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Tour Eiffel

Name: Tour Eiffel
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Discover the Eiffel Tower, Paris's iconic iron landmark. Climb by elevator or stairs to platforms at 154m or 276m for sweeping city views, then unwind over dinner or champagne before browsing the boutique.

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Reasons to go

Built by Gustave Eiffel's company for the 1889 World's Fair.
The summit reaches 276m, making it one of the highest publicly accessible viewpoints in Paris.
It was the tallest man-made structure in the world until 1930.

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Full description

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.

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Address

Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France · Tour Eiffel

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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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.

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Reviews

This is definitely a tourist trap, but a necessary one if you are in Paris. Great photo opportunities. There is a nice park adjacent to the tower grounds. If you want to ride the elevator to the top, I recommend buying tickets well in advance. I highly recommend visiting in the evening and watching the light show that…

Texican

2/5

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