How to Buy the Paris Museum Pass for a Group or Several Travellers
For a group, the rule is simple: buy one pass per paying adult (under-18s and EU residents under 26 are free), all at the same fixed price, then book free timed slots for everyone together. There’s no group discount, but coordinating digital passes and reservations keeps a group moving smoothly. Here’s how to buy and organise passes for several travellers.
One pass per paying adult
The pass can’t be shared, so each paying adult needs their own. The good news for groups with younger members: under-18s and EU residents under 26 enter the national museums free, so you only buy passes for the adults aged 26+ (and non-EU travellers), keeping the total cost down.
No group discount — but the same price
There’s no bulk or group discount on the pass; everyone pays the standard fixed price (€90 / €109 / €139 in 2026). The upside is predictability — you simply multiply the pass price by the number of paying adults, with no haggling or hidden fees, and no risk of overpaying through an unofficial seller.
Choose digital passes for easy coordination
For a group, digital passes are usually easiest: each traveller receives their own on their phone, ready to scan, with nothing to post or collect. Make sure every paying adult has their own pass on their own device, since each is scanned individually at the entrance — you can’t put several people through on one.
Book reservations for the whole group together
The trickiest part of group travel is reservations. At sites that require timed slots — the Louvre, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Orangerie and (from March 2026) the Orsay — book the same time slot for everyone, including the free under-26s and children, so the group enters together. Book early, as large blocks of slots go quickly.
A step-by-step for groups
- Count the paying adults (26+, or non-EU).
- Buy one pass each at the fixed price, ideally digital.
- Skip passes for under-18s and EU under-26s — they’re free.
- Book identical timed slots for the whole group at required sites.
- Add free reservations for the children and under-26s too.
- Carry proof of age for the free members.
Keep the group organised on the day
- Each person carries their own pass (phone or card).
- Agree meeting points in case you get separated in large museums.
- Have everyone’s reservation confirmations ready.
- Arrive together a little early for security at reserved sites.
- Plan a realistic pace for the slowest members.
Consider free cancellation for the group
Group plans are more likely to change, so buy from a seller offering free cancellation up to 24 hours before use. At the same fixed price, this protects the whole group if numbers or dates shift before the trip — valuable when you’re coordinating several people.
Mind mixed interests and pace
Groups often have mixed energy and interests, and the pass’s flexibility helps: members can split up — some lingering in a gallery, others moving on — and regroup, since everyone has their own pass. Plan a pace that suits the slowest in the group, with breaks, so nobody feels rushed.
Don’t forget the exclusions for everyone
Remember the pass excludes the Eiffel Tower, cruises and transport for the whole group alike. If your group wants these, book them separately — group Eiffel Tower slots and cruise bookings especially should be arranged well ahead, as availability for larger numbers is tighter.
Keeping costs predictable for the group
One of the pass’s underrated group benefits is cost certainty. Because the price is fixed and there are no add-on fees at each museum, you can budget precisely: pass price times the number of paying adults, plus separately budgeted extras like the Eiffel Tower, a cruise and transport. There’s no risk of a member being surprised by an entry fee mid-trip, and no fumbling for payment at each gate — everyone simply scans their own pass and walks in, which keeps a larger group moving and on budget.
Buy your group’s Paris Museum Passes
For a group, buy one Paris Museum Pass per paying adult online in advance — under-18s and EU under-26s come free — then book identical timed slots for everyone. Secure your passes and keep the whole group moving smoothly through Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a group discount on the pass?
No — everyone pays the same fixed price.
How many passes does a group need?
One per paying adult; under-18s and EU under-26s are free.
Can we share passes in a group?
No — each person needs their own, scanned individually.
How do we handle reservations?
Book the same timed slot for the whole group, including free members.
Should we buy digital or physical?
Digital is easiest, one per person’s phone.
What about the Eiffel Tower for a group?
Not included — book it (and cruises) separately and early for larger numbers.