Visiting the majestic Eiffel Tower in Paris is probably part of most travelers’ bucket lists. Paris is known for arts, architecture, baguette, and just being the ‘City of Love.’ But nothing screams Paris more than the Eiffel Tower.
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Now, if you’re flying to France soon, then read on as we go through everything you need to know about visiting the Eiffel Tower — how to get there, tips on getting Eiffel Tower tickets (even when they’re sold out on the official website 🤭), and a firsthand experience of joining a tour from our Japan Klooker, Emily.
🧡 This article was created with the help of Emily from Klook Japan
What is the Eiffel Tower all about? 😍
The Eiffel Tower has always been an icon of Paris that stands 324 meters tall from the ground. It’s a structure made out of iron and was completely built in 1889. Although the Eiffel Tower is famous for its beautiful design, it’s also known for being an essential part of the Parisian night scene — as it gives off such a romantic vibe. They also have observation decks up the tower, if you want to see panoramic views of the city!
How is the Eiffel Tower related to the Tokyo Tower?
Some of you may not know this, but the Tokyo Tower was built based on the Eiffel Tower's design, with their height and structure looking just the same. Although both towers were built in different eras and with varying cultural backgrounds, there's a clear connection in their designs.
How to get to the Eiffel Tower 🚍
There are several ways to get to the Eiffel Tower, you can go by subway, RER (train), or bus:
By Subway
1. 6th line Bir-Hakeim Station: approx. 8-minute walk
2. 8th line École Militaire Station: approx. 11-minute walk
3. 9th line Trocadéro Station: approx. 16-minute walk
By RER
C Line Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel Station: approx. 7-minute walk
By Bus
Bus stops 30, 40, and 82: approx. 5-minute walk from the Tour Eiffel stop
Just before exiting the ticket gates of Bir-Hakeim Station on Line 6, you’ll spot this “Tour Eiffel” sign. Make sure to follow that sign. The same sign is displayed on both sides, so exit whichever way you prefer.
By Taxi
We may have already covered how to get to the Eiffel Tower by public transportation, but here’s an additional option — taxis! We rode a taxi from the Eiffel Tower to go back to our hotel. Getting a taxi is quick and easy, and it’s convenient too if you’re in a hurry.
Klook Tip: Avoid the city traffic by heading to this pick-up spot: in front of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel near the Eiffel Tower. Taxis can stop easily in that area. Plus, it feels safer to get picked up here since it's near a hotel entrance where there are people around even late at night.
Reminders when using the metro or train 🗒️
1. Beware of pickpockets! Make sure to keep your backpack or bag in front of you, where you can see it, at all times.
2. Take note that on some trains, you might have to open the doors yourself to exit (the doors don't automatically open at station stops).
Eiffel Tower
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Phone number: +33-(08)92701239
Getting Your Eiffel Tower Tickets ⭐
During our visit, we went up the Eiffel Tower with Klook's priority entrance ticket that comes with an audio guide too! If you want to know all the details of our experience, then read more below.
Eiffel Tower tickets sold out on the official website? Book on Klook instead! 🤗
When it’s peak season, tickets on the official website may sell out fast. But it doesn’t mean that you will no longer experience the beauty of the Eiffel Tower from above and below. In cases where tickets on the official website are sold out, book on Klook's website or app instead! Or better yet, pre-book your Eiffel Tower tickets on Klook just to be sure.
Getting Eiffel Tower tickets on Klook also comes with a priority entrance option, which is great if you're running on a strict schedule. And hey, even though it’s labeled as a "tour," we were able to freely explore the Eiffel Tower at our own pace upon entry.
Now that we’ve settled on how to get to the Eiffel Tower and secure Eiffel Tower tickets, let’s get into the breakdown of events of our visit:
1. Get to the meeting place at 9:25 PM
We joined the tour in July 2023. Although we got the 9:45 PM slot, it wasn’t really dark outside since summer in Paris is quite bright! As for the meeting place, it was indicated in the email: Place de Sydney in front of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel at 9:20 PM (20 minutes before departure). Make sure to watch out for a Paris City Vision representative standing in front of the sign.
This very spot offers a view of the beautiful Eiffel Tower. You can take pictures of the tower from here already. 📸
It's on the other side, across from the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel.
There were a ton of people there during our visit! But just look for the staff member with the red strap and exchange your Klook voucher for an Eiffel Tower ticket.
And here we got the tickets and audio guide QR codes already — quick and easy! Remember not to lose your tickets, you'll need them to enter the Eiffel Tower later on!
2. Set off for the Eiffel Tower at 9:45 PM
Once we all had our Eiffel Tower tickets, we slowly walked towards the Eiffel Tower! We were with a large group at the time so we definitely didn’t get lost, which is such a relief.
We entered the park where the Eiffel Tower is located and lined up for the security check. We recommend sticking close to the guide 😂. If you’re near the guide, you’ll easily hear all the explanations and instructions as you go, and eventually board the elevator with only minimal waiting time.
We went through two security gates, and at that point, our excitement just kept building up as we got closer to the Eiffel Tower. Our bags were also checked at the security gates, so to make sure that your turn won’t take too long, try to bring as little baggage as possible.
3. Arrive at the Eiffel Tower elevator boarding area at 10:15 PM
It took us 30 minutes to get to the elevator boarding area since we had to go through two security gates. The photo below was taken right before we got on the elevator. We leaned back as far as we could to get a good shot of the Eiffel Tower from below. As we were about to board the elevator, the sky started to look extra beautiful with the dark of the night just kicking in — perfect for the night vibe that we were looking forward to seeing and experiencing! 🌜
Since we purchased priority entrance Eiffel Tower tickets, we entered through what seemed like a group entrance. It was really fast since we went in through an entry gate where there wasn't anyone else waiting, unlike the other entrances where our tour group would've waited.
Then, when we got inside the tower, there were about 20 people ahead of us in line to board the elevator. We eventually got on the elevator at around 10:30 PM and the guide left us there. So from then on, we can start exploring the tower freely.
While waiting, we connected to the Eiffel Tower's Wi-Fi and used the audio guide to learn more about the iconic structure. You can easily access the audio guide by scanning the QR code you get when you exchange your vouchers for physical tickets.
4. Explore the second observation deck at 10:35 PM
We arrived the observation deck at the perfect time! We were just in awe at the stunning view of the sky and the city. And since we only had tickets for the first and second observation decks, we only had to take the elevator once.
But if you have a ticket for the "top floor," you will need to get off at the second observation deck and transfer to another elevator going to the top floor. There are instances where you may be asked to take the elevator straight to the top floor — but this depends on the time, and is mostly just applicable for late tours.
To get to the top floor, take the elevator labeled "SOMMET/SUMMIT."
The photo below shows everyone lining up for the top-floor elevator.
Since we could only access the first and second observation decks, we explored that area and took as many photos as we could. It was such a beautiful experience, and even now as we look back at the photos, we can't help but admire the beauty of Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
Klook Tip: It gets dark in the city quite fast, so if you want to take golden hour photos, take as many as possible while you still can! But of course, marveling at the view in person is a hundred times better than anything a photo could capture. 🥹
Here’s the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the symbol of Montmartre.
The photo below is the binoculars (with additional fees), which look nice too with the night view as its backdrop.
Klook Tip: Even if it’s summer, the night breeze is cold, so make sure to bring a jacket with you!
Witness the Daily Light Show of the Eiffel Tower! 🥰
Make sure to watch out for a special event on the second observation deck — the daily light show of the Eiffel Tower! Every hour, starting from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, expect a sparkling display of the tower.
The rapidly flashing lights resemble twinkling stars, it was a mesmerizing sight that we won’t forget. We suggest video recording the moment so you have something nice to look back on. 🤩
What to expect on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower 😋
First off, there’s a stylish French restaurant called Le Jules Verne. The restaurant menu is displayed on the second floor, but you can enter the restaurant through a private elevator on the south side of the Eiffel Tower. And take note, there's a dress code for this French restaurant — suits or elegant dresses, so it's best to make a reservation in advance so you can prepare beforehand.
There is also a casual café-restaurant on the second floor that you can try.
Then there’s also the Pierre Hermé macaron specialty shop if you want a sweet snack.
And of course, it’s not complete without a souvenir shop! You can commemorate your experience by buying yourself souvenirs like tees, snow globes, tote bags, and more.
You can also find the toilets on the second floor.
The second observation deck is located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower as well, and this floor is divided into two levels. A little further down the stairs is an indoor space, so be sure to check it out if you have time to spare.
5. Go to the first observation deck at 11:00 PM
The first observation deck is located on the first floor. You can actually go down to the first floor by elevator, but since we didn't want to waste time waiting, we took the stairs down instead.
We just had to capture the carefully crafted ironwork of the Eiffel Tower. We saw more of the flashing lights of the Champagne Flash up close too as we went down the stairs. So, if you want more great views, take the stairs!
Along the way, there were even some rose petals scattered, it’s just as romantic as it gets! It's not guaranteed to happen every time though 😂.
Before going to the ground floor, we stopped by the first observation deck (Eiffel Tower’s first floor)!
What to expect on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower ✨
What you’ll find on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower is different from the second floor, the first floor flaunts its impressive open space. You can take a break, relax, or eat on the terrace area.
There's also a restaurant on the first floor called Madame Brasserie. It has a slightly more casual atmosphere compared to La Jules Verne on the second floor.
Here, you can buy some snacks like macarons and sandwiches. (During our visit, it was past 11:00 PM, so even if they allowed us to enter the shop, the cash register was already closed, so we couldn't buy anything anymore 🥲).
You can also find toilets on the first floor.
If you have kids with you, good news! There’s an activity area for children on the first floor. They’ll provide some activity books that can help your kids learn more about the history of the Eiffel Tower as they go around and explore.
And, still on the first floor, you can enjoy the views directly below the Eiffel Tower from the glass-floored gallery area that was opened in 2014. But hey, if you have a fear of heights, then feel free to sit this one out as it might make you feel a little nervous.
After wandering around the first floor, we then continued on our journey down the stairs to the ground floor.
6. Return to the ground floor at 11:30 PM
We ended our Eiffel Tower tour by capturing the sparkling tower against the night sky!
And as mentioned earlier, after this, we returned to the front of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel to get a taxi so we could go back to our hotel.
We were able to catch a taxi back at around midnight. And during the ride back, we were able to see the last light show of the day from the taxi! It was the perfect ending to our Eiffel Tower visit.
FAQs on visiting the Eiffel Tower
1. How much does an Eiffel Tower ticket cost?
Ticket prices depend on how high you want to go. You can select your preferred ticket type here.
2. Where do I buy Eiffel Tower tickets for my visit?
You can pre-book your Eiffel Tower tickets on Klook so you can skip the ticket counter lines and also enjoy priority entry! But, you can also opt to get tickets at the ticket counter on the ground floor of the tower.
3. When is the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower?
Early morning if you want less crowds.
4. Can I take the stairs instead of the elevator to get to the top of the tower?
Yes, you can take the stairs to get to the first and second floors. But, getting to the top is only accessible by elevator.
Before you go, make sure to pre-book your Eiffel Tower ticket on Klook to enjoy priority entry!
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