Louvre Museum vs Notre-Dame Cathedral: 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 89 for Notre-Dame Cathedral, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 697. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Notre-Dame Cathedral in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Louvre Museum | Notre-Dame Cathedral | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 864 | 697 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 98 | 95 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 90 | 89 |
| Cheapest experience | €3 | £10 |
| Average time needed | 3h | 2.8h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | Yes |
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 Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 1. Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 95 · from £10 · 4h
- 2. Paris Local Districts and Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour
Outty Ranking 93 · from $52 · 3h
- 3. Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
Outty Ranking 91 · from $52 · 4h
- 4. Paris City Tour by E-Scooter with Fun Guide (Small groups)
Outty Ranking 89 · from €65 · 3h
- 5. Paris in A Day Louvre Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and Seine Cruise
Outty Ranking 88 · from €89 · 4h
Frequently asked questions
Louvre Museum or Notre-Dame Cathedral: 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 89 for Notre-Dame Cathedral, and it has 864 ranked ways to see it versus 697. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Notre-Dame Cathedral in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Louvre Museum or Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Ranked experiences at Louvre Museum start from €3 and at Notre-Dame Cathedral from £10 per person. Notre-Dame Cathedral can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Experiences at Louvre Museum run 3 hours on average and at Notre-Dame Cathedral 2.8 hours, so both fit in one day in Paris with a break in between.
Can you do Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral: Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame (Outty Ranking 95, from £10).