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Which Eiffel Tower ticket you need depends on how high you go and how you get there. Official tickets run from €14.80 (second floor, stairs) to €36.70 (summit, lift); partner tickets start at €31.00 and some add a guide, a Seine cruise or free cancellation. Compare the four options on this page.

€14.80official adult ticket from
€31.00partner tickets and tours from
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Eiffel Tower in Paris during the daySummit: lift above the second floorSecond floor: stairs or lift

  1. Summit

    Lift · stairs not stated

    Route: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved · Guided tour

    From€36.10per adult

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  2. Summit and Seine cruise

    Lift · stairs not stated

    Route: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved · Guided tour

    From€74.90per adult

    View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

  3. Second floor only

    Stairs

    Route: stairs · Guided tour

    From€37.80per person

    View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

  4. Lift, no stairs

    Lift to the second floor

    Route: lift from the ground to the second floor, no stairs

    From€69.00per person

    View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Which Eiffel Tower ticket you need depends on how high you go and how you get there. Official tickets run from €14.80 (second floor, stairs) to €36.70 (summit, lift); partner tickets start at €31.00 and some add a guide, a Seine cruise or free cancellation. Compare the four options on this page.

Schematic. Pins mark the level a ticket reaches, not a measured height.

Photo: Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; cropped and resized.

Each bar shows a price on one scale, €0 to €100. A bar shows the price only: tickets differ in what they include.

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€14.80official adult ticket from
€31.00partner tickets and tours from
19partner options compared

Routes

  • Summit: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved · Guided tour
  • Summit and Seine cruise: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved · Guided tour
  • Second floor only: stairs · Guided tour
  • Lift, no stairs: lift from the ground to the second floor, no stairs

The stairs reach the second floor only (674 steps by the official count); the summit is reached by lift. The official site says the stairs and the summit are not accessible to people with reduced mobility, in wheelchairs or with crutches, and invites them to choose a lift ticket to the second floor. Its tips suggest the stairs unless your group includes very young children or people in poor physical condition.

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Are Eiffel Tower tickets available for your date?

Choose a date. We compare the official ticket office with the named Viator and GetYourGuide options below, not every ticket sold by each website. Tiqets tickets are in the comparison further down, but this date check does not cover them.

Official ticket office, one Viator option and one GetYourGuide product
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Which Eiffel Tower ticket should you buy?

The lowest current prices we have checked for a second-floor-only ticket, a ticket by lift with no stairs, a summit ticket and a summit ticket with a Seine cruise.

We compare official tickets with selected offers from Viator, GetYourGuide and Tiqets. We may earn a commission if you book through a partner link. How we check tickets

€37.80Second floor
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€36.10Summit
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€74.90Summit + cruise

Second floor only

2nd Floor Access with English-Speaking Guide

Paris: Eiffel Tower Stairs Climb to Level 2 & Summit Option

★ 4.2 · 9,964 reviews on GetYourGuide

The lowest-priced ticket we have checked that stops at the second floor and has no summit access. The route (stairs or lift) is stated on this card.

Route: stairs

Tour language: English
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Fit travellers who want to climb the 674 steps to the second floor with an English-speaking guide, in a group of up to 20, with a Seine cruise option.
Not ideal for
Anyone with limited mobility or young children who cannot manage stairs, and visitors set on the summit, which the options listed here do not include.
GuidedSecond floorNo summit accessStairs
From€37.80per personLowest current second-floor-only price we have checked
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Sold by GetYourGuide

Lift, no stairs

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Access

Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Reserved Access

★ 4.7 · 7,707 reviews on GetYourGuide

Lift from the ground with no stair climb. Choose this if you want to avoid the stairs entirely.

Route: lift from the ground to the second floor, no stairs

  • 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Host in English
Good for
Visitors who want a pre-booked lift ticket and an English-speaking host to meet them and share some history, without a full guided tour.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as it costs much more than the official lift ticket, and anyone wanting a guided tour of each floor.
Second floorNo summit accessNo stair climbLift access
From€69.00per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Sold by GetYourGuide

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour Access by Elevator 2nd Floor and Summit

★ 4.4 · 103 reviews on Viator

75% gave 5 stars, 10% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars75%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars6%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star8%

Based on 103 reviews shown on Viator: 59 from Viator travellers and 44 from Tripadvisor.

  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English and Spanish

Summit

Summit Access Guided Tour

The lowest-priced ticket we have checked with summit access. The route to the second floor (stairs or lift) is stated on this card, so check it if you want to avoid the stairs.

Route: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved

Good for
Visitors who want a live guide and the lift to the second floor or the summit, with cruise and private options and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Anyone who may arrive late, as the seller does not reimburse latecomers, and budget travellers who do not need a guide.
GuidedSecond floorSummitLift access
From€36.10per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Summit and Seine cruise

Top floor tour + cruise

Summit access combined with a Seine cruise in one booking. The route to the second floor (stairs or lift) is stated on this card.

Route: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved

Good for
Visitors who want a live guide and the lift to the second floor or the summit, with cruise and private options and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Anyone who may arrive late, as the seller does not reimburse latecomers, and budget travellers who do not need a guide.
GuidedSummitLift accessSeine cruise
From€74.90per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Sold by Viator

Starting prices. Your date and group size may change the total.

What these terms mean
Timed entry:
admission for a booked date and time.
Hosted entry:
a host helps you meet or enter. Do not assume this includes a guided museum tour.
Guided tour:
a live guide accompanies the part of the visit described in the offer.
Small group:
a guided tour with a capped group size, stated on the offer when we know it.
Private tour:
a guide for your party only; check whether the price is per adult or per group.

Official price benchmark

How do official Eiffel Tower prices compare with partner tours?

The Eiffel Tower publishes adult prices for stairs and lift access. We compare those official rates with the partner tickets and tours on this page.

Official adult ticket from€14.80Second floor by stairs
Published by Official Eiffel Tower
Second floor by stairs€14.80
Second floor by lift€23.50
Summit: stairs to the second floor, then lift (online in low season only; ticket office on the day)€28.00
Summit by lift€36.70
Good for
Visitors who can book ahead and want the lowest price: the official ticket office sells second-floor and summit tickets by stairs or lift, with reduced rates for ages 4 to 24.
Not ideal for
Anyone who wants a partner guide or whose plans might change: the official site sells its own guided tours too, from €53.50 to €71.70 (adult), and official orders are final and cannot be cancelled or amended once paid.

From 11 January 2027 the official adult prices rise by €0.40 to €1.00: second floor by stairs €15.20, by lift €24.10; summit by stairs and lift €28.80, by lift €37.70. Prices for visits up to 10 January 2027 apply until then.

The official site also sells its own guided tours (adult): to the second floor €53.50, up to the second floor with access to the top €66.70, to the top €71.70.

Source: the Eiffel Tower's rates page and its 2027 fares table, checked 15 October 2026.

Official prices checked 15 October 2026. View the official Eiffel Tower price source

Partner tickets and tours from€31.00per adult

Partner products can combine Eiffel Tower admission with guided tours, Seine cruises and different access combinations. Partner prices therefore do not represent basic Eiffel Tower admission alone.

Plan your visit

Plan your Eiffel Tower visit

From the official website, checked 23 September 2026. Hours and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you travel.

Opening days and last entry
Open every day of the year. Hours change by date and season, so check the official calendar for your visit day. Summit ticket offices generally close about 1 hour 45 minutes before the monument closes; stair ticket offices can close up to 45 minutes before the stairs close. Official source
Allow for your visit
Allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes for the first and second floors, or 2 hours 30 minutes for a summit visit. Official source
What this ticket includes
Choose second-floor or summit access and the stated ascent method. The stairs-and-lift summit ticket requires stairs to the second floor followed by a lift; a summit visit also includes the lower floors. Official source
Children and free admission
Under-4s need a free ticket; reduced rates apply to ages 4 to 11 and 12 to 24 with proof of age. A named disability card gives the disability rate to its holder and one accompanying guest. Official source
Accessibility
Wheelchair users can reach the first floor and lower level of the second floor by lift. Stairs and the summit are not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility or crutches. Official source
Changes and cancellation
Orders are final and cannot be cancelled or amended by the customer once payment has been confirmed. Official source
Where to arrive
Use the south or east entrance and allow 15 to 20 minutes for security before your ticket time. At that time, join the visitors-with-tickets queue beneath the Tower; bring ID and any proof needed for reduced admission. Official source

Some partner tickets pair summit access with a Seine cruise, and the operators' own cruise prices are compared in a separate guide, which shows what a bundle adds.

Compare partner tickets and tours

Compare Eiffel Tower ticket options

19 options from 9 partner products, sold by Viator, GetYourGuide and Tiqets. Prices are starting prices; your date and group size may change the total.

The buttons below are sponsored links to our partners. We may earn a commission when you book, and it does not change the price you pay.

Eiffel Tower

Tiqets

Eiffel Tower: 2nd Floor Access by Stairs

★ 3.9 · 316 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Guided tour, entry included
  • 2 hours
  • Live guide in English
Options from€31.00

Eiffel Tower: 2nd Floor Access by Stairs

GuidedSecond floorStairs
From€31.00per adult
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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour Access by Elevator 2nd Floor and Summit

Viator

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour Access by Elevator 2nd Floor and Summit

★ 4.4 · 103 reviews on Viator

75% gave 5 stars, 10% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars75%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars6%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star8%

Based on 103 reviews shown on Viator: 59 from Viator travellers and 44 from Tripadvisor.

6 ticket options

  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English and Spanish
Good for
Visitors who want a live guide and the lift to the second floor or the summit, with cruise and private options and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Anyone who may arrive late, as the seller does not reimburse latecomers, and budget travellers who do not need a guide.
Options from€36.10

Summit Access Guided Tour

GuidedSecond floorSummitLift access
From€36.10per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Top floor tour + cruise

GuidedSummitLift accessSeine cruise
From€74.90per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Second Floor Guided Tour

GuidedSecond floorLift access
From€75.90per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

2nd Floor tour + River Cruise

GuidedSecond floorLift accessSeine cruise
From€95.90per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

2nd Floor Private Tour

GuidedSecond floorLift access
From€143.00Check whether this price is per person or per group.
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Eiffel Tower Private Tour

GuidedSummitLift access
From€155.00Check whether this price is per person or per group.
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)
Paris: Eiffel Tower Stairs Climb to Level 2 & Summit Option

GetYourGuide

Paris: Eiffel Tower Stairs Climb to Level 2 & Summit Option

★ 4.2 · 9,964 reviews on GetYourGuide

3 ticket options

  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Fit travellers who want to climb the 674 steps to the second floor with an English-speaking guide, in a group of up to 20, with a Seine cruise option.
Not ideal for
Anyone with limited mobility or young children who cannot manage stairs, and visitors set on the summit, which the options listed here do not include.
Options from€37.80

2nd Floor Access with English-Speaking Guide

Tour language: English
GuidedSecond floorNo summit accessStairs
From€37.80per person
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2nd Floor Access with Seine Cruise & English-Speaking Guide

Tour language: English
GuidedSecond floorNo summit accessStairsSeine cruise
From€55.80per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Summit Access with English-Speaking Guide

Tour language: English
GuidedSummitStairs
From€56.00Check whether this price is per person or per group.
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Reserved Access

Viator

2nd Floor Reserved

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Reserved Access

★ 4.8 · 6,139 reviews on Viator

91% gave 5 stars, 4% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars91%
  • 4 stars4%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star3%

Based on 6,139 reviews shown on Viator: 432 from Viator travellers and 5,707 from Tripadvisor.

1 ticket option

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Active visitors who want to climb the stairs to the second floor, with the summit by lift or a cruise as options, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Visitors with limited fitness, and anyone expecting to skip the queues: the seller says security checks can take up to an hour at busy times.
Options from€45.00

2nd Floor Reserved

Second floorStairs
From€45.00per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)
Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or Second Floor Access

GetYourGuide

Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or Second Floor Access

★ 4.4 · 17,727 reviews on GetYourGuide

2 ticket options

  • 50% refund up to 24 hours before
Good for
Visitors who prefer the lift, with a guided introduction to the tower's history and the choice of the second floor or the summit.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, since the official lift ticket costs less, and anyone wanting a guide at the top: you go up to the summit at your own pace.
Options from€51.62

Access to the 2nd Floor

GuidedSecond floorNo summit access
From€51.62per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Access to the 2nd Floor and Summit

GuidedSecond floorSummit
From€88.96per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
Eiffel Tower Elevator Reserved access & Optional Summit & Cruise

Viator

Eiffel Tower Elevator Reserved access & Optional Summit & Cruise

★ 4.5 · 181 reviews on Viator

70% gave 5 stars, 7% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars70%
  • 4 stars17%
  • 3 stars6%
  • 2 stars3%
  • 1 star4%

Based on 181 reviews shown on Viator: 108 from Viator travellers and 73 from Tripadvisor.

2 ticket options

  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Non-refundable
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Couples and families who want the lift to the second floor or the summit with an English-speaking guide, plus a one-hour Seine cruise; prams are allowed.
Not ideal for
Anyone whose plans might change or who may run late: all sales are final, and latecomers are not admitted or refunded.
Options from€68.25

Second Floor Access and Cruise

GuidedSecond floorNo summit accessLift accessSeine cruise
From€68.25per adult
View on Viator (opens in a new tab)

Summit Access and Cruise

GuidedSecond floorSummitLift accessLift to summitSeine cruise
From€94.16per adult
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Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Reserved Access

GetYourGuide

Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Reserved Access

★ 4.7 · 7,707 reviews on GetYourGuide

2 ticket options

  • 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Host in English
Good for
Visitors who want a pre-booked lift ticket and an English-speaking host to meet them and share some history, without a full guided tour.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, as it costs much more than the official lift ticket, and anyone wanting a guided tour of each floor.
Options from€69.00

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Access

Second floorNo summit accessNo stair climbLift access
From€69.00per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)

Eiffel Tower Summit Access

SummitNo stair climbLift access
From€91.00per person
View on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
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Tiqets

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor & Summit Option + Seine River Cruise

★ 4.4 · 253 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Combination ticket, also includes Seine River Cruise
  • Non-refundable
Options from€76.50

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor & Summit Option + Seine River Cruise

Second floorSeine cruise
From€76.50Check whether this price is per person or per group.
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Eiffel Tower

Tiqets

Eiffel Tower: Reserved Access + Audioguide

★ 4.2 · 980 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Combination ticket, also includes Audioguide
  • Non-refundable
Options from€79.00

Eiffel Tower: Reserved Access + Audioguide

Second floorSummitAudio guide
From€79.00Check whether this price is per person or per group.
View on Tiqets (opens in a new tab)

We only show the ticket features we have checked. A feature that is not listed may still be included, so check the offer before you book.

Stairs or lift

Should you take the stairs or the lift at the Eiffel Tower?

Stair-access tickets require a climb to the second floor. Lift-only tickets use the lift from the ground. Some summit tickets combine stairs to the second floor with the lift to the summit; the route is stated on each pick.

Stairs to the second floor

2nd Floor Access with English-Speaking Guide

Route: stairs. Sold by GetYourGuide from €37.80 per person.

Lift from the ground

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Access

Route: lift from the ground to the second floor, no stairs. Sold by GetYourGuide from €69.00 per person.

Lift to the summit

Summit Access Guided Tour

Route: by lift; the seller does not say whether stairs are involved. Sold by Viator from €36.10 per adult.

These offers include different services, such as guides, cruises or time slots, so the difference between their prices is not the cost of the lift alone. Official prices by route are listed in the official price table above.

Second floor or summit

Is Eiffel Tower summit access worth it?

A second-floor ticket ends at the second level. A summit ticket continues above the second floor to the highest public level of the tower, and includes the first and second floors.

The lowest-priced summit offer we have checked costs €1.70 less than the lowest-priced second-floor-only offer we have checked.

Summit and Seine cruise

Is an Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise bundle worth it?

A bundle combines tower access with a Seine sightseeing cruise in the same booking.

The lowest-priced summit and cruise offer we have checked costs €38.80 more than the lowest-priced summit offer we have checked.

Before you book

Eiffel Tower ticket questions that affect what you should buy

Eiffel Tower ticket choices affect which floors you can visit, how you reach them and whether you can change your access later. These answers use current guidance from the official Eiffel Tower.

Official Eiffel Tower tickets sold out?

Busy dates can sell out online, summit tickets first. A sold-out date online does not mean you cannot visit.

  1. Try another date or time

    The official calendar shows dates with last tickets in orange. If you are flexible, a nearby date may still have online tickets.

    Official ticket office help

  2. Buy at the Tower on the day

    When online tickets are sold out, the ticket offices at the Tower still sell tickets for immediate use on the day, subject to availability. You queue at the ticket office, which e-ticket holders skip.

    Official ticket office help

  3. Compare partner tickets and tours

    Partner tours on this page may still have space on a sold-out date. They add a guide or other extras, so they cost more than official tickets.

    See the options above

Can you upgrade a second-floor Eiffel Tower ticket to the summit?

No. An Eiffel Tower second-floor ticket cannot be upgraded to summit access after purchase. The Eiffel Tower requires visitors to choose the second floor or summit when buying the ticket, and it does not sell a supplementary summit ticket to second-floor ticket holders online or at the monument.

If you want to visit the Eiffel Tower summit, buy a ticket that includes summit access from the start.

Official Eiffel Tower ticket guidance

Does an Eiffel Tower summit ticket include the first and second floors?

Yes. An Eiffel Tower summit ticket includes access to the first floor, second floor and summit. Visitors normally travel to the highest level included in their ticket first and explore the lower floors while descending.

Official Eiffel Tower summit guidance

How does an Eiffel Tower stairs and summit ticket work?

An Eiffel Tower stairs and summit ticket uses the stairs from the ground to the second floor and the lift from the second floor to the summit. Visitors cannot use the public stairs from the second floor to the summit.

The Eiffel Tower states that the climb to the second floor has 674 steps and usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on fitness and pace.

Official Eiffel Tower stairs guidance

Are Eiffel Tower stairs and summit tickets suitable for visitors with reduced mobility?

Eiffel Tower stairs and summit access are not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility, wheelchair users or visitors using crutches. The Eiffel Tower allows these visitors to reach the first and second floors by lift, but summit access is restricted because emergency evacuation from the summit can require stairs.

Visitors with other disabilities who have normal mobility can access the summit.

Official Eiffel Tower accessibility guidance

Do skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets avoid every queue?

No. Eiffel Tower tickets described as priority or skip-the-line tickets do not remove every queue. The official Eiffel Tower says that third-party priority access does not provide additional privilege beyond avoiding the ticket-office queue. Visitors still pass through security and the access controls for the lifts or stairs.

Treat skip-the-line wording as a ticketing benefit rather than a guarantee of immediate entry to the Eiffel Tower.

Official Eiffel Tower priority-access guidance

Ticket facts

Eiffel Tower ticket facts

The rules that decide which ticket works for you, each from its source. Checked 25 September 2026.

Show all 11 facts and where sources disagreeHide the facts
Official tickets
Sold by the operator, SETE, at ticket.toureiffel.paris and at the ticket offices at the TowerOfficial ticket office
Online sales open
Up to 90 days ahead for lift tickets and 60 days ahead for stairs ticketsOfficial priority access FAQ
Stairs to the second floor
674 steps, usually 30 to 45 minutesOfficial stairs guidance
Second floor to the summit
Lift only: the public stairs stop at the second floorOfficial stairs guidance
Summit ticket
Includes the first and second floorsOfficial ticket FAQ
Upgrading to the summit
Not possible after purchase, online or at the TowerOfficial ticket FAQ
Changes and refunds
Tickets cannot be exchanged, changed or refunded once the purchase is confirmedOfficial ticket FAQ
Children
Under-4s free with a ticket; reduced rates for ages 4 to 11 and 12 to 24Official Eiffel Tower rates
Wheelchair access
First floor and the lower second floor by lift; not the stairs or the summitOfficial visit planning
Security
Allow 15 to 20 minutes before your ticket time, at the south or east entranceOfficial visit planning
Skip-the-line tickets
Skip the ticket-office queue only; security and access checks still applyOfficial priority access FAQ

Where sources disagree

Steps to the second floor

We use 674, the operator's own figure for the public stairs.

Sources

Where this page's information comes from

Official sources come first. Partner details come from each seller's own listing.

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Official prices

Official visitor information

Ticket rules

Partner prices

  • Viator: 3 listings compared, prices refreshed every six hours.
  • GetYourGuide: 3 listings compared, prices can be a few days old.
  • Tiqets: 3 listings compared, prices refreshed every six hours.

How we compare

How we check Eiffel Tower tickets

We compare the official ticket office's prices with selected Viator, GetYourGuide and Tiqets offers, check the access details of each offer before we recommend it, and refresh Viator and Tiqets prices every 6 hours; GetYourGuide prices can be a few days old.

Prices change

Confirm the final price before you pay

Sellers change prices with travel dates, group size and availability. The seller's checkout shows the final total, times and cancellation terms before payment.