An essential part of the Paris skyline, the Eiffel Tower is the most iconic attraction in the French capital. Standing 330 metres tall (including the antenna) and built from wrought iron, the tower welcomes millions of visitors every year.
Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower for the 1889 World’s Fair. The original plan was to dismantle it after twenty years, but thanks to its immense popularity, it still stands today. You can visit the Eiffel Tower with tickets for either the 2nd floor or the summit: the 2nd floor offers spectacular views across Paris. In contrast, the summit provides the highest and most exclusive panoramic experience.
If you are planning a weekend in the French capital, you can easily include a visit to the Eiffel Tower in your itinerary. In our 2-day Paris itinerary, you will find useful ideas and tips to help you make the most of your trip.
Useful information for visiting the Eiffel Tower
Wi-Fi: Available free of charge throughout the tower
Toilets: Free facilities available on all levels
Restaurants and refreshment areas: Available on the 1st and 2nd floors
Champagne Bar: Located at the top of the Eiffel Tower
Souvenir shops: 7 boutiques located throughout the tower, on the ground floor, 1st floor and 2nd floor
Baby changing facilities: Available on site
Accessibility: The Eiffel Tower is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility up to the 2nd floor via the lift from the West Pillar
Eiffel Tower opening hours
We recommend checking the monument’s official website for daily opening times and any exceptional closures or special openings.
Where the Eiffel Tower is located and how to get there
The Eiffel Tower is located on the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement and is easily accessible by public transportation.
Metro and train
Metro Line 9: Trocadéro station, approximately 20 minutes on foot
Metro Line 6: Bir-Hakeim station, approximately 10 minutes on foot
Metro Line 8: École Militaire station, approximately 15 minutes on foot
RER Line C: Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station, approximately 7 minutes on foot
Bus
Bus lines 82, 30, 42: Tour d'Eiffel stop, approximately 5 minutes on foot
Bus lines 69, 86: Champ de Mars stop, approximately 6 minutes on foot
By car
The nearest car park is the Quai Branly–Tour d'Eiffel car park, approximately 8 minutes on foot. Booking is recommended.
You can also enjoy a walk from the 1st arrondissement to the tower (around 50 minutes) along the Seine. On the way, you will pass some of Paris’s most famous landmarks, including the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Gardens and Place de la Concorde.
