Eiffel Tower Tours
The Eiffel Tower tours provide access to the first, second, and top levels. After exploring the observation decks via the stairs or elevator, visitors can ascend to the Summit for a 360° view of the Paris skyline. All of this is part of a detailed guided visit in English.
Tours to access Eiffel Tower
What can you see on these tours?
Purchasing these Eiffel Tower tickets provides visitors with access to the first, second, and top floors of this wrought-iron landmark. From these levels, guests can experience:
The iron structure
The tower consists of 18,000 metallic parts held together by 2.5 million rivets. In addition to this assembly, four pillars form the base and support the total weight of the puddled iron frame. The iron receives a coat of paint every seven years to prevent oxidation.
This lattice design specifically responds to wind pressure through its geometric arrangement. Visitors observe the intersection of beams and the scale of the pillars that transition from the ground toward the upper sections.
What should you know before visiting the Eiffel Tower?
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower should consider these practical details before arriving:
- Security checks: All visitors pass through mandatory security screening at the entrance, similar to airport procedures. Large bags and luggage are prohibited.
- Bag restrictions: Items larger than 40x40 cm are not permitted inside. Small backpacks and handbags are allowed after inspection.
- Weather exposure: The tower's open-lattice design offers minimal shelter from wind and rain. Warm clothing is essential during cooler months, even in summer evenings.
- Visit duration: The average visit lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, though this extends significantly during peak tourist seasons when queues form at each level.
- Stair climbing option: The first and second levels are accessible via 674 steps.
- Glass floor experience: The first level features transparent glass floor panels. Visitors uncomfortable with heights may find this challenging.
- Photography rules: Tripods and professional equipment require advance authorization. Standard cameras and smartphones are permitted throughout.
- Evening illumination: The tower sparkles with 20,000 lights for five minutes at the beginning of each hour after sunset. The light show continues until the monument closes.
- Elevator wait times: Peak hours (10:00 to 16:00) generate the longest queues. Early morning or evening visits typically involve shorter waits.
Plan your visit in advance
Updated logistical information for planning a visit to Eiffel Tower, including special opening hours for upcoming dates:
Opening hours
The Eiffel Tower starts operations daily at 09:15. However, the closing time depends on the time of the year:
- From June 14 to August 31, the monument permits public access until 00:45.
- Throughout the remaining months of the year, the administration sets the closure of the structure at 23:45.
The staff regulates the flow of visitors within these timeframes to ensure the evacuation of the premises by the hours established in the tower regulations.
