How to book tickets for Eiffel Tower Summit?

There are two advance purchase options available: Advance purchase tickets can be reserved through either the Eiffel Tower website or via a tour. Access is via the elevator or, if you like a challenge, by climbing the 674 stairs to the 2nd level.



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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.

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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.

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You must have Eiffel Tower reservations such as a ticket (or a tour voucher, or Eiffel Tower restaurant reservation confirmation) to enter the Eiffel Tower. Four types of tickets are available based on which floors you want to explore, and whether you want to ride or climb.

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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.

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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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As is the case each year, renovation and maintenance work is being done on the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, resulting in its temporary closure to the public from January 3rd to February 3rd, 2023.

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All of this is included in the summit access ticket with host- you get access to all 3 floors, skip the lines with your group, and a guided talk once on the second floor. Then you go off on your own and explore for as much time as you need. Our host chatted with us the whole way there so we got tons of information.

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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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The choice of destination is made when purchasing the ticket. If you have opted to visit the 2nd floor you will not be given the possibility of buying an additional ticket for the top.

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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.

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Its hours of operation are: 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)

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Yes, you can upgrade your ticket to include access to the summit and then take an elevator from the second floor to the summit of the Eiffel Tower. A. While on the second floor, you can dine at Le Jules Verne – a Michelin-star restaurant run by chef Alain Ducasse.

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As is the case each year, renovation and maintenance work is being done on the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, resulting in its temporary closure to the public from January 3rd to February 3rd, 2023.

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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 7 Best Tours of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Privileged Access Eiffel Tower Night Tour with Seine River Cruise.
  • 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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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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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.

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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.

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