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Paris Pass is a popular choice for hundreds of travelers who visit this beautiful city every year. The pass offers a great deal for tourists, but its pricing can be confusing. Hence, it is best to know what Paris Pass offers and its cost, so as to be able to avail the most benefits.

Presented below is a breakdown of the price of Paris pass and information on who should go for it and who shouldn’t.

Difference between Paris Pass and Paris Museum Pass

There are two different pass cards that are available for scouting the varied attractions in Paris. Tourists can go for the Paris Museum Pass or the Paris Pass; the former is valid for touring only the monuments and museums in the city.

For Adults, the Paris Museum pass is priced at €48 for 2 days, €62 for 4 days, and €74 for 6 days.

The Paris Pass however offers entry to all the monuments and museums available in the Paris Museum Pass as well as other tourist attractions like Paris Opera House, Montparnasse Tower, etc. It additionally offers varied other benefits, including unlimited travel on public bus and Metro systems, boat cruise across the Seine, and 2-day pass for hop-on hop-off buses.

For Adults, the Paris Pass is priced at €110 for 2 days, €169 for 3 days, €199 for 4 days, and €239 for 6 days.

3-Day Paris Pass – Information to note

It may be noted that the 3-day Paris Pass allows museum visits for just 2 days.

The Paris Pass review

The Paris Pass offers admission to national monuments, all well-known museums and several smaller Paris museums, and other tourist hot spots. It does not include entry to the Catacombs or the Eiffel Tower.

• The Paris Pass allows tours of attractions like the Louvre (one of the largest museums in the world), Musée de L’Armée at Les Invalides/War Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb, Musée d’Orsay/Orsay Museum, Centre Pompidou Museum of Modern Art, Musée Rodin/Rodin Museum, Montparnasse Tower, L’Espace Dali/Dali Museum, Panthéon, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral Towers, Palace of Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, Paris Opera House, and Château de Fontainebleau.

• Travelling around Paris is somewhat costly. Tourists with the Paris Pass may use it to check out the different hot sports via a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. It is an especially comfortable way to check out the eclectic architecture and beauty of the city, especially if there are clear blue skies.
• Additionally, Paris Pass also offers discounts to different shops, restaurants, and tours. For example, 10 percent discount at department store Galeries Lafayette and 15% off at Fat Tire Bike Tours.
• The Paris Pass also includes a no frills 1-hour bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise. Opt for the cruise during the nighttime when all the buildings in the city are fully lit up. The cruise may not be all that enjoyable during the daytime.
• The public transport system in Paris has different pricing options. Hence, it can be confusing. Tourists may check the different normal pricing options and compare it with the unlimited Metro and bus public transport option offered by Paris Pass, duration of stay in the city, and other factors, before concluding its overall benefits to you.

In general, it can be said that the Paris Pass is a great option for tourists who will be staying for some days and are looking to minimize their touristy expenses.