Eiffel Tower tickets: which to buy
Buy from the official ticket office at ticket.toureiffel.paris or at the Tower's own counters, where prices are the same. Adult prices for the standard tickets run from €14.80 to €36.70 (official rates, checked Oct 3, 2026).
Official adult prices
Checked Oct 3, 2026
- Second floor by stairs€14.80
- Second floor by elevator€23.50
- Top by stairs, then elevator€28.00
- Top by elevators€36.70
The official place to buy
Buy at ticket.toureiffel.paris or at the Tower's own counters. The Tower names toureiffel.paris and ticket.toureiffel.paris as its official addresses and warns about look-alike sites that call themselves official. Only the official ticket site sells a ticket for the ascent on its own. The Tower says its resellers may sell the elevator ticket only combined with another service, such as a guided tour.
Ticket prices are fixed public rates. The Tower calls a price below the public rate impossible and says “best price” claims on other sites are misleading.
Which ticket for your visit
Four standard tickets cover most plans. Pick by height, then by elevator or stairs.
Second floor by stairs
- Floors
- First and second
- Ascent
- 674 steps
- What you give up
- No supplement to the top on site
- Reduced mobility
- Not accessible
Second floor by elevator
- Floors
- First and second
- Ascent
- Elevator
- What you give up
- No upgrade on site. Online: no change, no refund
- Reduced mobility
- Elevator up; stairs down not accessible
Top by stairs, then elevator
- Floors
- First, second and top
- Ascent
- Stairs to the second floor, then the elevator to the top
- What you give up
- 2 to 2.5 hours; not advised with strollers
- Reduced mobility
- Not accessible
Top by elevators
- Floors
- First, second and top
- Ascent
- Two elevators, with a change on the second floor
- What you give up
- Summit access may be restricted
- Reduced mobility
- Top not accessible
What Eiffel Tower tickets cost
Official adult prices run from €14.80 for the second floor by stairs to €36.70 for the top by elevators. The table lists every rate.
Second floor by stairs
- Adult 25 and over
- €14.80
- Young 12 to 24
- €7.40
- Child 4 to 11
- €3.80
- Visitor with a disability
- €3.80
Second floor by elevator
- Adult 25 and over
- €23.50
- Young 12 to 24
- €11.80
- Child 4 to 11
- €6.00
- Visitor with a disability
- €6.00
Top by stairs, then elevator
- Adult 25 and over
- €28.00
- Young 12 to 24
- €14.00
- Child 4 to 11
- €7.00
- Visitor with a disability
- €7.00
Top by elevators
- Adult 25 and over
- €36.70
- Young 12 to 24
- €18.40
- Child 4 to 11
- €9.20
- Visitor with a disability
- €9.20
Official bundles
| Bundle | Adult rate |
|---|---|
| Second floor by stairs with champagne | €35.80 |
| Second floor by elevator with champagne | €44.50 |
| Top by elevator with champagne | €60.70 |
| Guided tour to the second floor | €53.50 |
| Guided tour up to the second floor with access to the top | €66.70 |
| Guided tour to the top | €71.70 |
| Top by elevator with brunch at Madame Brasserie | €121.70 |
When tickets go on sale
Elevator e-tickets can be booked up to 90 days ahead, and stair e-tickets up to 60 days ahead, per the official planning page, checked Oct 3, 2026.
When online sales open
Checked Oct 3, 2026
- Second floor by stairs60 daysPick a date
- Second floor by elevator90 daysPick a date
- Top by stairs, then elevator60 daysPick a date
- Top by elevators90 daysPick a date
The official site states the windows differently elsewhere, for example “60 or 30 days” in its tips article. Check the official ticket office on the day you plan to book.
How entry works
An e-ticket is timed. The time is when you must be beneath the Tower, in the queue for visitors with tickets. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the security checks before you arrive on the esplanade. Another official passage says 10 to 20 minutes for the entry check, so allow the full 20.
Each e-ticket is personal. Bring an ID for every member of the group, children included. Reduced-rate tickets can require proof of age, disability or other eligibility at the entrance.
The Eiffel Tower guide explains how a visit runs once you are inside: the pillars, the kiosks and what to bring.
If your date or ticket is sold out
- Check the online ticket office for same-day e-tickets. It lists them when any are available.
- Use the ticket offices. They sell tickets on the day for immediate access, at the same prices as online. When the summit is full, they stop selling summit tickets until space frees up.
- Choose the stairs. For the top, the official site suggests the stairs to the second floor, then the elevator to the top, bought at the stairs ticket counter, which is usually less crowded than the elevator lines.
- Choose a different ticket, such as the second floor by elevator.
- Look at the official combined offers, which are sold online only.
Official ticket or a package
A package adds a service and changes how you receive the ticket. Third-party listings seen on Oct 3, 2026 describe a physical ticket collected at an agency near the Tower, or a host, with an arrival time before the activity. Those are different products from the official time-stamped e-ticket, so this page shows no price for them beside the official tickets.
What the Tower says about who sells tickets
- Only the official site sells a ticket for the ascent on its own; the Tower's resellers sell elevator tickets only combined with an extra service.
- The Tower operates no skip-the-line system; resellers may only say 'reserved access'.
| What changes | Official ticket | Example package listings |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | A time-stamped e-ticket, as a PDF or print-out | A physical ticket collected at an agency, or a host |
| When to arrive | The ticket time, beneath the Tower | An arrival time before the activity |
| Price | A fixed public rate | Not shown: it is not the same product |
| Skip the line | The Tower runs no skip-the-line system | A seller may only say reserved access |
The Tower states that it runs no skip-the-line system. A seller that promises one makes a claim the Tower says it does not back. The official site says time-stamped e-tickets save time on site, and security checks still apply.
Tickets and reduced mobility
Reduced mobility limits the choice to the second floor by elevator, per the official site. The table above shows each ticket's access, and the Eiffel Tower guide has the full accessibility statement.
Choose the visit time
The official calendar sets the hours for each date, and summit access may be restricted in severe weather or peak periods. The Eiffel Tower guide lists the hours and last ascents we saw, with the dated notices for closures and busy periods.
An evening visit pairs with time on the water. Seine cruises lists the formats, piers and operators.
Eiffel Tower ticket questions
What is the official site to buy Eiffel Tower tickets?
ticket.toureiffel.paris, and the Tower's own ticket offices. The Tower names toureiffel.paris and ticket.toureiffel.paris as its official addresses.
How much do Eiffel Tower tickets cost?
Adult prices run from €14.80 for the second floor by stairs to €36.70 for the top by elevators, per the official rates page, checked Oct 3, 2026.
What is the best way to get tickets for the Eiffel Tower?
Book online at the official ticket office as early as the window allows. If your date is sold out, the ticket offices sell tickets on the day.
Is it cheaper to buy Eiffel Tower tickets online?
No. Ticket prices are fixed public rates, and the ticket offices charge the same as the online ticket office. The Tower says prices below the public rate are impossible.
Can you buy Eiffel Tower tickets on the day?
Yes. The ticket offices sell tickets for an immediate visit at the same prices as online.
Do Eiffel Tower tickets skip the line?
The Tower runs no skip-the-line system. The official site says time-stamped e-tickets save time on site, and security checks still apply.
Where to book
- Buy at the official ticket office(opens in a new tab)
Eiffel Tower official ticket office