Reviewed · NOTRE DAME & ILE DE LA CITE TOURS
Paris Pass with over 90 Top Attractions including Notre Dame Tour
Paris can feel like a marching band of lines. This pass helps you hit a lot of top sights with one ticket, including Notre-Dame and major museums, plus an app to help you map your days. I especially like the mix of big, timed ticket stops (like the Louvre and Versailles) with flexible favorites (like bus and cruise time). One thing to watch: many of the best museum entries require advanced booking, so you need a bit of planning before your first day.
Here’s the real appeal. You get a digital pass valid for entry to 90+ attractions, a mobile ticket, and the Go City app to organize your itinerary. The drawback is simple math: if you pack stops far apart, you lose time in transit, and the value depends on how tightly you schedule.
In This Review
- Key things to know before you buy
- How this Paris Pass fits a smart sightseeing rhythm
- Choosing 2, 3, 4, or 6 days without overstuffing
- Big museum days: Louvre, Versailles, Orsay, and the rest
- Louvre Museum
- Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle
- Musée d’Orsay and modern art favorites
- Other museum stops to sprinkle in
- Notre-Dame and the Archeological Crypt: what the experience is
- Seine time, Arc views, and Paris icons that keep you moving
- Big Bus Tours Paris hop-on, hop-off
- Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise
- Arc de Triomphe and Tour Montparnasse
- FlyView virtual reality
- Neighborhood days: Montmartre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and how to pair them
- Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés walking tour
- Pairing with included bites
- Food stops that actually feel like value, not just add-ons
- Champagne gourmand in Montmartre
- Cheese tasting at Ô Chateau
- Les Caves du Louvre wine tasting
- Chocolate at Choco-Story
- Crepes at Bistro Marbeuf
- Quirky indoor stops for rainy days: aquariums, wax, and interactive museums
- Aquarium de Paris – CineAqua
- Musée Grévin
- Paradox Museum Paris
- Grevin plus FlyView, pick your mood
- Day trips beyond central Paris: Parc Asterix and France Miniature
- Parc Asterix
- France Miniature
- Price and logistics: when $215.54 feels worth it
- Should you book this Paris Pass?
- FAQ
- How many days can I use the Paris Pass?
- Is it a mobile ticket, and do I need an app?
- What language is the pass and experiences offered in?
- What major attractions are included beyond Notre-Dame?
- Do I need advanced booking for certain attractions?
- Is Notre-Dame interior access included?
- Are food and drinks included in the pass?
- Does the pass include transportation between attractions?
Key things to know before you buy

- You need to plan for timed museum entries like the Louvre, Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle
- The Go City app is central for downloading passes and keeping your day on track
- Notre-Dame includes a guided experience plus a self-guided crypt visit
- You can balance icons and neighborhoods with bus, cruise, and walking tours
- Food is included for several specific stops, but not as an all-day free-for-all
- Day trips exist beyond central Paris via Parc Asterix and France Miniature
How this Paris Pass fits a smart sightseeing rhythm

I like a pass most when it saves decisions. This one does that by bundling 90+ attractions into a digital format, with the Paris Museum Pass included. That matters in Paris, where “just walk in” works less often at famous sites.
The biggest advantage is how it supports different travel styles. If you’re museum-first, you can stack culture-heavy days. If you’re “see the skyline, then wander,” you can use flexible ticket entries like the Seine cruise and observation decks. Either way, the Go City app helps you avoid last-minute scrambling.
The catch is that Paris rewards strategy. If you pick a pass day that doesn’t match the timed slots available for the top museums, you can end up paying extra elsewhere. So treat the pass as a plan, not magic.
Choosing 2, 3, 4, or 6 days without overstuffing

The pass is sold for 2-to-6 days (approx.), and you decide how hard you want to schedule. If you’re visiting for the first time, I’d think in “themes,” not in “checklist mode.”
A good way to structure it:
- Day 1 to Day 2: Louvre and major “big three” sights (museum and icons)
- Day 2 to Day 3: Notre-Dame area plus a neighborhood day (Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés)
- Later days: Versailles, Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Pompidou, or a day trip outside the city
Why this matters: some entries have time limits and booking requirements. Spreading your top reservations across separate days gives you options if one slot is unavailable.
Also, this pass doesn’t include transportation unless a specific stop says otherwise. Most attractions are near public transit, but you still have to budget travel time. If you constantly hop across town, your day feels rushed fast.
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Big museum days: Louvre, Versailles, Orsay, and the rest

If you’re going to use this pass, you’ll probably lean on the biggest museum names, because those are usually the hardest to price separately. The lineup here includes Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Palace of Versailles, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, and the Musée Picasso-Paris, among others.
Louvre Museum
The Louvre is one of the most powerful reasons to buy a museum bundle. Expect a huge building with exhibitions you can’t finish in one visit, so your best move is to focus on what you want most. The key detail: advanced booking is required and you should reserve as far ahead as possible.
Practically, that means you’ll want to do your Louvre planning early, then schedule everything else around that. If you wait too long, you can lose the slot and burn time deciding what to do next.
Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle
Versailles is included via the museum pass, but it also has a clear warning: advanced booking required. Versailles needs time, and it’s easy to underestimate the effort once you factor in getting there and walking inside.
Sainte-Chapelle is another case where advanced booking is required. The time investment is real, so if you’re only doing Paris for a short trip, it helps to decide where it falls in your priorities before you arrive.
More Things to Do in Paris
Musée d’Orsay and modern art favorites
Musée d’Orsay is included and has a strong “I can actually do this” vibe because it’s focused on specific art periods. If you like the feeling of a grand building that still feels purposeful, this is a great companion to the Louvre.
Centre Pompidou is included too. The building itself is worth attention, and the stop works well when you want modern art and a sense of Paris energy without staying on a rigid “royals” schedule.
Other museum stops to sprinkle in
You can also use the pass for:
- Musée Picasso-Paris (great if you want a shorter, focused art stop)
- Pantheon (linked to French intellectual history)
- Les Caves du Louvre (wine tasting, English guided option, self-guided also available)
The pattern I recommend is this: pick one “anchor museum” per day, then add one smaller, easier stop nearby.
Notre-Dame and the Archeological Crypt: what the experience is

If Notre-Dame is on your list, this pass offers more than just a street-level photo moment. The Notre-Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience includes a 1-hour guided tour outside Notre-Dame, followed by self-guided access into the crypt.
The crypt component is the emotional center of this stop. You’ll hear local stories connected to the 2019 blaze, with the guide framing what you’re about to see below ground. It’s a reminder that Paris isn’t only postcard views, it’s also layers of memory.
One practical note matters here: the information you have says the cathedral entrance is free and open to all, and the services offered are independent of interior access. Translation: your value from this stop is the guided and crypt experience, not any guarantee of cathedral interior entry.
Also, if your schedule is tight, I’d treat this as a “set time” commitment and build the rest of your day around it.
Seine time, Arc views, and Paris icons that keep you moving

Paris gets easier when you let some sights happen from the comfort of a seat, at least for part of the day. This pass includes classic “views with motion” options.
Big Bus Tours Paris hop-on, hop-off
The Big Bus Tours Paris hop-on hop-off option gives you a way to connect multiple sights without planning every turn. It stops at nine key sights, and you can pace yourself.
If you like to walk, this is still useful. You can take the bus to get oriented quickly, then jump off for specific streets and neighborhoods afterward.
Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise
The Bateaux Parisiens cruise is a solid use of your time because it pulls several iconic landmarks into one continuous experience. The stop description says you’ll see sights including Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame, and the cruise starts at the Eiffel Tower before moving downstream toward Notre-Dame.
A good rule: do one major “panoramic Paris” activity early in your trip. After that, you’ll understand where things are, and your walking days get smarter.
Arc de Triomphe and Tour Montparnasse
For skyline time, you get two different kinds of perspectives:
- Arc de Triomphe for 360-degree views from the deck
- Observatoire Panoramique de la Tour Montparnasse for views from the 56th floor
These are great when the weather is good, and they help you grasp Paris geometry. One consideration: they’re popular viewpoints, so bring patience and plan for waiting.
FlyView virtual reality
There’s also FlyView, a 20-minute virtual reality flight over Paris with a 360-degree view. It’s not the same as standing outside with the wind in your face, but on a limited schedule, it’s a quick way to get a bird’s-eye sense of the city.
Neighborhood days: Montmartre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and how to pair them

Paris is best when you slow down into neighborhoods. This pass includes walking tours for Montmartre and Saint Germain des Prés, and those pair especially well with the included food stops nearby.
Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour
The Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour is listed at 1 hour 30 minutes and notes that reservation is required. Montmartre is full of visual “storytelling,” and the tour framing can help you understand why this area became an artist magnet.
I’d plan this day with one or two key add-ons, not ten. Montmartre climbs, streets, and views can drain you if you’re rushing between stops.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés walking tour
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés walking tour is also 1 hour 30 minutes and requires advanced reservation. This is a more refined-feeling neighborhood, and walking it helps you absorb the real “everyday Paris” texture.
Pairing with included bites
This is where the pass becomes more fun than just museums.
- Café Louise (Saint-Germain-des-Prés): a traditional breakfast stop with croissant, freshly squeezed orange juice, baguette, coffee, and fresh fruits.
- La Mère Catherine (Montmartre): morning macarons available until midday, listed as 1 hour.
- Au Vieux Châtelet: a brasserie-style stop with croque monsieur and a champagne cocktail by the Seine, listed as 2 hours.
These food blocks can act like pacing tools. They give you a built-in break between walking and viewpoints.
Food stops that actually feel like value, not just add-ons

A pass only earns trust if it includes experiences you would choose anyway. Here, food and tasting are used as full activities with a set time, not random coupons.
Champagne gourmand in Montmartre
Au Cadet de Gascogne offers a champagne gourmand with pastries and champagne, listed as 1 hour. If you like sweet treats plus a celebratory drink, this stop can turn an afternoon into a memory.
Cheese tasting at Ô Chateau
Ô Chateau is a cheese tasting experience with learning about the cheese-making process and the characteristics of the cheeses you try. It’s listed at 1 hour. Even if you’re not a cheese expert, structured tastings usually give you enough guidance to enjoy it.
Les Caves du Louvre wine tasting
Les Caves du Louvre is a wine tasting with three French wines, and you can choose an English guided tour or a self-guided option (available in eight languages). The English guided tour is noted as popular and can book up fast, so if that’s your preference, you should plan early.
Chocolate at Choco-Story
Choco-Story Paris is a chocolate museum experience listed at 1 hour. It’s a strong option when you want something fun that doesn’t feel like a heavy museum day.
Crepes at Bistro Marbeuf
Bistro Marbeuf has a straightforward French sweet crêpe stop listed at 1 hour. It’s an easy win for a midday break when you want something warm and portable.
The pattern I like: use one tasting and one snack per day. That keeps it enjoyable, not calorie math for your whole trip.
Quirky indoor stops for rainy days: aquariums, wax, and interactive museums

Paris weather can be stubborn, and this pass includes indoor options so your itinerary doesn’t collapse.
Aquarium de Paris – CineAqua
Aquarium de Paris – CineAqua is listed at 1 hour 30 minutes and notes it has the largest aquarium tank in France. It’s a great “change the pace” stop that still feels like a real attraction, not just a shelter from rain.
Musée Grévin
Musée Grévin is listed as 1 hour 30 minutes, a wax museum where you can meet famous movie stars, artists, musicians, royals, and celebrities. It’s fun even if you only spend part of the time scanning faces.
Paradox Museum Paris
Paradox Museum Paris is listed at 1 hour 30 minutes and is described as an innovative exhibit that challenges your senses. This type of place can be more memorable when you treat it as active, not observational, and when you go in with curiosity.
Grevin plus FlyView, pick your mood
On a day when you don’t want “serious art,” you can mix an interactive museum with something like FlyView. Keep the schedule lighter, because these are usually more tiring than they look if you’re moving through rooms quickly.
Day trips beyond central Paris: Parc Asterix and France Miniature
One reason I find this pass appealing is that it doesn’t restrict you to only the core tourist loop.
Parc Asterix
Parc Asterix is a theme park based on the Astérix comic series, listed at 3 hours. It’s a clean alternative to another museum day, and it gives you something different from the “Palace, church, palace” rhythm.
This is especially useful if you’re traveling with kids or teens, but adults can enjoy it too if you want a break from the museum cadence.
France Miniature
France Miniature is listed at 4 hours and is located just outside Paris. You get the idea of France in miniature as a single day visit.
One small note: France Miniature appears twice in the list you provided. Practically, that just means it’s a repeatable option across your pass days, so you can place it where it fits.
Price and logistics: when $215.54 feels worth it
At $215.54 per person, the value is not automatic. It depends on how many included, ticketed attractions you actually use, especially the big-name ones with booking requirements.
Think of it like this:
- If you secure major reservations early, you get strong value because you’d otherwise pay for each top attraction separately.
- If you arrive and discover you cannot get the slots you planned, you may end up buying other tickets on top of the pass, which makes the overall trip feel less “deal-like.”
Also, this pass is listed as non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked. So your risk is mostly planning related, not cancellation related.
Finally, remember that transportation is not automatically included. The pass says most sites are near public transportation, which helps. But you still need to build a schedule that allows transit time, especially when you’re hopping from museums to viewpoints to walking tours.
Should you book this Paris Pass?
I’d book this if you want a structured way to cover a lot of Paris without buying a separate ticket for every stop. It’s a great fit when you’re okay doing early planning for the biggest museums, and when you can use the app to keep your days organized.
I would hesitate if your style is slow and spontaneous. Pass value gets squeezed when attractions are spread out or when you strongly prefer to decide in the moment. If your trip is short, don’t assume the best museum entries will be easy to grab last minute.
My quick checklist before you buy:
- Can you book the Louvre and any other “advanced booking required” sites ahead of time?
- Are you comfortable using the Go City app and downloading what you need before you go?
- Will you actually do several paid attractions from the list, not just one or two?
- Do you want at least one scenic day built around the Seine cruise or viewpoints?
If you can answer yes to those, this pass can be a practical way to experience many of Paris’s headline moments, plus a few food and indoor breaks that make the trip feel more complete.
FAQ
How many days can I use the Paris Pass?
The pass is available for 2 to 6 days (approx.), depending on the option you purchase.
Is it a mobile ticket, and do I need an app?
Yes. You get a digital pass and the Go City app is available on Android and iOS.
What language is the pass and experiences offered in?
The pass is offered in English, and some experiences also note English guided tour options.
What major attractions are included beyond Notre-Dame?
The list includes major stops such as the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Palace of Versailles, Centre Pompidou, Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Arc de Triomphe, and Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise, among others.
Do I need advanced booking for certain attractions?
Some attractions specifically note advanced booking, including the Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle. The English guided wine tasting at Les Caves du Louvre is also noted as popular.
Is Notre-Dame interior access included?
The information says entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free and open to all, and the offered services (the guided tour and crypt experience) are independent of access to the interior of the building.
Are food and drinks included in the pass?
Food and drink are generally not included, unless stated. Several stops in the list include meals or tastings, such as breakfast at Café Louise, champagne with pastries, cheese tasting, wine tasting, crepes, and chocolate.
Does the pass include transportation between attractions?
Transportation is not included unless a specific attraction description says otherwise.
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