Eiffel Tower
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Prices & Opening Times
Prices
Adult | Aged 12-24 | Aged 4-11 ( <4: Free)
2nd floor (lift): 18,10€ | 9,00€ | 4,50€
2nd floor (stairs): 11,30€ | 5,60€ | 2,80€
The top (lift): 28,30€ | 14,10€ | 7,10€
2nd stairs + top lift: 21,50€ | 10,70€ | 5,40€
Tickets Cancelation Policy
Official website: non-refundable
Ticket with host: 62% refund up to 24h
Book here
Opening times
Regular openings: 9.30 am – 11:45 pm
Last admission: 10:45 pm
Stairs close at 6.00 pm
On December 2, 8, 9, 10, 16 stairs remain open in the evening
Early closure on July 14th
Highlights & Photos
Highlights
- Stunning views of Paris: The Eiffel Tower offers stunning views of the city from its three observation decks. The first floor is at 57 meters (187 feet), the second floor is at 115 meters (377 feet), and the top level is at 276 meters (906 feet).
- Gustave Eiffel’s office: On the first level of the Eiffel Tower, you can visit Gustave Eiffel’s office. This is where the tower’s designer worked and met with some of the world’s most famous people, including Thomas Edison.
- The champagne bar: The champagne bar at the top of the Eiffel Tower is a great place to enjoy a drink and take in the views.
- The light show: Every night at nightfall, the Eiffel Tower is lit up in a sparkling light show.
Photos
How to get there
Transports
Bus: 30, 42, 69, 72, 82, 86
Metro: Bir-Hakeim station
RER: Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station
Vélib‘ Stations:
2 Av. Octave Gérard station (1 min walk)
43 avenue Rapp station (2 min walk)
2 Quai Branly station (4 min walk)
Notes & visiting tips
- Built by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.
- Initially designed as a temporary structure only for the Universal Exhibition.
- The project was controversial, with several newspaper articles contesting the structure, including the manifesto of artists and writers such as Guy de Maupassant and Alexandre Dumas.
- Its construction took 2 years.
- To get the best panoramic photo of the Eiffel Tower, head to the Trocadero Gardens and take the photo from the Palais de Chaillot.
- From nightfall until 1 a.m., during the first 5 minutes of every hour, thousands of lights placed on the structure flash, giving an electrifying effect to the tower.
- Initially, it was painted red, then yellow, until it had its more sober color from the late 1960s.
- When it was built, it was the tallest thing ever.
- 2.5 million rivets were used to stabilize the structure and allow it to withstand the force of the wind.
- The original hydraulic elevator mechanism was in operation until 1899.
- After the Paris attacks, additional security measures were created. There are usually long queues at security checkpoints.
- The tower’s base is surrounded by bulletproof glass. You can access this area for free, but you will have to go through security checkpoints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
about the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World’s Fair. Construction began in 1887 and took 2 years.
The Eiffel Tower is 330 meters (1,083 feet) tall.
This includes the antenna that currently exists. Before the antenna was mounted it was 312 metres.
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The Eiffel Tower is open every day of the year.
During the low season, the opening hours are from 9:30 am to 11:45 pm. In the high season, the tower opens at 9:00 am and closes at 12:45 am.
Please note that the last lift operates 1 hour and 15 minutes before the closing time.
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The Eiffel Tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
The nearest metro station is Bir-Hakeim . You can also take the RER C train to Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station and the bus (30, 42, 69, 72, 82, 86)
The tickets purchased through the official website of the Eiffel Tower cannot be cancelled or modified.
You may consider booking a guided tour. Our suggested tour allows free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance (book here).
Another option is to purchase a ticket with a host. Our suggested ticket provides a refund of 60% if cancelled up to 24 hours in advance (book here).
These alternatives offer flexibility in case your plans change.
If Eiffel Tower tickets are sold out, there are a few alternative options to consider.
One option is to purchase a ticket that provides a different type of access, such as climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator. You can also try to buy a ticket directly at the ticket office, but you may encounter long queues
Another alternative is to purchase a ticket for a visit with a host or a guided tour.
The visit with a host includes an english reception with a brief explanation about the tower but the visit is made without a guide.
On the other hand, with a guided tour, visitors can learn about the Eiffel Tower from knowledgeable guides throughout their visit.
The best times to visit the Eiffel Tower are early in the morning (before 10:30am), after 5pm or at night when it is less crowded.
Yes, the Eiffel Tower is wheelchair accessible up to define observation deck.
The top observation deck is not accessible due to safety reasons.
You can take pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night for personal use.
However, it is illegal to take photos at night for professional use without a permit.