What day is best for Eiffel Tower?

Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days of the week. When it is not peak season, school vacation or a public holiday, attendance is usually lowest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Eiffel Tower is open on Tuesdays, unlike museums in Paris.



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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.

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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.

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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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We recommend that you take your time to enjoy your visit! 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.

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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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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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We recommend visiting between October and April — sidestepping the jam-packed holiday season in December — if your main objective is to avoid crowds. Go at the beginning or end of that window, October or April, for temperatures still comfortable enough to sit outside at one of the quintessentially Parisian cafe tables.

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Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days of the week. When it is not peak season, school vacation or a public holiday, attendance is usually lowest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Eiffel Tower is open on Tuesdays, unlike museums in Paris.

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When it is not peak season, school vacation or a public holiday, attendance is usually lowest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Eiffel Tower is open on Tuesdays, unlike museums in Paris.

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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.

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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.

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“I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Paris. It's definitely worth the climb. Most people look up and think there's no way I can climb that many stairs, but let me tell you, it's not that much. Climbing is a way better experience that the elevator just won't give you.

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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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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.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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Paris is considered a safe city to live in because common crimes, such as pickpocketing, robberies, and scams, are largely targeted at tourists. Even at night, most of the central neighborhoods in Paris are safe as many people are out, enjoying the city's bustling nightlife, restaurants, and other night events.

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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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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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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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