March 2, 2025

Some things in life you just have to experience for yourself to believe. So, we did exactly that—we sent two people to Paris’ biggest attractions, one armed with a skip-the-line pass and the other with a regular ticket.

The mission? To see who gets the better experience.

One of them breezed through Paris like a VIP. The other? Well… let’s just say things didn’t go as planned.

Here’s what happened.

Think you have the patience, endurance, and sheer willpower to outlast a Paris monument queue? Let’s find out.

Because standing in line at the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or Versailles isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a full-on survival challenge. You might start out optimistic, hydrated, and excited, but by the end, you’re a changed person, questioning every decision you’ve ever made.

So, how long can you last in a Paris queue before you break? Let’s put you to the test.

Some travelers look at fast-track passes and think, “Nah, I’ll just wait in line and save some cash.”

On paper, that logic makes sense—why spend extra when you can get the same experience for a lower price? Except… that’s not what actually happens.

Because what they don’t realize is that skipping fast-track passes ends up costing them more—not just in time but in real money.

Let’s break down why trying to save a few euros by avoiding skip-the-line tickets is one of the worst travel mistakes you can make.

If you’ve ever heard someone say “Paris queues aren’t that bad”, they were either lying, delusional, or secretly trying to sabotage your trip.

Because here’s the truth: Paris queues are VERY real, and they don’t care if you’re on a honeymoon, traveling with kids, or only have 48 hours in the city. If you don’t have a plan, you will spend a good chunk of your time standing in lines, slowly questioning every decision that led you there.

Still think you can just wing it? Let’s break down what actually happens when you show up unprepared.

Let’s talk about something no one admits but everyone feels—ticket regret. You know that moment when you’re standing in a ridiculously long queue, sweating (or freezing), watching people with fast-track passes walk right past you? Yeah, that one.

It happens every single day in Paris. Tourists arrive at places like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or Versailles, thinking they’ll just buy a regular ticket, wait a bit, and get in—only to realize, too late, that they’ve made a huge mistake.