What time do Eiffel Tower tickets go on sale?


What time do Eiffel Tower tickets go on sale? The tickets are for specific dates and times. So you should know exactly when you want to visit when you buy the tickets. But note that tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed. After deciding when you want to visit, note that the tickets open 60 days prior, exactly at midnight in Paris.


What do you wear to the Eiffel Tower?

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


Is the Eiffel Tower light show at 1am?

The Eiffel Tower sparkles at the beginning of each hour for five minutes on the hour from dusk until 1 am. The last show of the night is a bit different from all the others and goes faster with a little dance display of lights.


Can you buy tickets on the day to go up the Eiffel Tower?

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 without a ticket?

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.


How long does it take to walk to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?

If you choose the stairs to the second floor : you can count about 10 to 15 minutes per level. For visitors who take the lift, it is only a matter of a couple of minutes! If you have a ticket to go to the top, please bear in mind that you take a different elevator from the second floor to the summit.


Can you get walk up tickets at the Eiffel Tower?

Stairs + lift tickets to the top are sold online, but only in very small quantities. They can be mainly purchased on the day of you visit from the ticket offices at the Tower. The rates are €21.50...


Can you film Eiffel Tower at night?

The Eiffel Tower's lighting and sparkling lights are protected by copyright, so professional use of images of the Eiffel Tower at night requires prior authorization and may be subject to a fee.


Where is best to buy Eiffel Tower tickets?

The Eiffel Tower's online box office allows you to purchase your ticket online for the 2nd floor or the Summit at the official rate. You can purchase individual e-tickets for up to 9 people.


How long do you spend at the top of 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.


How long does the Eiffel Tower sparkle at 1am?

Since the year 2000, the lights have sparkled on the hour for five minutes from nightfall until 1am (if night falls at 7.40pm, the lights sparkle first at 8pm). The last sparkle at 1am had a special feature: the golden lighting and the beacons were switched off, leaving only the sparkling lights for five minutes.


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

From the 2nd floor you take another lift which takes you to the top of the 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.


What time does the 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.


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.


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 is the best day of the week to go to Paris?

To see the city's top tourist attractions with fewer people around, aim to visit on weekday mornings. Avoid booking with major tour companies, buy tickets that allow you to skip the line, and walk instead of squeezing onto public transportation. Paris is best enjoyed on foot anyway.