Do you need to book Eiffel Tower tickets in advance?

Yes, booking Eiffel Tower tickets in advance is highly recommended, especially for summit access or during peak seasons (summer, holidays) to guarantee entry and avoid long queues, as tickets can sell out weeks or months ahead on the official site, though some same-day tickets might be available for immediate access if you're lucky. Online booking opens about 60 days prior and offers timed entry, saving significant time compared to buying on-site.
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Do you have to pre-book Eiffel Tower tickets?

The best prices are guaranteed on the official Eiffel Tower website. Tickets can still be purchased on site for an immediate visit. To avoid waiting in line, buy your tickets in advance on our online ticket office, especially if you want to go to the top.
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Does the Eiffel Tower get sold out?

There are some busy periods during the year, when our online time-stamped tickets (mostly elevator tickets to the top floor or to the second floor) get quickly sold out (please note that they are...
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How long is the wait for Eiffel Tower tickets?

The Tower does not offer official “skip-the-line” tickets. All visitors must clear security and elevator queues. In summer, expect 30–90 minutes at the ticket office (if buying on-site), 10–25 minutes at security, and 20–60 minutes for elevators (extra 10–45 at the summit lift).
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How early should I be for Eiffel Tower tickets?

Electronic tickets for the Eiffel Tower are on sale 60 days in advance. They may be available the day of your visit, up to 3 hours prior to your visiting time.
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Eiffel Tower Tickets | 2nd Floor vs Summit—Which One to Get?

Can I just turn up to the Eiffel Tower?

The best prices are guaranteed on the official Eiffel Tower website. Tickets can still be purchased on site for an immediate visit. To avoid waiting in line, buy your tickets in advance on our online ticket office, especially if you want to go to the top.
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How hard is it to get Eiffel Tower tickets?

Catch #1: Only a limited number of tickets are offered online. They become available 60 days in advance for elevator access and usually sell out almost immediately during peak seasons. Tickets to access Level 2 by stairs go on sale 14 days in advance.
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Which day is the Eiffel Tower closed?

No, the Eiffel Tower is open on Tuesdays, just as it is every other day of the week. The Eiffel Tower is open all year.
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Is it worth it to go to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower?

By all means, go to the top if you have the time (skip it if your schedule's tight). But I prefer to linger on the second floor: For me, the best views are from this middle level — high enough to see all of Paris, but low enough to pick out distinguishing landmarks.
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Where is the best place to book tickets for the Eiffel Tower?

The best place to buy Eiffel Tower tickets is the official website (ticket.toureiffel.paris) to save time and avoid reseller markups, booking timed-entry slots well in advance to skip long ticket lines and guarantee access, especially to the summit. Alternatively, you can buy tickets on-site at the tower, but expect queues; arriving early or choosing the stairs (to the 2nd floor) can offer shorter waits. 
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How far apart are the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower?

It's about 2.2 miles to the Eiffel Tower so unless you want to walk about an hour. No way. Same amount to the arc de triomphe.
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How much does Eiffel Tower entry cost?

Eiffel Tower ticket prices vary by access level (stairs/lift, 2nd floor/summit) and age, with adult prices ranging from around €14.50 (stairs to 2nd floor) to €36.10 (lift to summit), while youth (12-24) and children (4-11) pay less, and kids under 4 are free; booking online through the official website is recommended for best prices. Guided tours and special packages with champagne cost more, starting from about €40 to over €70.
 
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How do I skip the line at the Eiffel Tower?

There is no such thing as a “skip the line” ticket for the Eiffel Tower. Beware of advertisements by unofficial websites who promote so-called "skip-the-line" tickets to visit the Eiffel Tower: these tickets sold by other websites do not offer any further benefits.
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What is the official site to buy Eiffel Tower tickets?

There is only one official Eiffel Tower website, on which SETE alone is authorized to sell tickets: ticket. toureiffel. paris. The choice of tickets available are elevator tickets alone (with no additional service), or tickets with additional services (guided tour, champagne, restaurant).
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What time do new Eiffel Tower tickets go on sale?

After deciding when you want to visit, note that the tickets open 60 days prior, exactly at midnight in Paris. Tickets snag up within minutes so be sure to set your alarms for then! But it is not just about setting your alarms based on Paris time.
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Can you take bags up the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower has a bag policy in place to ensure the safety and security of all visitors. The main points of the policy include: Bag size: Bags, backpacks, and purses are permitted, but they must not exceed 40cm x 20cm x 55cm (15.7″ x 7.9″ x 21.7″).
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What I wish I knew before traveling to Paris?

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Has a plane flown under the Eiffel Tower?

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He is best known for pursuing a German Messerschmitt Bf 109G underneath the arches of the Eiffel Tower in 1944. William Overstreet Jr.
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Can you go under the Eiffel Tower for free?

Yes. The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are fully accessible without a ticket, i.e. for free.
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What time will the Eiffel Tower sparkle tonight?

The Eiffel Tower lights up at dusk and sparkles for 5 minutes at the start of every hour until 11:45 PM (last sparkle at 11 PM) as part of Paris's energy savings, but in summer it can run later, with the last sparkle at 1 AM. The exact time it first lights up changes with sunset, so check Paris sunset times and expect the golden lights and beacon to start within 10 minutes of it getting dark, followed by hourly sparkles.
 
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Where is the best place to buy tickets for the Eiffel Tower?

The best place to buy Eiffel Tower tickets is the official website (ticket.toureiffel.paris) to save time and avoid reseller markups, booking timed-entry slots well in advance to skip long ticket lines and guarantee access, especially to the summit. Alternatively, you can buy tickets on-site at the tower, but expect queues; arriving early or choosing the stairs (to the 2nd floor) can offer shorter waits. 
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Is there an entry fee to visit the gardens at the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are free and open to the public year-round. Visitors can enter the gardens without a ticket, making them an accessible attraction for all. To reach the gardens, head towards the base of the Eiffel Tower; the entrances are located near the tower's pillars.
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How long is the queue for Eiffel Tower tickets?

How long are the queues for the Eiffel Tower? Depending on who you ask, queues can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.
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