How to buy tickets and skip the line at the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a world famous landmark in France. The majestic metal openwork structure, 324 meters high, invariably arouses admiration among numerous travelers from all over the world. It is impossible to imagine a walking tour of Paris without climbing the famous architectural monument. The legendary building is famous not only for its appearance, but also for the huge queues of inquisitive tourists. They rush to the box office for tickets to get the opportunity to admire the panoramic views of Paris from the height of the building. Guests of the capital of France have to spend about two hours of precious time visiting the engineering marvel of the 19th century. Useful tips on how to buy tickets for the Eiffel Tower will help keep time losses to a minimum.

What are the tickets and how much do they cost

The design of the tower consists of three platforms located at different heights from 57 to 276 meters. You can get to the first and second levels by walking up the stairs. Climbing requires good physical preparation. Thousands of steps rush up to the second tier, open to all winds. For those who do not want to exhaust themselves by climbing on foot, there are elevators running to the second platform and further to the very top of the metal structure. Tourists planning to climb the legendary structure are offered several types of entrance tickets.

Their cost depends on the method of ascent, the level of view and the age of visitors:

Ticket types	Adult	Youth (12-24 years old)	Children (4-11 years old)
Climbing stairs to level 2	€10.40	€5.20	€2.60
Elevator to the 2nd floor	16.60€	€8.30	€4.10
By stairs to the 2nd floor + elevator to the upper tier	19.70€	€9.80	€5.00
To the 3rd platform with two elevators	€25.90	€13.00	€6.50

Working hours

The legendary architectural masterpiece welcomes its visitors daily and all year round. The exception is days with very bad weather conditions. In the summer high season (June-August), the building opens to the public from 9:00. Closing time depends on the method of access to the platforms. Elevators are available until 00:45, with the last lift to the third floor at 23:00.

Hiking up to the 2nd level is possible until 00:30. The rest of the year (September-June) lifts and stairs are open from 9:30. You can go up and down on foot until 18:30. The tower elevators are open until 23:45.

How to buy a ticket online

In order not to languish in anticipation of their turn at the ticket office of the tower, travelers are advised to take care of tickets in advance. They can be purchased online through the official website of the French attraction.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to touriffel.paris. It contains a lot of useful information about the Eiffel Tower: news, historical notes, interesting information, videos, photographs, opening hours and much more. The lack of a Russian-language version of the site will not be an obstacle to the purchase.

3. You should click on the “Buy a ticket” button. Then select “Ticket for individuals”, which means – individual tickets for tourists.

5. Choose a specific date of visit, type and number of tickets, based on the indication of the required age category of visitors.

7. Determine to what level tourists want to climb: to the highest platform or limit themselves to only the second tier of the building.

9. Indicate the chosen method of ascent: by elevator or by foot on the stairs.
10. In the presented table, click on the board with the exact time of the visit. Cells with time already taken will be inactive.

12. In the next window, you need to check and confirm the data that was selected earlier. The parameters can be changed by clicking on the “Edit” button.

14. Fill in the fields of personal and contact information: gender, first name, last name, email address, phone number.

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16. Payment for the selected entrance coupons is carried out by bank card. You must specify its details. It is important to keep in mind that a ticket purchased online cannot be returned or exchanged.

18. After payment, tickets will be sent to your email address in PDF, JPEG formats. They should be printed or saved on your smartphone.

Just a few clicks at home or in a hotel at the computer makes it possible not to stand in a huge queue at the cashier at the foot of the symbol of Paris. For Ticket-online owners purchased through the official website, priority is given to entering the tower.

How to save money and buy skip-the-line tickets

The popular Get Your Guide service invites guests of the French capital to make the ascent without standing in long lines. On the site you can book a ticket with an extraordinary right to visit three levels of iconic sights of the world. The Get Your Guide service will take care of all the nuances of an unforgettable ascent of an architectural structure made of metal and save you from wasting time waiting.

Travelers will only have to enjoy a romantic walk with amazing views of Paris from a bird's eye view. At the appointed place, tourists will be met by a professional guide with tickets. Travelers will have a wonderful opportunity to spend time inside the openwork structure, exploring the entertainment and interesting objects of each tier.

It will be possible to climb to the first and second levels on foot, then the elevator will take the tour participants to the third platform. Gathering courage, visitors will walk on the glass floor at a height of 60 meters above the ground. From the observation decks of the majestic building, a breathtaking panoramic view of the quarters, the architectural ensemble and iconic places of Paris opens up.

Buy tickets on the Get Your Guide website online from 29.99 € per person

Lunch or dinner at a restaurant

Many travelers prefer to combine the cultural program of visiting the legendary architectural monument with delicious French cuisine. There are several first-class restaurants and bars on the Eiffel Tower: Le Jules Verne, 58 Tour Eiffel, La Bulle Parisienne, Champagne Bar, Gustave Eiffel Lounge.

They are located at different levels of the building. The main highlight of each restaurant is the panoramic views of the surroundings of Paris that open from the windows. Luxurious cozy interiors and masterpieces of French gastronomy await guests. To spend an unforgettable lunch or dinner in one of the most romantic places on the planet, tourists need to pre-book a table through the official website of the Parisian attraction.

When making a reservation, the visitor indicates the time and date of the visit, and also selects the menu. Those who book seats in the restaurant can climb the platforms of the majestic building out of turn. There is a separate lift upstairs.

What to consider when buying

When planning a visit to the symbol of Paris, it is recommended to pay attention to some details of visiting the attraction:

1. Ticket-online are sold for a specific time. Once the purchase is confirmed, the date and time cannot be changed. You can't be late. Pleasant impressions from the visit can be overshadowed by bad weather conditions. Heavy rain or fog will not allow you to see the bewitching panorama of the city.
2. Pre-purchased entrance tickets through the official website gives you a chance to bypass the line at the ticket office, but you still have to stand with other visitors while waiting for the elevator.
3. Pets are not allowed. The exception is a guide dog for the disabled.
4. The stairs of the structure lead only to the second platform. Only the elevator runs to the topmost tier.
5. There are free toilets at all levels of the building.
6. If online tickets are not available, then you can choose another day or book an individual tour that includes entrance tickets.
7. For a standard ascent to the tower, it is advisable to allocate 1.5-2 hours.

Excursions to the Eiffel Tower

A professional connoisseur of Parisian attractions invites travelers to conquer the legendary openwork structure. The program of an exciting excursion provides not only an acquaintance with the embodiment of ingenious engineering, but also the opportunity to see the capital of France from a bird's eye view. The entrance ticket is paid additionally. Its price depends on the method of climbing the platforms.

An omniscient Russian-speaking guide will lead the participants of the voyage to the tower without a queue. He will tell interesting stories and facts about the construction and fate of the majestic structure. It will be interesting to learn how the Parisian beauty managed to survive the Second World War, what bright and colorful illumination she tries on herself, how many tons of paints need to be spent on one restoration of the structure.

Book an excursion “Adventure on the Eiffel Tower. City from above for children and adults” for € 153 (for a group of up to 5 people). On the site you pay 23% of the cost, and the rest of the money – to the guide on the spot.

We also want to recommend other interesting excursions in Paris:

• The main treasures of the Louvre in 2 hours – an exciting introduction to the main treasures of the museum in a mini-group (€ 37 per person)
• Daily walk – get to know and love the city in 2 hours (€ 20 per person)
• Charm of Montmartre – mini-group walk with a visit to the Sacré Coeur (€ 32 per person)
• Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay collections in 2 hours – immersing yourself in the era of the geniuses of French Impressionism: from Manet to Van Gogh (€ 37 per person)

Tips for tourists before visiting

A few useful tips will help independent tourists avoid unpleasant situations and make a romantic ascent to the famous tower:

We will be glad if this article is useful for you. Have a nice holiday!