How long will you spend at the Eiffel Tower?


How long will you spend at 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.


How many floors can you go up in 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.


Which level of Eiffel Tower is best?

We strongly recommend a visit to the 1st floor where there is a great visitor experience with cultural and entertaining displays to deepen and enhance your experience at the Eiffel Tower. There is also a children's play area, and a terrace where seasonal entertainment is proposed.


How long is the elevator ride up the Eiffel Tower?

These elevators take about 5 minutes to get to the top. There is another private lift that is meant for the guests of the Jules Verne restaurant, located on the first floor. And the last lift, located in the South pillar is used by the Eiffel Tower staff.


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.


Is it worth going to top of Eiffel Tower at night?

Visiting the Eiffel Tower in the evening and at night is a completely different experience to day tours – and just as much of a must-see experience! In particular, climbing the stairs while the structure is lit up from the inside offers a unique ambiance that you don't want to miss.


How many stories does it take to walk up the Eiffel Tower?

It takes anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes to walk up the Eiffel Tower stairs, and about 20 minutes to walk down the stairs.


How long is the wait to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower?

The wait can be as long as 2 hours The line to buy Eiffel Tower tickets to enter the tower are incredibly long - in peak season, your wait can be as long as two hours. And once you're on the second floor, the line to get to the summit is also quite long, with waiting times going up to 90 minutes.


What does the Eiffel Tower do for 5 minutes every hour?

The Eiffel Tower's Illuminations. 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.


What time does the Eiffel sparkle?

And what about the sparkles? Here is the answer to all your questions. The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors.


Is it worth it to go up the Eiffel Tower?

If you can find tickets to see the Eiffel Tower summit, you should 100% go up to see it. Absolutely. The views of Paris from that height after ascending the tower on a glass elevator are unparalleled. If you go to the summit in the day, we recommend spending around 2 hours at the tower and consider eating a meal there.


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 hard is it to climb the Eiffel Tower?

Easier than you think. If there's one thing that shines through in our guests' comments it's this — climbing the tower is doable for almost anyone, not just for the Olympic athletes in your group.


Can you do Eiffel Tower and Louvre in one day?

Yes, you could probably do those all in a day, especially if you don't intend to linger for hours at the Louvre, which it's entirely possible to do. But if you have 9 days in Paris it would make more sense to group things more logically, instead of criss-crossing Paris to get from one thing to another in a single day.


At what time does Eiffel Tower sparkle?

The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors. Simply check an almanac to find out what time the monument will light up.


Which floor of Eiffel Tower should I visit?

We strongly recommend a visit to the 1st floor where there is a great visitor experience with cultural and entertaining displays to deepen and enhance your experience at the Eiffel Tower. There is also a children's play area, and a terrace where seasonal entertainment is proposed.


How long does it take to walk up the entire Eiffel Tower?

Yes, it takes climbing 1665 steps to reach from the esplanade up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Expect an average climb time of 30-45 minutes.


Is it scary to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?

If you have a fear of heights, we advise against attempting to reach the top of the Eiffel Tower, since you will not fully enjoy the experience. The climb from the second floor offers an extraordinary experience but can be unpleasant for those with a fear of heights.


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

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. More information is available on our FAQ.


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.


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.


What are 3 things you can do at the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower includes the Esplanade and three levels – the first floor, second floor, and the summit. There are a couple of restaurants, a few eateries, a champagne bar, museum exhibits, a children's play area, souvenir shops, Gustave Eiffel's office, and an observation deck offering panoramic views of Paris.


Do I need a ticket 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...