Eiffel Tower Ticket Prices 2024: Complete Guide to Options & Discounts
Visiting the Eiffel Tower requires choosing an **access level** (stairs vs. lift, 2nd floor vs. summit) and a **visitor category**. Prices below reflect **2024 official rates** (subject to change; always verify at toureiffel.paris). Booking online in advance is strongly recommended—especially for summit access.
Ticket Categories & Prices (€)
| Access Type | Adults (26–64) | Youth (12–25) | Seniors (65+) | Children (4–11) | Under 4 |
|---|
| Stairs to 2nd Floor | 11.30 | 5.60 | 5.60 | 2.80 | Free |
| Lift to 2nd Floor | 18.10 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 4.50 | Free |
| Lift to Summit (via 2nd floor) | 28.30 | 14.10 | 14.10 | 7.10 | Free |
What Each Ticket Includes
- Stairs to 2nd Floor: 674 steps to 1st floor (exhibits, shop, cinema), then 347 more to 2nd floor (115 m). No lift access. Best for fit, budget-conscious visitors.
- Lift to 2nd Floor: Glass-walled lifts to 1st & 2nd floors. Access to shops, restaurants (58 Tour Eiffel, Jules Verne), exhibits, panoramic views.
- Lift to Summit: Lift to 2nd floor, then separate enclosed lift to summit (276 m). Champagne bar, Gustave Eiffel's office replica, panoramic maps, 360° vistas. **Most popular—sells out fast.**
Special Rates & Free Access
- Persons with disabilities + 1 companion: Reduced rate (youth/senior price) for chosen access. Free for companion. Requires documentation.
- Job seekers (French residents): Reduced rate with attestation.
- Groups (20+): Dedicated booking, slight discount.
- Paris Museum Pass / Paris Passlib': Does NOT include Eiffel Tower.
Booking Strategies
- Book 60 days ahead for summit tickets (released in batches).
- Choose **early morning (9:30–10:30)** or **late evening (after 9 PM summer)** for shorter queues.
- Stairs tickets often available same-day; summit rarely.
- Print or screenshot QR code; bring ID for reduced-rate verification.
Pro Tips
- **Champagne at the summit:** ~€15/glass—buy ticket + treat.
- **Dinner at Jules Verne (2nd floor):** Michelin-starred; separate reservation months ahead.
- **Picnic on Champ de Mars:** Best view of tower sparkling (hourly after dusk).
- **Skip-the-line tours:** Legitimate operators include timed entry + guide; verify authorization.
The Eiffel Tower is not just a monument—it's a vertical journey through engineering history and Parisian soul. Choose your ascent wisely.
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