1Landmark
The Eiffel Tower rises above Paris with a ground-level parvis, a 2nd floor at 154m and a summit at 276m, each offering different views of the city. Visitors can ascend by elevator or stairs, with tickets sold for various levels and combinations.
Onsite dining includes the Madame Brasserie and a champagne bar, plus a boutique selling official souvenirs. Evening visits offer a quieter atmosphere with shorter queues.
✨ Reasons to go
- 1Built by Gustave Eiffel's company for the 1889 World's Fair.
- 2The summit reaches 276m, making it one of the highest publicly accessible viewpoints in Paris.
- 3It was the tallest man-made structure in the world until 1930.
💡 Good to know
Book tickets online in advance to skip long ticket lines, and visit early morning or in the evening when queues and crowds ('affluence forte') are lower. Beware of fraudulent third-party ticket sellers online—book only via the official site.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h30
🕰️ Best time
morning, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
Address
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

