The passes that include the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is not managed like the other Paris monuments, and that changes everything for the passes. The upshot: only some of them let you get in. Here is the situation, pass by pass, under January 2026 conditions:
| Pass | Eiffel Tower included? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Turbopass | Yes | Skip-the-line, as part of a guided tour |
| Paris Museum Pass | No | National museums & monuments only |
| Go City | Depends on option | Possible in the Explorer / All-Inclusive depending on your choices |
| Paris Passlib' | Depends on option | Depends on the version and the options selected |
In other words, if you want to be sure of getting the Eiffel Tower and transport in a single ticket, the Turbopass is the most direct route. Credit-based passes like Go City can also cover it, but you then "spend" one of your choices on the Eiffel Tower — a trade-off to weigh against the rest of your programme. We break down those trade-offs in the comparison of the 4 passes.
Why the Museum Pass doesn't include the Eiffel Tower
This is the question that comes up most often — and the classic disappointment for travellers who buy a Paris Museum Pass thinking they'll "do the Eiffel Tower with it". The reason is administrative, not commercial: the Museum Pass only gives access to national museums and monuments, that is, those run by the French state (Réunion des musées nationaux, Centre des monuments nationaux, and so on).
The Eiffel Tower does not fall into that category. It is operated by SETE (Société d'exploitation de la Tour Eiffel), a dedicated company that runs its own ticketing. So it is not part of any museum pass, in Paris or anywhere else. The same goes for Disneyland, private cruises or the sightseeing bus: outside the national remit, outside the Museum Pass.
Summit or 2nd floor: what the pass really covers
Watch out for a detail that makes all the difference on site: the Eiffel Tower has three visitable levels — the 1st floor, the 2nd floor, and the summit (at 276 m). The most complete ticket, "lift to the summit", costs around €45 at full price. Access to the 2nd floor alone is noticeably cheaper.
When the Eiffel Tower is included in a pass, access usually applies to the 2nd floor. The summit, on the other hand, depends on availability and may involve a supplement to pay on site, because it is subject to quotas and sometimes closes due to wind or crowds. So don't assume that "pass = summit guaranteed".
How much you save on the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the item that tips a pass into the black, because it is the most expensive paid attraction on the classic Paris route. Here is a rough guide with the 2026 individual prices:
- Eiffel Tower summit: ~€45 — the flagship inclusion, the priciest one outside a pass.
- Louvre: €22 · Musée d'Orsay: €16 · Arc de Triomphe: €13.
- Seine river cruise: €18 · Hop-on bus 24h: €35.
Picture a typical first day: Eiffel Tower summit (€45) + cruise (€18) + Arc de Triomphe (€13) = €76 for a single day. With a 3-day Turbopass at ~€130, the Eiffel Tower alone already absorbs a third of the pass price — the rest (transport, museums, other monuments) tips the balance in your favour as soon as you string visits together. To crunch your exact case, use our savings calculator.
Conversely, if your trip revolves mostly around museums and the Eiffel Tower comes down to a photo from the Trocadéro, an all-inclusive pass isn't worth it: a standalone Eiffel Tower ticket + a Museum Pass often works out cheaper. We're not hiding that trade-off.
Booking your time slot (essential)
This is the point travellers underestimate the most. A skip-the-line pass is not a "no-booking" pass. Even with the Turbopass or an included ticket, access to the Eiffel Tower is by dated time slot, to be booked in advance in the pass app or on the ticketing platform indicated. Skip-the-line saves you the queue once you're there — it does not exempt you from blocking out an entry time.
In high season (April to September, school holidays), slots go several days in advance. The right timing: book your Eiffel Tower slot as soon as you buy the pass, before you even reach Paris. Ideally keep the Eiffel Tower early in your trip, so you can reschedule if the weather (wind, fog) forces the summit to close.
Museum Pass: official link coming soon — meanwhile, see the all-inclusive Turbopass, Eiffel Tower included.
See the Turbopass (Eiffel Tower included) →Our recommendation for your case
✅ Get a pass with the Eiffel Tower if…
- The Eiffel Tower is a must-see on your trip
- You also want transport and 2-3 sites a day
- It's your first time in Paris and you're packing in visits
- You're travelling in summer and want to skip the queues
❌ Give it a miss if…
- You're happy with the Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro
- Your trip is 100% museums → Museum Pass + a separate Eiffel Tower ticket
- You visit at a slow pace (1 site/day)
- You're not going up and just want to walk around the foot of the tower
In practice: for most first trips that include going up the Eiffel Tower, the Turbopass is the clearest solution, because it bundles the tower, transport and the big museums together. If you want to compare it with the other options before deciding, the comparison of the 4 passes and our 3-day Paris itinerary will help you make up your mind.
Our verdict
To get the Eiffel Tower in a pass without a second thought, the Turbopass remains the most reliable choice: it's one of the few to include it with skip-the-line, on top of transport and museums. The Museum Pass, on the other hand, will never cover it — it's a question of the monument's status, not price. Whatever you choose, book your time slot as soon as you buy: it's the only real constraint, and it's unavoidable.
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