Eiffel Tower Tickets: FAQ

Official tickets booked through our partner start around $30 (EUR 28) for the guided VR walking tour, $39 for the hosted stairs climb, $42 for a 2nd-floor entry tour and $85 for reserved summit access with audioguide. Reduced bands exist for children and youth; under-4s go free with a named ticket.

Online elevator tickets release about 60 days ahead from midnight Paris time, with a second, often larger tranche about 7 days before around 13:00 Paris time. Stairs tickets open roughly 14 days ahead.

Your best same-day bet is partner reserved-access inventory - it stays open on many dates that show sold out elsewhere. On-site ticket offices also sell for immediate visits, but expect a real queue and no summit guarantee.

For the esplanade and gardens - no, that area is free after a security check. To go up any floor, yes: a timed ticket for the elevator or the stairs, including a free named ticket for under-4s.

Official tickets are effectively non-refundable. Partner bookings can include a refundable option - cancel by 23:59 the day before for a full refund when that option is selected at checkout.

From 00:00 Paris time on release day - roughly 18:00-19:00 US Eastern. The 7-day tranche releases around 13:00 Paris time, roughly 07:00-08:00 US Eastern.

For most first-time visitors, yes - 276m is the highest public viewpoint in Paris and includes Eiffel's restored office and a champagne bar. Skip it if time is tight or the day is hazy; the 2nd floor gives the better close-up view.

Per person pricing applies - a family of four booking the $42 guided 2nd-floor tour pays four fares, with child bands applying per product. Under-4s go free but still need their own named ticket.

The ticket-purchase queue only. Every visitor still passes the same security screening, and elevators inside run on your timed slot. The label buys certainty, not a fast-track through the building.

Yes - 674 steps to the 2nd floor, about 30-45 minutes up. The guided stairs climb runs from $39 (EUR 36) with hosted entry. The elevator ride down is open to everyone regardless of how you went up.

No dress code; no luggage storage either - suitcases and large bags are refused and there are no lockers. Bring a layer: it is always windy at the top.

Yes - in season it runs to 23:00 with last ascent around 22:45. Evenings are quieter, and the hourly five-minute sparkle runs after dark.

Book a partner reserved-access ticket or tour - their inventory is allocated separately and stays open on sold-out dates. Guided climbs, summit audioguide packages and cruise combos are usually the last ones standing.

Established platforms like Tiqets are authorized sellers of official tickets. The monument warns about fraudulent sites imitating official sellers - check the domain carefully before paying and stick to known platforms.

Timed tickets are tied to their slot and late entry is not guaranteed. Arrive 20-30 minutes early - security screening sits between you and the elevators.

The elevators serve the 1st and 2nd floors, and disabled visitors plus one companion pay the reduced rate with a disability card. The monument states the summit and the stairs are not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Kids are welcome and under-4s visit free with a named ticket. There is no single family fare - each person is priced individually, with child and youth bands on most products. Strollers are allowed on the esplanade but the tower recommends a carrier for the visit itself.

The top level can close for wind or technical work at short notice. On a summit-inclusive partner ticket the refund or partial refund follows the product's terms - the refundable option at checkout is what protects the price difference.