We will be spending 3 days in Paris during the middle of October. Should we expect the same crowds/wait lines that one usually encounters during the spring/summer periods? We will definitely be visiting the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and a nighttime cruise on the seine. Wondering if we need to purchase Skip the Line tickets before we leave on our trip?
Posted by
Chicago
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There is no such thing as a 'skip the line' ticket; there are tickets. If you have a ticket in hand, you can use a designated security line at museums like the Orsay (very important to have), the Louvre (less important as the designated ticketed/pass line is often longer than just using a different entrance than the Pyramid -- in May we literally walked into the Louvre lobby with no line at security at the Carrousel entrance -- other days it may be backed up to the parking garage), the Orangerie etc. The Museum Pass accomplishes the same thing.
For the Eiffel tower I would get tickets ahead but the risk is weather. We had tickets for October 5 2015 and it was the only day that month that it poured. There were no lines and only others like us who had pre-bought tickets were there.
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/the-eiffel-tower-in-the-rain/
So if you are just there for 3 days, I would get the museum pass and not worry about it. October is still a popular time and while crowds are smaller than July since you only have 3 days you don't have the luxury of just walking by and coming back another day I'd also risk getting Eiffel Tower tickets.
Posted by
California 🦋
5226 posts
Great advice given by Janet.
I'd also suggest booking your Eiffel Tower tickets (up to 92 days in advance) to avoid standing in a possibly long queue.
The Paris Museum Pass is a great deal especially if you plan to visit many of the museums & monuments which it covers.
Have a wonderful trip!
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Like the previous posters have said, I would for sure buy ahead for the Eiffel Tower. I would play the cruise by ear and just buy the day you want to go.
The other ticket I would buy ahead if it was of any interest id for the catacombs.
Enjoy your vacation!