What time can you go up the Eiffel Tower?


What time can you go up the Eiffel Tower? 9:00 am to midnight from mid-June to early September. 9:30 am to 11:00 pm the rest of the year (closing time is pushed back to midnight over Easter weekend and spring break)


How long does it take to walk up Eiffel Tower?

There is an observation deck at the top of the tower. A. It takes anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes to walk up the Eiffel Tower stairs, and about 20 minutes to walk down the stairs.


Which floor is better on the Eiffel Tower?

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.


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

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 worth it to go to top of 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.


Can I go up the Eiffel Tower at night?

Night visits in summer and winter Unless weather conditions or special safety considerations prevent it, you can visit the tower up to midnight from mid-June to early September and up to 11:00 pm the rest of the year. The hours of operation are also extended to midnight during Easter weekend and spring break.


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.


Do you need a ticket for the first floor of the Eiffel Tower?

Yes. You can buy skip the line tickets to get to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. You can book your tickets here.


Can you just go up the Eiffel Tower?

If you want to go to the top, stairway + lift tickets allow you to climb the Tower on foot up to the 2nd floor, and then take the lift up to the top, for a sporty and heady experience. These tickets are only sold on-site.


Is it okay to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night?

Is it illegal to photograph the Tower at night? Photographing the Eiffel Tower at night is not illegal at all. Any individual can take photos and share them on social networks.


How many times does the Eiffel Tower light up at night?

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 can you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower until?

The Eiffel Tower is open from 9 AM to 12:45 AM, with the last entry at 11:45 PM.


How long are Eiffel Tower queues?

As the Eiffel Tower is an unmissable tourist attraction, lines are usually massive. You may get there early, but it is highly likely that most tourists will have done the same. The waiting time can be 30 minutes to an hour, but during peak tourist season, wait time can go up to three hours.


How early should I go to Eiffel Tower?

The entrances of the Eiffel Tower are located in the side gardens—the east entrance and south entrance. The first security checkpoint is there. If you have purchased your ticket in advance, it is preferable to arrive at this entrance 15 to 20 minutes prior to the time indicated on your ticket.


Can you get to the top of the Eiffel Tower by stairs?

You can take the stairs from the bottom of the Eiffel Tower up to the 2nd Floor. That means exactly 674 steps! In total, there are 1665 steps from the esplanade up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but the stairway from the 2nd floor to the top is not open to the public.


What is the best time of day to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower?

The absolute best time to schedule your Eiffel Tower photo session at Trocadero place is sunrise. Because Trocadero place is one of the most popular locations for photo shoots at the Eiffel Tower. So many couples and their photographers as well as visitors and tourists start coming here already pretty early in the day.


Does the Eiffel Tower sparkle at 2AM?

What time does the Eiffel Tower light up? You'll be able to see the well known Iron Lady lit up every day from sunset to 1AM. During summer, it turns of one hour later at 2AM.


Can you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower for free?

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.


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.


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).


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.