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Using PMP along with Guided Tours

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First time poster here.

Going to Paris for 8 nights, first time, in late aug-Early Sept 2025.

Trying to figure out how to use the PMP, Paris Museum Pass, with guided tours.

For example, the Saint Chapelle. Sure i can do the free thing, i get the clicks and it's fine. But if we wanted the $23 guided tour, I don't get how to make the clicks to lock that in.
Same for Arc d'Triumphe. We could walk right in and go whenever we want, skip ticket line, but don't see how to "meet up" with a tour group. Again most places seem like a $7 difference over the general admission the pass provides.
The Louvre seems ok, book the time slot to get in and then pay extra for the English 1.5 hour little tour.

I don't see how the pass is helpful if you were interested in a little more of a guided tour, same with Panthenon.

Thanks for any guidance!

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One note, FWIW, I love guided tours, but both the Arc de Triomphe and Ste. Chapelle have excellent information right there on site. Just in case the guided tour thing doesn't work out.

At Ste. Chapelle, after you climb the stairs and emerge into the chapel, budget at least five or ten minutes to start breathing again and to stop involuntarily saying "oh wow oh wow oh wow. oh wow oh wow!" The app does a great job of explaining what stories all of the windows tell.

At the Louvre especially, pick the earliest time slot you can. Being there when they open the doors and having at least a few minutes almost alone with the great masterpieces is priceless. I am so jealous! I'd love to see Paris for the first time again! Bon Voyage!

We've had great luck with Guides by Locals, btw. They could give you a great tour of, say Ste Chapelle, as well as other nearby sites, and then point you at a great meal!

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