Compare Tours & Activities: Tiqets vs Viator vs Headout
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How the Value Score works
Every offer is scored 0–100 on the same four weighted factors:
Worked example — an offer that is the cheapest in its group (35/35), rated 4.5/5 (18/20) with 300+ reviews (10/10), free cancellation (20/20) and a listed duration (15/15) scores 98/100. Price points are relative: the cheapest comparable offer in the result set gets the full 35, the most expensive gets 0.
Missing data — if an offer has no usable price (or one we can't convert to your currency) it simply earns no price points. When fewer than two of the four factors have any data at all, we show “Not enough data” instead of an invented number.
Commission does not affect the score or the order — providers pay us a percentage on bookings, not on ranking position.
Example comparison
Sample data for illustration — not live prices. Run a search for current provider prices.
Louvre Entry Ticket
Versailles Day Trip from Paris
Seine River Cruise
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How the Tour Comparison Works
Find and compare the perfect tour or activity in three easy steps
1. Enter Your Destination
Type any city — Paris, Amsterdam, Rome — and optionally add a specific activity or attraction you have in mind.
2. Compare Results
We simultaneously search Tiqets, Viator, and Headout and return results with prices, ratings, duration, and cancellation policies.
3. Book the Best Deal
Sort by best value or lowest price, pick your favourite experience, and book directly through the provider.
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What Makes This Tool Different
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Compare Tiqets, Viator and Headout in one search instead of switching between websites and tabs.
Value Score
A single 0–100 score from four weighted factors: price (35%), rating & reviews (30%), cancellation (20%), duration (15%). Every badge has an expandable breakdown — see “How the Value Score works” in the tool.
Cancellation Clarity
See at a glance whether each activity offers free cancellation, paid cancellation, or no refund — before you commit.
Duration at a Glance
Know exactly how long each experience takes so you can plan the rest of your day without surprises.
Prices From the Source
Prices are pulled directly from each provider and refreshed every few minutes. The final price is confirmed at checkout.
Three Providers, One Search
Not sure where to start? See our practical guide below: “Which provider should you check first?”
where to look first
Which provider should you check first?
Practical starting points — not rules. The comparison above shows all three every time.
| Looking for | Check first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Museum and attraction entry | Tiqets | Often focused on official attraction tickets. |
| Guided tours and day trips | Viator | Broad marketplace selection. |
| Bundles and app deals | Headout | Frequently promotes bundled experiences. |
| Flexible cancellation | Compare all three | Policies vary by product. |
Availability, pricing, cancellation policies, and fees vary by destination, date, and individual product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiqets or Viator cheaper?
There is no fixed winner — it depends on the attraction and who holds the ticket allocation that day. When the same experience is sold by several providers, this tool groups those offers together and shows the full price spread in a comparison table, so you can see which provider is cheaper for your search instead of guessing.
Do you charge me anything?
No. The comparison tool is free to use and shows the same prices the providers sell at. When you book through our links, the provider pays us a commission — that never changes the price you pay, and it does not influence ranking or the Value Score.
How is the Value Score calculated?
Each offer is scored 0-100 on four weighted factors: price competitiveness (35%), rating and review volume (30%), cancellation flexibility (20%), and a listed duration (15%). Price points are relative — the cheapest comparable offer in the results gets the full 35%, the most expensive gets 0%. Offers with missing data earn no points for those factors, and when fewer than two factors have any data we show "Not enough data" instead of a score. Commission is not an input.
Are the prices live?
Prices are pulled directly from each provider's API every time you search, and results are cached for up to 10 minutes — the "Last updated" time in the results shows when they were fetched. The final price is always confirmed on the provider's site at checkout.
Tips for Best Results
- ✓Try specific attraction names: “Louvre”, “Anne Frank House”, “Sagrada Família”
- ✓Search by activity type: “boat tour”, “cooking class”, “walking tour”
- ✓Use Best Value sort to balance price with ratings and cancellation flexibility
- ✓Check all three providers — sometimes one platform has exclusive deals or better selection for your city
- ✓Read reviews on all three platforms directly for in-depth feedback before booking
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