Entering the basilica is free, so the only Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets worth buying are for a guide or the dome: the cheapest is an $11 Montmartre walking tour, and the most reviewed is the $43 tour with 76 reviews at 4.7. The dome climb listing costs $35 and includes a dome access ticket. The official dome page sells the dome itself at 8 euros for adults. For a first visit I’d book the $48 guided tour that goes inside.
I found five Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets and tours on GetYourGuide, and I want to be plain about them. None is a standalone entry ticket, because entry is free. Four are Montmartre walking tours, one of them with an optional paid add-on, and one is a guided dome climb. All prices are in US dollars, taken from the listings in November 2026. The booking buttons open GetYourGuide through affiliate links, which I explain on my about page.
Sacre-Coeur Basilica Tickets at a Glance
Google Maps data for the basilica itself was missing from my data set, so the table below leaves out hours and the Google rating rather than guessing them. What I do have is the full set of listings and what each includes.
What
Details
Listings compared
4 Montmartre walking tours, 1 guided dome climb
Price range
$11 (1.5-hour walking tour, panoramic view entry optional) to $48 (2-hour guided tour with a visit inside)
Areas included
Interior visit on one tour, dome access on one; the others walk the district and end at or near the basilica
Entry to the basilica
Free per the official site
Dome
Paid; the $35 listing includes the ticket and a guide, nearly 300 steps
Time to allow
1.5 to 2 hours for every listing
Address
Parvis du Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre, 75018 Paris
Opening hours
Basilica 6:30 am to 10:30 pm daily; dome 10:15 am to 5:30 pm, last entry 5 pm (official site)
The honest summary of these Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets is that you are buying a person and a route. The building is the same whether you pay or not, and every listing cancels free up to 24 hours ahead. I explain the hours question, and why I won’t print a timetable, in my Sacre-Coeur Basilica opening hours and visitor guide.
Sacre-Coeur Basilica Tickets and Prices
Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets and prices range from $11 to $48, but the useful comparison is what each price buys. Among the Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets for a walking introduction, the one I’d put first is the Perfect Vacation tour at $43. It lasts two hours and is in English, with a meeting point at the Blanche metro station, in front of the Moulin Rouge end of Boulevard de Clichy. The guide leads you past Van Gogh’s house, the I Love You Wall, Le Bateau-Lavoir, Place Dalida and the Moulin de la Galette.
Read the listing carefully and you notice that entering the basilica is not in the included list. The route finishes at a street beside the church, so I’d call this a district tour that brings you to the basilica, not one of the tours with a visit inside. It is the most reviewed listing here, with 4.7 from 76 reviews. Reviewers name the guides and praise their knowledge of history and architecture, and one said the guide gave far more insight than a self-guided walk the day before.
THE PERFECT VACATION
Montmartre Walking Tour with Sacré-Cœur Basilica
★4.7 (76 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The most reviewed option: 2 hours of Montmartre at $43, 4.7 from 76 reviews, but it does not list a visit inside the basilica.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guided walking tour of Montmartre
✓ Visit to Van Gogh’s house
✓ Stop at the I Love You Wall
✓ Visit to Le Bateau-Lavoir
✓ Photo stop at Place Dalida
✓ Visit to the Moulin de la Galette
Not included / not suitable
✕ Meals and drinks
✕ Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point: In front of the Blanche Metro Station, Line 2, the guide will have a flag with The Perfect Vacation logo. 59 Bd de Clichy, 75009 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“our guide Tamio was very knowledable about the historie, culture, architecture and culture of montmatre. we had a fantastic tour” – GetYourGuide review
Skip-the-line Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets is a search phrase, but I want to be careful with it. The basilica is free to enter, so there is no ticket-office queue to skip. Any queue you meet is the entrance and bag check, and none of the five listings claims to skip it. Whatever the title says, a guide does not change security.
The My Super Tour listing is the only one among these Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets that gives you a guided tour inside the building. That is the clearest way to see the interior with explanation. It costs $48 for two hours, in English or Russian, and is rated 4.9 from 41 reviews, the best-rated option with a real sample. It starts at the Blanche metro station and covers the Moulin Rouge, Place des Abbesses, Le Bateau-Lavoir, Le Passe-Muraille and Square Suzanne Buisson before reaching the basilica. The description promises a view over Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, at sunset.
My Super Tour
Guided tour to Sacré-Coeur
★4.9 (41 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: My pick for a first visit: $48, 2 hours, a guided visit inside the basilica, 4.9 from 41 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Professional tour guide
✓ Visit inside the Sacré-Coeur
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Pick-up from the hotel
Meeting point: We meet outside the only metro access at this stop (metro station Blanche, line number 2).
If you come by taxi, the address is:
80 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France.
The guide will hold a sign “My Super Tour” Blanche, 75018 Paris, France
Languages: English, Russian
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and I recommend this tour.” – GetYourGuide review
“It is great when the guide has a good level of English, knowledge of the walk and great stories about the history during the walk. This was worth the time and money. It was a great view from the top.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
The view the reviewer mentions is from the hill outside, which is free. I would not read it as the dome.
Sacré Coeur Basilica Tickets
People who search for Sacré Coeur basilica tickets with the accent are often after the history, and the Cultival tour is the listing built for that. At $16 it is the second cheapest of all the Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets, and it is in French only. It starts at Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church at 2 Rue du Mont-Cenis, walks to the steps of the basilica, and its description raises questions most visitors never ask: why the basilica faces north to south, and what lies under the self-cleaning limestone.
According to the listing, the basilica is by the architect Paul Abadie, in Roman-Byzantine style, started with a first stone in 1875 and consecrated in 1919. It also mentions La Savoyarde, a 19-ton bell, and perpetual adoration continuing inside since 1885. These come from the operator’s text, so I’d treat them as the listing’s claims. The catch is that entry to the basilica is explicitly not included, and the tour has only 2 reviews, one of which wishes for more architecture.
Cultival
Montmartre and Secrets of Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour
★4.7 (2 reviews)
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A history-first walk in French at $16, but entry is excluded and there are only 2 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guided walking tour of Montmartre
✓ Expert guide sharing historical and architectural insights
✓ Exploration of Place du Tertre
Not included / not suitable
✕ Entry to the Sacré-Coeur
Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of Saint-Pierre Church at 2 Rue du Mont Cenis, 75018 Paris. 2 Rue du Mont-Cenis, 75018 Paris, France
Languages: French
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Une belle visite commentée avec beaucoup de professionnalisme et une transmission de l’histoire du sacre cœur et de Montmartre qui donne envie de se plonger dans l’histoire de Paris en général” – GetYourGuide review
If you do not speak French, skip this one. It is the listing I’d book last, and it is the cheapest way to learn the story only if the language fits.
Sacre Coeur Basilica Dome Tickets
Sacre Coeur Basilica dome tickets are where the money is genuinely spent, because the dome is the paid area. The UTG Experience Europe listing at $35 includes a dome access ticket, a local guide, an introduction to the basilica and its history, and help identifying the landmarks from the top. The description says you climb nearly 300 steps through narrow stairways and historic passages and step out for a 360-degree view that includes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Panthéon and the Arc de Triomphe.
You meet at the upper station of the funicular at 7 Rue Foyatier, in English or French, and the tour takes 1.5 hours. It is rated 5.0 from only 9 reviews. Reviewers praise the guides’ knowledge and say the view was worth the stairs, but nine reviews is a thin base. I would still choose it over the cheaper walking tours if the dome is your goal, because it is the only listing that includes the ticket.
UTG EXPERIENCE EUROPE
Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Dome Climb & Panoramic Views
★5.0 (9 reviews)
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The only listing with a dome access ticket included: $35, 1.5 hours, nearly 300 steps, 5.0 from 9 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Professional local guide
✓ Sacré-Cœur Dome access ticket
✓ Guided introduction to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and its history
✓ Guided commentary from the dome overlooking Paris
✓ Help identifying Paris’ iconic landmarks from the panoramic viewpoint
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drink
✕ Pickup and drop-off
✕ Tips
Meeting point: In front of the Sacré-Cœur Funicular Funiculaire Gare Haute, 7 Rue Foyatier, 75018 Paris, France
Languages: English, French
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Great experience to climb on the top of Sacre coeur Thanks to guide for his knowledge !!” – GetYourGuide review
“Great experience to climb on the top of Sacre coeur Thanks to guide for his knowledge !!”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Sacre Coeur Basilica Price
The price of the building is zero, so for Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets the interesting figure is the cost of adding a guide. The cheapest listing is the Global Tours And Tickets walking tour at $11 for 1.5 hours, in English, meeting at the Abbesses metro exit and ending at the basilica. It covers the Art Nouveau Abbesses station, the I Love You Wall, Le Bateau-Lavoir, Dalida’s house, the Moulin de la Galette, Le Passe-Muraille and Place du Tertre.
The listing says panoramic view entry tickets are included only if that option is selected, and it does not state what the option adds to the price or exactly what it opens. I assume this means the dome, but I can’t confirm that from the listing, so read the option on the booking page before paying. It scores 4.5 from 44 reviews, and one reviewer said the guide extended the tour after arriving late because of the Pope’s visit.
Global Tours And Tickets
Montmartre Walking Tour with Sacré-Cœur Entry Option
★4.5 (44 reviews)
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The cheapest at $11 for 1.5 hours of Montmartre; a panoramic view entry is an option whose price the listing doesn't state.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guided walking tour of Montmartre’s key landmarks
✓ Expert insights into the history and culture of each site
✓ Opportunities for photography and brief rest
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation
✕ Meals and personal expenses
✕ Entrance fees to private properties
Meeting point: Meet your guide at the Abbesses Station Metro Line 12 exit. Look for the company's white flag; the guide will be right at the metro exit. The meeting location and the flag picture will be sent via e-mail one day before your tour date as a reminder.
The tour will conclude at the Sacré-Cœur. Abbesses, 22 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Afsana was very nice and patient with us walking around! Thank you!” – 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.
Sacre-Coeur Basilica Visit
A visit to the basilica needs no booking, so there are no Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets to show in this section and no card. You walk up, pass the bag check, and go in. The sections above are about adding something to that: a guide, a story or the dome. The Paris tourism board is a good place to check for events and any restrictions on the day.
The basilica is a working church, with Mass and perpetual adoration, so visitors are asked to behave accordingly. The official hours page asks visitors to dress appropriately and keep silent, and bans photos in the nave. How long you need depends on the plan: a quick look inside is short, a guided tour is 1.5 to 2 hours, and the dome climb adds the stairs. The basilica sits on the hill, and several tours point out the free view over the city from the steps outside.
Official Entry or a GetYourGuide Listing
The official route is free, and for most people it is the right answer. The basilica is open to visitors without a ticket, and the only paid element is the dome, which the official site sells itself at 8 euros for adults, with no advance booking. A GetYourGuide listing adds things the plain visit lacks: a guide who explains the mosaics and the history, a walking route through the streets around the hill, or a guided dome climb in one purchase. All five cancel free up to 24 hours before the start.
Cost matters for a family. A group of four on the $48 tour pays $192 to see a church that a walk-in sees for nothing, so I would book Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets of this kind only when the guide is the point. If you just want the dome, compare the $35 guided climb with the official dome ticket at 8 euros for adults, which has no guide. If you only want the interior, walk in. Repeat visitors have even less reason to pay, because the free view from the steps and the free interior are the same on the second day.
One more difference is language. Two listings run in English only, one adds Russian, one adds French, and the Cultival tour is French only. Check the language on the booking page, because Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets in the wrong language are the most common reason I would expect a tour to disappoint.
Opening Hours and Getting There
Per the official site the basilica is open every day from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm and the dome from 10:15 am to 5:30 pm, with last dome entry at 5 pm. My Sacre-Coeur Basilica opening hours and visitor guide explains what to check and gives the walking distances from each metro station.
Before you buy Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets, note that the closest stations in my data are Anvers and Abbesses, each about 0.4 km away in a straight line, which I estimate at 7 minutes on foot. Anvers is also where the cog railway mentioned in the tour descriptions runs back down.
Which Ticket Fits You
All the Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets below open the same free church, so the choice is about the guide, the language and the dome. The sections above give the detail on each.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas
Best for
Global Tours And Tickets
tour with optional entry
$11
1.5 hours
Montmartre walk, panoramic view entry optional
Cheapest English walk
Cultival (French)
tour, entry excluded
$16
1.5 hours
Saint-Pierre church to the basilica steps
French-speaking history fans
UTG Experience Europe
tour with dome ticket
$35
1.5 hours
Dome, nearly 300 steps
The dome climb
The Perfect Vacation
district tour
$43
2 hours
Montmartre sights, basilica not listed inside
Most reviewed introduction
My Super Tour
tour with visit inside
$48
2 hours
Interior of the basilica
First visit with a guide
The range of Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets, $11 to $48, is narrow, and four of the five last two hours or less. My rule of thumb: pay nothing if you only want to see the interior, pay $35 if you want the dome with a guide, and pay $48 if you want the interior explained. I have not found a listing that is simply a ticket for the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.
Near Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Montmartre is a hill of small sights, and I don’t have Google Maps cards for any of them, so I have not built a grid of nearby places. The Moulin Rouge, which several tours pass, is about 0.8 km away in a straight line, an estimated 14 minutes on foot, and has its own page: Moulin Rouge tickets. The Palais Garnier opera house is about 1.8 km away, an estimated 30 minutes, and I compare it in my Palais Garnier tickets guide.
Further out, the Louvre is about 2.9 km (an estimated 48 minutes on foot; see Louvre Museum tickets), Notre-Dame is about 3.8 km (62 minutes; see Notre Dame Cathedral tickets) and the Eiffel Tower about 4.8 km (77 minutes; see Eiffel Tower tickets). All distances are straight-line figures from approximate coordinates, multiplied by 1.3 at 4.8 km/h, so treat them as estimates. I would take the metro for anything beyond the Moulin Rouge.
How I’d Choose
Cheapest: the $11 Global Tours And Tickets walk, 4.5 from 44 reviews, if you only want company on the hill. Read what the optional entry covers first.
A guide inside the basilica: the $48 My Super Tour, 4.9 from 41 reviews.
The dome: the $35 UTG Experience Europe climb, the only one with the dome ticket included.
Most reviewed district tour: the $43 Perfect Vacation walk, 76 reviews, for Montmartre’s sights rather than the interior.
French speakers and history: the $16 Cultival tour, but remember entry is excluded.
Families: the nearly 300 steps on the dome climb are a lot for small children, so I would pick one of the walking tours among the Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets and let them see the basilica from the steps.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need tickets for Sacré-Cœur Basilica?+
No. Entering the basilica is free, which is why none of the five GetYourGuide listings I compared is a plain entry ticket. What costs money is a guide, a Montmartre walking tour that ends at the basilica, or the dome climb. The official dome ticket is 8 euros for adults and 5 euros for ages 15 and under, per the [dome page](https://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/infos-et-visites/visites/visite-du-dome/), so compare that with the guided options.
How much do Sacre-Coeur Basilica tickets cost?+
In the five listings I compared, prices run from $11 to $48. The $11 one is a 1.5-hour walking tour with an optional panoramic-view entry, the $35 one includes the dome climb, and the $48 one is a two-hour guided tour with a visit inside. The basilica itself is free to enter.
Can you go up the dome of Sacré-Cœur?+
Yes, the dome is the paid part of the visit. One listing, the $35 UTG Experience Europe climb, includes a dome access ticket and a guide, and says you climb nearly 300 steps through narrow stairways. It scores 5.0, but from only 9 reviews, so I treat that rating as promising rather than proven.
How long does it take to walk up to Sacré-Cœur?+
From Anvers metro station it is about 0.4 km in a straight line, which I estimate at 7 minutes on foot before counting the climb, using a 1.3 detour factor at 4.8 km/h. The hill is steep. The tour descriptions mention open stairs and a cog railway running back to Anvers station.
Is it worth going inside Sacré-Cœur?+
I think so, because it costs nothing and the building is unusual. One listing describes the only Byzantine domes in Paris and a basilica that took from 1875 to 1919 to complete. A guide helps if you want the stories, but a walk-in visit costs nothing and is a fair first look.
Why is Sacré-Cœur controversial?+
The Cultival listing describes fierce anti-clerical opposition and post-Commune controversies around the project, which was a national vow built over about fifty years. That is the listing's account, not a settled history, so I'd read a dedicated source before repeating it as fact.
Can you walk from Montmartre to the Louvre?+
Yes, if you are fit. The straight-line distance from Sacré-Cœur to the Louvre is about 2.9 km, which I estimate at 48 minutes on foot. The metro saves time on the hill, and the Louvre has its own ticket page on this site.
What is the best time to visit Sacré-Cœur?+
For the view, one tour is built around sunset on the hill. In my 2025 weather data the sun sets about 17:10 in November and 21:56 in June, so the time changes a lot. My visitor guide has the month table. I can't give crowd data because no source I used publishes it.
Every Sacre-Coeur Basilica ticket and tour I compared
Montmartre Walking Tour with Sacré-Cœur Basilica★ 4.7
Guided tour to Sacré-Coeur★ 4.9
Montmartre Walking Tour with Sacré-Cœur Entry Option★ 4.5
Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Dome Climb & Panoramic Views★ 5.0
Montmartre and Secrets of Sacré-Cœur Walking Tour★ 4.7
