The Eiffel Tower is on everyone’s list of must-see attractions. If you’re planning a trip to Paris anytime soon, surely you must be dreaming about seeing this iconic structure up-close. But unfortunately so do countless other visitors. What that means is you will find yourself stuck in endless lines and will simply waste a lot of time just waiting for your turn. What if there was a way to bypass all that and beat the crowds?

Turns out, there is a way. With the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access. This is your quick-access ticket to climbing to the top of the tower and feasting your eyes on the city laid out below.

Location:

You can purchase tickets for the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access at toureiffel.paris, the official website of the Eiffel Tower. 

Timings:

The magnificent Eiffel Tower can be ascended by lift or by stairs. The timing in which you can access the Eiffel Tower depends upon which mode of transport that you choose as well as the season of the time you are visiting.

14 June - 31 August

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by lift: 9:00 AM - 00:45 AM (Last ascent before midnight at 11:00 PM)

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by stairs: 9:00 AM - 00:45 AM (Last ascent before midnight)

Rest of the year

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by lift: 9:30 AM - 11:45 PM (Last ascent at 10:30 PM)

Accessing the Eiffel Tower by stairs: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Last ascent before 6:00 PM)

Highlights:

Why wait in line at the base of the mighty Eiffel Tower? Instead, book in advance and get yourself a Skip-the-line Access to the Eiffel Tower. With this ticket in hand you get:

• A timed, priority-entry ticket that cuts out the long admission lines that you will find at the Eiffel Tower daily
• Unhindered access to the summit access is included in the ticket.
• There are numerous daily schedules available for you to choose from depending on your other sightseeing plans and vacation schedule.
• You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide to ensure you make the most of your visit to this iconic monument.

Inclusions:

• Assured summit access
• Priority access to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower bypassing the long-winded lines
• An English speaking guide

Price:

The prices for access to the Eiffel Tower vary depending on whether you want to get right to the top or only till the second floor.

Recommended for:

The Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access is possibly the quickest way to enjoy the majestic structure that dominates the Parisian skyline. If you are short on time or have many items on your list of must-see attractions, then this pass is perfect for you. Book it in advance and you immediately get priority access to the second floor by stairs as well as the summit that you can reach by the lift.

Interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access Tour

There are a host of benefits and advantages to purchasing the Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access Tour pass. Here are a few points to keep in mind:

1. Purchase your Eiffel Tower Skip-the-line Access tickets in advance

The Eiffel Tower is an immensely popular tourist destination and tickets sell out months in advance. If you are planning on going all the way up to the summit for a fantastic view of the city you must ensure you purchase your tickets online, in advance. This ensures that you will need to stand in line just for security. It is smooth sailing after that. Choosing not to buy the Skip-the-line Access pass means you can easily be standing in a ticket queue for 30 minutes, if not longer.

2. Go on a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

You can also take a guided tour to experience the Eiffel Tower with all its history and interesting nuggets of information. The advantage of this tour is not just that you spend time in the Paris landmark with an expert guide, but also that you get to skip the ticket queues and can head straight to security.

3. Get an exclusive escort past the queue

There are a few Eiffel Tower experiences that will offer you the services of a host who will meet you at or near the Eiffel Tower. You will be ceremoniously escorted past the long and winding queues straight to the elevators or the stairs as per your preference. Once you are inside the Eiffel Tower, you can spend as much time as you wish to.

4. Take the stairs to the second level and not the elevators

Step tickets for the Eiffel Tower are cheaper and more easily available than those for the elevator. However, it all depends on how open you are to trudging up the Eiffel Tower. You might believe it’s just two levels, but make note, there are 330 steps to the first level and an additional 339 steps to the second. Of course, this gives you a chance to experience the tower’s charm with every step. And if you’re tired after reaching the first level, you can take the elevator to the second level, and then walk down.

5. Enjoy a lunch or dinner experience at the Eiffel

Take your experience at the Eiffel Tower to another level – by dining at this iconic landmark. You can pick either of the two dining options here – 58 Tour Eiffel on the first level, and Le Jules Verne on the second floor (only for dinner). If you have a meal reservation at either of the two you get to enter the tower through a dedicated entrance, away from the crowd.