The cheapest Arc de Triomphe ticket on GetYourGuide is the $18 rooftop ticket, and it is also the most reviewed, at 4.6 stars from 38,548 reviews. The official site, paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr, charges 16 euros from October to March. Arc de Triomphe tickets that bundle a Seine cruise run $43 to $44, and private guides $223 to $272. For a first visit I’d book the rooftop among the Arc de Triomphe tickets and add a guide only if history is the point.
I compared all 10 Arc de Triomphe tickets and tours you can book on GetYourGuide today. Only four include the monument’s rooftop or entry as the main product. The rest are walking tours, a trike tour, a photo shoot and a cruise that happen to pass the arch or bundle it. Prices are in US dollars from the listings, checked in November 2026, and the buttons are affiliate links (more on my about page).
Arc de Triomphe Tickets at a Glance
Here is every type of Arc de Triomphe ticket in one table, so you can see where the money goes before reading the detail.
What
Details
Ticket types
1 rooftop entry ticket, 2 entry and cruise bundles, 2 private guided tours with rooftop, 1 walking tour with entry, 2 walking tours without entry, 1 trike tour, 1 photo shoot
Price range
$18 (rooftop entry) to $272 (private guide with rooftop ticket)
Cheapest ticket with the rooftop
$18 rooftop ticket
Areas by type
The rooftop terrace is the one area every entry ticket opens; the tours add a guide, a cruise or Champs-Élysées stops
Official ticket
16 euros from 1 October to 31 March; 22 euros from 1 April to 30 September, 16 euros on summer Wednesdays (per the official site)
Time to allow
1.5 to 2.5 hours for the tours; the official site gives no visit length
Address
Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris (per Google Maps)
Hours today
10 am to 11 pm per Google Maps; the official winter hours say 10 am to 10:30 pm
Every real difference between Arc de Triomphe tickets comes down to who walks you up the stairs. The rooftop view is identical on all of them, so you are choosing between plain Arc de Triomphe tickets, a guide and a bundle.
Arc de Triomphe Admission Tickets
Arc de Triomphe admission tickets are a simple product: the entry-only rooftop ticket at $18 is the one that matches the search, and I cover it under the rooftop heading below. The card that the data ranks first for this heading is a different thing. It is the Can-Am Ryker 600 three-wheeler tour from RideQuad 140 at $89, rated 4.8 from 108 reviews. It lasts about an hour, includes the rental, helmet and gloves, fuel, a safety briefing and photo stops, and it passes the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower on the way. It does not include admission to the monument, so don’t book it for the view from the roof. The meeting point is the Indigo Frémicourt private car park at 15 Rue Frémicourt in the 15th arrondissement, and the guide speaks Arabic, English and French.
RideQuad 140
Guided Can-Am Tour – Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe
★4.8 (108 reviews)
1 hour
Free cancellation
My pick: Not admission: a one-hour guided trike ride past the arch and the Eiffel Tower, 4.8 from 108 reviews, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Can-Am Ryker 600 rental
✓ Experienced guide
✓ Helmet and gloves
✓ Gasoline included
✓ Safety briefing before departure
✓ Multiple stops at the best photo spots in Paris
Meeting point: Wait in front of the Indigo Frémicourt Private Parking Lot
Call us as soon as you're in front of it
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Wait in front of the Indigo Frémicourt Private Car Park
Call us as soon as you are in front
If you have a problem, please contact us. 15 Rue Frémicourt, 75015 Paris, France
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“It’s very exciting trip and the crew they’re wonderful and helpful I will try it again with the same team” – GetYourGuide review
I would book this one as a fun way to see Paris, and buy Arc de Triomphe tickets for the rooftop separately.
Skip-the-Line Arc de Triomphe Tickets
Skip-the-line Arc de Triomphe tickets need a careful reading. One listing says plainly that there are no skip-the-line queues at any entrance, that you only skip the ticket line, and that nobody can skip the security line, so you should expect longer waits in high season, at weekends and on public holidays. That is the only statement about queues in my data, and the official site says the monument applies Vigipirate security measures. Skipping the ticket line is the realistic benefit of buying Arc de Triomphe tickets ahead.
The card in this section is not a queue-skipper at all. It is a 15-minute private photo shoot with a professional photographer in front of the arch, at $31, rated 4.5 from 41 reviews. It includes high-resolution edited digital pictures, and it explicitly leaves out the entrance ticket to the monument. You meet the photographer near 154 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the team speaks English and French, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Smiler
Private Photo Shoot with a Pro by the Arc de Triomphe
★4.5 (41 reviews)
15 minutes
Free cancellation
My pick: Photos, not entry: 15 minutes with a pro photographer by the arch, $31, 4.5 from 41 reviews. Buy it alongside Arc de Triomphe tickets.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Photoshoot in front of the Arc of Triumph
✓ High-resolution, edited, digital pictures
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Entrance ticket to the Arc of Triumph
Meeting point: Go to the meeting point indicated in your booking, your photographer will get in touch with you and meet you there. 154 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
Languages: English, French
Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“This was a great experience. Thomas was a motivated professional and the shots came out perfect. Highly recommend!” – GetYourGuide review
Arc de Triomphe entry tickets also come inside a group walking tour, but only as an option. The Paris Essentials tour from Paris Top Sights Tours costs $40, lasts 2.5 hours and is rated 4.7 from only 10 reviews. An English-speaking local guide walks you through more than 10 sights, among them Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, the Moulin Rouge and the Champs-Élysées. The meeting point is the Paris City Vision kiosk opposite Anvers metro station. The base price includes the exterior visit of the arch. Entry to the arch is only included if you choose that option, and Sacré-Cœur entry is not included. If the Moulin Rouge stop appeals, my page on Moulin Rouge tickets covers the show itself.
Paris Top Sights Tours
Paris Essentials: 10+ Sights, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe
★4.7 (10 reviews)
2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A cheap, English-only walk through 10+ sights; the arch is an exterior stop unless you pick the entry option. 4.7 from just 10 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ English-speaking local guide
✓ Guided walking tour of 10+ Paris sights
✓ Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur visit
✓ Le Bateau-Lavoir
✓ Moulin Rouge
✓ Champs-Élysées
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Food and drinks not specifically mentioned
✕ Sacré-Cœur entry
✕ Arc de Triomphe entry (unless the option is selected)
Meeting point: We meet at the (Paris City Vision) kiosk opposite metro Anvers station. If you exit the metro (there is only one exit) then walk straight for 7 meters you will come to the kiosk. Anvers, 75018 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“I had an amazing experience with Rami, and I highly recommend this activity to anyone who wants to have a joyful day.” – GetYourGuide review
The Arc de Triomphe tickets price on GetYourGuide starts at $18, and the official site gives the same story in euros. A plain entry ticket costs 16 euros from 1 October to 31 March, and 22 euros from 1 April to 30 September, falling to 16 euros on Wednesdays in that period. A partnership rate of 20 euros in summer and 14.5 euros otherwise applies to SNCF frequent travellers and Thalys. The $18 rooftop listing is close to the official winter ticket, so the extras are what the other Arc de Triomphe tickets pay for.
The listing in this section is a leftover and not the best match: the rooftop and sunset Seine cruise ticket from Cosmic Attraction at $44. It includes the entry ticket, rooftop access, a flexible cruise from the Eiffel Tower, and audio guides for both. It has the lowest rating in my set, 3.5 from 8 reviews, and the reviews I read mention a missing ticket and a missed rooftop slot. At that price and with that record, I would take the $43 combo with 795 reviews instead.
Arc de Triomphe Rooftop & Sunset Seine River Cruise Tickets
★3.5 (8 reviews)
24-hour ticket
Free cancellation
My pick: A leftover, and I'd skip it: rooftop plus a flexible Seine cruise, $44, but only 3.5 from 8 reviews and delivery complaints.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Arc de Triomphe entry ticket
✓ Access to the rooftop terrace
✓ Flexible Seine River cruise from the Eiffel Tower
✓ Multilingual smartphone audio guide for the Arc de Triomphe
✓ Multilingual smartphone audio guide for the Seine River cruise
✓ All-day flexible tickets – visit at your preferred time
Not included / not suitable
✕ There are no "skip the line" lines at any of the entrances, for either group our individual visitors. Queues can occur all days, any time of the day.
✕ You only skip the ticket lines, but nobody can skip the security line (mandatory for all visitors), expect longer waiting times at high season, weekends and public holidays.
Meeting point: Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, Frankreich
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“bilety działają bez problemu z get your gide, kupowałem biały na atrakcje w Londynie i Paryżu wszystko działa bez problemu” – GetYourGuide review
Prices are the lowest per-person prices on GetYourGuide when I last checked; the final price depends on the date, time slot and age.
Arc de Triomphe Tickets Official Site
The official site for Arc de Triomphe tickets is paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr, and it sells the 16 or 22 euro individual ticket through a “Book your ticket” link. It also lists free entry for visitors under 18, for 18 to 25 year olds who are EU nationals or legal residents in France, for jobseekers with proof and for people with disabilities plus one companion. If you qualify for free entry, don’t pay a reseller for Arc de Triomphe tickets. What GetYourGuide adds to Arc de Triomphe tickets is a guide, a combo, or free cancellation, not a better price.
The card here is the Champs-Élysées tour with macarons from Allejo at $101, rated 4.6 from 7 reviews. It includes the entry ticket to the arch, a free guidebook, a guide and French snacks including macarons. It does not include a guided tour on top of the monument. Meet 30 minutes before at Place Clemenceau, beside the statue of General de Gaulle. It’s in English only, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Allejo
Champs-Élysées Tour with Macarons & Arc de Triomphe
★4.6 (7 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: Entry included, plus a 2-hour English-language Champs-Élysées walk and macarons: $101, 4.6 from 7 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Entry ticket to the Arc de Triomphe.
✓ Free "101 Paris Secrets and Treasures" guidebook (worth €19.99).
✓ Expert, English-speaking guide offering engaging and historical insights.
✓ Indigenous French snacks, including authentic macarons.
✓ Responsive and caring customer support.
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation to/from the meeting point.
✕ Guided tour on top of the Arc de Triomphe.
Meeting point: Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time. The Meeting Point is at Place Clemenceau, in front of the statue of Général Charles de Gaulle and next to the metro station Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau. Your guide will be wearing a Light green cap and holding a Flag with “HOST" writtten on it. These coordinates (48.86748° N, 2.31361° E) will also bring you directly to us. Pl. Clemenceau, 75008 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“It was awesome. It was just the two of us and our guide was incredible and accommodating for a few pit stops along the way” – GetYourGuide review
Arc de Triomphe tickets to the top are the whole point for most visitors, and the $18 rooftop ticket is the one I would buy. It is rated 4.6 from 38,548 reviews, it gives access to the rooftop terrace and the views over Paris, and it leaves out a guided tour. You meet at the entrance and pass a security check, and the underground stairs on the Champs-Élysées and Rue de la Grande-Armée lead you across to the central roundabout. The listing is valid for one day and is non-refundable, so check your date before you buy these Arc de Triomphe tickets.
Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets
★4.6 (38,548 reviews)
24-hour ticket
My pick: My pick for a first visit: just the rooftop, $18, 4.6 from 38,548 reviews. Non-refundable, so book once your date is firm.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Access to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop
✓ Views over Paris
Not included / not suitable
✕ Guided tour
Meeting point: Meet at the entrance of the Arc de Triomphe. To go to the Place Charles de Gaulle (the roundabout where the Arc de Triomphe is located) you have to take the underground stairs located on the Champs Elysées and Rue de la Grande-Armée.
You need to pass the security check line due to safety measures at the Arc de Triomphe. Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: This activity is non-refundable
“Incredible experience. We went in the evening and the views were spectacular! The stairs were not too bad to climb. Would definitely recommend this activity.” – GetYourGuide review
“Incredible experience. We went in the evening and the views were spectacular! The stairs were not too bad to climb. Would definitely recommend this activity.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
The climb is the cost. The official site says the route has 284 steps, with a first flight of 180 and rest landings with seating, because the lift is being modernised. A reviewer on this listing also mentions walking the steps for that reason.
Is the Arc de Triomphe Worth It?
The Arc de Triomphe is worth it if you want one of the best views in Paris and don’t mind climbing, in my view. The rooftop ticket scores 4.6 from 38,548 reviews, and Wikipedia describes the arch as one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the centre of a star of twelve avenues. It was visited by 1,754,750 people in 2022 per Wikidata. If you’d rather not climb or queue, the arch is still worth a look from the roundabout, where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is free to visit per the official site.
The card is the exclusive private guided tour from Greenfield Company at $223, rated 5.0 from 3 reviews. It lasts 1.5 hours, includes a professional private guide and what the listing calls elevator access to the rooftop that skips 238 steps, leaving 46. The official site says the lift is out of service for modernisation, so ask the operator whether that is still available on your date. The guide can lead in English, French, German or Russian, and you meet in front of the Montblanc shop at 152 Avenue des Champs-Élysées. A reviewer said the guide brought the history and the alignment of the city to life. Three reviews is thin evidence, so treat the 5.0 with caution.
Greenfield Company s.r.o
Arc de Triomphe Exclusive Private Guided Tour
★5.0 (3 reviews)
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: For a private story of the arch: 1.5 hours with a guide, $223, 5.0 from only 3 reviews. Ask about the lift first.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Professional private guide
✓ Exclusive elevator rooftop access - skip 238 steps; only 46 to the rooftop
Not included / not suitable
✕ Pick up / Transfer
Meeting point: in front of the Montblanc 152 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
Languages: English, French, German, Russian
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Anna made our experience at the Arc de Triomphe fantastic, providing us the background history and alignment to the city. Brought the history to life and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her! book your time With her…you won’t regret it!” – GetYourGuide review
I could not confirm that any pass opens the Arc de Triomphe. The official practical page I read does not mention the Paris Museum Pass, so check the official site before you buy a pass for it. What I can confirm is one bundle of Arc de Triomphe tickets: the Arc de Triomphe entry with a Seine cruise from Global Tours and Tickets, $43, rated 4.5 from 795 reviews. It includes the entrance ticket, a one-hour cruise with Bateaux Parisiens from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and a cruise audio guide. You show your voucher at the monument’s ticket office. Cruise tickets are valid for one month and have no fixed time, and you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead. One reviewer said the cruise runs every half hour and wished the ticket had said so.
Global Tours And Tickets
Arc de Triomphe Entry with Seine Cruise
★4.5 (795 reviews)
3 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The only real bundle in my set: arch entry plus a one-hour Seine cruise, $43, 4.5 from 795 reviews, free cancellation 24 hours ahead.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket
✓ 1-hour Seine River cruise
✓ Seine River cruise audio guide
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Food and drinks
Meeting point: Go to the Arc de Triomphe and show your voucher at the ticket office to enter.
The Seine River Cruise Company is Bateaux Parisiens, Pier No. 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower). You will need to scan your tickets to board the boat.
There is no specific time for your cruise reservation. You may use your cruise tickets at any time during the company’s operating hours, which are listed on your ticket. Your cruise tickets are valid for one month.
Outside food & drinks are not allowed on the boat Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Easy to purchase and use whenever. Didn't feel rushed to next activity” – GetYourGuide review
An Arc de Triomphe tour is worth it when you want the avenue and its history more than the climb. The Champs-Élysées walking tour from SMART CITY TOUR is $22, lasts 2 hours and is rated 4.6 from 10 reviews. A guide covers Place de la Concorde, the Petit Palais and Grand Palais, the Champs-Élysées gardens and the arch, with live commentary on history and architecture. It is in English, and the terrace ticket is not included. This was a leftover from my allocation rather than a guided tour with entry, so add one of the $18 Arc de Triomphe tickets yourself. It meets at the Luxor Obelisk in the centre of Place de la Concorde.
SMART CITY TOUR
Champs-Élysées Walking Tour to Arc de Triomphe
★4.6 (10 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A leftover, but a fair one: a 2-hour walk up the avenue, $22, 4.6 from 10 reviews. The terrace ticket is extra.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Qualified guide
✓ Guided walking tour of the Champs-Élysées
✓ Live commentary on history, architecture and monuments
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Arc de Triomphe terrace ticket
✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the Luxor Obelisk in the centre of Place de la Concorde. 75008 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“We enjoyed every part of the tour. Hugo was very knowledgeable and friendly and we both learned a lot about French history, architecture, and the art. Would highly recommend this tour.” – GetYourGuide review
Reviewers praise the guide’s knowledge and the stories about the avenue. If you want a guide who also takes you up, look at the private tours in this comparison instead.
Is the Arc de Triomphe Better at Night?
Whether the Arc de Triomphe is better at night depends on the season. The official site lists hours up to 11 pm from 1 April to 30 September and to 10:30 pm from 1 October to 31 March, with last admission 45 minutes before closing. Open-Meteo’s 2025 record puts the November sunset in Paris at 5:10 pm and the June sunset at 9:56 pm, so a winter evening visit is a night visit, while in June you wait until after 9:30 pm for the dark. A reviewer of the rooftop ticket went in the evening and called the views spectacular. No card in my set is a night tour of the arch, so for a night visit I’d buy the $18 ticket and choose an evening slot among the Arc de Triomphe tickets for sale.
Is the Arc de Triomphe Worth Seeing?
The Arc de Triomphe is worth seeing even if you never go up it, because it commemorates those who fought for France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars and carries the names of victories and generals on its walls, per Wikipedia. It stands 49.5 m tall, was designed by Jean-François Chalgrin and opened in 1836, per Wikidata. The card is the Arc de Triomphe private guided tour with rooftop ticket from TOUR FRANCE EXPERIENCE at $272, rated 5.0 from 3 reviews. It runs 2 hours, includes the rooftop ticket and a licensed guide, and is offered in nine languages. The guide meets you in front of the Qatar Embassy on Rue de Tilsitt. At $272 it is the most expensive listing here, and a reviewer called the climb challenging but the view spectacular.
TOUR FRANCE EXPERIENCE
Arc de Triomphe Private guided tour + rooftop ticket
★5.0 (3 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: If you want a private licensed guide in your own language, including the rooftop ticket: $272, 5.0 from 3 reviews, nine languages.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ Rooftop ticket
✓ Licensed tour guide
✓ Private tour
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation
Meeting point: Meet the guide in front of the "Qatar Embassy." The guide is supposed to hold a signboard with your name. 1 Rue de Tilsitt, 75008 Paris, France
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Here is the whole set of Arc de Triomphe tickets sorted by what you actually get.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas included
Best for
Rooftop Tickets
Entry ticket
$18
1 day (open ticket)
Rooftop terrace
Most visitors
Entry with Seine Cruise
Entry ticket
$43
3 hours
Rooftop and a 1-hour cruise
Arch and river in one day
Rooftop and Sunset Cruise
Entry ticket
$44
1 day
Rooftop and cruise
Not recommended (3.5 stars)
Private Tour with Rooftop Ticket
Guided
$272
2 hours
Rooftop with licensed guide
Private groups, many languages
Exclusive Private Tour
Guided
$223
1.5 hours
Rooftop with lift access per listing
Short private story
Macarons Tour with Entry
Walk with entry
$101
2 hours
Arch entry and the avenue
Snacks and a guide
Paris Essentials
Walk
$40
2.5 hours
Exterior; entry optional
Montmartre plus the arch
Champs-Élysées Walking Tour
Walk
$22
2 hours
Exterior only
History of the avenue
Can-Am Tour
Trike tour
$89
1 hour
None
Thrill, photos
Photo Shoot
Photographer
$31
15 minutes
None
Couples, families
Whatever you pick, check the official site first if you may qualify for free entry. For the cheapest ticket in the table, the first row is the pick.
Opening Hours and Getting There
The Arc de Triomphe is open 10 am to 10:30 pm from 1 October to 31 March, with Tuesday opening at 11 am, and last admission 45 minutes before closing, per the official practical information page. The Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station is a minute’s walk from the arch. My Arc de Triomphe opening hours and visitor guide has the closing days, bag rules and the routes in.
Near the Arc de Triomphe
These are the sights I’d pair with the arch, with straight-line distances from Google Maps coordinates and a walking time estimated at 1.3 times the distance at 4.8 km/h. The Eiffel Tower is the obvious pair and has its own page: see my comparison of Eiffel Tower tickets. It is about 1.7 km away, around 28 minutes on foot.
Place du Trocadero
Plaza
★4.7 · 13,244 Google reviews
Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
Place du Trocadéro is about 1.4 km away, roughly 23 minutes, and the Palais de Chaillot beside it about 1.4 km. Champ de Mars is 2.0 km (33 minutes) and Place de la Concorde 2.1 km (34 minutes), the other end of the Champs-Élysées. Sacré-Cœur is about 3.8 km away, so take the metro.
How I’d Choose
Cheapest: the $18 rooftop ticket among Arc de Triomphe tickets, or the official 16 euro ticket in winter.
Climbing with a guide: the $272 private tour with a rooftop ticket, for your own language, or the $223 tour if the lift is working on your date.
Arch plus the river: the $43 entry and Seine cruise combo, the best-reviewed bundle with 795 reviews.
History of the avenue: the $22 Champs-Élysées walk, and add an Arc de Triomphe ticket at $18.
Families who don’t want to climb: the photo shoot at $31 for the souvenir, with the free Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base.
Evening views: tickets for the Arc de Triomphe at $18 on an evening slot, last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entrance fee for the Arc de Triomphe?+
The official site, paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr, charges 16 euros for an individual ticket from 1 October to 31 March. From 1 April to 30 September it is 22 euros, or 16 euros on Wednesdays. The cheapest GetYourGuide listing I compared is the rooftop ticket at $18, rated 4.6 from 38,548 reviews.
Can you climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe?+
Yes. The official practical information page describes a route of 284 steps, including an initial flight of 180, with rest landings that have seating, and it says the lift is being modernised. It also says the climb is not recommended for visitors who may find stairs difficult.
How long does it take to go to the top of the Arc de Triomphe?+
The official site does not say how long a visit takes. The tours I compared give a guide: the private guided tours run 1.5 to 2 hours including the rooftop, and the walking tours take 2 to 2.5 hours. For the rooftop alone I would allow about an hour including the security check, which is my own estimate.
How do I get from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe by metro?+
The two are about 1.7 km apart in a straight line, roughly 28 minutes on foot by my estimate, and the Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station sits right at the Arc. I did not confirm the exact line combination, so use the RATP journey planner at ratp.fr for today's route.
What is the best pass for visiting Paris's attractions?+
I could not confirm that the Arc de Triomphe is covered by a pass: the official practical page I read does not mention the Paris Museum Pass. The only bundle I compared is the Arc de Triomphe entry with a one-hour Seine cruise at $43, rated 4.5 from 795 reviews.
Who is buried at the Arc de Triomphe?+
Nobody is buried inside it in the usual sense. Per Wikipedia, beneath the vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I, marked by an eternal flame commemorating unidentified fallen soldiers of the French nation. The official site says the Tomb is free to access.
Is the Arc de Triomphe free to enter?+
For some visitors, yes. The official site lists free entry for under 18s, for 18 to 25 year olds who are EU nationals or legal residents in France, and on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December. The next one is Sunday 6 December 2026.
Every Arc de Triomphe ticket and tour I compared
Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets★ 4.6
Arc de Triomphe Entry with Seine Cruise★ 4.5
Guided Can-Am Tour – Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe★ 4.8
Private Photo Shoot with a Pro by the Arc de Triomphe★ 4.5
Paris Essentials: 10+ Sights, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe★ 4.7
Champs-Élysées Walking Tour to Arc de Triomphe★ 4.6
Champs-Élysées Tour with Macarons & Arc de Triomphe★ 4.6
Arc de Triomphe Rooftop & Sunset Seine River Cruise Tickets★ 3.5
Arc de Triomphe Exclusive Private Guided Tour★ 5.0
Arc de Triomphe Private guided tour + rooftop ticket★ 5.0
