Montmartre vs Notre-Dame Cathedral: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Montmartre first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 89 for Notre-Dame Cathedral, and it has 472 ranked ways to see it versus 697. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Montmartre in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Montmartre | Notre-Dame Cathedral | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 472 | 697 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 95 | 95 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 90 | 89 |
| Cheapest experience | €4 | £10 |
| Average time needed | 2.6h | 2.8h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | Yes |
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
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
Montmartre or Notre-Dame Cathedral: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Montmartre first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 89 for Notre-Dame Cathedral, and it has 472 ranked ways to see it versus 697. With a full day in Paris, pair them: plan Montmartre in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Montmartre or Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Ranked experiences at Montmartre start from €4 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 Montmartre and Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Experiences at Montmartre run 2.6 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 Montmartre 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 Montmartre 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 Montmartre: Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame (Outty Ranking 95, from £10). For Notre-Dame Cathedral: Paris Half-Day: 30+ Sights, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre & Notre-Dame (Outty Ranking 95, from £10).