Eiffel Tower Ticket Prices

Climbing the Eiffel Tower is one of the essential things to do in Paris during your holiday. It is located in the Champ de Mars and was built for the 1889 World's Fair. Who would have imagined at the time that it would become the emblem of France?

From the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower, you will have incredible views of the city. To enjoy this experience, you will need to purchase tickets for the Eiffel Tower. To plan your visit in advance, you will need to know how much they cost, which ranges from approximately £26 to £79 depending on the services included.

To plan your budget for going up the Eiffel Tower, you should bear in mind that the price of tickets depends mainly on three factors: firstly, whether or not you want to take a guided tour; secondly, which levels you want to see; and thirdly, whether you choose to go up by lift or on foot via the stairs.

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Why visit the Eiffel Tower on your own?

• If you have already been to Paris on previous occasions and just want to enjoy the views of the city and take some photos.
• If you know the history of the Eiffel Tower inside out because you've immersed yourself in the subject by watching documentaries or reading books before travelling and don't need a guide to tell you everything again from the beginning.
• If you are travelling to Paris on a tight budget but don't want to miss the opportunity to see the city at your feet.
• If, when sightseeing, you like the freedom to set your own pace without being influenced by the rest of the visitors in the group.

Is it worth buying tickets at the Eiffel Tower ticket office?

In my opinion, it's not the best option to wait until you land in Paris to buy tickets at the ticket office. The Eiffel Tower is the most visited tourist attraction in the country, so it's very common for there to be long queues that can last over an hour. Therefore, it's best to buy your tickets in advance.

Also, keep in mind that if you have a last-minute change of plans in Paris and the visit no longer fits into your schedule, tickets to the Eiffel Tower purchased at the ticket office are non-refundable.

The price of booking your tickets for a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower varies depending on the levels you want to see inside the monument and whether you want to take the guided tour with the option of climbing the stairs to the top or visiting the second level without reaching the summit, but it is usually around €40.

Why take a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower?

• If this is your first time in Paris, I recommend taking a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, as you will gain a greater understanding of the site you are visiting, its history and its significance for the French. In short, you will get more out of the experience. Visiting this monument is one of the essential things to do in Paris.
• Instead of reducing your visit to climbing a few stairs and admiring some beautiful views, thanks to the guide's work, you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the history of the monument, its construction and its structure. These are details that you might miss if you do the tour on your own, but which ultimately make all the difference.
• The queues inside the monument to control the flow of visitors can sometimes be a bit tedious and boring. You'll be glad to have the guide with you at these times to liven up the wait by telling you interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower.
• The guides know the structure of the Eiffel Tower inside out, so they will be happy to share with you the best locations at its viewing points so that you can take the best photos of the landscape. They will also help you to identify the monuments of the Paris skyline that can be seen from here, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe and many more.
• During the guided tour, you can ask your guide any questions you may have about the monument and even ask for recommendations on how to make the most of your trip to Paris. They are very friendly and always willing to help!

How to buy tickets for a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower?

If you have decided that a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower is the best option for you, the quickest and most convenient way to book your tickets is to buy them online on websites such as Hellotickets. In just a few steps, you can choose the one you like best and you will immediately receive your booking confirmation by email. No waiting and no endless queues. It's that simple!

Another advantage of buying online is that you can do so well in advance of your trip, allowing you to choose the date and time that suits you best to fit this experience in with the rest of your planned activities for the day. What's more, you'll avoid the queues at the ticket office, which are the longest of any attraction.

Finally, unlike tickets purchased at the ticket office, tickets for a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower can usually be cancelled (check the details of each activity), which is a great advantage for tourists as it allows for greater flexibility when organising your plans in Paris.

Yes, you can! The Eiffel Tower at night is a sight to behold, and if you have the opportunity to take a night tour, it's an experience not to be missed in Paris. Tickets start at €76 on Hellotickets and include an audio guide to help you discover the monument in detail. Please note that this is only available during the summer season.

Contemplating the city skyline illuminated by thousands of coloured lights from the highest point of the Eiffel Tower, at a height of 276 metres, is a magical feeling. A memory of your stay that you will never forget.

What's more, when night falls, the monument's lighting schedule begins and every hour on the hour it shines for several minutes until dawn. You may not be able to appreciate it from inside the attraction, but from the base of the tower it is a wonderful sight. You won't be able to stop recording videos for your social media!

The Paris Pass includes access to more than 60 attractions in the city, but unfortunately the Eiffel Tower is not one of them. It is one of the few monuments that cannot be accessed with this tourist card, so you will have to buy tickets separately at the ticket office or online to visit it.

However, I recommend purchasing the Paris Pass to discover many of the main monuments of the French capital, such as the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, the Paris Opera, the Pantheon and the Arc de Triomphe, among many others.

To find out more about all the benefits you can enjoy during your trip to Paris, don't miss the post Paris Pass: how it works and what it includes, which analyses this tourist card in depth.

At the ticket office

Yes, there are three types of reduced rates at the ticket office that visitors to the Eiffel Tower can benefit from, which apply to certain age groups such as children (aged 4 to 11), young people (aged 12 to 24) or certain groups such as people with disabilities.

• Reduced rate for children (aged 4 to 11): From £3.60
• Reduced rate for young people (aged 12 to 24): From £7.10
• Reduced rate for people with disabilities: From £3.60

To benefit from these reduced rates on the price of your tickets, you must present proof of eligibility at the Eiffel Tower entrance, in addition to your tickets. For reduced rates for children and young people, you will need to show proof of age (such as a passport or identity card), while for people with disabilities, you will need to show proof of disability (a personalised card).

For guided tours with Hellotickets

• Reduced child rate: From £33 depending on age and type of visit.

No, this is not possible. Only children under the age of 4 can visit the Eiffel Tower completely free of charge (for which you can request a document proving their age, such as an identity card). All other visitors must purchase a ticket for the Eiffel Tower.

However, as Paris is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, there is the option of taking a free tour around the Eiffel Tower to discover everything about this monument without spending a single euro to access the interior.

This is a good option if you are travelling to the city on a very tight budget but still want to enjoy the views of the Eiffel Tower (even if it is from the bottom up!).

If you purchase the Paris Pass, you can use the public transport network (metro, bus, Montmartre tram and RER) for free within zones 1-3. The Eiffel Tower is located in Zone 1.

Otherwise, to get to the Eiffel Tower by metro or bus, you can buy a single ticket from €1.90.

How to get to the Eiffel Tower by public transport?

• By metro: Line 6 (Bir-Hakeim station), line 8 (Ecoile Militaire station) and line 9 (Trocadéro station).
• By bus: Lines 82 and 42, Eiffel Tower stop.