

Things to do in Paris
Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Paris?
Outty ranks 5,104 bookable experiences in Paris, France. The highest scoring is Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) at 98 out of 100, followed by Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour. Prices start at €3 per person and 28 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late.
- Ranked experiences
- 5,104
- In the 90+ Club
- 28
- From
- €3 per person
- Bookable today
- 123
Top attractions in Paris
Landmark by landmark: every ranked tour, ticket and guided visit in one place.

Eiffel Tower
932 experiences • 4.4/5

Louvre Museum
870 experiences • 4.4/5

4th Arrondissement
837 experiences • 4.4/5

8th Arrondissement
818 experiences • 4.3/5

Notre-Dame Cathedral
697 experiences • 4.3/5

Montmartre
481 experiences • 4.7/5

Arc de Triomphe
410 experiences • 4.3/5

Place de la Concorde
400 experiences • 4.2/5

5th Arrondissement
393 experiences • 4.6/5

Avenue des Champs-Élysées
360 experiences • 4.2/5

River Seine
333 experiences • 4.3/5

Musée d'Orsay
328 experiences • 4.2/5
Top tour operators in Paris
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Paris they cover.
Book Taxi Barcelona
3508 experiences across 241 cities
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
taxiGo DMC
1181 experiences across 264 cities
Europe Journey - Private Sightseeing Transfers and Day Tours
988 experiences across 104 cities
PROFI DRIVER
887 experiences across 133 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Tour Travel & More
685 experiences across 120 cities
Most Popular in Paris
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food
Most Highly Reviewed in Paris
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food
Last Minute in Paris
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet
Family Friendly in Paris
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

Versailles Palace and Gardens Family Day Trip

Paris Sightseeing Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch
Food & Drink in Paris
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame

Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour

Paris Montmartre Guided Food Tour: A Full Meal by Do Eat Better
Culture & History in Paris
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food
Outdoors in Paris
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

Paris Local Districts and Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour
Nightlife in Paris
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max

Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Reserved Access

Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based)

Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English
Highest rated in Paris
The top of the Outty Ranking across 5,104 local experiences
- 1Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)2.3h • from €398.1
- 2Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included2.5h • from $7297.4
- 3Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX2.5h • from $7297.2
- 4Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour2h • from $4596.3
- 5Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour8h • from $16696.2
- 6Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food1.5h • from $3795.0
- 7Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet8h • from $12595.0
- 8Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame4h • from $7495.0
- 9Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour1.5h • from €2394.2
- 10The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max2h • from $7294.2
- 11Paris Montmartre Guided Food Tour: A Full Meal by Do Eat Better3.5h • from $10293.9
- 12Amazing Paris Segway Tour2.5h • from $7393.7
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Planning questions about Paris
- What are the best things to do in Paris?
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) is the highest ranked experience in Paris, scoring 98 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,168 traveler reviews. Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre After-Hours: Private Curated Tour, Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 5,104 bookable experiences in Paris, France, and 28 of them score 90 or above.
- Which attractions should I visit in Paris?
- The landmarks with the deepest choice of tours and tickets are Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, 4th Arrondissement, 8th Arrondissement, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre. Each has its own page on Outty listing every ranked way to visit, from timed entry tickets to guided and combination tours.
- How much do activities in Paris cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Paris is €73 per person, and the cheapest starting price is €3 on Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Paris for today?
- Yes. 123 of the top 125 experiences we rank in Paris currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Paris good for families?
- Yes. 11 of the experiences we rank in Paris are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Paris?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Paris?
- April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Paris?
- 124 of the 125 experiences we rank in Paris offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Paris gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Paris so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.