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The Eiffel Tower 
Visit the Eiffel Tower in the evening
YOUR VISIT, YOUR EXPERIENCE
Head up to the second floor or the top, by elevator or stairs. The best prices are guaranteed on the official Eiffel Tower website.
What to expect
Discover the Gustave Eiffel lounge
Gourmet treats at the Eiffel Tower
Online store
An exceptional collector's treasure! The limited edition rivet is made of genuine iron from the Tower.
Tour Eiffel brand and Bernardaud have jointly designed an exceptional capsule collection, entitled "Tout Paris tour Eiffel Bleu Nuit",
At the moment
For the Bastille Day in 2026, the City of Paris’s fireworks display will exceptionally be held on July 13, 2026, instead of July 14.
The first-floor summer terrace is transforming into a must-visit Parisian rooftop!
The Eiffel Tower is very busy in July and August, but you can make the most of your visit with these tips.
The Eiffel Tower offers the opportunity to enrich your visit with several exclusive activities and experiences, both free and paid.
Curious about what it’s like inside the Eiffel Tower and how to experience one of Paris’ most famous landmarks? This guide covers Eiffel Tower tickets, views from each floor, Eiffel Tower restaurants, and insider tips to help you plan your visit to Paris.
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FAQ
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.
Rush hours and Off peak times*
| 9-11am | 11am-5pm | 5pm-8pm | 8pm-10.30pm |
| quieter | busier | medium | quieter |
You can choose to visit the Eiffel tower during the day or at night. We advise you to choose both options because they are very different experiences but each one is as fantastic as the other. You can buy your ticket in advance from our online ticket office to avoid having to queue at the ticket office at the Tower.
*This data is for indicative purposes only, as a day at the Tower is never the same: it varies widely depending upon the day in the week, the season, the weather and the number of elevators available each day. 10.30pm is the last elevator to the top.
The Eiffel Tower has reduced rates for the following people:
Disabled people (on presentation of a Disabled Person Identification Card)
Young people between 12 and 24 (proof such as an identity card or a student card may be requested)
Children from 4 to 11 (proof such as an identity card may be requested)
Children under 4 are the guests of the Eiffel Tower (proof such as an identity card may be requested). A free access ticket will be issued.
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.