Eiffel Tower vs Montmartre: 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 92 against 92 for Montmartre, and it has 942 ranked ways to see it versus 492. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Eiffel Tower in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Eiffel Tower compared with Montmartre in Paris
Eiffel TowerMontmartre
Ranked experiences942492
Top Outty Ranking9895
Average ranking (top 10)9292
Cheapest experience€3€4
Average time needed2.7h2.7h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Eiffel Tower

  1. 1. Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

    Outty Ranking 98 · from €3 · 2.3h

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

    Outty Ranking 95 · from €12 · 4h

  3. 3. Amazing Paris Segway Tour

    Outty Ranking 93 · from €64 · 2.5h

  4. 4. Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Reserved Access

    Outty Ranking 92 · from €46 · 2h

  5. 5. Paris in A Day Louvre Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and Seine Cruise

    Outty Ranking 91 · from €89 · 4h

All 942 Eiffel Tower experiences

Best ways to see Montmartre

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

    Outty Ranking 95 · from €12 · 4h

  2. 2. Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food

    Outty Ranking 95 · from €29 · 1.5h

  3. 3. Paris Montmartre Guided Food Tour: A Full Meal by Do Eat Better

    Outty Ranking 95 · from €65 · 3.5h

  4. 4. Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour with a Local Guide

    Outty Ranking 92 · from €26 · 2h

  5. 5. Paris in A Day Louvre Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and Seine Cruise

    Outty Ranking 91 · from €89 · 4h

All 492 Montmartre experiences

Frequently asked questions

Eiffel Tower or Montmartre: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Eiffel Tower first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 92 against 92 for Montmartre, and it has 942 ranked ways to see it versus 492. 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 Montmartre?

Ranked experiences at Eiffel Tower start from €3 and at Montmartre from €4 per person.

How long do you need at Eiffel Tower and Montmartre?

Experiences at Eiffel Tower run 2.7 hours on average and at Montmartre 2.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Paris with a break in between.

Can you do Eiffel Tower and Montmartre 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 Montmartre 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 Montmartre: Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame (Outty Ranking 95, from €12).