Louvre Museum vs Montmartre: 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 90 for Montmartre, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 472. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Montmartre in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Louvre Museum | Montmartre | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 864 | 472 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 98 | 95 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 90 | 90 |
| Cheapest experience | €3 | €4 |
| Average time needed | 3h | 2.6h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
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
Best ways to see Montmartre
- 1. Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 95 · from £10 · 4h
- 2. Paris Montmartre Walking Tour Best Art Culture and Food
Outty Ranking 94 · from €29 · 1.5h
- 3. Paris Montmartre Guided Food Tour: A Full Meal by Do Eat Better
Outty Ranking 92 · from €45 · 3.5h
- 4. Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Outty Ranking 92 · from €26 · 2h
- 5. Paris Montmartre Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Views & Croissant
Outty Ranking 90 · from $41 · 2h
Frequently asked questions
Louvre Museum or Montmartre: 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 90 for Montmartre, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 472. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Montmartre in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Louvre Museum or Montmartre?
Ranked experiences at Louvre Museum start from €3 and at Montmartre from €4 per person.
How long do you need at Louvre Museum and Montmartre?
Experiences at Louvre Museum run 3 hours on average and at Montmartre 2.6 hours, so both fit in one day in Paris with a break in between.
Can you do Louvre Museum 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 Louvre Museum options and 100% of Montmartre options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Louvre Museum: 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 £10).