Many tourists on a Parisian holiday visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum on the same day.
Some visit the Louvre Museum first because it involves 2 to 3 hours of walking, and then head out to the Eiffel Tower.
Others prefer to explore the Eiffel Tower first and then visit the art galleries of the Louvre.
There are many reasons to plan a visit to the Louvre later in the day—visitors may want to be indoors during the hotter part of the day or experience the Louvre’s glass pyramid all lit up at night.
If you plan to see the art Museum first, check out our article on how to go from the Louvre Museum to the Eiffel Tower.
If you want to check out the Iron Lady and then go to the Louvre Museum, continue reading.
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Eiffel Tower and Louvre in one day
If you purchase the Louvre Museum tickets and Eiffel Tower tickets in advance, you can see both the Parisian attractions in approximately five hours.
Otherwise, you may spend 30 to 90 minutes (depending on the season) at the ticket counter lines at each of the attractions.
If you have already bought tickets online, you can head straight to the elevators to ascend the Eiffel Tower.
In 90 minutes, you can explore the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower and see stunning visuals of the city of Paris from the third floor.
Once you have explored the Parisian Tower, it will take you at least half an hour to reach the Louvre Museum.
This time will vary depending on your choice of transport.
Tourists who are in a hurry are known to finish exploring the Louvre in 2 hours.
However, for a good tour of the world’s best masterpieces, you need at least 3 hours.
Whichever tourist attraction you see first, both are sure to leave lasting memories on you and your family (or group).
Tip: You can also visit the Eiffel Tower during the day and the Louvre Museum at night.
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum tickets
Even though many tourists visit the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre on the same day, no single ticket gives access to both Parisian attractions.
You must buy the admission tickets separately.
Best Eiffel Tower tickets
There are three ways to experience the Eiffel Tower –
Priority access tickets
You skip the long lines and take an elevator up to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. This ticket is the fastest way to explore the attraction. Buy Now
Eiffel Tower climb tickets
This is perfect for visitors who want to save some Euros and are healthy enough to climb 700+ steps to the 2nd floor of the Tower. Buy Now
Eiffel Tower Summit tickets
This ticket takes you to the 3rd floor, the topmost observation deck on the Eiffel Tower. Buy Now
Best Louvre Museum tickets
We recommend the below given three Louvre experiences –
Cheapest Louvre entry ticket
At 20 Euros per person, this is the cheapest ticket to see the world’s best art museum. Buy Now
Guided tour of the Louvre
In 2 hours, a local art expert helps you skip the massive crowd and shows you the masterpieces and the underrated gems of the Louvre. Buy Now
Guided tour for families
This 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre Museum is customized for kids and adults, and a special children’s guide hosts your family. Buy Now
If money isn’t an issue, but you want complete control over your visit, we recommend a private tour of the Louvre Museum.
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How far is Louvre from Eiffel Tower
The Louvre Museum is 4.3 Km (2.7 Miles) from the Eiffel Tower, on the other side of the River Seine.
A taxi can cover this distance in approximately 12 minutes.
The walking distance is 3.5 Km (2.1 Miles).
If you decide to walk, you will need around 45 minutes. It is a nice walk, with the river crossing at Pont Royal (Royal Bridge).
From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum
You have four options to get to The Louvre from the Eiffel Tower: the metro, the bus, the taxi, and a nice leisurely walk.
To Louvre Museum by Metro
Paris has an evolved Metro service, and almost every place has a metro station within 500 meters (1/3 of a mile).
There are two metro stations near the Eiffel Tower: Bir-Hakeim, which serves Line 6, and Alma-Marceau, which serves Line 9.
A 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower gets you to Bir-Hakeim, where you must board a Line 6 train.
You will get off at Charles de Gaulle-Étoile station, which is about 7 minutes away and 5 stops from Bir-Hakeim. You can board the Line 1 train from here to the Palais Royal Musée du Louvre station.
The whole journey will take approximately 35 minutes.
The other option is to get to Alma-Marceau Station, which is 1 km from the Eiffel Tower (0.62 miles).
A 15-minute walk will get you to Alma-Marceau, from where you must board Line 9 to get to Franklin D. Roosevelt station.
You will reach the Franklin D. Roosevelt station in 2 minutes, where you must get down and board a Line 1 train.
After five minutes and four stops, you will reach Palais Royal Musée du Louvre station.
The whole journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Because you must keep changing trains, we don’t recommend using the metro.
Eiffel Tower to Louvre by taxi
A taxi is the fastest way to get from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum.
If you are short on time, we recommend taking a taxi.
There are many taxis around the Eiffel Tower, and if you are unable to hail one, try to find a taxi stand (also known as a taxi rank).
One of the closest taxi stands is at Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel at the corner of Rue Jean Rey and Avenue de Suffren.
It is less than 100 meters (325 feet) from Eiffel Tower.
You can also opt for taxi companies such as Centrale Taxi Paris, Les Taxis G7, etc., which offer online booking.
For approximately €10, an Uber can drop you at the Louvre Museum.
Compared to the local Parisian taxis, most tourists find Uber drivers more polite, timely, and reliable.
Bus to Louvre Museum
Locals and tourists highly recommend bus No 72 to get to the Louvre.
This bus runs along the river Seine, and you get to see its numerous bridges and the city’s monuments along the route.
You can board Bus No. 72 from the Musée d’Art Moderne – Palais de Tokyo bus station, which is approximately 700 meters (half a mile) from the Eiffel Tower.
A brisk 10-minute walk can get you to the bus station.
After approximately 13 minutes and eight stops, you must get down at the Pont Des Arts bus stop.
The Louvre is less than a minute’s walk from the bus stop.
Check out RATP, the state-owned public transport operator, for the latest bus routes and timings.
Walking to Louvre Museum
If you have time, a healthy walk to the Louvre Museum is a good idea.
The walking distance is 3.5 Km (2.1 Miles), right along the Seine, making it an exciting 45-minute walk.
However, we don’t recommend it unless you are used to walking a lot.
Louvre Museum has approximately 14.5 km (9 miles) of art galleries to explore.
Even if you decide to spend 2 hours at the Louvre, you may end up walking around 3 Km (2 Miles).
Why would you want to tire yourself out?
Louvre and Eiffel Tower combo tours
Even though no single ticket offers access to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, there are many combo tours with additional activities.
Two of our favorites are the ones where besides these two attractions, you also get to board a Seine River Cruise and the one which includes a tour of the city of Paris.
Eiffel Tower + Louvre + Seine Cruise
A local guide accompanies you up to the 2nd floor of Eiffel Tower, after which you are on your own to go up to the Summit (the 3rd floor).
After seeing the city’s stunning views from the top of the Eiffel Tower, you get down to board the 1-hour Seine River Cruise.
The boarding dock is just below the Tower.
After seeing the sights of Paris from the water, head to the Louvre Museum to view masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Venus de Milo, etc.
Tour price: €140 per person
To the Eiffel Tower and Louvre visits, if you want to add access to Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter, and Sacré-Coeur Basilica, check out this tour.
If besides Eiffel and Louvre, you would prefer to visit Notre Dame as well, check this out.
Eiffel Tower + Louvre + Cruise + Paris Tour
This Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off Discovery Bus Tour ticket takes visitors through the most popular landmarks of Paris, such as Haussmann, Musee d’Orsay, Trocadero, Opera Garnier, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum.
Use the audio guide to learn more about the attractions you pass by.
Hop off at any stop and any number of times to explore the sights in more detail.
Pick from a 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day pass, based on your schedule, budget, and comfort.
Ticket Prices
1-Day Pass
Adult (13+ years): €38
Child (4 to 12 years): €20
Infant (up to 3 years): Free
2-Day Pass
Adult (13+ years): €44
Child (4 to 12 years): €26
Infant (up to 3 years): Free
3-Day Pass
Adult (13+ years): €48
Child (4 to 12 years): €28
Infant (up to 3 years): Free
If you plan to visit the art museum first and then the Tower, you must read up on how to go from the Louvre Museum to the Eiffel Tower.
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