Arc de Triomphe vs Louvre Museum: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Louvre Museum first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 83 for Arc de Triomphe, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 409. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Arc de Triomphe in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Arc de Triomphe | Louvre Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 409 | 864 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 95 | 98 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 83 | 90 |
| Cheapest experience | £10 | €3 |
| Average time needed | 2.4h | 3h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Arc de Triomphe
- 1. Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 95 · from £10 · 4h
- 2. Paris City Sightseeing Half Day Guided Segway Tour with a Local Guide
Outty Ranking 86 · from $58 · 3h
- 3. Private Golf Cart Tour: Paris Landmarks & Hidden Gems
Outty Ranking 84 · from €59 · 2h
- 4. Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar
Outty Ranking 83 · from $115 · 1h
- 5. Golf Cart in Paris - Private Guided City Tour - Pickup Included
Outty Ranking 83 · from €139 · 1h
Best ways to see Louvre Museum
- 1. Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
Outty Ranking 98 · from €3 · 2.3h
- 2. Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX
Outty Ranking 96 · from €10 · 2.5h
- 3. Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included
Outty Ranking 96 · from €10 · 2.5h
- 4. Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 91 · from $52 · 4h
- 5. Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)
Outty Ranking 90 · from €35 · 3h
Frequently asked questions
Arc de Triomphe or Louvre Museum: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Louvre Museum first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 83 for Arc de Triomphe, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 409. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Arc de Triomphe in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Arc de Triomphe or Louvre Museum?
Ranked experiences at Arc de Triomphe start from £10 and at Louvre Museum from €3 per person.
How long do you need at Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum?
Experiences at Arc de Triomphe run 2.4 hours on average and at Louvre Museum 3 hours, so both fit in one day in Paris with a break in between.
Can you do Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Arc de Triomphe options and 100% of Louvre Museum options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Arc de Triomphe: Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame (Outty Ranking 95, from £10). For Louvre Museum: Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) (Outty Ranking 98, from €3).