Seine river cruise
A one-hour sightseeing boat is an easy first evening: you see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre from the water. Dinner cruises cost much more, so book those ahead.
Last checked: November 2026. Independent guide, not the official pass seller.
Prices in 2026
| Pass | Valid for | Price | Saves money from (on average) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 48 hours in a row | €85 | the 4th visit |
| 4 days | 96 hours in a row | €105 | the 5th visit |
| 6 days | 144 hours in a row | €125 | the 6th visit |
Prices are the 2026 prices reported by several travel guides. Travel sites do not all agree, so check the price on the official site before you pay. The "saves money from" column comes from the official pass leaflet.
How the pass works
- The clock starts at your first visit, not when you buy. Start at 2 pm on Monday with a 2-day pass and it ends at 2 pm on Wednesday.
- One entry per site. You can't go back into the same museum on the same pass.
- Permanent collections only. Temporary exhibitions are not included.
- No refunds and no exchanges, even if a site is closed or you can't get a time slot.
- You still go through security. The pass saves you the ticket line, not the security line.
Book a time slot first (free)
Some sites will not let you in with the pass alone. You must also book a free time slot on the site's own website, using your pass number. Sites that ask for this include:
- the Louvre (closed on Tuesdays)
- the Palace of Versailles (free timed ticket on the palace website)
- the Musée de l'Orangerie
- the Hôtel de la Marine
- the Museum of Jewish Art and History
- the Cité de l'Architecture
The list changes, so check each site's page on the official pass website before you go. Book the Louvre as soon as you have your pass number.
What is included, and what is not
Included (examples)
- Louvre
- Musée d'Orsay
- Palace of Versailles
- Arc de Triomphe
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Conciergerie
- Panthéon
- Musée Rodin
- Army Museum (Les Invalides)
More than 50 sites in Paris and nearby. See the full list on the official site.
Not included
- Eiffel Tower
- Temporary exhibitions
- Centre Pompidou (closed for works until 2030)
- Public transport
Does it pay off for you?
Add up the normal ticket prices of the sites you really plan to see, and compare them with the pass.
Use the real ticket prices for your plan. Some museums now charge visitors from outside the EU more, so check each site's own price.
Where to buy
You can buy the same pass in two places. Tiqets costs more, but you can cancel. The official site is the cheapest, but the pass can't be refunded or exchanged.
Tiqets: €110, €129 or €159 for 2, 4 or 6 days. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit date. Prices checked November 14, 2026.
Official site: €85, €105 or €125. No refund or exchange. The pass is also sold at the museum ticket desks.
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Who should skip it
- Children under 18, and EU citizens and residents under 26: many museums are already free for them.
- Short visits with only one or two big museums.
- Eiffel Tower trips: the pass does not cover it.
Tours and day trips that go with the pass
The pass gets you into museums and monuments. It does not cover boat trips, guides or transport. Here is what most visitors add, and whether the pass already covers it.
Versailles day trip
The pass covers the palace and the Trianon estate, but you must first book a free timed ticket on the palace website. On Musical Fountains and Musical Gardens days, the gardens need a separate ticket. A guided trip from Paris adds transport and a guide. Before you book one, check whether its price already includes the palace ticket, so you do not pay twice.
Eiffel Tower
The tower needs its own ticket. Summit tickets sell out in busy months, so book early or pick a tour that includes them.
Guided Louvre visit
The pass covers your Louvre entry (with a free time slot), but not a guide. The museum is huge: a guide helps if you only have two or three hours. Guided tours usually include their own ticket, so you may not need the pass that day.
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Paris Museum Pass or a Go City pass?
Go City sells its own Paris passes. Its All-Inclusive Pass includes a Paris Museum Pass plus Go City's own list of extras, such as boat and bus tours. It costs more than the Museum Pass alone.
- Mostly museums and monuments? The Paris Museum Pass is the simpler, cheaper choice.
- Want museums plus tours like a Seine cruise? Compare the Go City pass with the Museum Pass plus single tickets.
- Check what is included. Before you buy, read which attractions, and how many Museum Pass days, come with the Go City pass you pick.
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Questions
Does the Paris Museum Pass include the Eiffel Tower?
No. You need a separate Eiffel Tower ticket.
When does the pass start?
At your first visit. From then, it runs for 48, 96 or 144 hours in a row.
Can I go into the Louvre with just the pass?
No. Book a free time slot on the Louvre's website with your pass number, and bring both.
Does the pass cover Versailles?
Yes, the palace and the Trianon estate. Book a free timed ticket on the palace website first.
Is it worth it for kids?
Usually not. Many museums and monuments are free for visitors under 18.