Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris with or without a guide? And how many stairs does the Eiffel Tower have? Climbing the Eiffel Tower is a must-do during your city trip. With approximately 7 million visitors per year, it is one of the 10 best places to visit in Paris. It may well be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so make sure you free up enough time. After climbing the stairs or elevator, the view from the top is truly impressive both during the day and in the evening.
We will tell you the most important information and fun facts to make the most of your visit. Where you can buy cheap entrance tickets to climb the Eiffel Tower with the stairs or elevator to the top and how much a visit will cost you. It is better to buy your skip the line entrance tickets in advance to avoid the queues. You can choose to book tickets online without a guide via the official site or with a guide. The price with a guide is a bit more expensive, but you will learn a lot more about the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommended because you don’t visit the Eiffel Tower every day.
TIP: have lunch or dinner on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower at Madame Brasserie. A unique experience!
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1. Cheap tickets to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
How much do tickets cost for the Eiffel Tower? And what is the price for a ticket to climb the Eiffel Tower with or without a guide? It is best to buy an entrance ticket in advance. This can be done on the official site or you can opt for a visit with a guided tour and explanation by a guide, which is of course very nice! The tickets on the official website of the Eiffel Tower unfortunately also sell out quickly. You can choose to book skip the line tickets only via the stairs (cheapest tickets), via the elevator or a combination of stairs and elevator.
So keep in mind that the skip the line tickets for visiting the Eiffel Tower are limited (sometimes sold out months in advance during busy periods). But don’t worry right away, there are always individual tickets available on site. Worth trying because about 20% of all tickets are only sold at the box office.
TIP: book cheap tickets for the Eiffel Tower? Choose to climb the stairs. From the second floor you can then take the elevator to the top if desired.
2. How much does a ticket for the Eiffel Tower cost without a guide (official site) and with a guide
• The official prices for a visit to the Eiffel Tower without a guide:
– A ticket to the top with access to the lift costs €35.30 for adults, €17.70 for 12-24 years and €8.90 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
– A ticket to the top with the stairs to the second floor and elevator to the top costs €26.90 for adults, €13.50 for 12-24 years and €6.80 for children aged 4-11 and disabled .
– A ticket for the second floor with access to the lift costs €22.60 for adults, €11.30 for 12-24 years and €5.70 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
– A ticket for the second floor with access only by stairs costs €14.20 for adults, €7.10 for 12-24 years and €3.60 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
– Access to all levels is free for children under 4 years old accompanied by their parents or guardians. They must be in possession of a free ticket.
3. Visit Eiffel Tower summit and climb to the top floor
The Eiffel Tower in Paris consists of 3 floors, the highest floor is 276 meters high. The first and second floors are accessible by stairs and elevator. Only an elevator goes to the 3rd floor. What is the height of the Eiffel Tower? In total, the Eiffel Tower is 330 meters high, if you include the antenna on top.
There are often gigantic queues at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, but patience is rewarded. The magical view of Paris on the summit is truly breathtaking. Touristy or not, no visit to Paris would be complete without feasting your eyes on the world’s most recognized structure. Nice to know: many Parisians were initially not so charmed by the Eiffel Tower. Now the unmistakable symbol of the French capital. Visiting and climbing the Eiffel Tower is more than worth it.
4. Opening hours of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
What are the opening hours of the Eiffel Tower? And until what time is the Eiffel Tower open? The Eiffel Tower in Paris is open every day of the year, but opening times vary according to the season. Check the official website for any changes.
• The opening times of the Eiffel Tower in Paris:
– In high season, the Eiffel Tower is open every day from 9am to midnight
– In low season, the Eiffel Tower is open every day from 9.30am to 11pm

5. The history of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
The Eiffel Tower was built as a temporary structure for the 1889 World’s Fair, marking the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The idea came from two engineers, Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, who worked for the company of the famous architect Stephen Sauvestre. They wanted to create a monument that was both technically advanced and visually stunning. Gustave Eiffel, a renowned engineer known for his work on several bridges, was attracted to the project and took charge of its construction.
Construction of the Eiffel Tower began on January 28, 1887 and was completed on March 15, 1889. It was an engineering feat of its time, using over 18,000 pieces of wrought iron and more than 2.5 million rivets. Standing 1,000 feet (330 meters) tall, the tower was the world’s tallest structure when completed and held that title until the completion of New York’s Chrysler Building in 1930. Throughout its long history, the Eiffel Tower has undergone several renovations and alterations to maintain its structural integrity. and meet modern safety standards.
6. Practical tips for visiting the Eiffel Tower
A few tips to make your visit to the Eiffel Tower go smoothly. The Eiffel Tower is open every day of the year. Do not plan your visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris around opening hours. There is often already a long queue. At the beginning of the evening it is relatively quiet at the Eiffel Tower and then you can also enjoy a beautiful sunset in good weather.
Most visitors choose to climb the Eiffel Tower by elevator, but the stairs are also definitely worth it. You enjoy the view more, there are fewer people than with the elevator and you also pay less for your entrance ticket.
Good to know: you can take the elevator back down without having to pay an extra price if desired.
7. Fun facts about the Eiffel Tower in Paris
– Gustave Eiffel built a personal office at the very top of the Eiffel Tower. It has been completely restored and you can visit it on the top floor of the tower.
– It is the most visited paid monument in the world. About 7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris every year.
– The tower must be repainted by hand every 7 years to prevent rust and pollution damage. This requires about 60 tons of paint.
– It consists of more than 18,000 metal parts containing no less than 7,300 tons of iron. It is held together by 2,500,000 rivets.
– It takes 20,000 light bulbs to light the Eiffel Tower. Originally the tower was lit by gas lamps, but electric lamps were installed in 1958.
– Make sure you don’t miss the sparkle of the Eiffel Tower at night. You can admire the lighting every hour after nightfall until 1am. The tower will then sparkle for a few minutes.
– Did you know that the Eiffel Tower also has two restaurants where you can enjoy culinary delights with a beautiful view? On the first floor you have restaurant Madame and on the 2nd floor the famous Jules Verne.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris should definitely be on your bucket list. Climbing the Eiffel Tower to the summit with or without a guide remains a magical experience. Time to book your cheap skip the line tickets for the Eiffel Tower online! Fun to do? A cruise or boat trip on the Seine with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower.
Frequently asked questions about the Eiffel Tower in Paris & tickets
You can buy skip the line tickets for the Eiffel Tower on the official website or you can choose to visit the Eiffel Tower with a guided tour. Then you will receive an explanation from a guide, which is of course very nice and interesting. The tickets on the official website of the Eiffel Tower unfortunately also sell out quickly. You can opt for tickets only via the stairs, only via the elevator or a combination of stairs and elevator. It is also best to buy your ticket to visit the Eiffel Tower in advance.
- A ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower with access to the lift costs €28.30 for adults, €14.10 for 12-24 years and €7.10 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
- A ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower with the stairs to the second floor and elevator to the top costs 21.50€ for adults, 10.70€ for 12-24 years and 5.40€ for children aged 4-11 and disabled .
- A ticket for the second floor of the Eiffel Tower with access to the lift costs €18.10 for adults, €9.00 for 12-24 years and €4.50 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
- A ticket for the second floor of the Eiffel Tower with access only by stairs costs €11.30 for adults, €5.60 for 12-24 years and €2.80 for children aged 4-11 and disabled persons.
- Access to all levels is free for children under 4 years old accompanied by their parents or guardians. They must be in possession of a free ticket.
In total, the Eiffel Tower is 330 meters high, if you include the antenna on top. The first floor has a height of 57 meters, the second floor 115 meters and the third floor is 275 meters high. In March 2022, the Eiffel Tower was raised 6 meters by a new radio antenna on top. The Eiffel Tower is the most visited monument in the world and weighs more than 7700 tons.
In total, the Eiffel Tower has 1665 steps. However, access to the top is closed to the public. To reach the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, you have to climb 'only' 674 steps. Then you can take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is open every day of the year, but opening times vary according to the season. Check the official website for any changes:
- In high season, the Eiffel Tower is open every day from 9am to midnight
- In low season, the Eiffel Tower is open every day from 9.30am to 11pm
The address of the Eiffel Tower: Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris. Where can you park near the Eiffel Tower? We often park in the Parking Saemes Quai Branly - Tour Eiffel. Take a look at the Parclick website for availability and prices. Cheap parking at the Eiffel Tower is of course not easy.
The Eiffel Tower is illuminated at night with flickering lights. Every hour the lights flash for 5 minutes. To keep the energy bill of the Eiffel Tower low, it was recently decided to switch off the lighting of the Eiffel Tower at 11.45 pm.
On the first floor you have restaurant Madame. The Le Jules Verne restaurant can be found on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. This famous restaurant serves food from the chef Frederik Anton. Obviously not cheap to have lunch or dinner there, but you can enjoy a beautiful view of Paris!
www.restaurants-toureiffel.com