The cheapest Eiffel Tower tickets that include the lift are the $43 Crown Tours guided visit, and the cheapest of everything here is a $20 Seine cruise from the tower’s foot. The most-reviewed Eiffel Tower ticket with tower access is Mon Petit Paris at $54: 4.4 stars from 17,924 reviews. The tower’s own site, toureiffel.paris, also sells entry. Of these Eiffel Tower tickets, I’d book the $66 GetYourGuide France reserved access.
Tour
From
Rating
Length
Free cancellation
Book
Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower Web Rate
I compared all 10 Eiffel Tower tickets and experiences you can book on GetYourGuide right now. None is a bare entry ticket: the tower ones come with a host or guide who hands over your ticket at a meeting point and takes you to the lift, and the rest are Seine cruises, a dinner and a night bike tour. Every Eiffel Tower ticket price is in US dollars, taken from the listings in November 2026. The buttons open GetYourGuide through affiliate links (see my about page).
Eiffel Tower Tickets at a Glance
Here are all the Eiffel Tower tickets in one table, so you can see where the money goes before the detail.
What
Details
Ticket types
5 hosted or guided tower visits, 1 first-floor dinner, 3 Seine cruises, 1 night bike tour
Price range
$20 (Seine cruise) to $145 (dinner on the first floor)
Areas by type
Second floor by lift in every tower visit; summit is an option in most and included in the Blue Fox tour; the dinner reaches the first floor only
Official ticket
Sold at toureiffel.paris; I could not load its price page, so no official price is quoted here
Time to allow
1 hour for a cruise, 1.5 to 2.5 hours for a tower visit
Address
Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris (per Google Maps)
Google Maps hours
9 am to 12 am, every day
The difference between Eiffel Tower tickets is mostly which floor you reach. A second-floor ticket takes the lift to the second level. The summit is the top level, 276 m above ground according to Wikipedia, and in most listings it is an option you choose when you book.
Eiffel Tower Admission Tickets
Eiffel Tower admission tickets from Mon Petit Paris are the most-reviewed way to go up the tower on this page, and at $54 they are also the cheaper of the two hosted Eiffel Tower tickets. The listing gives 4.4 stars from 17,924 reviews and 1.5 to 2 hours. A guide meets you outside the souvenir shop at 19 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, introduces the tower’s history, and takes you to the second-floor lift; then you are on your own, with the summit and a Seine cruise as options. The catch is the meeting rule: arrive 15 minutes early, because the listing says a booking is lost if you are even a minute late. Cancellation gives a 50% refund up to 24 hours before.
Mon Petit Paris
Eiffel Tower Summit or Second Floor Access
★4.4 (17,924 reviews)
1.5 - 2 hours
My pick: The most-reviewed way up the tower: second floor by lift, summit optional, 4.4 from 17,924 reviews, but only a 50% refund.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guide
✓ Access to the 2nd floor by elevator
✓ Access to the summit by elevator (if option selected)
✓ Seine river cruise (if option selected)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Transportation
✕ Tips (optional)
Meeting point: Please meet the MonPetitParis guide, outside the souvenir shop on 19 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris. Please do not enter the shop.
Your guide will be waiting for you outside the shop.
Do not go to the Eiffel Tower to collect your ticket. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early and with all members of your party. If you are late, even by one minute, tickets will be lost and the provider cannot offer a refund or reschedule your booking. 19 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a 50% refund
“it was a great trip. booked it for my husbands birthday. we learnt so many facts. very interesting. it was great to go to the summit. would recommend” – GetYourGuide review
A reviewer who used it in a power cut wrote that the guide negotiated her group into a lift with no queue, which tells you what a guide can do on a bad day.
Eiffel Tower Entry Tickets
Eiffel Tower entry tickets from GetYourGuide France cost $66 and carry the best rating of the tower options: 4.6 stars from 7,903 reviews. This one is a ticket to the first and second floors by lift, with the summit as an option if available, and an English-speaking host who gives you the ticket at the GetYourGuide shop at 62 Avenue Suffren and walks you to the tower. It lists unlimited time on the tower, 1 to 2.5 hours in all, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, the best terms of the hosted Eiffel Tower tickets. Do not go to the tower first: the listing says your ticket is handed over at the shop.
GetYourGuide France
Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Reserved Access
★4.6 (7,903 reviews)
1 - 2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: My pick for a first visit: reserved lift access, 4.6 from 7,903 reviews, unlimited time on the tower and free cancellation.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Pre-booked ticket to the first and the second floor by elevator
✓ Pre-booked ticket to the summit by elevator (if option selected and available)
✓ English-speaking host to accompany you from the meeting point to the tower
✓ Unlimited time on the Eiffel Tower
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation
✕ Food or drinks
✕ Tips
Meeting point: Meet at the GetYourGuide shop on 62 Avenue Suffren (see picture). Your host will give you your ticket and the tour starts from the GetYourGuide shop.
Do not go to the Eiffel Tower directly. Do not go to the Eiffel Flow Pharmacy next door. 62 Av. de Suffren, 75015 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1 - 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“This was magical. Our guide told us so many historical facts about the Eiffel Tower and then led us to where we could take photos underneath. Then explained the stops of the elevator. We really enjoyed this.” – GetYourGuide review
A reviewer put it simply: you skip the queue and go straight up to the second floor. At $12 more than Mon Petit Paris you get a higher rating and a full refund window.
Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Tickets
Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets are the Blue Fox Travel guided tour at $110, and it is the only tower option where summit access is included rather than chosen. The guide meets you in front of 1 Avenue de Suffren, escorts you through the security point to the plaza and the first lift, and explains the view on all four sides from the second floor. Then your ticket lets you carry on to the summit. Of all the Eiffel Tower tickets here, it runs 1.5 hours, scores 4.4 from 3,902 reviews and is non-refundable, which is the real cost of the price tag.
Blue Fox Travel
Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with summit access
★4.4 (3,902 reviews)
1.5 hours
My pick: The summit is built in and the guide takes you past the lines, but $110 and no refund.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
✓ Ticket to the 1st and 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
✓ Ticket for the summit access
✓ Panoramic views of Paris
✓ Information about Parisian landmarks
Meeting point: Meet the local partner in front of 1 Avenue de Suffren. Please note that you are not looking for an office or booth, but meeting with a person in front of a building. The guide always arrives 5 minutes before the tour start. Please exchange your voucher at the meeting point. Do not go to the Eiffel Tower to collect your ticket. Please arrive on time as late arrivals are considered a no-show and will not be able to access the Eiffel Tower.
Languages: English
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: This activity is non-refundable
“Loved this tour great value for money. Our guide Dana was great very bubbly & informative. The view from the summit was spectacular with amazing views all round especially when sun was setting. Highly recommend” – GetYourGuide review
A summer reviewer wrote that the lines were very long since the security set-up changed, and that the skip-the-line access gave a quick entry through a smaller line. Late arrival counts as a no-show, so be on time.
Eiffel Tower Tour
An Eiffel Tower tour is worth the money mostly for the first twenty minutes, when the guide explains what you are looking at from the second floor. Crown Tours has the cheapest guided Eiffel Tower tickets here at $43: 4.5 stars from 1,505 reviews, 1 to 2.5 hours, a live guide in English and the lift to the second floor, or second floor plus summit. A Seine cruise ticket is an optional add-on, valid for up to a year from booking. Meet at the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois next to the ticket line for Entrance 1, at least 15 minutes ahead.
Crown Tours
Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour
★4.5 (1,505 reviews)
1 - 2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The cheapest tower ticket with a guide, 4.5 from 1,505 reviews, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Eiffel Tower tour with access to the 2nd floor, or 2nd floor + summit (based on option selected)
✓ Live guide in English
✓ Eiffel Tower elevator access
✓ 1-hour Seine River cruise ticket with flexible timing (if Seine River cruise option is selected)
✓ Multilingual audio guide provided inside the cruise (if Seine River cruise option is selected)
✓ Friendly staff at check-in for smooth coordination
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: Check in with your Crown Tours host at least 15 minutes before your activity start time. Our meeting point is located in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1. Look for our staff wearing a purple “Crown Tours” T-shirt/ jacket. All. Léon Bourgeois, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1 - 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“The tour was good and the tour guide Lucielle-Omondi Dupont was very knowledgeable. We really enjoy it. Thanks” – GetYourGuide review
One reviewer on a rainy, windy day said the guide spoke mostly to the front of the group; another did the first tour at 9:30 in early October with no lines. That is also my case for an early slot. I compare every guided tour on my Eiffel Tower tours page.
If you would rather skip Eiffel Tower tickets and see the tower by bike, the XL Tour Paris night ride at $110 passes it near the end of a 2-hour route that starts at 10 Rue de la Paix. It is not a tower ticket: the listing says entry to attractions is not included. It is small, with 5.0 from 17 reviews, so the rating tells you little, and the guide takes your photos at each stop, according to its reviewers.
Night tour
XL Tour Paris
Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Night Tour by E-Bike
★5.0 (17 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: Not an entry ticket: a 2-hour e-bike night ride past the tower, 5.0 from only 17 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Live guide
✓ Electric bike
✓ Helmet and equipment
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Entry to any attractions
✕ Tips
Meeting point: Meet your guide at the technical area located inside the car park. Please do not panic if you don't see your guide or a bike shop upon arrival, your guide will come upstairs to meet you once you arrive at the park. 10 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, France
Languages: French, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Beautiful and fun. Very informative but guide directed most of his commentary to one person rather than the entire group.” – GetYourGuide review
Skip the line at the Eiffel Tower really means skipping the queue for your ticket and being walked through the security point by someone who knows where to stand. City Wonders sells these Eiffel Tower tickets at $60: 4.3 stars from 860 reviews, 1 to 1.5 hours, an English-speaking guide, and lift tickets for the second floor, with the summit if you pick that option. The meeting point is not at the tower: it is at the corner of Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus, where your guide holds a City Wonders sign. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
City Wonders Ltd.
Eiffel Tower Fully Guided Tour with Summit Option
★4.3 (860 reviews)
1 - 1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A shorter guided ticket at $60: 1 to 1.5 hours, second floor with summit optional, 4.3 from 860 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Expert tour guide
✓ Entry tickets to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower by elevator
✓ Entry tickets to the summit of the Eiffel Tower by elevator (if summit option selected)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Tips
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point: PLEASE NOTE: The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower.
The meeting point is located at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets.
The nearest metro stations is École Militaire (approximately 15 minutes walk) which is served by metro line 8. The stop Champs de Mars of the RER C is another nearby option.
Please note late arrivals cannot be accommodated and refunds will not be granted. 2 Av. Elisée Reclus, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Nina was excellent. She provided great information about the Eiffel Tower and when at level 2 provided information on Paris landmarks. The skip the line ticket got us in very quickly. Great tour.” – GetYourGuide review
A reviewer said the skip-the-line ticket got them in very quickly, and that the guide gave information on Paris landmarks from level 2.
Eiffel Tower Night Tour
The nearest thing to an Eiffel Tower night visit among these Eiffel Tower tickets is the early evening dinner at Madame Brasserie, $145 for two hours, and it is the most expensive item on the page. It sits on the first floor and starts at 6:30 pm. The price covers a 3-course Menu Gustave or a 4-course tasting menu, drinks including champagne, wine or beer, and a lift ticket to the first floor, which you can use to look around after dinner. The listing does not include lift tickets for the second floor or summit. It scores 4.5 from 1,754 reviews and cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
Night tour
UMANIS Madame Brasserie
Eiffel Tower Early Evening Dinner at Madame Brasserie
★4.5 (1,754 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The dinner option: first-floor restaurant, drinks and lift ticket included, $145, 4.5 from 1,754 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ 3-course Menu Gustave or 4-course tasting Menu Grande Dame
✓ Beverages including champagne, wine, beer, a soft drink, filtered sparkling, still water, or coffee
✓ Lift ticket to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower
✓ Possibility to visit the first floor of the Eiffel Tower after dinner
Not included / not suitable
✕ Souvenir photos (taken by the photographer on the spot)
✕ Lift ticket to the second or third floor of the Eiffel Tower
Meeting point: Please make sure that you arrive 30 minutes before your booked dinner time at the esplanade of the Eiffel Tower.
Access the esplanade via entrance 1 (South). You will pass through the first security check at this entrance. Skip the line of this security check, there is a sign with the Madame Brasserie logo where you have direct access.
The lift ticket to the first level of the Eiffel Tower is included in the price of your menu. Collect the lift ticket at the reception of Madame Brasserie - situated on the esplanade of the Eiffel Tower, between the North and East pillars, close to an ATM machine.
The staff at the reception will indicate which lift to take to get up. Before you enter the lift, you will pass a second security control. 1er, Tour Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“The lunch cruise was magnificent! The wait staff and crew were very attentive.” – GetYourGuide review
If you only want the lit tower, the $20 illuminated Seine cruise further down is the cheaper way. Reviewers on the cruise page describe the last 10 pm slot as a good time to watch the tower sparkle.
Eiffel Tower Tickets Official
The official Eiffel Tower tickets are sold at toureiffel.paris, the site Google Maps gives for the tower. I could not load its tickets page from here, so I will not quote an official price, and I would check it first if you want the lowest cost. What a GetYourGuide ticket adds is a person: a host or guide with your ticket in hand, a fixed meeting time, and in most cases a refund window.
Among the Eiffel Tower tickets, the listing in this section is different in kind. The Bateaux Parisiens Seine cruise at $20 is not an Eiffel Tower ticket at all, because it does not go up the tower. It is a 1-hour round trip that leaves from pontoon 3 at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the tower’s foot, with commentary through a smartphone app in 11 languages. It is the most-reviewed item on the page, 4.4 stars from 92,492 reviews, and it cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
BATEAUX PARISIENS - S.E.V.P.T.E
Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower Web Rate
★4.4 (92,492 reviews)
1 hour
Free cancellation
My pick: A cruise from the tower's foot, not a ticket up it: $20, 1 hour, 4.4 from 92,492 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ 1-hour river cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower
✓ Commentary and additional content via a smartphone app available in 11 languages
Not included / not suitable
✕ Drinks and snacks
✕ Souvenir photos
Meeting point: Board at Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower) at pontoon no. 3. Look for the "Bateaux Parisiens" logo. Paid parking is available. Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Loved seeing Paris from the cruise. Recommend going at sunset to catch the Eiffel Tower as it is lit up at night.” – GetYourGuide review
Its stops include Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. The banks of the Seine in Paris are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Eiffel Tower Entry Fee
The Eiffel Tower entry fee in this comparison runs from $43 for a guided visit to $110 for the guided summit tour, and from $54 to $66 for hosted tickets. That is what Eiffel Tower tickets cost for getting up, with a person at the start. The cheapest thing near the tower is the $20 Global Tours and Tickets illuminated Seine night cruise, which is not an entry fee at all: it leaves from the foot of the tower and lasts 1 hour. It scores 4.3 from 658 reviews and cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
Night tour
Global Tours And Tickets
Illuminated Seine Night Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
★4.3 (658 reviews)
1 hour
Free cancellation
My pick: Not an entry fee: a $20 illuminated night cruise from the tower's foot, 4.3 from 658 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise
✓ Cruise departure from the foot of the Eiffel Tower
✓ Audio guide available in 14 languages, onboard or via mobile app
✓ Access to indoor panoramic glass seating areas
✓ Access to the open-air deck, subject to weather and availability
✓ Personalized physical postcard created from your own photos, printed and sent worldwide
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks
Meeting point: For the Seine River cruise, meet at Bateaux Parisiens, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Port de la Bourdonnais, Pontoon/Pier 03. Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Excellent...easy to book...easy to board...informative” – GetYourGuide review
The price includes a personalised printed postcard made from your own photos and mailed worldwide, plus an audio guide in 14 languages and glass-covered seating inside. A reviewer who used the last slot at 10 pm said they watched the tower sparkle at 10 pm and 11 pm.
For a group, the entry fee adds up faster than you expect, so here is the calculator.
Calculator
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Prices are the lowest per-person prices on GetYourGuide when I last checked; the final price depends on the date, time slot and age.
Eiffel Tower Entry Pass
An Eiffel Tower entry pass is the nearest thing to a combo here, and it is a cruise combo: the Global Tours and Tickets Seine cruise with a free crepe, $21 for a 1-hour cruise from the same pontoon plus a Nutella or sugar crepe at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro. It scores 4.4 from 12,935 reviews, the ticket stays valid for a month, and the audio guide is in 14 languages. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Global Tours And Tickets
Seine Cruise from the Eiffel Tower with Free Crepe
★4.4 (12,935 reviews)
1 hour
Free cancellation
My pick: A cruise-and-crepe combo, not a pass up the tower: $21, valid for a month, 4.4 from 12,935 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Scenic Seine River cruise past Paris landmarks
✓ Multilingual audio guide available on board in 14 languages
✓ Ticket valid for 1 month
✓ 1 freshly made French crêpe with Nutella or sugar
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Extra food or drinks
✕ Tips
Meeting point: For the Seine River cruise, meet at Bateaux Parisiens, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Port de la Bourdonnais, Pontoon 03.
For the crepe tasting, “Les Terrasses du Trocadéro”, Esplanade du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Lovely hour spent cruising on the Seine. The crepes were great too!” – GetYourGuide review
The pairing works because the Trocadéro terraces, where the crepe is collected, are the classic photo view of the tower, and the Trocadéro metro station is about 13 minutes on foot from it by my estimate.
Is the Eiffel Tower Worth It
Yes, if you pick the right Eiffel Tower tickets for the floor you want. Google Maps rates the tower 4.7 from 500,188 reviews, and Wikidata records 6,207,303 visitors in 2017. It was built from 1887 to 1889 and is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed it, according to Wikipedia.
“Wonderful tour - lots of great info and going up to the summit was great”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
I would go up to the second floor on any day and add the summit when the sky is clear. The listings that sell the summit are the Blue Fox tour at $110 and the optional summit upgrade on the hosted tickets.
Opening Hours and Getting There
Google Maps lists the tower open from 9 am to 12 am every day. The tower’s own site is the one to trust for seasonal hours and last lift times, and I could not open it from here. Every one of these Eiffel Tower tickets has a fixed time, so book a morning slot if you want shorter queues. The nearest metro stations by Google Maps are Bir-Hakeim and Passy, about 10 minutes away, and Trocadéro, about 13. My Eiffel Tower opening hours and visitor guide has the day-by-day table, entrances and the best time to go.
Which Ticket Fits You
Choosing between Eiffel Tower tickets comes down to the floor, the refund terms and whether you want a guide. This table of Eiffel Tower tickets is built from the listings; the sections above hold the detail for each row.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas
Best for
Mon Petit Paris
hosted ticket
$54
1.5 to 2 hours
Second floor, summit optional
Most reviewed ticket
GetYourGuide France reserved access
hosted ticket
$66
1 to 2.5 hours
First and second floor, summit optional
First visit
Blue Fox Travel
tour with entry
$110
1.5 hours
Second floor and summit
Summit included
Crown Tours
tour with entry
$43
1 to 2.5 hours
Second floor, summit optional
Lowest price with a guide
City Wonders
tour with entry
$60
1 to 1.5 hours
Second floor, summit optional
Short guided visit
Madame Brasserie dinner
dinner with lift ticket
$145
2 hours
First floor
Evening
Bateaux Parisiens cruise
cruise
$20
1 hour
Seine from the tower’s foot
Most reviewed overall
Global cruise with crepe
cruise combo
$21
1 hour
Seine and Trocadéro
Budget treat
Illuminated night cruise
cruise
$20
1 hour
Seine at night
Lit tower view
XL Tour Paris e-bike
bike tour
$110
2 hours
City route, no tower entry
Night ride
Near the Eiffel Tower
Your Eiffel Tower ticket puts you at the end of the Champ de Mars, and the walking times below are my estimates from straight-line distance, multiplied by 1.3 at 4.8 km/h. The Arc de Triomphe is the closest large sight with its own Arc de Triomphe tickets page, and the Louvre has its own Louvre Museum tickets. For Notre-Dame, see Notre-Dame Cathedral tickets.
The metro stations Bir-Hakeim and Passy are about 10 minutes away and Trocadéro about 13. The Arc de Triomphe is roughly 28 minutes, Place de la Concorde 34, the Tuileries Garden 40, the Louvre 51 and Notre-Dame 67.
How I’d Choose
My short list of Eiffel Tower tickets, by type of visitor:
Cheapest way up: the $43 Crown Tours guided visit, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
First visit, best terms: the $66 GetYourGuide France reserved access, 4.6 from 7,903 reviews.
Most reviewed tower ticket: Mon Petit Paris at $54, if the 50% refund window suits you.
Summit guaranteed with a guide: the Blue Fox tour at $110, knowing it is non-refundable.
Night view: the $20 illuminated Seine cruise, or the Madame Brasserie dinner at $145.
Tight on time: the City Wonders tour at $60, 1 to 1.5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Eiffel Tower tickets cost?+
On GetYourGuide, the options that include going up the tower start at $43 for the Crown Tours guided visit and run to $110 for the Blue Fox tour with summit access. Hosted second-floor and summit tickets sit at $54 to $66. The tower's own site, toureiffel.paris, publishes the official prices, and I could not open its price page, so compare against it before you pay.
What is the official site to buy Eiffel Tower tickets?+
The operator's site is toureiffel.paris, which is also the website Google Maps lists for the tower. It sells entry directly. The GetYourGuide options I compared add a host or guide who hands you the ticket and walks you to the lift, and most can be cancelled up to 24 hours before.
What is the best way to get tickets for the Eiffel Tower?+
For most first visits I'd book the GetYourGuide France reserved access at $66: 4.6 stars from 7,903 reviews, a host who gives you the ticket, and unlimited time on the tower. If you want the lowest price with a guide, the Crown Tours visit at $43 is the cheapest one that includes lift access.
Should I buy Eiffel Tower tickets in advance?+
I would. Every option here is a pre-booked, dated ticket with a fixed meeting time, and one reviewer of the Blue Fox tour describes long queues in summer that the skip-the-line entry avoided. The meeting points are away from the tower, so book a time you can keep.
Is it better to go up the Eiffel Tower at night or in the day?+
It depends on what you want to see. Day gives you the clearest view of the monuments the guides point out, while an evening visit adds the lit tower. For the night view I'd pair a daytime ascent with the $20 illuminated Seine cruise, where reviewers describe watching the tower sparkle.
Is it free to climb the stairs of the Eiffel Tower?+
No. Stairs are a ticketed way up as well. Wikipedia says the stairs reach the first and second floors, about 600 steps to the second level, while the top is normally reached by lift only. Check toureiffel.paris for the stair ticket price.
What happens at 11pm at the Eiffel Tower?+
Google Maps lists the tower open until midnight every day. A reviewer of the illuminated cruise wrote that on the last slot at 10 pm they watched the tower sparkle at 10 pm and 11 pm. I could not confirm the official light schedule, so check the tower's site for the hours when you go.
How long does it take to see the Eiffel Tower?+
The listings give 1 to 2.5 hours for second-floor and summit visits, 1.5 hours for the Blue Fox tour and 2 hours for the dinner. Allow more if you want the glass floor on the first level and a queue-free summit lift.
Every Eiffel Tower ticket and tour I compared
Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower Web Rate★ 4.4
Eiffel Tower Summit or Second Floor Access★ 4.4
Seine Cruise from the Eiffel Tower with Free Crepe★ 4.4
Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Reserved Access★ 4.6
Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with summit access★ 4.4
Eiffel Tower Early Evening Dinner at Madame Brasserie★ 4.5
Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour★ 4.5
Eiffel Tower Fully Guided Tour with Summit Option★ 4.3
Illuminated Seine Night Cruise from the Eiffel Tower★ 4.3
Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Night Tour by E-Bike★ 5.0
