Eiffel Tower Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Eiffel Tower. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now: 

• Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift

• Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

• Paris Top Sights Half-Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

• Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

• Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift

The price of Eiffel Tower tickets varies depending on whether you visit only the second floor or the top of the tower. The cheapest tickets grant access to the second floor via stairs and cost €14.80 for adults, €7.40 for young people aged 12–24, and €3.80 for kids aged 4–11. Access via the lift is more expensive: adult tickets to the second floor cost €23.50.

Yes, few city landmarks are as iconic as the Eiffel Tower, and whether it's your first time in Paris or a special trip with a loved one, you'll want a photo in front of—or on top of—the monument. There's no wrong way to visit, so climb the stairs, take in the views by night, dine at Madame Brasserie, or join a Paris sightseeing tour by bike or Segway, and check out all of the city's star attractions in one go.

Per one customer who booked the Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift, "Such a magical experience. I would highly recommend to go to the summit, unfortunately, the weather didn't play ball, but despite that, it was fantastic! The tour guide was so nice and so knowledgeable. You cannot travel to Paris without doing the Eiffel Tower tour!"

Yes, advance tickets to the Eiffel Tower can sell out—but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit. Tickets for elevator rides to the second level and summit can sell out well in advance. If you don’t mind waiting in line, you can buy tickets on the day of your visit.

Yes, you can go up the Eiffel Tower without booking in advance. However, you will need to wait in line to purchase your tickets from the on-site office on the day of your visit. Note that the lines can be very long, depending on the time of year.

Yes, you can buy tickets to the Eiffel Tower on the day you plan to visit. You will likely find advance tickets sold out, but can always line up for the on-site ticket office—just be prepared for a lengthy wait time depending on the time of year.

The queue for the Eiffel Tower can vary in length significantly. During weekends, the summer high season, and school holidays, it’s often very long. It’s usually the shortest on weekdays and during winter. Wait times typically range from 30 minutes to several hours.

You can purchase e-tickets for elevator entry to the Eiffel Tower up to 60 days in advance. If you’re buying tickets for stair entry to the landmark, you can purchase e-tickets up to seven days in advance. You can also book advance entry as part of a tour package.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Eiffel Tower. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Paris: 

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• River Seine

• Musée d'Orsay

• Montmartre

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Paris.