Eiffel Tower vs Louvre Museum: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Eiffel Tower first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 91 against 90 for Louvre Museum, and it has 922 ranked ways to see it versus 864. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Eiffel Tower in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Eiffel Tower | Louvre Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 922 | 864 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 98 | 98 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 91 | 90 |
| Cheapest experience | €3 | €3 |
| Average time needed | 2.8h | 3h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Eiffel Tower
- 1. Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
Outty Ranking 98 · from €3 · 2.3h
- 2. Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 95 · from £10 · 4h
- 3. Amazing Paris Segway Tour
Outty Ranking 92 · from €64 · 2.5h
- 4. Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 91 · from $52 · 4h
- 5. Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift
Outty Ranking 90 · from €39 · 2h
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
Eiffel Tower or Louvre Museum: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Eiffel Tower first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 91 against 90 for Louvre Museum, and it has 922 ranked ways to see it versus 864. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Eiffel Tower in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Eiffel Tower or Louvre Museum?
Ranked experiences at Eiffel Tower start from €3 and at Louvre Museum from €3 per person.
How long do you need at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum?
Experiences at Eiffel Tower run 2.8 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 Eiffel Tower 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 Eiffel Tower options and 100% of Louvre Museum options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Eiffel Tower: Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) (Outty Ranking 98, from €3). For Louvre Museum: Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) (Outty Ranking 98, from €3).