Pre‑booked timed entry lets you bypass the longest queues and ride the priority elevators up the Eiffel Tower. Choose second‑floor or summit options, arrive at the meeting office 15 minutes early, and be ready for security screening and sweeping city views.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You meet the group on Avenue de la Bourdonnais and the ironwork looms above, vertical ribs of lattice that have watched Paris change for more than a century. The Seine below dares you to look outward; rooftops, the Louvre’s glass pyramid and the white dome of Sacré‑Coeur puncture the horizon from the tower’s platforms.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Accessible for most fitness levels; there are stairs if elevators are busy and some standing involved
Wildlife
History
Built by Gustave Eiffel’s company for the 1889 World’s Fair, the tower was initially intended as a temporary exhibit but became a permanent emblem of Paris.
Conservation
Ongoing maintenance includes regular repainting and structural inspections to preserve the ironwork; visitors help by following waste rules and staying on marked walkways.
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Arrive 15 minutes before your slot
Meeting is strictly at 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais — late arrivals are denied entry with no refund.
Travel light
Oversized bags, non‑folding strollers and glass bottles are prohibited; leave large luggage at your hotel.
Expect security lines
Even with priority access, security checks can add 30–90 minutes during peak season—factor this into plans.
Best photo windows
For skyline shots, aim for early morning or the hour before sunset when light softens the façades across the Seine.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good soles help if you take stairs between levels or stand on windy platforms.
Small daypack or crossbody
Carries essentials while meeting bag restrictions and staying compact for security checks.
Light jacket or windbreaker
The observation decks can be chilly and exposed, especially in autumn and evenings.
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Charged camera or smartphone
Necessary for photos of panoramic views and for digital ticket presentation.