Eiffel Tower Tickets Paris — Summit, 2nd Floor & Skip-the-Line Compared
20 ticket variants for the world's most-visited paid monument. Standard 2nd floor, Summit access, guided elevator or stairs tours, and dinner reservations at the iconic 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant — all compared.
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Eiffel Tower: what to know before booking
20 ticket variants for the world's most-visited paid monument. Standard 2nd floor, Summit access, guided elevator or stairs tours, and dinner reservations at the iconic 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant — all compared.
- Availability
- 9 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $18 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 11,438 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris
- Best time
- First slot 9:30am for thin queues; 7pm in summer for sunset views from the Summit
- Ticket note
- Timed-entry; 15-min grace; Summit slots are non-transferable
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Everything you should know before you book
The Eiffel Tower clears 7 million visitors a year — more than any other paid monument in the world. The booking question is never "if" but "which level." The tower has three accessible floors at different price tiers, with the Summit (Floor 3, at 276m) costing roughly 2.5x the standard 2nd-floor ticket. Each tier sells out independently — Summit slots especially go 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season.
The three core ticket tiers. 2nd Floor by elevator ($30+) is the standard — you take elevators from the ground to the 2nd floor (115m), get glass-walled panoramic views, and that's the experience for most visitors. Summit access ($45+) adds the elevator from 2nd floor up to the 3rd-floor Summit at 276m — completely enclosed glass observation, the views are dramatically wider, and there's Gustave Eiffel's preserved private office on display. Stairs-only ticket ($14+) is the budget option for visitors fit enough to climb 674 steps to the 2nd floor (no elevator at all, no Summit access). Guided tours add an English-speaking guide for ~$25 on top of any ticket tier.
Dinner upgrades: 58 Tour Eiffel (the new ground-floor-meets-1st-floor restaurant) is the casual option ($95+ for a 3-course set menu with window seats). Le Jules Verne on the 2nd floor (Michelin-starred, Alain Ducasse) is the splurge — reservations 2–3 months ahead, $250–$450 per person. Both include ticket access; standalone reservations don't exist.
Practical: all tickets are timed-entry slots (30-minute windows). Arrive 15 minutes before your slot, the security checkpoint queue is 10–25 minutes even with a timed ticket. Backpacks larger than 30L must be left at the gate. Smaller bags pass security. Photography is allowed everywhere except inside the Summit's elevator.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pay extra for Summit access?
Yes for first-time visitors — the Summit at 276m is dramatically higher than the 2nd floor (115m) and the views are panoramic across all of Paris (you can see the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur, the Seine course). Skip it only if you're returning visitors or have a fear of heights.
How long does the visit take?
Plan 90 minutes for 2nd-floor only; 2 hours for Summit access. Add 30 minutes for security queues. If you're doing the 58 Tour Eiffel dinner, allow 2.5–3 hours total.
Are the stairs worth it?
If you're physically fit and want a unique souvenir story, yes — climbing 674 stairs through the Eiffel Tower's iron lattice is genuinely cool and the ticket is the cheapest option at $14. The downside: no Summit access from the stairs (you must take the lift from 2nd to 3rd floor, so this is a 2nd-floor-only ticket).
What's the best time of day?
Three good windows: **9:30am** (first slot, thin queues, clear morning light), **5–6pm summer** (golden hour photos), and **after sunset** (Eiffel Tower's hourly sparkle lights from sunset to 1am). Worst time: 12–3pm peak crowds + harsh midday light.
Is Le Jules Verne worth $400+?
If you care about Michelin-starred fine dining and the view counts as part of the meal, yes — it's one of the most romantic restaurant experiences in Paris. For most visitors the 58 Tour Eiffel at $95 is the right balance of view + meal at a fraction of the price.