





Paris: Eiffel Tower
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:30 - 00:00. Summer (mid-June - end August): 09:00 - 00:45
The Vibe:Iron lace against the Paris sky ✨
Built for the 1889 World's Fair, this wrought-iron landmark was meant to stand for twenty years. It became the enduring symbol of Paris and of France itself.
Lifts hum upward as the city spreads out in every direction below. After dark, thousands of lights sparkle for five minutes on the hour.
- Completed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle
- Among the most-visited paid monuments in the world
- UNESCO-listed within the Paris, Banks of the Seine site
- Roughly seven million visitors each year
Fit For
- 👨‍👩‍👧 Families: "The first-level glass floor thrills children; lifts skip the climb."
- đź’• Couples: "Time the summit for the after-dark sparkle."
- 📸 Photographers: "Trocadéro at dawn frames the whole tower crowd-free."
- đź§ł Solo: "Timed tickets make a safe, simple visit alone."
Highlights
- Summit deck at 276 metres, the city's widest panorama
- Glass floor on the first level, straight down over the esplanade
- Gustave Eiffel's restored office near the top, staged as in 1889 — Hidden Gem
- Champagne bar at the summit for a toast above the rooftops
- Hourly light show that sparkles for five minutes after dark
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- Metro Bir-Hakeim (line 6) or Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9); RER C to Champ de Mars
- The east and south pillars hold the lift entrances; the north pillar serves the stairs
- Pre-booked ticket holders use a dedicated line at the pillars
Food & Coffee Shops
Madame Brasserie on the first floor for a meal with a view; book ahead
Summit champagne bar for a glass above the rooftops, card accepted
Champ de Mars lawns below for a picnic before or after your slot
Madame Brasserie on the first floor for a meal with a view; book ahead
Summit champagne bar for a glass above the rooftops, card accepted
Champ de Mars lawns below for a picnic before or after your slot
Insider Tips
Book the first or last slot of the day for shorter queues
The summit closes in high wind or cold; check the status before travelling
The top level shuts for annual maintenance in January
Book the first or last slot of the day for shorter queues
The summit closes in high wind or cold; check the status before travelling
The top level shuts for annual maintenance in January
Photography Tips
Trocadéro terrace gives the classic full-tower frame; arrive at dawn
Tripods are not allowed inside; shoot hand-held on the platforms
Return after dark for the hourly sparkle from Champ de Mars
Trocadéro terrace gives the classic full-tower frame; arrive at dawn
Tripods are not allowed inside; shoot hand-held on the platforms
Return after dark for the hourly sparkle from Champ de Mars
Things To Do Nearby
Trocadéro gardens and fountains for the postcard view across the river
Seine cruises from Port de la Bourdonnais at the tower's foot
Champ de Mars lawns for a walk toward the École Militaire
Trocadéro gardens and fountains for the postcard view across the river
Seine cruises from Port de la Bourdonnais at the tower's foot
Champ de Mars lawns for a walk toward the École Militaire






