Eiffel Tower: 2026 Tickets, Prices, Opening Hours, Height, Access
Eiffel Tower tickets in 2026: €14.80 for the 2nd floor by stairs, €23.50 for the 2nd floor by lift and €36.70 for the summit by lift; open every day, from 9am or 9:30am to 11pm or 12:45am depending on the season, with a timed ticket to book in advance. Built by Gustave Eiffel and his teams for the 1889 World's Fair, the tower rises 330 metres above Paris. It draws more than 7 million visitors a year and, with Notre-Dame and the Arc de Triomphe, remains one of the most photographed monuments in the world. For another option, see Eiffel Tower: guided visit with summit or 2nd floor access.
Before you book Eiffel Tower Summit: Which Guided Visit to Choose?Highlights
The panoramic view
The Eiffel Tower is beautiful from the outside, but it also offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view from within. If you like, head to the 3rd and top floor of the tower, but keep in mind that the view from the 2nd floor is actually the best. Don't forget your camera to capture this magical moment.
The Eiffel Tower's 1st floor
At 57 meters above the ground, the first floor features a 360-degree circular gallery with telescopes for observing the capital's landmarks. Its glass floor will give you quite a thrill if you look down...
The Jules Verne restaurant
If your budget allows, treat yourself to a table at the acclaimed Jules Verne gourmet restaurant, honored many times, including by the Michelin Guide. It's located on the second floor of the tower. Designed by Patrick Jouin, the restaurant is bathed in natural light by day, while by night the atmosphere turns cozy and romantic. It serves delicious French cuisine and, as if that weren't enough, the view is simply stunning.
Practical info
Tips
- The Eiffel Tower sits in the famous Trocadéro neighborhood, which is packed with museums as well as beautiful gardens. The Trocadéro fountains, the village of Passy, the Palais de Tokyo, and the Musée Guimet... you'll be spoiled for choice! To photograph it in full, head to the gardens of the Trocadéro; to skip the queues, read our tips on booking ahead. For another view of the tower, the Parc André-Citroën, in the 15th arrondissement, is home to the Ballon de Paris, which rises to 150 metres. To put this ticket in perspective with other costs during a stay, see our article on prices in Paris. Downstream, a few minutes' walk away, the Île aux Cygnes is a tree-lined pedestrian promenade with a different view of the Seine and a replica of the Statue of Liberty.
- 2026 tickets (official box office: toureiffel.paris): 2nd floor by stairs €14.80, 2nd floor by lift €23.50, summit by lift €36.70; booking a timed ticket in advance is strongly recommended.
- The tower in figures: 330 metres including the antenna, built from 1887 to 1889; the 1st floor is at 57 m, the 2nd at 115 m and the summit at 276 m. The 2nd floor is the best balance between view and price, the summit gives the highest view.
How to get there
The Eiffel Tower is accessible via the "Bir-Hakeim" metro station (line 6), as well as the "Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel" RER C station. Additionally, bus lines 42, 69, 72, 82 and 87 also have stops near the Eiffel Tower. For somewhere to sleep nearby, see the hotels in the Champ de Mars area on Booking.
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Pour vous déplacer facilement à Paris pendant votre visite, consultez notre guide Navigo ou Paris Visite : quel pass de transport choisir.
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