Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Eiffel Tower?
No — the Eiffel Tower is not included in the Paris Museum Pass, and never has been. The pass covers 50+ museums and monuments such as the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe and Sainte-Chapelle, but the Eiffel Tower is run separately and must be booked on its own. Here’s what the pass does and doesn’t cover, and how to handle the Eiffel Tower alongside it.
The short answer
The Eiffel Tower is operated independently of the national-museums network the pass belongs to, so it isn’t part of the deal. If climbing or taking the lift up the Eiffel Tower is on your list, you’ll need to buy those tickets separately, directly from the official Eiffel Tower site or a tour operator.
What iconic sites the pass does include
Plenty of Paris’s most famous attractions are covered. The pass includes the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Palace of Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, the Panthéon, the Musée de l’Orangerie, the Musée Rodin, the Musée Picasso and the Army Museum at Les Invalides, among 50+ sites. For lovers of art, history and architecture, that’s a rich line-up.
Other notable exclusions
- Centre Pompidou — closed for renovation until around 2030.
- The Catacombs — not included.
- Opéra Garnier, Grand Palais, Musée Marmottan Monet, Jacquemart-André, Bourse de Commerce — not included.
- Seine river cruises, hop-on-hop-off buses and public transport — not included.
- Temporary or special exhibitions at covered venues — usually require a separate ticket.
How to do the Eiffel Tower separately
Book Eiffel Tower tickets in advance on the official website, choosing a timed slot and whether you want the lift or the stairs, and how high you want to go. Tickets sell out in peak season, so reserve early. You can also book guided Eiffel Tower experiences or skip-the-line tickets through tour operators if the official slots are gone.
Is the pass still worth buying?
Absolutely, if you’re visiting museums and monuments. The Eiffel Tower not being included doesn’t undermine the pass’s value for everything else — with the Louvre alone at €32 in 2026, the pass pays for itself after about three major sites. Just treat the Eiffel Tower as a separate, additional experience in your budget and plans.
Plan the Eiffel Tower around your pass days
A neat approach is to slot the Eiffel Tower into a day when you’re using the pass nearby. The Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb at Les Invalides and the Musée Rodin are both close to the Eiffel Tower and covered by the pass, so you can pair a pass-covered morning with an Eiffel Tower visit, booked separately, in the same area.
What about views without the Eiffel Tower?
If you mainly want a high view of Paris, note that the Arc de Triomphe’s rooftop terrace is included in the pass and offers one of the best panoramas in the city — looking straight down the Champs-Élysées with the Eiffel Tower in view. It’s a budget-savvy way to get a great vista using the pass you already hold.
Tips for combining both
- Buy the pass for the museums and monuments.
- Book the Eiffel Tower separately and early.
- Pair the Eiffel Tower with nearby pass sites (Les Invalides, Rodin).
- Use the Arc de Triomphe terrace (included) for a great view.
- Budget the Eiffel Tower, cruises and transport as extras.
A sample day pairing the pass and the Eiffel Tower
Here’s how the two fit together neatly. Spend the morning with your pass at the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb at Les Invalides, then walk to the nearby Musée Rodin (also covered) for its sculpture garden. In the afternoon, stroll across to the Eiffel Tower for your separately booked timed slot, then finish with the included Arc de Triomphe terrace at sunset for a panorama that takes in the Tower itself. One area, one easy day — pass sites and the Eiffel Tower combined.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass
For the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles and 50+ more museums and monuments, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance — then book the Eiffel Tower separately for the dates that suit. Secure your pass and pair it with the rest of Paris’s icons.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eiffel Tower included in the Paris Museum Pass?
No — it’s operated separately and must be booked on its own.
What famous sites are included?
The Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle and 50+ more.
Is the Centre Pompidou included?
Not currently — it’s closed for renovation until around 2030.
Are the Catacombs included?
No — the Catacombs require a separate ticket.
How do I visit the Eiffel Tower?
Book timed tickets in advance on the official site, or via a tour operator.
Is the pass still worth it without the Eiffel Tower?
Yes — it pays for itself after about three major museums or monuments.