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Since its construction in 1889, more than 250 million people have visited Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower. An architectural feat for the time, the Eiffel Tower was the first monument in the world designed to reach the symbolic height of 1000 feet. The ‘Grande Dame de Fer’, remained the highest monument in the world for more than 40 years (today that title is held by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai). The Eiffel Tower remains the most visited monument globally.

In order to capture the imagery, the Google Maps team followed in the footsteps of the 7 million annual visitors and ascended multiple floors of the Tower. Using the Street View Trolley (designed especially for monuments and museums) they collected 360-degree views of the monument’s architecture and its expansive views over Paris.

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Learn more about this collection at the Google Cultural Institute, featuring 3 immersive online exhibitions .

The Google Maps team carrying the trolley up stairs to access all areas of the Eiffel Tower.

Pascale Milite, Google Maps, pushing the trolley around the perimeter of the observation deck.

The Street View trolley was developed to easily capture museums, sculptures, and monuments.

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Constructed between 1887 and 1889, The Eiffel Tower is perhaps, one of the most recognisable manmade landmarks on the planet.

Certainly, it’s the most visited, with around 7 million people taking a trip up the tower every year. At 324 metres tall, the views from the tower across Paris are breathtaking. Now you too can take a look thanks to the Google Streetview tour that you can now take on three levels of the tower and won’t even get out of breath ascending the 300 stairs to level one!

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This awesome virtual reality video is a 360° virtual tour that will take you to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. It shows some of Paris’ main attractions and sights as well.

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. You can learn more on this website .

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Eiffel Tower: Everything You Need to Know

The Eiffel Tower , one of the most visited landmarks in the world today, was once the tallest structure ever built too. At the time of its completion in 1889, its 984 feet (or 300 meters) far surpassed the height of the reigning tallest structure, the Washington Monument, which rises 554.5 feet (or 169 meters). And though the Eiffel Tower only held the title of tallest for 41 years—the Chrysler Building in New York surpassed it in 1929—its cultural influence has only grown over time.

“It’s become the symbol of Paris, and of France as well,” says Savin Yeatman-Eiffel , a great-great-great-grandson of Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the tower. “There were very strong critics until the beginning of the 20th century, but there was never a lot of protest from normal Parisians. They would happily climb on top of it. It gradually became more and more part of the landscape, and it became very hard to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower.”

The tower is visible throughout much of Paris.

Since Paris is such a low-slung city (there was a building height limit of about 115 feet, or 35 meters, in place until the 1960s), the Eiffel Tower can be spotted from almost anywhere in the French capital. Its wrought-iron lattice construction—which was actually a mathematical choice, not an aesthetic one—sticks out proudly along the skyline. “You can see it from a lot of places,” Yeatman-Eiffel adds. “It’s a love story between Parisians and the Eiffel Tower.”

Here, Yeatman-Eiffel, who is the vice president of the Association des Descendants de Gustave Eiffel , the documentarian behind Eiffel’s Race to the Top , and the curator of the Eiffel: Toujours Plus Haut exhibit, shares more about this iconic structure.

Where is the Eiffel Tower located?

The Eiffel Tower (or the Tour Eiffel in French) is located in the Champ de Mars, a big public park on the banks of the Seine River, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It’s not far from Musée du Quai Branly, Musée Rodin, and Musée d’Orsay. Right across the river, another large park called Jardins du Trocadéro offers more green space and a beautiful view of the structure.

What is the history of the construction of the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower originated with a global desire to reach 1,000 feet. “There was a race for heights, a race to be the highest tower in the world that started at the beginning of the 19th century,” says Yeatman-Eiffel. “There were several projects [that aimed to be 1,000 feet] before, during, and after the Eiffel Tower that never got completed.”

The Eiffel Tower under construction in 1888

French engineers decided to enter the “race” ahead of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. In years past, it had been customary that each fair “had a monument, an amazing construction that was supposed to be more impressive than the previous one,” Yeatman-Eiffel says. “And 1889 was a very special date for France because it was the centenary of the French Revolution of 1789. It was also the difficult period after the German beat Napoleon III. The republic wanted to show the world that the French were back, that it was a strong country, and that is had to be recognized.”

Over 100 projects were submitted to a national competition to design that year’s monument. The decision committee ultimately chose Eiffel’s design, and hence the tower was born.

Why was the Eiffel Tower controversial?

The Eiffel Tower was originally named the 300-Meter Tower.

Eiffel and his team, including Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, who drew up the original design, set out to dazzle the world with a 300-meter tower—which is what Eiffel called it. “Gustave Eiffel never called the Eiffel Tower ‘the Eiffel Tower,’” shares Yeatman-Eiffel. “He always called it the Tour de 300 Mètres , or the 300-Meter Tower. The press nicknamed it the Eiffel Tower, which was a bit condescending because they were associating his name with the tower to make it stand out as an engineer’s project.”

While the press was patronizing, artists and intellectuals were fully oppositional. “They accused the tower of being too American, not in the French taste, because it looked too modern, too industrial,” Yeatman-Eiffel explains. They argued that the giant metal structure would clash with the classical architecture that defined the city, like Notre-Dame , the Louvre , and the Palais Garnier. “They saw it as a provocation and an abomination,” he says. “They tried very hard to stop the project.” But Eiffel prevailed and built the tower using mostly his own money, which he recouped in ticket sales by the end of the 1889 World’s Fair.

What are the architectural elements of the Eiffel Tower?

Koechlin is said to have described the original plans for the Eiffel Tower as “a great pylon consisting of four lattice girders standing apart at the base and coming together at the top, joined together by metal trusses at regular intervals.” The final product reflects this early design, which was devised to withstand wind but also includes ornamental features added by architect Stephen Sauvestre in subsequent blueprints.

“The basis for constructing the tower was not an artistic choice—it was a mathematical equation to resist the wind pressure,” says Yeatman-Eiffel. “The weight is balanced between the four sections so that it doesn’t topple over. It’s just an engineer’s dream. There were some elements that were added by an architect to make it a bit more pleasing to the eye. The arches under the first floor are purely decorative. You don’t need them to keep the tower standing. They add beauty and give a sense of stability but are totally unnecessary.”

What is the Eiffel Tower made of?

The tower is made from iron.

The Eiffel Tower is made of wrought iron, which is why its nickname is Iron Lady. Altogether, 18,038 pieces of metal were connected with 2.5 million rivets to construct the tower. The metal frame weighs 7,300 tons, but the total weight of the tower, including its elevators, shops, and antennae, is 10,100 tons. “It’s like iron lace,” describes Yeatman-Eiffel. “The tower is quite light.”

How long was the Eiffel Tower supposed to stand?

Eiffel only had a 20-year permit for the Eiffel Tower, after which the land and the structure was to be returned to the city of Paris. During this two-decade span, critics tried to ensure the Eiffel Tower would be destroyed at the end of its lease, suggesting alternate development plans for the Champ de Mars. Meanwhile, Eiffel attempted to prevent the tower’s demise.

“He knew it was a very close call, and he did his best to find ways to protect the tower because he certainly knew it was his masterpiece and he had no desire to see it be torn down,” Yeatman-Eiffel shares. “He invited a lot of scientists to come to the tower and use it as a laboratory because of its specific stature 300 meters above ground. A lot of experiments could be done with wind pressure and falling objects.”

The tower has been used to commemorate different events over the years, including the 2024 Olympics.

Ultimately, the Eiffel Tower was saved because Eiffel met Captain Gustave Ferrié, who was studying the military applications of wireless transmission. The engineer suggested that Ferrié use the tower for his tests and even financed the entire operation. “Huge antennas were attached to the top of the tower, and it was a huge success,” Yeatman-Eiffel says. “Ferrié managed to contact Tunisia in 1907 and Canada in 1910. It was a very useful strategic element for the French during World War I, so Gustave Eiffel was allowed to extend the concession and keep the tower alive.”

What is the the Eiffel Tower used for?

Eventually, the Eiffel Tower antennae, which bring its current height to 1,083 feet (330 meters), began to transmit television waves too. “Nowadays, in addition to being among the most visited monuments in the world, with almost 7 million visitors each year, the Eiffel Tower is also the main antenna for the whole of the Paris region, with 10 million people getting their TV transmission from the Eiffel Tower,” reports Yeatman-Eiffel.

What is inside the Eiffel Tower?

On the ground floor, otherwise known as the Esplanade, there is an information desk, a casual buffet-style eatery, and souvenir shops. On the inside of the Eiffel Tower’s four legs, there are staircases and elevators that lead to the tourist attractions on all three levels. The tower features 1,665 steps, but only 674 of them are open to visitors, allowing them to ascend to the second floor on foot. The third floor is only accessible by elevator.

Can you go inside the Eiffel Tower?

The view from the top of the Eiffel Tower, where there is an observation deck.

Visitors can indeed go inside the Eiffel Tower. On the first floor, there is a contemporary restaurant called Madame Brasserie , a casual buffet-style eatery, souvenir shops, a terrace, and an interactive educational exhibit. On the second floor, there is a Michelin-starred restaurant called Le Jules Verne , a casual buffet-style eatery, souvenir shops, a Pierre Hermé macaron bar, and a sweeping observation deck that offers views of the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, and more.

On the third floor, otherwise known as the Top, there are two observation decks (one indoor and one outdoor), as well as a Champagne bar and the apartment Eiffel once used to perform his scientific experiments and host guests like Thomas Edison. The space has been restored to its original condition and filled with wax models so visitors can imagine what it was like in 1889. “In the background, you can see Claire, my great-great-grandmother,” Yeatman-Eiffel says.

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Virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower.  The Eiffel tower has become the symbol of France and its capital Paris. It was built by Gustave Eiffel and his team for the Paris Exposition of 1889. It is now a magnet for many tourists who visit the City of Light as it is one of the most visited monuments in the world. A sign reading "Paris 2012 Candidate City" was displayed on the tower when the city of Paris aspired to host the 2012 Olympics, as she has lost in the city of London July 6, 2005.

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Visiting The Eiffel Tower For The First Time

T he Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it’s one of the things you can’t miss when visiting Paris for the very first time. But you know what that means, everyone else is planning to climb the Eiffel Tower too. So to make the most of your visit, we recommend you do a little planning to avoid standing in long lines and wasting precious time on your itinerary. We’ve been up the Eiffel Tower twice and both times we had fantastic experiences.

In this guide we show you how to visit the Eiffel Tower for the first time, including your ticket options, what to expect on each floor and important tips for your visit.

Our Paris Experience

We’ve visited Paris many times over the years. The first time we climbed the Eiffel Tower was back in July 2018 during our 18 month honeymoon around the world. Then we climbed it again when we spent an amazing 8 days in Paris in November 2023. In summer we had beautiful weather but in late Autumn we had rain, clouds, sun and even rainbows during a sunset ascent.

No matter the time of year you visit Paris, you should expect crowds at the Eiffel Tower. It was busy both times we visited, but we pre-booked our tickets online to avoid long lines and we highly recommend you do the same, especially if you visit in the summer months. The the good news is there are multiple ticket options covering basic through luxury experiences. We bought basic cheap tickets both times, so it’s certainly doable if you’re traveling on a tight budget. Read more  about us .

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Visitor Information

The Eiffel Tower is open every day of the week beginning at 9:00am or 9:30am depending on the time of year . From mid-June to early September, it’s open from 9:00am to 12:45am. For the rest of the year, it’s open from 9:30am to 11:00pm.

There are two entrances to the Esplanade where you’ll start your visit no matter what ticket you buy. Entrance 1 is located on the south corner, while Entrance 2 is one the east corner and tends to be a little less crowded. We’ve entered through both and preferred Entrance 2 due to the smaller crowds.

At both entrances, you’ll pass through a security check which is set up just like an airport. After security, you can then enter the Esplanade to head to the stairs or elevator entrance depending on the ticket type you purchased.

The best time to visit the Eiffel Tower is about one hour for sunset . This way you can see Paris lit up by the sun as well as the city lit up at night. At dusk, the Eiffel Tower sparkles on the top of every hour for 5 minutes. When we visited midday, it was great to see the city illuminated by the sun, but the position of the sun high in the sky made it difficult to take good photographs.

Travel Tip : The Eiffel Tower is open during the 2024 Olympic Games except on July 26.

What To See At The Eiffel Tower

When you visit the Eiffel Tower, there are three different floors as well as multiple places to eat and shop. We’ll show you what you can do and where to go so you know how to spend your time. If you take the elevators, you’ll start at the highest level (2nd or 3rd floor) and then you’ll be able to visit the other floors on the way down. If you take the stairs, you have a bit more flexibility.

1. Esplanade

The esplanade is the free area at the base of the tower; however, you’ll need to pass through security to access it. Last time we visited, there were two lines, one for visitors with tickets (green flag) and another unmarked line for visitors without tickets. Pickpockets are common because it’s a very high tourist area so always keep an close eye on your belongings.

Once in the esplanade, you can access the entrance for both the stairs and the elevator. Head to the east or west pillar if you have a ticket for the elevator or head to the south pillar for the stairs option. You can also purchase tickets onsite at booths in the Esplanade, but we highly recommend you buy them online prior to visiting to avoid waiting in the long lines.

There is a visitor information desk in the west pillar and a collection of snack shops including the Rendez-vous boutique with popular Tower souvenirs. Many visitors also like to see the golden bust of Gustave Eiffel by sculptor Antoine Bourdelle in the north pillar or the restored hydraulic machines from the 1899 elevators.

Travel Tip : If you’re on a budget, the Esplanade is the best place to go for the classic view underneath the Eiffel Tower that won’t cost you a penny. We love looking up and seeing the famous structure from below.

2. First Floor

The first floor is the largest level of the Eiffel Tower and it’s accessible by stairs or elevator. On this level, you’ll find a large outdoor terrace with glass bottom floor, boutique souvenir shops and an outer passageway filled with displays about the structure. We love the interactive display comparing the heights of the tallest buildings in the world.

Madame Brasserie is a popular cocktail bar and restaurant located on the 1st floor. You can book in for lunch (12:00am or 1:30pm) or dinner (6:30pm or 9:00pm) with set meal with prices ranging from about €100,00 to 200,00. Reservations will include your first floor accent ticket, but you can’t visit the other floors of the Eiffel Tower unless you purchase an additional ticket. Breakfast is also available from 100:00am to 12:00pm without reservation.

Personally, we thought the prices in Madame Brasserie were a bit steep because you have to pay quite a bit more for a window seat, but it’s a popular spot for first time visitors and those celebrating a special occasion.

If you’re visiting by elevator, you’ll head to 2nd floor to begin your visit. Once you’ve completed your visit on this level, you can then ride the elevator to the 3rd or 1st floor. Many visitors tend to skip the 1st level and while we think the views are better on the 2nd level, it’s still worth visiting because it’s a larger floor so it doesn’t feel as crowded compared to the other levels.

Travel Tp : Look for a small section of a red spiral staircase on the 1st floor. It was originally used by Gustave Eiffel to climb between the 2nd and 3rd floor so he could reach his office at the top of the tower.

3. Second Floor

You can access the second floor of the Eiffel Tower by stairs or elevator. It’s a busy floor with a large observation deck, but you can eat at The Buffet or Macaron Bar as well as shop in multiple souvenir shops. We think the second floor offers the best views because you’re high enough to see Paris, but not too high everything appears very small.

On this floor, Jules Verne, a Michelin-starred restaurant serves contemporary French dishes via an exclusive elevator. This restaurant is often regarded as the Eiffel Tower’s best dining experience. Formal attire is required, and you can book a reservation here .

4. Third Floor

The 3rd floor is the summit of the Eiffel Tower. It features a 360° view with an open-air platform so you can see the city from every angle. However, you can only access the 3rd floor by elevator on the 2nd level and the lines can be very long ranging from a few minutes to over an hour depending on the number of visitors.

This is the most crowded floor because it’s the smallest level. It also requires an additional fee from the standard ticket which we’ll discuss later in our guide. Unfortunately, the 3rd level can occasionally close due to bad weather conditions or elevator malfunctions so try to plan your visit on a day when the weather looks the best. If the 3rd floor closes, you will be refunded if you’ve already paid for your ticket.

At the top of the tower, there are two “sections” you can visit. The lower level is fully enclosed in large glass windows showcasing panoramic maps with geographic locations of various world cities. The upper level is open with metal fencing so if you want to take better photos, head to the upper level because you can easily stick your phone or camera lens through the breaks in the fence.

There is also a Champagne Bar and the former office of Gustave Eiffel. If you visit the 3rd floor, make sure you don’t miss Gustave’s office because it’s a cool piece of history with a very famous visitor inside.

5. The Gardens

Finished in 2018, the gardens lead you around different sections highlights various trees, ponds, belvederes and even a cave with a small waterfall. In the ponds, you can see common carp, koi carp, mallard ducks, and gull. We even saw a heron during our visit!

The gardens are located with a secure perimeter at the bottom of the Tower, but they are free to visit. Our favorite part about the gardens are the unique views you’ll see of the Eiffel Tower. And since we visited before sunset, we watched the tower light up at night directly from the gardens. It was such a magical experience and one we highly recommend if you choose to visit later in the evening.

Travel Tip : Look for a historic chimney in the garden made of brick near exit 2. It originally helped to evacuate steam from the machinery that powered the elevators.

How To Get To The Eiffel Tower

• Address : Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France
• Location : Google maps

The best way to get to the Eiffel Tower is by public transport including the Metro, RER commuter rail or public bus. We think public transport is the least stressful option because you won’t have to worry about parking and it’s environmentally friendly.

Located in the heart of Paris within the 7th arrondissement, the Eiffel Tower has three metro stations close by as well as one RER commuter rail stop within walking distance. Use these lines for your visit:

• Line 6 : Stop – Bir-Hakeim (less than 10 minute walk)
• Line 9 : Stop – Trocadéro (about a 15 minute walk)
• Line 8 : Stop – Ecole Militaire (about a 15 minute walk)
• RER Line C : Stop – Champ de Mars or Tour Eiffel (7 minute walk)

You can also use the public bus because there are several stops within walking distance of the tower:

• Bus 30 + 42 : Stop – Tour Eiffel (about a 5 minute walk)
• Bus 82 : Stop – Tour Eiffel or Champ de Mars (about a 5 minute walk)
• Bus 69 + 86 : Stop – Champ de Mars (about a 6 minute walk)

Another option is the hop on hop off bus which includes routes with stops near the Eiffel Tower. Look for “Eiffel Tower” or “Champ de Mars” with companies such as Big Bus and TootBus .

Eiffel Tower Ticket Options

You can buy tickets for the Eiffel Tower onsite in the Esplanade. But the lines to purchase tickets can be extremely long, we’re talking 1-2 hours so it’s best to purchase your tickets online prior to visiting.

Here are the 4 ticket options for the Eiffel Tower (adult prices shown):

• 2nd floor via the stairs – Access to the 1st + 2nd floor using the stairs. It’s the cheapest option at €11.80 with 674 stairs in total.
• 2nd floor via the lift – Access to the 1st + 2nd floor using the elevator. Tickets cost €18.80.
• 3rd floor via the stairs and lift – Access to the 1st + 2nd floor using the stairs, then elevator to 3rd floor. Tickets cost €22.40.
• 3rd floor via the lift – Access to all 3 floors using the elevator. Tickets cost €29.40.

When you buy a ticket, the important thing to consider is what floor you want to visit. But you should only purchase through the reputable websites we list below and you’ll need to choose a timed entry slot on the day of your visit.

We recommend avoiding the long ticket line on site and booking your ticket online in advance. There are many platforms you can purchase a ticket from including:

• Official website
• Get Your Guide

During our last visit to Paris, we used 3 different Paris attraction passes , but paid for our own Eiffel Tower tickets because we chose the stair and elevator combination as it was relatively cheap. We saved our expensive attractions for the passes.

However, if you only want to visit a few of the top attractions, a Tiqet’s Paris City Card might be a good option. It includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower or Montparnasse Tower, Louvre and a sightseeing cruise. You can reserve a timed entry reservation for all 3 attractions on the Tiqets website and it’s often a little cheaper than buying all the attractions individually.

Even with a timed entry ticket, you’ll have to wait in a line with all of the other visitors who have the same time slot. This line is unavoidable, but we found it moved quite quickly, especially in November. If you visit in summer, you may have a little bit of a wait at each elevator, especially for the 3rd floor.

Travel Tip : For the best chance of getting your tickets online, be ready to purchase at midnight in Paris 60 days from the day of your visit. CEST (Central European Summer Time) UTC/GMT +2 hours is the time zone for Paris.

What If You Can’t Get Tickets?

Tickets for the Eiffel Tower typically go on sale about 60 days in advance on the official website , but tickets can sell out and they often do in the summer months. However, don’t panic because there are still a few ways you can visit the Eiffel Tower. Here are a few tricks to securing tickets for both the stair or elevator ascents:

• Stair tickets rarely sell out . These tickets are not as limited compared to the elevator tickets so use the stairs if possible (and purchase access to the summit if you want to visit the 3rd floor).
• Book a guided climb of the Eiffel Tower . This tour is highly rated with many positive reviews.
• Use a Paris Pass to visit the Eiffel Tower . The Go City Paris Pass has a guided Eiffel Tower climb on both the Explorer and All-Inclusive pass.

If you want to use the elevator for your visit to the Eiffel Tower, you have a few different options:

• Tickets can be bought onsite at the monument ticket office if they are sold out online . But you might have to wait in a very long ticketing line so we don’t recommend this option. Visit at non-peak hours to avoid the large crowds.
• Book a walking tour of Paris with Eiffel Tower elevator access . This is a popular tour here or you can consider this one too .
• Enjoy a brunch at Madame Brasserie . This ticket includes access to all 3 floors via elevator or a general reservation will give you access to the 1st floor.
• Purchase the elevator ticket with glass of champagne . This ticket is a more expensive option, but it’ll give you access to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
• Make a reservation at Jules Verne . You’ll use a private elevator to access the 2nd floor (ask for a window seat).

Which Paris Passes Cover The Eiffel Tower?

If you’re consider purchasing an attraction Pass for Paris, we highly recommend you read our guide comparing all the Paris passes here . We did the research and used 3 popular passes in the city during our last visit so we tell you what we liked and didn’t like.

Here’s a high level overview of the Eiffel Tower options on each pass:

• Tiqets Paris City Card – Includes access to the 2nd and 3rd floor along with the Lourve and sightseeing cruise.
• Go City Paris – Eiffel Tower Guided Climb on both the Explorer and All-Inclusive Pass (2nd floor access with tour guide). You can also use the Paris Pass run by Go City for the same experience.
• Paris Museum Pass – Museums and monuments only, Eiffel Tower not included.

We wouldn’t recommend other Paris pass options because we have not used them ourselves and users often complain about difficulty booking attractions.

Tips For Visiting

After visiting ourselves, we compiled a small list of helpful tips to help you make the most of your trip to the Eiffel Tower.

• Buy tickets in advance online . The official website is typically the cheapest option unless you want to take a guided tour or book multiple attractions.
• Skip the 3rd floor if you’re on a budget or a time crunch . Views are the best from the 2nd floor and you can use an elevator or the stairs.
• Wear good shoes if you opt for the stairs . There are 674 steps up in total to visit the 2nd level so make sure your feet are comfortable.
• Don’t miss the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night . Starting at dusk, the Tower lights up for 5 minutes at the beginning of every hour.
• The Paris Museum Pass does not include the Eiffel Tower . But all other pass options will include it.
• Use the stairs to avoid the elevator lines . We love climbing up the stairs for cool views of Paris from inside the Tower plus you don’t have to wait in extra elevator lines (unless visiting the 3rd floor).
• Plan to spend 1-3 hours at the Eiffel Tower . Add more time if you booked in at one of the two restaurants.
• Elevator tickets skip the 1st level and head to the 2nd floor first . If you have a ticket for the 3rd floor visit that first, then head to the 1st floor on the way down.
• Arrive about 15 minutes early if you have a ticket . This will give you enough time to get through security and find the correct line for entry.

Interesting Facts About The Eiffel Tower

1. The Eiffel Tower stands 1,083 ft tall (1,024ft without antennas) within the Champs de Mars in Paris, France. But the height is not exactly fixed because the iron structure expands or constricts with changes in temperature, growing in the summer and then shrinking in the winter.

2. It’s named after Gustav Eiffel, the engineer who oversaw it’s construction for the 1889 World’s Fair to showcase France’s industrial power. At the time of completion, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the world, surpassing the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The Eiffel Tower held this title until 1930 when the Chrysler Building was completed in New York City .

3. Originally, the Eiffel Tower was meant to be torn down after 20 years, but Eiffel included a radio antenna and wireless telegraph transmitter which proved to be very helpful to the government. So it was not destroyed and has now become a valuable radiotelegraph station still in use today as well as an important tourist site.

4. When the tower was built, it was not very popular. A group known as the Committee of Three Hundred, strongly opposed it and launched an official protest calling it “a giddy, ridiculous tower dominating Paris like a gigantic black smokestack.” Little did they know, it would become one of the most recognizable structures inspiring buildings all around the globe including the Tokyo Tower.

5. During our last trip, we learned the Eiffel Tower is repainted by hand every 7 years by 50 painters to prevent rust and damage from pollution. It’s changed colors over the years originally showcasing a reddish brown, then yellow-ochre, then back to brownish-red. But it’s current color, known as “Eiffel Tower Brown” has been used since 1968.

6. In 1991, the famous structure was officially made a UNESCO World Heritage Site included in “ Paris, Banks of the Seine .” Over 6 million people visited the Eiffel Tower in 2023, making it one of the most visited paid monuments in the world.

Best Views Of The Eiffel Tower

After you visit the Eiffel Tower, you may be inspired to see the tower from a different vantage point. We highly recommend the gardens and the esplanade for close up views, but here are a few more photography locations:

• Parc du Champ-de-Mars – This is the popular grassy park with a wide-open view of the tower, but it can be muddy in the off seasons.
• Place Du Trocadero – Located across the Seine River with stunning panoramic views.
• Pont de Bir-Hakeim – You can frame the tower within the bridge for a unique perspective.
• Promenade Marie de Roumanie – Views from a walking path on the Seine’s Left Bank.
• Rue De Buenos Aires or Rue De L’Université – Stunning street views of the Eiffel Tower.

Our Eiffel Tower Photos

We love climbing the Eiffel Tower and took many photos. Here are a few of our favorites:

The Morgan Conclusion

What we like : We enjoy going up to observation decks when we visit new places, so climbing the Eiffel Tower is naturally one of our favorite things to do in Paris. The views are fantastic from all floors, the structure is impressive and even climbing the metal staircase is a fun experience. We also think it’s very fairly priced for what you get.

What we don’t like : Huge crowds don’t bother us, but the middle floor and especially the top floor of the Eiffel Tower have very little space so it gets pretty crammed. We also don’t like how long the lines can get for the elevators going both up and down.

Is the Eiffel Tower worth visiting? Absolutely! You should consider the Eiffel Tower as unmissable on your first time Paris itinerary. It’s so iconic and it will live up to your expectations.

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Want more Paris information? Head over to our Paris Travel Guide for help with planning your first visit.

We hope our guide to visiting the Eiffel Tower for the first time helps you with planning your trip!

Please let us know if you have any questions about climbing the Eiffel Tower in the comments below.

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A British man has been arrested after he climbed the Eiffel Tower hours before the start of the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.

The shirtless man, identified as a professional climber in French media, scaled the 1,083-foot-tall monument without any equipment.

In one video shared on social media, the blond, bearded man, who has not been named, looks into the camera and says “Bloody warm, innit?”.

Footage captured the man climbing the lattice-work above the Olympic rings at around 2.45pm local time. He was heading towards the second floor of the tower, where he was stopped and arrested.

Police handcuffed him and took him into custody for “endangering the lives of others”.

The scene stunned tourists in the area who could be heard gasping at the sight of a man climbing the iconic monument, which has been the site of beach volleyball during the Games.

The Paris Olympics got off to a difficult start with coordinated sabotage attempts that caused major disruptions to France’s national rail line.

But doomsayer prophecies of chaos and widespread strikes never materialised, and the last two weeks have progressed largely without incident.

The city is under heavy police presence, with more than 35,000 police and gendarmes deployed throughout the games. That number peaked to 45,000 during the opening ceremony, which posed an unprecedented security challenge as it was held on the Seine River.

The closing ceremony on Sunday will be more conventional and will take place in a stadium under the watch of 3,000 police officers who will be deployed to secure its perimeter. An estimated 80,000 spectators are expected to attend, including athletes and heads of state.

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The area surrounding the Eiffel Tower was evacuated on Sunday afternoon after a man was seen climbing up the Paris landmark hours as the Olympics bids farewell with tonight’s closing ceremony .

The area was quickly reopened within an hour after a shirtless man was seen climbing the 330-meter (1,083-foot) tall tower as the two-week sporting extravaganza comes to an end.

It's unclear where the man began his ascent, but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck.

Police escorted visitors away from the area around 3pm Some visitors who were briefly locked on the second floor were allowed to exit around 30 minutes later.

The area has been extremely popular with tourists during the Games , with Paris 2024 hosting beach volleyball in front of the landmark at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.

French president Emmanuel Macron had called the purpose-built arena “magnificent,” though it will be dismantled following the Games.

The Eiffel Tower was a centerpiece of the opening ceremony, with Celine Dion serenading the city from one of its viewing areas.

Just hours before the start of the Olympic Games arsonists launched a “malicious” arson attack on France ’s rail networks forcing rail operators to cancel trains into Paris. Despite the rail disruption, the games have largely continued without major disruption.

The Tower is not expected to be part of the closing ceremony, which was set to begin at Stade de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis at 9pm local time (8pm BST).

The incident occurred as the Olympic competition winds down and security services in Paris and beyond are shifting their focus to the closing ceremony that will bring the curtain down on the Games.

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Man climbing Eiffel Tower prompts evacuation hours before Olympic closing ceremony

Shirtless man seen scaling the 330-metre tall tower.

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French police have evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.

The shirtless man was seen scaling the 330-metre tall tower in the afternoon. It's unclear where he began his ascent, but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck.

Police escorted visitors away from the area around 3 p.m. local time. Some visitors who were briefly locked on the second floor were allowed to exit around 30 minutes later.

The Eiffel Tower was a centerpiece of the opening ceremony, with Celine Dion serenading the city from one of its viewing areas. The Tower is not expected to be part of the closing ceremony, which was set to begin at Stade de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis at 9 p.m.

The incident occurred as the Olympic competition winds down and security services in Paris and beyond are shifting their focus to the closing ceremony that will bring the curtain down on the Games.

More than 30,000 police officers have been deployed around Paris on Sunday. France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said about 3,000 police officers will be mobilized around the Stade de France, and 20,000 police troops and other security personnel in Paris and the Saint-Denis area will be mobilized late into Sunday night to ensure safety on the last day of the Olympics.

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