Paris Pass Calculator: Go City vs Museum Pass (2026)
Paris pass math is unusual: the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles are cheap enough at the gate that passes only win on volume, and the Eiffel Tower summit isn't on any of them. Tick your list and see what the numbers really say.
1. Who's going, and for how long?
Days matter for unlimited passes; pick-a-number passes give you weeks.
2. What do you want to see?
Gate prices are our researched baselines (as of July 2026).
Prices per person in USD unless noted. Children priced at each operator's child rate where published; gate-price child tickets estimated at 80% of adult. Choice-slot menu rules are simplified; the linked booking pages have the exact menus.
How the Paris passes actually work
Is the Paris Pass worth it?
Usually only for fast-moving trips hitting three or more paid sights a day. Paris gate prices are moderate (the Louvre is about $26, Orsay under $20), so the unlimited pass needs real volume to pay off. The pick-3-to-5 Explorer Pass wins more often for typical itineraries.
Does any Paris pass include the Eiffel Tower?
Summit access, no. Eiffel Tower tickets sell separately and sell out weeks ahead in season, so we price it at gate rate in every scenario and link direct booking.
What about the official Paris Museum Pass?
It covers 50+ museums and monuments (Louvre, Orsay, Versailles included) but no tours or cruises. It isn't bookable through our activity partner, so we don't compare it here yet; for museum-only trips it's worth checking on its official site.