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Le tour Eiffel<\/strong> (la tour Eiffel<\/em>) is the preeminent global symbol of Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world, welcoming approximately seven million visitors annually. Engineered by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution, the monumental puddle-iron lattice tower rises 330 metres (1,083 feet) above the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you choose to climb the 674 stairs to the 2nd floor, ride the glass-walled elevators to the Summit for panoramic views across Paris, dine at the Michelin-starred Jules Verne restaurant, or watch the golden lights sparkle at midnight, visiting the Eiffel Tower requires precise booking. Below is our verified 2026 guide to ticket prices, elevator vs. staircase routes, illumination schedules, photo spots, and practical visitor tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Comparison: Eiffel Tower Ticket Prices & Ascent Options (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ticket \/ Level Option<\/div><\/th>
Adult (25+)<\/div><\/th>
Youth (12\u201324)<\/div><\/th>
Child (4\u201311)<\/div><\/th>
Physical Effort<\/div><\/th>
Booking Window<\/div><\/th>
Best For<\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Summit via Lift (Elevator)<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
\u20ac36.70<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac18.40<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac9.20<\/div><\/td>
Minimal (Elevators all levels)<\/div><\/td>
60 days in advance<\/div><\/td>
First-time visitors & highest panoramic views<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Summit via Stairs + Lift<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
\u20ac28.00<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac14.00<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac7.00<\/div><\/td>
Moderate (674 stairs to 2nd fl + lift)<\/div><\/td>
14 days in advance<\/div><\/td>
Active travellers & budget savings<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Floor via Lift (Elevator)<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
\u20ac23.50<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac11.80<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac5.90<\/div><\/td>
Minimal (Elevator to 2nd fl)<\/div><\/td>
60 days in advance<\/div><\/td>
Photography & visitors wary of heights<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Floor via Stairs<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
\u20ac14.80<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac7.40<\/div><\/td>
\u20ac3.70<\/div><\/td>
Active (674 stairs on foot)<\/div><\/td>
14 days in advance<\/div><\/td>
Budget travellers & avoiding elevator lines<\/div><\/td><\/tr>
Children Under 4<\/strong><\/div><\/td>
Gratuit<\/div><\/td>
Gratuit<\/div><\/td>
Gratuit<\/div><\/td>
N \/ A<\/div><\/td>
60 days (\u20ac0 ticket req.)<\/div><\/td>
Families with toddlers (strollers allowed)<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. How Much Are Eiffel Tower Tickets in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower stands 330 metres tall over the 7th arrondissement of Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Official ticket prices for the Eiffel Tower are regulated by the operating authority (SETE). Standard adult rates for 2026 are €36.70<\/strong> for elevator access to the Summit, €28.00<\/strong> for stairs access to the 2nd floor plus elevator to the Summit, €23.50<\/strong> for elevator access to the 2nd floor only, and €14.80<\/strong> for stairs-only access to the 2nd floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crucial Booking Rule:<\/strong> Always purchase tickets directly through the official toureiffel.paris website<\/a>. Elevator tickets are released exactly 60 days in advance at 00:00 or 08:30 Paris time (CET)<\/strong>, while stair tickets open 14 days in advance. The Paris Museum Pass is not accepted<\/strong> at the Eiffel Tower, and you cannot upgrade a 2nd-floor ticket to the Summit once inside the monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Should You Visit the Summit or the 2nd Floor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Panoramic
Panoramic views over the Seine, Trocad\u00e9ro, and Montmartre from the upper decks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Eiffel Tower features three distinct public levels, each offering a unique perspective:<\/p>\n\n\n\n