how activation works: the pass is activated upon your first attraction visit, then stays valid for the consecutive calendar days you purchased, not for a rolling 24-hour period.

The Eiffel Tower guided climb you actually have time for

If Eiffel Tower day is on your list, this pass is one of the more efficient ways to do it because it includes the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor guided climb.

What to expect: the experience is guided, and it’s marked reservation-required in the inclusion list. That means you’re not just buying entry, you’re scheduling a specific slot. Plan the rest of your day around that timing.

How I’d pair it for a smooth day:

• Start early enough that you can enjoy the area without rushing.
• If you have a Big Bus hop-on hop-off plan, you can use it to reposition between viewpoints and monuments instead of taking multiple separate tickets.

Possible drawback: the Eiffel Tower experience being included is sometimes misunderstood if you’ve compared older pass versions. Always double-check your exact inclusion in the app before you commit your whole day to it, especially if you’re relying on that ticket as your main event.

Louvre Museum days: more than just a line skip

The Louvre is included, marked reservation-required. That’s where the skip-the-ticket-line access usually pays off most, because even excited people get cranky when they stand in line too long.

What you can expect from using the pass here:

• The Louvre Museum is a core anchor in the pass.
• You also get Les caves du Louvre wine tasting included, marked reservation-required.
• You’ll likely want a plan for what you actually want to see, because a museum this large can eat your whole day if you wander with zero structure.

My advice: decide your “must-see” list first, then use the rest of the time for whatever pulls you in. With a pass, it’s tempting to try to do everything. That’s how you end up spending the day moving, not looking.

One more note from practical experience: a few people find pass systems confusing, and that confusion can show up at scan-in points. Keep your attention on the directions for that specific attraction, not just the overall pass concept.

Arc de Triomphe and a clean monument circuit

The Arc de Triomphe is included. Big monuments like this are perfect for pass days because they fit into a “walk, view, move on” rhythm.

Here’s how it usually works best:

• Pair it with nearby monuments and photo stops.
• Avoid scheduling multiple reservation-required experiences back-to-back. You want time for the outdoor pacing, plus time to enjoy the view.

If you like a compact route, the pass also includes options that help you hop around the city, like the 1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. It’s not required, but it can make logistics less annoying when your day has several major stops.

Seine River cruise plus classic Paris food stops

Two inclusions make the Seine feel like a real Paris vacation, not just transportation between sights.

1) Seine River Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens

This is included and is a strong “reset” activity. You get a moving viewpoint over landmarks without navigating streets all day.

2) Food and drink inclusions tied to the Seine

You can find Croque Monsieur and Champagne Cocktail by the Seine listed, and you also have Parisian Breakfast at Cafe Louise included.

How to use this wisely:

• If you do your cruise midday or late afternoon, you can use the daylight for photos, then transition into indoor sights later.
• If you’re hungry, build your day around these included meals rather than guessing when you’ll have time to eat.

Potential drawback: if you rely on audio on bus tours, make sure your audio setup works for you. One common friction point is audio that’s hard to hear through typical earbud setups. Test it early so you’re not annoyed mid-route.

Notre Dame exterior plus the Archeological Crypt Experience

You’ll have Notre Dame (Exterior-only) plus access to the Archeological Crypt Experience. That combo is a good choice if you want something tied to the broader cathedral story, without needing a full building entry that would require separate planning.

Practical tip: because it involves both an exterior reference and an included crypt experience, plan a bit of time buffer. Even when entry is streamlined, you’ll want a moment to orient yourself in the area and then settle into the crypt portion.

Versailles Palace with skip-the-ticket-line help

Versailles Palace is included and marked reservation-required. This is one of the most popular day trips people dream about, and it can be an easy win if your schedule can handle it.

What you should expect here:

• A structured palace visit rather than a vague “see it from outside.”
• Reservation-required entry means you need to treat Versailles like a scheduled event, not a casual stop.

A practical consideration: some people feel the skip-the-line benefit can vary by how crowds show up on the day. So I’d treat your reservation time as your best tool for staying calm. If you arrive late to your scheduled window, the advantage shrinks quickly.

Neighborhood walking tours that add texture without wasting time

One reason Paris Pass Plus is easier to live with than buying just a couple of tickets is that it includes neighborhood-level experiences.

Examples from the inclusion list:

• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur Walking Tour
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés Walking Tour
• Latin Quarter Walking Tour
• Le Marais walking tour focused on smaller sights
• Covered Passages Walking Tour
• Plus specific experience-style tours like How to Become Parisian in One Hour Show

Why I like this approach: it gives you a way to connect big landmarks to everyday Paris. The tours are also typically easier to fit into your day because they don’t always demand the same heavy scheduling load as big museum entry.

Tip: don’t stack too many walking tours in one day. If you do, you’ll spend the last one more surviving than enjoying.

Specialty experiences that round out a 2- to 6-day plan

Beyond the headline sights, the pass includes a range of experiences that help you keep your days from feeling identical.

A few examples from your list:

• French Wine Tasting at Les caves du Louvre
• Opéra National de Paris Self-Guided Tour
• Tour Montparnasse
• Perfume Mini Workshop by Fragonard
• Paradox Museum Paris
• Grevin Paris – Wax Museum
• Aquarium de Paris
• Ballon de Paris Generali
• Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette
• Even pass items tied to TV culture like Emily in Paris: The Unofficial Tour

How to use these: choose based on your energy level. If you’re “museum person,” go heavy on Louvre and museum-adjacent stops. If you’re “experience person,” choose workshops, tastings, and interactive sites. If you’re “view person,” Tour Montparnasse and the Balloon de Paris can break up your sightseeing pace.

Planning 2, 3, 4, or 6 days without burning out

You’re buying time, so your real job is pacing. The pass can tempt you to overfill your calendar because it feels like everything is included.

A simple rhythm that works:

• Anchor each day with one big timed event (Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, or a reservation-required item).
• Add one flexible outdoor stop (Arc de Triomphe, a walk in a neighborhood, or a cruise).
• Fill the rest with self-guided or walking tours that don’t feel like they have hard edges.

If you only have 2 days, I’d prioritize:

• Eiffel Tower (guided climb) and Louvre (reservation-required).
• Then add one of the Seine experiences and one neighborhood walk if your timing works.

With 3 days, you can include:

• One major museum day (Louvre).
• One major landmark day (Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe circuit).
• One add-on that feels like Versailles or another scheduled experience if you’re ready for the extra travel.

With 4 to 6 days, you have room to breathe:

• Slip in more walking tours like Saint-Germain or the Latin Quarter.
• Add specialty stops like wine tasting, the Opéra self-guided tour, or a workshop.

No matter the day count, keep a buffer. Reservations add check-in time, and the city adds walking and transit time.

Price and value: when it feels worth it, and when it doesn’t

At $211 per person, Paris Pass Plus is a decision you should make based on your own “must-do” list.

Here’s how value tends to work with this pass:

• If your plan includes several top-ticket attractions like Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Versailles, the skip-the-ticket-line access and bundled experiences can feel like a real time-saver. That often turns into real money value, because you’re not paying individual tickets.
• If your plan is lighter, you might find it lands closer to break-even. One person felt the costs roughly matched the individual ticket totals for what they chose, so the main benefit became organization and convenience.

Also remember this: the pass includes a lot of items, but you can only visit each attraction once. So you want to choose your included highlights carefully, not just collect them.

My practical advice: before buying, pick 5 to 8 must-dos you genuinely want. If your list hits the biggest reservation-required inclusions, you’re more likely to feel the savings and the time value.

Who this pass is best for

Paris Pass Plus is a strong fit if you:

• Want structure and fewer ticket-buying decisions.
• Like major sights with minimal waiting time.
• Are comfortable using an app for planning and reservations.
• Are open to a mix of museums, guided climbs, cruises, and walking tours.

It may be less satisfying if you:

• Prefer wandering with very loose plans.
• Dislike checking reservation instructions and scan steps.
• Only care about one or two big attractions and nothing else.

Should you book Paris Pass Plus?

I’d book Paris Pass Plus if your trip includes at least a couple of these heavy hitters: Louvre, Eiffel Tower 2nd floor guided climb, Versailles Palace, and a Seine River cruise. The pass shines when you use it as a planning tool, not just a ticket holder.

If you do book it, treat reservations like your backbone. Follow the specific scan-in instructions for each included site, because the process can vary. Give yourself time between timed events, and you’ll turn the pass into a smoother, more efficient Paris trip instead of a frantic checklist.

FAQ

What is included in the Paris Pass Plus?

It’s a digital pass that includes entry to 90+ activities over 2, 3, 4, or 6 days, combining Paris Pass by Go City (40+ attractions) and Paris Museum Pass (50+ museums and monuments).

Is this pass a physical ticket or a digital one?

It’s a digital pass. After booking, you receive instructions for downloading your pass, and you can go to attractions using your smartphone.

How long is the pass valid?

The pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. It is activated when you visit your first attraction and then stays valid for the consecutive calendar days you purchased (not 24-hour periods).

Do I need to download the Paris Museum Pass?

Yes. The instructions say you need to download your Paris Museum Pass before you start sightseeing. For 2 and 3-day passes, it specifically notes downloading a 2-day Paris Museum Pass.

Do included attractions require reservations?

Some attractions are marked reservation-required. The Go City app includes the reservation guidance and instructions where needed.

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

Yes. It includes skip-the-ticket-line access to 50+ museums and monuments through the Paris Museum Pass.

What do I need to bring?

You should bring a charged smartphone, since the pass is digital.

Is food included?

Food and drink are not included unless stated. Some inclusions do include food and drink, such as Parisian Breakfast at Cafe Louise and Croque Monsieur and Champagne Cocktail by the Seine.

Is transportation included?

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

Can I visit an included attraction more than once?

No. The information states each attraction can only be visited once.