How to Get to de Top of the Eiffel Tower

Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower is the dream of many travellers who visit Paris. It's such an iconic landmark!

If you're one of them and you're sure you want to include this monument among the activities you'll do during your stay in the city, in this post I'll tell you how to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower in detail so you don't miss a thing. Don't miss it!

Yes, it's totally worth climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower, because it's one of those moments you'll always remember. It's not just about reaching the 276-metre-high summit, but about experiencing a journey full of expectations, looking up and feeling the excitement of seeing Paris gradually unfold beneath your feet.

The good news is that there are several ways to get to the top: lifts, stairs, guided tours or even experiences combined with other activities. Here's everything you need to know before booking your ticket for the Eiffel Tower.

To give you an idea, the Eiffel Tower is divided into three levels:

• The first floor, located at a height of about 57 metres, already offers a breathtaking panoramic view and space to walk around at your leisure.
• On the second floor, more than 100 metres high, you can see all the great monuments of Paris in much greater detail, from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe.
• And at the top, 276 metres up, you'll find breathtaking 360-degree views. It's the perfect place to feel like you're touching the sky in Paris.

There are three main types of ticket:

• Lift to the top, the most comfortable and quickest option.
• Stairs to the second floor + lift to the top, a combination of effort and reward, perfect if you want to experience the tower at a more leisurely pace.
• Stairs only to the second floor, ideal if you are looking for an economical alternative and don't mind stopping halfway up.

How to access the top and types of admission

The most efficient way to experience the Tower from the inside —and reach the top— is to book a time slot online. This way you avoid queues, choose the day and time in advance and fit the visit into your Paris itinerary without any surprises.

In practice, to reach the top, you will have to take a lift to the second floor and, from there, a second lift to the highest level (it is not possible to reach the top by stairs alone). At Hellotickets, you will find all the options clearly organised, with availability and updated prices.

Types of tickets

• Ticket to the top includes the lift to the second floor and the final lift to the highest point. This is the direct option to reach the top of the tower, with prices "from" as shown on the product page (usually published as From €75 in the featured selection).
• Access to the second floor with the option of going to the top: purchase the basic ticket and add the supplement to go to the top.
• Guided tour with lift and optional access to the top: you go up accompanied by a guide (history, technical details and anecdotes) and you can add the top at the end; this is a convenient option for a first visit.
• You can also find combos with a cruise on the Seine that include admission to the tower and a boat trip to see Paris from the water.

Yes, there are guided tours and audio guides that transform the climb into more than just a vertical journey. With a guide, you'll learn anecdotes about Gustave Eiffel, curious stories about the construction and secrets of the tower that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Is it worth it? If it's your first time in Paris or you like to give context to what you see, definitely. In addition, many agencies include attractive combinations such as a cruise on the Seine or dinner in the tower.

People with reduced mobility can easily access the second floor by lift.

However, for technical and safety reasons, the lift connecting the second floor to the top is not wheelchair accessible. Even so, the second floor offers spectacular panoramic views and has adapted facilities.

Among the best views from the Eiffel Tower are those of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Trocadéro gardens and even the silhouette of La Défense on the horizon.

If you want to take home a unique souvenir, go up at sunset: Paris is bathed in golden tones and, when night falls, the lights come on, turning the experience into something magical.

Paris is a wonderful city that can leave you speechless at any time of day, but it's true that at night it has something special. Being able to contemplate Paris from above is a fantastic experience, especially at night when the city looks splendid and the monument shines in all its splendour.

What's more, from its viewing platforms you can see the urban landscape adorned with thousands of tiny coloured lights. A picture-postcard view and the perfect end to a wonderful day of sightseeing in the 'City of Light'!

Enjoying the night-time views from the Eiffel Tower is a fabulous experience that is not to be missed. Discover everything this experience has to offer in the post Eiffel Tower at night.

Paris is a huge city with long distances between places. If you don't have time to walk, it's best to take public transport to get to the Eiffel Tower quickly.

• By metro: Line 6 (Bir-Hakeim station), line 8 (Ecoile Militaire station) and line 9 (Trocadéro station).
• By bus: Lines 82 and 42, Eiffel Tower stop.

If, on the other hand, you decide to take your car to the Eiffel Tower, you should know that there are several car parks in the surrounding area where you can park.

• Parking Pullman Tour Eiffel (approximately 5 minutes' walk)
• 443 Avenue Joseph Bouvard (about a 6-minute walk)
• Quai Branly-Tour Eiffel car park (about an 8-minute walk)
• 2 Place Joffre, 75007 Paris (about a 12-minute walk)

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If this is your first time in Paris, it never hurts to keep a few tips in mind for visiting the Eiffel Tower:

• Book your tickets in advance to avoid any surprises.
• Choose your time slot: early morning or dusk are the best times.
• Wear comfortable clothing: even if you use the lift, you'll be doing a lot of walking.
• Check the weather: the top may be closed on windy days.
• If you are looking for a different experience, combine your visit with a cruise on the Seine or dinner in the tower.