How long is the guided Eiffel Tower tour?

An unforgettable tour, available in French or English and lasting around 90 minutes, in groups of no more than 12 people! Your Official Eiffel Tower Guide will ensure that everything goes smoothly on your visit while helping you access the different levels, especially the elevators.



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There are other great advantages for why an Eiffel Tower tour is worth it. You probably know how hard it can be to get tickets on your own, or decide which tickets you want. With a guided tour, your access is guaranteed and you can skip the long admission lines. Plus you might even combine a river cruise!

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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).

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

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Queue at Eiffel Entrances The wait times here can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours depending on the time of the year. South Entrance: This entrance, marked by the blue flag, is for visitors who are taking the stairs.

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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.

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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.

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It will take you around 15 to 20 minutes to climb one floor. Those keen for a sports challenge can try to make it in under 10 minutes per floor! Did you know? Great athletes can climb the stairs all the way from the ground to the top in less than 10 minutes!

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It takes about 30-45 minutes to climb the stairs to the 2nd level. It all depends on how fit you are! However, please avoid taking the stairs with very young children or babies (gentle reminder: there is no space or locker room for left luggage), or anyone in poor health.

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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.

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To make sure you queue as little as possible and don't pay more than the official price, we recommend that you plan ahead and buy your ticket in advance at the Eiffel Tower's online box office.

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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.

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The 7 Best Tours of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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  • Twilight Magic: Eiffel Tower Summit Tour with Seine Cruise.
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower Tour with Seine River Cruise.
  • Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Summit Access.


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Lift vs Stairs | Which to Choose? For people in good health who want a unique experience up the Eiffel Tower, the stairs are a great way to catch beautiful views of Paris while also enjoying a quick workout. Tickets for the stairs are cheaper than the tickets for the lifts, and also have minimal waiting times.

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

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3 elevators - North, East and West pillars - are dedicated to visitors. 1 electric elevator is exclusively used by customers of the Jules Verne restaurant. The elevators are vital to the monument and subject to some harsh treatment.

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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.

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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.

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The sparkles: every evening after dusk for 5 minutes at the beginning of each hour. As the lights are switched off at 11.45pm, they will sparkle for the last time at 11pm.

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The closest Métro station is Bir-Hakeim, an eight-minute walk away from the Eiffel Tower. That said, travel insiders will tell you the best way to approach the tower is to exit the Trocadéro stop and stroll across the Seine river.

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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.

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The Eiffel Tower can be seen sparkling every night for five minutes each hour, at the precise start of the hour. The current lighting system has been in place since 1985, though the tower has been lit up in various fashions since its 1889 debut for the International Exposition, when gaslights were used.

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Is it worth going up the Arc de Triomphe? It depends. If you want a bird's-eye view of one of the city's most celebrated streets, it's amazing for photos and a lovely panorama of Paris. But if you're short on time — say, you have less than hour in the area — even a short walk around the base is fun.

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