Can you just turn up at the Eiffel Tower?
Can you just turn up at the Eiffel Tower? Visitors without tickets should join the queues for the ticket office (yellow flag). Ticket offices are generally open at both pillars. Visitors wishing to take the stairs should head for the SOUTH pillar, where they can buy tickets for the stairs up to the 2nd floor, or stair + lift tickets to the top (blue flag).
How long can you stay on Eiffel Tower with a ticket?
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).
What is the best time of day to go up 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.
Can you go to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower?
If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top). The visit to the Eiffel Tower begins on the upper floors (the second floor or the top) before descending to the first floor.
How hard is it to walk up 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.
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.
Can you go up the Eiffel Tower without a ticket?
Eiffel Tower Ticket Requirements: A Quick Overview Going up, elevators stop only at the 2nd Level, but do stop at the 1st Level on the way down. A ticket is required to access the 1st and 2nd Levels. Several types of tickets are offered, based on whether you want to take the elevator and/or stairs.
How long do you need to go up the Eiffel Tower?
It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit to the top. Your visiting time will also depend of your choice of way to ascent from the ground to the second floor : by lift or stairs.
Should you go to the top floor 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.
Do you have to pay to go to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower?
If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top). The visit to the Eiffel Tower begins on the upper floors (the second floor or the top) before descending to the first floor.
Can you pay to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?
If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top).
Can you drink champagne by 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.
When can I buy tickets for Eiffel Tower?
You can buy e-tickets up to 60 days in advance (for lift tickets) and 7 days in advance (for stairs tickets), and book a specific date and time for the lifts (to the second floor or the top of the tower) or the stairs (up until the second floor). This way, you can avoid queueing at the Eiffel Tower ticket offices.
Is it worth paying to go up the Eiffel Tower?
Both areas are free to explore and see the Eiffel Tower, but if you've traveled all the way to Paris, you should set aside money in your budget to go up the tower. It's so iconic and absolutely worth the money.
Is it illegal to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night?
However, the lights on the Eiffel Tower were installed in 1985, by Pierre Bideau, meaning that any photo or video that shows the monument at a time when the lights are visible (ie, at night) is a violation of copyright law.
How long should you spend at the Eiffel Tower?
We recommend that you take your time to enjoy your visit! It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit to the top.
What days does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?
Every evening, the Eiffel Tower is adorned with its golden covering and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour, while its beacon shines over Paris.
Is it better to see the Eiffel Tower at night or daylight?
You needn't ascend the Tower twice, but you'll definitely want to see it at 10 p.m. when the lights sparkle. A good time to ascend the Tower is shortly before twilight, so you can experience it at sunset and also after dark.
Can you pay to go up the Eiffel Tower on the day?
If there are no more online (elevator) tickets available on the selected date on our online ticket office, you can purchase tickets from the ticket office at the Eiffel tower itself at the individual rate, on the day of your visit, for immediate use (always depending on the attendance).
Can you 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 free to climb the stairs of the Eiffel Tower?
What ticket do you need to take the stairs? Climbing the stairs is the most budget-friendly way to visit the Tower! You can purchase stair-access tickets to the second floor for €10.70 for adults and €5.40 for 12-24 year-olds.
How much does it cost to eat in the Eiffel Tower?
How much does it cost to have dinner on the Eiffel Tower? Depending on the restaurant at you're visiting, a dinner at the Eiffel Tower costs anywhere between 15 Euros to 230 Euros.