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Arc de Triomphe: which ticket to pick

The main choice here is between a quick rooftop visit, a guided experience with context, a combo ticket with a Seine cruise, and a museum pass for multiple sites. Keep in mind that the panorama involves climbing 284 steps and that visitor flow at the arch is usually significant.

Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

For a short visit, the simple rooftop ticket is the best fit: it gives you the main Arc experience without adding extra programming. If history, symbolism, and military context matter, choose the guided tour; if you want to pair the panorama with another classic Paris experience, the combo ticket with a cruise is more convenient.

  • Short visitThis is the most direct option for reaching the rooftop and seeing the 12 avenues without adding a tour or cruise.
  • Need historical contextThe guided tour better explains the military memory, reliefs, and meaning of the arch as a symbolic Paris landmark.
  • Panorama plus river experienceThe combo pairs the Arc de Triomphe with a Seine cruise, making it suitable for travelers who want more experiences in one purchase.
  • Several museums and monumentsThe Paris Museum Pass makes sense if the Arc is just one stop in a broader cultural itinerary.

Official price and partners

The official ticket price is €16 in the low season (October–March) and on Wednesdays in summer, and €22 at all other times. Partners may add a small booking fee, offering easy cancellation and mobile tickets in return.

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Entrance tip

Use the underground Passage du Souvenir from the Champs-Élysées to safely reach the arch without crossing the busy roundabout.

Compare options

GetYourGuide
from €34Free cancellation
  • Rooftop access
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Guide
  • Seine cruise
  • Museum Pass
Book via GetYourGuide

Headout
from €32Best price
  • Rooftop access
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Guide
  • Seine cruise
  • Museum Pass
Book via Headout

Tiqets
Mobile ticket
  • Rooftop access
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Guide
  • Seine cruise
  • Museum Pass
Book via Tiqets

Choose by your situation

Short visit mainly for the rooftop view
Rooftop entry ticket
Fuller experience: the Arc plus another classic Paris view
Arc de Triomphe and Seine cruise
Trip with children or companions who may not want a long guided explanation
Combo with cruise if you want a more varied pace
Interest in history, reliefs, and military memory
Guided tour of the Arc de Triomphe
You do not want to build a complicated city itinerary
Rooftop entry ticket
Budget-minded choice if you only want the Arc
Avoid the combo or pass if you are not planning a cruise or other sites
Itinerary covering several cultural sites in Paris
Paris Museum Pass

What is often not included

  • The rooftop visit involves 284 steps, so the ticket may not suit travelers who find stair climbs difficult.
  • Priority or advance entry does not eliminate the overall crowding at a popular monument.
  • The cruise combo only makes sense if you truly want to add a Seine boat ride; otherwise you are paying for an extra component.
  • The Paris Museum Pass is not best value for a single Arc visit; it works better for an itinerary with multiple included sites.
  • A guided tour adds context but takes more time and is less suitable if you only want a quick rooftop visit.
  • Bags and backpacks larger than 40x40x20 cm are not allowed inside the monument, and there are no storage lockers on site.

Discounts and free entry

Admission is free for under-18s, EU residents under 26, and visitors with disabilities. Entry is also free on the first Sunday of the month from November to March. Free visitors do not need to book in advance; simply show your ID at the checkpoint.

Frequently asked questions

  • Какой билет выбрать, если мне нужен только вид с крыши?

    Choose the standard rooftop entry ticket: it covers the main Arc de Triomphe experience without adding a guided tour, cruise, or museum pass.

  • Нужна ли экскурсия по Триумфальной арке?

    A guided tour is worth it if you care about the reliefs, military history, and symbolism of the monument. If your only goal is the Paris panorama, a standard rooftop ticket is enough.

  • Стоит ли брать комбо с круизом по Сене?

    Yes, if you want to combine the Arc's observation deck with a boat ride. If a cruise isn't in your plans, a standalone Arc ticket is simpler.

  • Когда имеет смысл Paris Museum Pass?

    It is suitable for those planning to visit multiple cultural sites in Paris. For the Arc de Triomphe alone, the pass is usually overkill.

  • Что важно знать перед подъёмом на крышу?

    The observation deck requires climbing 284 steps. This should be considered by elderly travelers, people with limited stamina, and those visiting with small children.

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Our pickfrom €22