How to Get to de Top of the Eiffel Tower

Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower is a dream for many travelers visiting 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-meter height of its 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: elevators, stairs, guided tours, or even experiences combined with other activities. Here's everything you need to know before booking your ticket to 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 meters, already offers a breathtaking view and space to walk around at your leisure.
• On the second floor, more than 100 meters 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 meters up, breathtaking 360-degree views await you. It's the perfect place to feel like you're touching the sky in Paris.

There are three main types of tickets:

• Elevator to the top, the most comfortable and fastest option.
• Stairs to the second floor + elevator to the top, a mix 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 staying halfway up.

How to get to the top and types of tickets

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 an elevator to the second floor and, from there, a second elevator that goes up to the highest level (it is not possible to reach the top by stairs alone). At Hellotickets, you will see all the options clearly organized, with updated availability and prices.

Types of tickets

• Ticket to the top includes the elevator to the second floor and the final elevator to the highest point. This is the direct option to reach the top of the tower, with prices "from" that you will find in the product description (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 elevator and optional access to the top: you go up accompanied by a guide (history, technical details, and anecdotes) and can add the top at the end; this is a convenient option for first-time visitors.
• 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 simple vertical journey. With a guide, you'll learn anecdotes about Gustave Eiffel, curious stories about the construction, and secrets about the tower that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Are they 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 elevator.

However, for technical and safety reasons, the elevator connecting the second floor to the top is not wheelchair accessible. Even so, the second floor offers spectacular 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 see Paris from above is a fantastic experience, especially at night when the city looks splendid and the monument shines in all its glory.

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

Enjoying the night views from the Eiffel Tower is a fabulous plan that you can't miss. 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, the best option is to take public transportation 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 a 5-minute 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 for visiting the Eiffel Tower in mind:

• 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 elevator, you will be doing a lot of walking.
• Check the weather: the top may be closed on windy days.
• If you're looking for a different experience, combine your visit with a cruise on the Seine or dinner in the tower.