Paris · Eiffel Tower and the west
Eiffel Tower
The iron tower on the Champ de Mars, with lifts or stairs to the second floor and a lift to the summit. Allow time for the security check at the entrance and again at the pillar before you go up.
- 3 h
- €36.70
- Booking advised
- Eiffel Tower and the west
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Gustave Eiffel's company built the tower for the 1889 World's Fair, and it was meant to stand for twenty years. You can stop at three levels: the first floor at 57 metres, the second floor at 116 metres and the summit at 276 metres. Lifts and stairs start at the pillars, the second floor is where you change lifts for the summit, and every stage has its own queue. Large bags are not allowed and there is no left luggage.
What to look for
- The view over the Champ de Mars and the Trocadéro from the second floor
- The summit platform on a clear day
- The glass floor on the first floor
- The tower lit after dark, with a sparkling show at the start of each hour
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–11:00 pm | last entry 10:45 pm |
The official calendar shows 09:30 to 23:00 for early October, with the last ascents at 22:45. Hours change by date, so check the calendar for your day.
Source: Tour Eiffel, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €36.70. Adult tickets with the lift cost €23.50 to the second floor and €36.70 to the summit. On foot, the stairs to the second floor cost €14.80, and the stairs to the second floor plus the lift to the summit cost €28. Children under 4 are free.
Time-stamped e-tickets can be booked up to 90 days ahead for lifts and 60 days ahead for stairs. You can still buy on site, but the summit queue is long. Bring ID for each ticket holder.
Getting there
Bir-Hakeim on Métro 6 is a ten-minute walk, and Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel on RER C is closer to the tower.
Tip
Book a slot around sunset to see Paris in daylight and after dark.