Eiffel Tower
Place · Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro
Book a timed slot for the first morning or after 18:00, choose the stairs or the lift, and skip the summit unless the sky is clear; see it from Trocadéro either way.
- Book a slot
- First slot or evening
- Bags checked
- Go first slot or after 18:00
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Crowded at peak
- Works with kids
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Plan
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Go now?
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- Crowds
Quietest around 22:00 · go first slot or after 18:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about €23 (≈ US$30) (check)
- Child: check
- Time to spend
- 90–150 min · up to 210 min if you linger
Best time to go
Lift queues peak from late morning to mid-afternoon.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours and lift schedules vary by season; not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Open daily; hours vary by season; confirm on the official site.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marheavy
- Aprpacked
- Maypacked
- Junpacked
- Julpacked
- Augpacked
- Sepheavy
- Octheavy
- Novbusy
- Decheavy
Quietest Jan–Feb · Nov · busiest Apr–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekday, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · Stairs to the second floor are optional.
- YesLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- YesWheelchair · Lifts (check).
- NoStroller · Stroller loan (check).
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches on platforms.
Sensory load
- Sensory load4/5 High
- Peak crowd5/5 Very high
What to bring and the rules
- Your booked ticket or QR code · Entry is timed and sold ahead on the official site.
- A small bag · Security check; large bags refused; no cloakroom.
- Shoes: Shoes on.
- Security check; large bags refused; no cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Allowed.
- Drones banned; no tripods.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Book a timed slot online; the queue without one can take hours.
- Security checks and lift queues are separate.
- Bags are checked and no cloakroom is available.
- The summit adds a separate ticket and often a separate lift wait.
- Pickpockets work the queues and the Champ de Mars.
Best time of day
Go first slot or after 18:00. Plan 90–150 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Second floor by lift: Official site, timed
- Second floor by stairs: Official site or on site
- Summit by lift: Official site
- Child prices: Official site
- Queues
- Book a timed slot online; the queue without one can take hours.
- Security checks and lift queues are separate.
- Pickpockets work the queues and the Champ de Mars.
- Book a timed slot on the official site: first slot or after 19:00 for shorter queues.Book a timed slot on the official site: first slot or after 7:00 PM for shorter queues.
- Free days
Free entry days in Paris (pick Paris in the tool; check)
- Dress code
- Shoes: Shoes on.
- Bags & lockers
- Security check; large bags refused; no cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Photos
- Allowed.
- Drones banned; no tripods.
- What's closed
- Strikes and weathercheckOccasionally closed for strikes or high winds.
- SummitcheckCloses in high winds or maintenance.
- DailyOpen every day of the year (check).
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second floor by lift | about €23 (≈ US$30) (check) | Official site, timed | Timed slot. |
| Second floor by stairs | about €12 (≈ US$14) (check) | Official site or on site | Stair queue. |
| Summit by lift | about €36–55 (≈ US$45–65) (check) | Official site | Timed. |
| Child prices | check | Official site | Same. |
How to do it well
- 1Book a timed slot on the official site: first slot or after 19:00 for shorter queues.
- 2Choose stairs to the second floor, lift to the second floor, or lift to the summit; the summit needs a separate ticket.
- 3Pass the security check, then queue for the lift or stairs.
- 4Come down for the light show on the hour after dark (check).
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
150min
p95
210min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (150 min).
With the other 30 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Champ de MarsThe lawns beneath the tower.3 min on foot · 27 min spare
- Seine river cruiseBoats leave nearby.8 min on foot · 22 min spare
- Musée du quai BranlyThe museum of non-European art and its garden.10 min on foot · 20 min spare
- TrocadéroThe classic viewing terrace.12 min on foot · 18 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Stairs to the first floor
20 minA steep climb with a glass floor at the first level.
Second floor platform
30 minViews over the city.
Summit
30 minThe highest platform.
extra ticketChamp de Mars lawns
20 minFree lawns for a picnic.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- packed
- Leave by
- 11:3011:30 AM
- Closing buffer
- 630′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 17:00 (heavy at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 5:00 PM (heavy at worst).
- You are still on the approach after 11:00, when the slope below Eiffel Tower fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 22:00. Closing hour depends on season.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyStairs to the second floor are optional.
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: yes · yesLifts (check).
- Stroller: no · noStroller loan (check).
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches on platforms.
Lifts reach the second floor and the summit; the stairs are 674 steps to the second floor.
Step-free route
- 1Lifts reach the second floor and the summit; ask staff for the accessible entrance (check).
- 2Book a slot for the accessible queue.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | On the platforms and near the base. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Café or food | yes | Cafés on the platforms. |
| Drinking water | yes | Fountains and shops. |
| Seating | limited | Benches on platforms. |
| Card or IC payment | yes | Cards. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Peak queues | Book early. | check |
| Winter | Quiet, cold | Short lines. | check |
| New Year and Bastille Day | Fireworks | Security zone around the tower. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | good | The icon of the city. |
| Families | ok | Book a slot. |
| Couples | good | Evening sparkle. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Lifts help; queues are long. |
| Visitors who dislike heights | poor | The platforms are exposed. |
Skip it if
- You will not book a slot and hate queues; view from Trocadéro.
Rules on site
- food
- Not on the platforms except at cafés.
With kids
- with kids
- Lifts make it easy; queues and wind are the problem.
- child price
- reduced (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 3 minChamp de Mars — The lawns beneath the tower.
- 8 minSeine river cruise — Boats leave nearby.
- 8 minSeine cruise — A boat ride.
- 10 minMusée du quai Branly — The museum of non-European art and its garden.
- 12 minTrocadéro — The classic viewing terrace.
- 12 minTrocadéro terrace — The best view of the tower.
Walk the Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Trocadéro terrace | Sunrise | Empty before 08:00.Empty before 8:00 AM. |
| Champ de Mars lawns | Late afternoon | A wide-angle view. |
| Bir-Hakeim bridge | Morning | A quiet angle with the metro. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth going up?
Yes at opening or in the evening; not at midday in summer.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
Yes, on the official site.
How long do I need?
1.5–2 hours, more at the summit.
Can I climb the stairs?
Yes to the second floor.
Are bags allowed?
Small bags; large bags are refused.
When is the queue shortest?
The first slot or after 19:00.The first slot or after 7:00 PM.
Is the summit worth it?
On a clear day; otherwise skip.
Photos
Photos
Eiffel Tower Photo: NonOmnisMoriar, CC BY-SA 3.0
Eiffel Tower Photo: Maksim Sokolov (maxergon.com), CC BY-SA 4.0
Eiffel Tower Photo: Jebulon, Public domain
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Sources
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Source: Opening hours
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