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What is summit option at Eiffel Tower?

Following a short introduction that will reveal to you the history of the emblematic tower, ascend to the 2nd floor by elevator. Head up to the summit by elevator if you've selected this option. Take in the spectacular views of the French capital and spot emblematic monuments from above.



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If you can find tickets to see the Eiffel Tower summit, you should 100% go up to see it. Absolutely. The views of Paris from that height after ascending the tower on a glass elevator are unparalleled. If you go to the summit in the day, we recommend spending around 2 hours at the tower and consider eating a meal there.

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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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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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How to Skip the Line at Eiffel Tower?
  1. Book Skip the Line Tickets. Skip the line tickets will offer you hassle-free access and priority entry to the monument. ...
  2. Book Tickets Online. ...
  3. Visit During Early Hours. ...
  4. Opt for Guided Tours. ...
  5. Take the Stairs. ...
  6. Book a Lunch or Dinner Experience.


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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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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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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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A ticket is required to access the 1st and 2nd Levels. Several types of tickets are offered, based on whether you want to take the elevator and/or stairs.

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While the Tower has a total of 1,665 steps from the ground to the top, you can only climb 674 of them, from the ground to the second floor (327, then 347 steps). You cannot take the stairs all the way to the top from the second floor, as this section is not open to the public for safety reasons.

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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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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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The Champ-de-Mars, a large public greenspace that spreads out just beneath the Eiffel Tower, is the perfect way to get an idea of its immensity. Take advantage of the locale to picnic on the grass to take pictures of the Eiffel tower and enjoy the view!

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The absolute best time to schedule your Eiffel Tower photo session at Trocadero place is sunrise. Because Trocadero place is one of the most popular locations for photo shoots at the Eiffel Tower. So many couples and their photographers as well as visitors and tourists start coming here already pretty early in the day.

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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.

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The entrances of the Eiffel Tower are located in the side gardens—the east entrance and south entrance. The first security checkpoint is there. If you have purchased your ticket in advance, it is preferable to arrive at this entrance 15 to 20 minutes prior to the time indicated on your ticket.

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Because of its central location, the Eiffel Tower is very well connected by the city's train network. The closest station to the Eiffel Tower is Champ de Mars/Tour Eiffel. You can take Metro or RER services to this stop.

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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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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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