Can you bring water to Eiffel Tower?


Can you bring water to Eiffel Tower? There are no picnic areas on the Eiffel Tower and visitors cannot take glass bottles or cans of drink up the Tower. However a reasonable quantity of drink and food is allowed (at the discretion of the staff). There are also cafés on the parvis, the 1st floor and the 2nd floor.


Can you eat at the top of the Eiffel Tower?

For visitors looking to eat on the go, delicious buffets offer sweet and savory snacks and drinks on the esplanade and on the first and second floors. This mouth-watering offer is complemented by the Pierre Hermé macaron bar on the second floor and the champagne bar at the top.


Is it better to take stairs or lift at Eiffel Tower?

Climbing the Eiffel Tower steps should be your go-to option if you want to skip the line at the Eiffel Tower. Though it seems like a daunting task, you'll have complete freedom over your ascend, something that the lift does not offer.


How many steps does it take to climb the Eiffel Tower?

Visiting the Eiffel Tower on foot: how many stairs, how long does it take and how far up can you go? While the Tower has a total of 1,665 steps from the ground to the top, you can only climb 674 of them, from the ground to the second floor (327, then 347 steps).


How long does it take to climb the Eiffel Tower?

It will take you around 15 to 20 minutes to climb one floor. Those keen for a sports challenge can try to make it in under 10 minutes per floor! Did you know?


Do you need passport for Eiffel Tower?

You need to always have ID on you but I have never in 50 years of travel been asked for ID at a theater, monument like the Eiffel Tower or Museum. Sometimes they check passports on trains, but even that has not occurred in our travels in the last 15 years or so unless a border was involved.


What is the best time of day to visit the Eiffel Tower?

Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening.


Is it free to walk under the Eiffel Tower?

Can you walk beneath the Eiffel Tower without paying for a ticket? Yes. The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are fully accessible without a ticket, i.e. for free.


Is it better to climb the Eiffel Tower at night or day?

We advise you to visit the Eiffel Tower at off-peak times. The number of visitors depends on the time of the year, the weather conditions and the day of the week but queues are usually shorter in the mornings and in the evenings. You can choose to visit the Eiffel tower during the day or at night.


Is it hard to climb the Eiffel Tower?

It might sound hard, but climbing the tower is easier than you'd think. Gustave Eiffel also believed climbing was the best way to experience his creation (and he should know). Plus, it makes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that many travelers can't stop talking about.


Is it worth paying to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?

By all means, go to the top if you have the time (skip it if your schedule's tight). But I prefer to linger on the second floor: For me, the best views are from this middle level — high enough to see all of Paris, but low enough to pick out distinguishing landmarks.


Why is photography not allowed in Eiffel Tower?

Unbeknownst to the average tourist or 'Gram-obsessed social media star, it's actually illegal to photograph at night because it's an artistic creation still under copyright. According to European Copyright Law, such monuments are protected for the lifespan of the work's legal creator—plus 70 years.


How hard is it to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower?

The tower's summit can only be reached via elevator, but its first two levels are accessible through a series of winding staircases inside its pillars — 327 steps to the first level and then 347 to the second (that's 674 total if you're counting). It might sound hard, but climbing the tower is easier than you'd think.


Is it worth going to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?

The 2nd Floor You will enjoy clear views of all of the French capital's monuments: the Louvre, Grand Palais, the bends in the Seine, Montmartre, Invalides, Notre Dame, etc. But the 2nd floor is also a treat for your taste buds with our Michelin-starred restaurant, the Jules Verne.


Is it better to go to the second floor or the top of the Eiffel Tower?

The peak experience is halfway down. By all means, go to the top if you have the time (skip it if your schedule's tight). But I prefer to linger on the second floor: For me, the best views are from this middle level — high enough to see all of Paris, but low enough to pick out distinguishing landmarks.


Are backpacks allowed in the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower as a well-frequented historical monument must ensure the safety of its visitors. Handbags are allowed, so small backpacks, ie. 'day bags' would be ok (security may check inside them). Huge backpacks with all your clothes, etc would not be allowed.


Does the Eiffel Tower have a dress code?

There is no dress code at the Eiffel Tower. However, we suggest wearing comfortable clothes for your visit.


Can you have a drink at the Eiffel Tower?

Savour a flute of champagne as you take in the City of Lights! At the top of the Eiffel Tower, the champagne bar is the perfect place to enjoy this incredible experience. Alcohol-free drinks are also available, so there's something for everyone.


Is lunch at the Eiffel Tower worth it?

Dining at one of the Eiffel Tower's two restaurants is a unique experience that is well worth discovering. Here we'll tell you all about the legendary Le Jules Verne restaurant and the truly Parisian Madame Brasserie.


How long can you stay at the top of the Eiffel Tower?

Visiting time to the Eiffel Tower is not limited. However we recommend that you plan sufficient visiting time at the end of the evening (i.e. around 1 1/2 hours for a visit to the 2nd floor and 1st floor and 2 1/2 hours for a full visit up to the top).


Can you have a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower?

Best seasons for an Eiffel Tower picnic Despite the crowds, spring is my favorite time for picnicking near the Eiffel Tower. From March to June, the views of the tower are even better, thanks to the fresh green grass, flowers, and cherry blossoms that fill Champ de Mars.