This pass turns Paris into checkboxes. It combines a Notre-Dame crypt tour with a classic Seine cruise so your tickets cover both landmark sights and the stories behind them. With a Go City app to help you plan, you can move through the city without constantly re-deciding what to do next.

I like that the included lineup mixes big hitters (Louvre, Orsay, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle) with Paris-flavored breaks like Café Louise breakfast and French cheese or wine tastings. The possible drawback is the fine print: several major stops require advanced booking, and if you miss those timed slots, value can drop fast.

Key things to know before you buy

• 90+ attractions with a flexible 2-to-6 day pass so you can pace your trip instead of cramming one hectic calendar day.
• Mobile ticket + Go City app planning support helps you line up visits when venues want specific entry times.
• Paris Museum Pass is part of the package, but you still need to follow instructions to download it for certain top sites.
• Notre-Dame is a two-part experience: a guided segment outside the cathedral plus a self-guided crypt visit.
• You get a mix of neighborhoods and monuments with walking tours in Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
• One out-of-city option is included with Parc Astérix for a full change of pace.

Price and logistics: what $215.54 buys (and what it doesn’t)

At about $215.54 per person, this Paris Pass only makes sense if you plan to use it on multiple included attractions during your 2 to 6 days. The pass is built for tourists who want structure: you’ll scan in at a stack of famous places, then fill gaps with cruises, tastings, and neighborhood walks.

You should also know what’s not bundled. Food and drink are only included for the specific dining/tasting stops listed, and transportation to and from attractions isn’t included unless a specific stop says otherwise. In other words, the pass pays for admission (and some guided experiences), but you still handle metro/bus rides.

One extra reality check: the pass is widely purchased well ahead of time (about 48 days on average). That matters because a lot of the biggest museums and churches don’t run on walk-up freedom—you’ll be competing for time slots.

Using the Go City app and the Paris Museum Pass without getting stuck

This is where most pass frustration starts, so I treat it like a checklist item the moment you book.

First, you have a mobile ticket and the Go City app (Android or iOS). The app is meant to help you plan your days, but the key is that some attractions require you to download the Paris Museum Pass and follow the instructions tied to the app or digital guide. If you show up without that step, you can lose time.

Second, several headline sites come with notes about advanced booking. The Louvre is one of them, and Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle also require booking. Even for places like Arc de Triomphe, the pass still comes with a prompt to download ahead and manage entry.

My practical advice: when you decide your trip days, pick your “must-do” timed sites first. Then build the rest around them.

Notre-Dame crypt tour: the most moving stop in the whole bundle

If you care about Paris beyond photo ops, the Notre-Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience is the standout. It’s structured in two parts:

• A 1-hour guided tour outside Notre-Dame with an expert guide.
• Then a self-guided crypt tour below.

You’ll hear local stories connected to the 2019 blaze, including what the damage meant for what was preserved and what came next. It’s not just spooky ruins for the sake of it; the timing and the guide-led context make the underground history feel understandable.

A helpful detail: entrance to the cathedral itself is free and open to all, and the services related to the cathedral are independent of access to the interior. So if you’re thinking, I want Notre-Dame, but I also want the crypt story—the pass gives you the crypt experience, while the cathedral access works under its own rules.

One bonus from real-world guidance: the English-style tour has been hosted by guides such as Sophia, and that kind of expert hosting is exactly what turns the crypt into more than a long basement walk.

Louvre power play: timed entry prep for an all-day museum habit

The Louvre is included with the pass via the Paris Museum Pass, but it comes with a big caution: advanced booking is required. The pass gives you admission, yet you still need to secure your slot ahead of time.

The Louvre stop is listed as about 3 hours. That sounds like plenty until you remember how huge the museum is. Three hours is enough to do a smart highlights loop, especially if you arrive with a plan for what you actually want to see.

Here’s how I’d approach it if you’re using the pass: choose the Louvre as a centerpiece, then avoid scheduling another long museum right on top of it. If you stack two “big museums” on the same day, you’ll end up spending more time getting between sections than enjoying the art.

Versailles, Orsay, Pompidou, and Picasso: pick your art flavor

This pass doesn’t force you into one kind of museum day. You get a spread:

• Musée d’Orsay (included; about 2 hours): housed in a former railway station with Belle Époque style. Great if you want Impressionist-era art without wandering for hours across endless wings.
• Centre Pompidou (included; about 2 hours): museum, gallery, and library in a building that’s part of the attraction.
• Musée Picasso-Paris (included; about 1.5 hours): focused on Picasso’s personal collection.
• Palace of Versailles (included; about 3 hours): this one is a destination by itself and requires advanced booking.

Versailles is listed as needing booking, so I treat it like a timed-site commitment. If Versailles is on your list, I’d schedule it on a day when you can accept that your time will be absorbed by the palace grounds and interiors.

A useful strategy: If you’re short on days, do one “major museum” plus one “specialty museum,” then switch to something slower like the Seine cruise or a walking tour.

Arc de Triomphe and Tour Montparnasse: two skyline views in different moods

You get two classic ways to see Paris from above:

• Arc de Triomphe (included; about 1 hour). The draw is the 360-degree views from the deck. Like the Louvre, it comes with the note that you’ll want to download ahead and manage entry.
• Tour Montparnasse Observatoire (included; about 1 hour). This one’s the city from a skyscraper viewpoint on the 56th floor.

These two aren’t duplicates. Arc gives you the monumental geometry of Paris. Montparnasse gives you a modern, sweeping look that’s often easier to slot into a day.

If you want the best use of daylight, I’d pick one viewpoint for late afternoon and save the other for a time when you’ll tolerate crowds better.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise: a no-stress way to reconnect the city

The Bateaux Parisiens cruise is about 60 minutes and included. The route is designed to show you Paris in “from the water” perspective.

What I like is that it links multiple icons without you doing any extra legwork. You start around the Eiffel Tower, then drift along sights including Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower area.

It’s also a strong “reset” activity. If your morning was a museum sprint, a cruise gives you a calmer rhythm while still ticking off major sights.

Food and tasting stops: included meals that actually feel worth it

This pass isn’t just admissions. It includes several Paris-style food breaks that can turn a pass day into a real day in the city.

• Café Louise (Saint-Germain-des-Prés): Parisian breakfast included (croissant, freshly squeezed orange juice, baguette, coffee, and fresh fruits). About 1 hour.
• Au Cadet de Gascogne (Montmartre): a Champagne Gourmand experience paired with sweet pastries. About 1 hour.
• Au Vieux Châtelet: croque monsieur & champagne cocktail by the Seine. About 2 hours.
• Le Bistro Marbeuf: French sweet crepes. About 1 hour.
• La Mère Catherine: macarons in Montmartre, available until midday. About 1 hour.
• Ô Chateau: cheese tasting with learning about the cheese-making process and the character of cheeses. About 1 hour.
• Les Caves du Louvre: French wine tasting with three wines, with options for an English guided tour or self-guided format. The English guided tour is popular and books up fast. About 1 hour.

These food stops matter because they solve a common pass problem: you don’t want to arrive hungry at a venue you only half enjoy. Here, you get scheduled chances to eat or taste without having to research from scratch mid-trip.

Montmartre and Saint-Germain walks: guided culture without museum fatigue

Two neighborhood walking tours are included, and they come with a reservation requirement:

• Montmartre & Sacré Coeur walking tour (about 1.5 hours; reservation required). You’ll hear how the district connects to artists and studios during the Belle Époque—names mentioned include Modigliani, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, and Van Gogh.
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés walking tour (about 1.5 hours; advanced reservation required). This one focuses on older streets, cobblestone passageways, and the everyday feel of Paris—often framed as joie de vivre.

If you dislike rushed sightseeing, these tours fit the pass well. They’re also a good glue between timed tickets. After a museum reservation, I’d rather take a walk tour than cram another long entry.

Sainte-Chapelle, Panthéon, and the Paradox Museum: Paris beyond the postcard

This pass has room for “serious architecture” and also for the strange-cool side.

• Sainte-Chapelle (included; about 1.5 hours): Gothic architecture and described as an important Christian center. It requires advanced booking.
• Panthéon (included; about 1 hour): the resting place of famous French intellectuals. A solid quick hit when you want something different from art museums.
• Paradox Museum Paris (included; about 1.5 hours): designed to challenge all your senses with innovative exhibits. If your day is getting too museum-heavy, this is a change of pace.

These are good add-ons when you’re trying to balance your schedule. You can keep your day interesting without going back to “ticket lines for another gallery.”

FlyView VR, Aquarium de Paris, and Grevin: fun options that don’t cost extra time

Not every pass stop needs to be historic or heavy. This one includes several entertainment-style attractions:

• FlyView 360 VR experience (included; about 20 minutes): a virtual flight above Paris with a 360-degree view.
• Aquarium de Paris – CineAqua (included; about 1.5 hours): the pass notes it has the largest tank in France.
• Musée Grévin (wax museum) (included; about 1.5 hours): celebrities, royals, artists, musicians, and more.

I like these because they’re time-efficient. When you’re tired, you don’t have to force yourself into another “learn for hours” experience.

Outside the city: Parc Astérix and France Miniature

If you want one full day away from central Paris, the pass includes two big options.

• Parc Astérix (included; about 3 hours): a theme park based on The Adventures of Astérix. It’s explicitly positioned as a day outside city boundaries.
• France Miniature (included; about 4 hours): experience much of France in one day just outside Paris.

These work especially well when your trip includes kids, when you’re taking a multi-day pass and you want at least one less exhausting day, or when you just need a break from metro-to-museum loops.

Big Bus Tours Paris: how the hop-on hop-off fits into a pass-heavy plan

A 1-day Big Bus Tours Paris hop-on hop-off tour is included. The pass describes stops around the city at nine key sights, ranging from museums to iconic cathedrals.

This kind of transport option is most useful when:

• you want flexibility between timed entries, and
• you’re okay spending time moving slowly while sightseeing.

I treat it as your “connector.” Book your timed museum slots, then use the bus to position yourself for meals and short walks instead of sprinting across town.

Building a realistic 2-, 3-, or 4-day plan (without wasting your vacation)

Here’s the approach I’d use so the pass feels like a win instead of a scheduling puzzle:

• Day 1: Start with one major museum plus a calm tie-in. Louvre pairs nicely with a Seine cruise later, since you’ll be walking less in the afternoon.
• Day 2: Monuments and viewpoints. Arc de Triomphe and/or Tour Montparnasse plus a meal stop can make this day feel complete without adding another giant museum.
• Day 3: Neighborhoods and architecture. Montmartre and Saint-Germain walks work well alongside Sainte-Chapelle and Panthéon.
• Day 4 (optional if you have it): Day trip. Choose either Parc Astérix or France Miniature so you get a clean break from central Paris.

If you only have 2 days, I’d prioritize: one timed “big museum” (Louvre or Versailles) plus Notre-Dame crypt experience plus one neighborhood walk and one food/tasting stop. That’s enough “Paris” without turning every hour into a logistics test.

Should you book the Paris Pass with 90+ attractions?

Book it if you want a structured Paris trip and you’re comfortable doing some planning for timed entries. This pass is at its best when you use it on multiple included highlights and when you’re willing to treat booking notes seriously for places like the Louvre, Versailles, and Sainte-Chapelle.

Skip it if your style is slow and spontaneous with last-minute changes. The pass can still work, but only if you’re lucky with availability and you don’t hate the idea of pre-booking slots. Also keep in mind that the package is non-refundable and can’t be changed, so you’ll want to be sure your dates are solid.

If you’re the kind of traveler who likes a smart list, mixed with real breaks for food and guided neighborhoods, this is a strong value route through Paris.

FAQ

How many days is the Paris Pass valid?

The pass is available for 2 to 6 days.

Is this pass available in English and usable on a phone?

Yes. It’s offered in English and includes a mobile ticket.

Does the pass include Notre-Dame experiences?

It includes Notre-Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience. The cathedral itself has free entrance and is open to all, and the pass experience is separate from access to the cathedral interior.

Do I need advanced booking for the Louvre or other major sites?

Yes. The Louvre requires advanced booking. Versailles and Sainte-Chapelle also require advanced booking, and you’re advised to reserve as far in advance as possible.

Are restaurant stops included with the pass?

Food and drink are not included in general, but several specific dining and tasting experiences are included, such as breakfast at Café Louise, champagne tastings, cheese tasting, crepes, macarons, and wine tasting.

Is transportation included between attractions?

No. Transportation to and from attractions is not included, unless a specific included stop states otherwise.

Does the pass include Montmartre and Saint-Germain walking tours?

Yes, there are walking tours for Montmartre & Sacré Coeur and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and both are noted as requiring reservation.

Can I use the pass for an outside-Paris day trip?

Yes. The pass includes Parc Astérix (outside the city boundaries). It also includes France Miniature just outside Paris.