Best Things to Do in Paris in 2026: Which Tickets to Book Ahead?

The best things to do in Paris in 2026 include the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Versailles, and the Louvre and Versailles are the tickets to book ahead, so pick your tickets, then book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. According to the Louvre, time-slot bookings are recommended for all visitors, and Versailles says every Palace visitor must book a time slot. For travellers from Singapore, booking these before you fly saves the most time.

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Paris at a glance: the facts that shape your plans

A few official details decide when and how you see the big sights. At the time of writing, according to each venue's own site:

Sight	What the official site says	Book ahead?
Louvre	Closed Tuesdays; non-EEA rate 32 euros; time slots recommended for everyone	Yes
Palace of Versailles	All Palace visitors must book a time slot; Palace closes 5:30pm, last entry 4:45pm	Yes
Sainte-Chapelle	Ticket 22 euros; 1,113 stained glass windows	Recommended
Arc de Triomphe	Ticket 16 euros	Optional in quieter months
Seine river cruise	Ranked first in Tiqets' top 10 things to do in Paris	Optional, popular in the evening

Prices and hours change, so treat the table as a planning guide and check each official site before you book. Free entry rules at several sights apply to under-26 residents of the EU, which usually does not cover visitors from Singapore.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

For a first trip, the sights most visitors build a Paris itinerary around are the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe and a cruise on the Seine. Tiqets' Paris page at the time of writing ranks its top 10 things to do as:

1. Seine River Cruises
2. Disneyland Paris
3. Palace of Versailles
4. Parc Astérix
5. Eiffel Tower
6. Paris Dinner Cruises
7. Paris Evening Cruises
8. Paris Hop-on Hop-off Tours
9. Louvre Museum
10. Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's Tomb

A balanced 4 to 5 day plan for most travellers from Singapore:

• Day 1: Louvre and the Seine. Morning at the Louvre, then walk the Tuileries Garden, which the Louvre lists as free to enter, and take an evening cruise.
• Day 2: Eiffel Tower and the Left Bank. A timed visit up the tower, then Musée d'Orsay or Les Invalides.
• Day 3: Versailles. A full day, since the estate includes the Palace, the gardens and the Trianon.
• Day 4: Île de la Cité and Montmartre. Sainte-Chapelle in the morning, then Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur in the afternoon.
• Day 5: Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, or a day at Disneyland Paris if you are travelling with children.

Which Paris tickets should I book ahead?

Book the Louvre and Versailles first, then any Eiffel Tower, Sainte-Chapelle or Disneyland Paris date you cannot move. Here is why, based on what each venue says.

The Louvre

The Louvre recommends a time slot for every visitor, including those who get in free, and sells tickets on site only when attendance is low. According to the Louvre at the time of writing:

• It is open 9am to 6pm on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 9am to 9pm on Wednesday and Friday.
• It is closed on Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
• Last entry is one hour before closing.
• The non-EEA rate is 32 euros and the EEA rate is 22 euros. Under-18s get in free with ID.
• Entry is free for everyone on the first Friday of the month after 6pm (except in July and August) and on 14 July.

The Louvre also warns about mirror sites and about tickets that claim to let you jump the queue. Book on its official ticketing site or a reputable reseller that shows a fixed time slot.

The Palace of Versailles

Versailles says all visitors to the Palace must book a time slot, and entry within half an hour of that slot is guaranteed only for tickets bought online. At the time of writing, the Palace closes at 5:30pm with last entry at 4:45pm, and Versailles notes that with the last time slot you cannot see the whole Palace. Visitors who qualify for free entry still need to book a slot, and Paris Museum Pass holders must get a free Passport ticket with timed entry.

Eiffel Tower

If your Eiffel Tower day is fixed, book the date and level you want before you fly. Summit access and sunset times tend to be the first to go in busy months. Tiqets lists the tower among its top things to do in Paris, with options to go up to the summit.

Sainte-Chapelle and the Arc de Triomphe

Sainte-Chapelle is small and popular, so a timed ticket helps; the Arc de Triomphe is usually easier. According to their official sites at the time of writing, Sainte-Chapelle costs 22 euros and has 1,113 stained glass windows, and the Arc de Triomphe costs 16 euros. Both are free for under-26 residents of the EU.

Things to do in Paris for Singapore travellers in 2026

Travellers from Singapore usually get the most from Paris by booking timed sights before the flight and leaving walking days flexible. A few points that matter for this trip:

• Plan around closures. The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, so put Versailles or a walking day there.
• Use the late openings. The Louvre's Wednesday and Friday evenings run to 9pm and are a good fit after a long-haul flight.
• Group by area. The Louvre, Tuileries and Seine sit close together; Sainte-Chapelle is on Île de la Cité; the Arc de Triomphe is at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
• Check reduced rates. Versailles lists a discounted rate for later entry to the Palace in the afternoon at the time of writing.
• Book your hotel near a metro line you will use daily. Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Agoda, go through ShopBack first. Start from the Booking.com page or the Agoda page on ShopBack Singapore.

Things to do in Paris: best deals in 2026

The best Paris deals usually come from free and reduced times, comparing the same ticket on two or three sites, and going through ShopBack before you pay. Ways to keep the bill down:

• Use free evenings where they fit. The Louvre is free for all visitors on the first Friday of the month after 6pm, except in July and August, and on 14 July.
• Look for listed discounts. Booking sites such as Tiqets show reduced prices on some Paris experiences at the time of writing, such as Seine cruises and hop-on hop-off buses.
• Compare like with like. Check whether a ticket includes a guide, a time slot or a cruise, since bundles can look cheaper or dearer than they are.
• Keep free cancellation where you can. Headout says most experiences on its site come with free cancellation.
• Go through ShopBack before you pay. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order.

GetYourGuide vs Tiqets vs Headout for Paris tickets

No single site is cheapest every time, so search the same attraction, date and ticket type on all three and book the lowest final total. Each has its strengths:

• Tiqets lists Paris experiences by category, such as museums, historical sites, attractions, cruises and city tours, and ranks its top 10 things to do in the city.
• Headout says it curates its experiences, offers free cancellation on most of them and provides 24/7 trip support.
• GetYourGuide sells tours and activities across Paris and is worth checking for guided visits and day trips such as Versailles.

When you compare, check the time slot, whether a guide or audio guide is included, the meeting point and the cancellation terms.

Going on to Amsterdam or Milan?

If your Europe trip continues beyond Paris, two of the most-asked-about tickets have their own rules.

• Anne Frank House, Amsterdam. According to the Anne Frank House, tickets are sold only online through its own website for a specific time slot, not at the door. It says tickets are released every Tuesday at 10am CEST for visits six weeks later, so set a reminder.
• Leonardo's Last Supper, Milan. The Last Supper Museum says reservation is always mandatory for all ticket types, and it opens Tuesday to Sunday. Book your slot first and plan the day around it.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Before you book Paris tickets, tours or a hotel online, open ShopBack Singapore, tap the store, and complete the booking. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, so going through it first lowers what you actually pay.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash that comes back to your ShopBack account. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you book.

Start from the GetYourGuide page on ShopBack, the Tiqets page on ShopBack or the Headout page on ShopBack.

Do promo codes and ShopBack work on the same booking?

No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

Step by step: booking Paris tickets

1. Fix your dates and note that the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.
2. Book Versailles and the Louvre time slots first.
3. Add the Eiffel Tower and Sainte-Chapelle if your dates are fixed.
4. Compare the same tickets on GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Headout.
5. Go through ShopBack Singapore to the site you choose and pay.
6. Save your tickets offline before you fly.

FAQ

What are the best things to do in Paris, and which tickets should I book ahead?

The best things to do in Paris for a first trip are the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, a Seine river cruise and a walk around Montmartre. Book the Louvre and Versailles ahead: the Louvre recommends a time slot for every visitor and Versailles says all Palace visitors must book one. Popular Eiffel Tower and Sainte-Chapelle slots are also worth booking before you fly.

Do I need to book Louvre tickets in advance?

It is strongly advised. According to the Louvre, time-slot bookings are recommended for all visitors, including those who get in free, and tickets are sold on site only when attendance is low and subject to availability. Book on the Louvre's official ticketing site or a reputable reseller, and avoid mirror sites and tickets that claim to let you jump the queue, which the Louvre warns about.

How much is a Louvre ticket for visitors from Singapore?

At the time of writing, the Louvre lists a non-EEA visitor rate of 32 euros and an EEA rate of 22 euros, so travellers from Singapore pay the non-EEA rate. Under-18s get in free with ID. Check the Louvre's site for the current price before you book.

When is the Louvre closed?

According to the Louvre, the museum is closed on Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. It opens 9am to 6pm on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 9am to 9pm on Wednesday and Friday, with last entry one hour before closing.

Do I need a time slot for the Palace of Versailles?

Yes. Versailles says all visitors to the Palace must book a time slot, and that entry within half an hour of the booked slot is only guaranteed for tickets bought online. Visitors who qualify for free entry still need to book a slot, and Paris Museum Pass holders must get a free Passport ticket with timed entry.

Should I book Eiffel Tower tickets ahead?

For a fixed date, usually yes, especially if you want the summit or a sunset slot in a busy month. Tiqets lists the Eiffel Tower among its top things to do in Paris at the time of writing. Book the date and level you want before you fly, and keep a flexible day in your plan in case of weather.

Is a Seine river cruise worth it in Paris?

For most first-time visitors, yes. A cruise is an easy way to see several landmarks in an hour or so, and Seine river cruises are ranked first in Tiqets' top 10 things to do in Paris at the time of writing. Evening departures are popular for seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up.

How do I get the best deals on things to do in Paris in 2026?

Visit on free or reduced times where you qualify, such as the Louvre's free first Friday evening outside July and August, group sights by area, and compare the same ticket on GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Headout. Before you pay, go through ShopBack Singapore so the cash that comes back lowers the effective price.

GetYourGuide vs Tiqets vs Headout: which is cheaper for Paris tickets?

No single site is cheapest every time. Search the same attraction, date and ticket type on each, check what is included and the cancellation terms, and book the lowest final total. All three are on ShopBack Singapore, so go through ShopBack before you book whichever you choose.

Can I book Anne Frank House tickets on a ticket site?

No. According to the Anne Frank House, tickets are sold only online through its own website for a specific time slot and are not sold at the door. It says tickets are released every Tuesday at 10am CEST for visits six weeks later.

Do I need to reserve Leonardo's Last Supper in Milan?

Yes. The Last Supper Museum says reservation is always mandatory for all ticket types, and it announces the dates when each block of tickets goes on sale. Plan Milan around your slot rather than the other way round.

Is the money back from ShopBack the same as points or miles?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is for general informational purposes only. Opening hours, prices, booking rules and ShopBack rates change over time. Check each venue's official site and the ShopBack store page before you book. Brand and venue names are used for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement.