Ticket Options and Strategies

Ticket Types

Stairs to 2nd Floor: €10.70 adults, €5.40 ages 12-24, €2.70 ages 4-11 - 674 steps to second floor - Great for fitness enthusiasts - Often no queue when elevators backed up - Can upgrade to summit at 2nd floor

Elevator to 2nd Floor: €17.10 adults, €8.60 ages 12-24, €4.30 ages 4-11 - Standard ticket most visitors choose - Access to both 1st and 2nd floors - Can upgrade to summit if available

Elevator to Summit: €26.80 adults, €13.40 ages 12-24, €6.70 ages 4-11 - Includes all levels - Must book in advance during peak season - Separate elevator from 2nd to summit

Combined Stairs + Summit Elevator: €20.40 adults, €10.20 ages 12-24, €5.10 ages 4-11 - Best value for fit visitors - Climb to 2nd, elevator to summit - Usually available when summit elevator sold out

Booking Strategies

Official Website (www.toureiffel.paris): Opens 60 days in advance at midnight Paris time. Summer weekend slots sell out within hours. Create account beforehand, use multiple devices, be ready at opening time.

Last-Minute Availability: Check website at 6 PM day before—cancellations released. Morning of visit, check hourly—no-shows create openings.

Skip-the-Line Options: - Paris Museum Pass doesn't include tower - Many tour companies offer premium skip-line access - Restaurant reservations include priority access - Costs more but saves hours in peak season

Accessibility Tickets

Reduced Mobility: Elevator access to 1st and 2nd floors only (summit not wheelchair accessible due to evacuation requirements). Reduced price tickets, priority access, companion enters free. Email accessibilite@toureiffel.paris in advance.

Visual Impairment: Free audio guides with detailed descriptions. Tactile models available at each level. Guide dogs welcome. Braille signage throughout.

Hearing Impairment: Video guides in sign language available. Written safety instructions at all points. Staff trained in basic signs.

Cognitive Disabilities: Quiet spaces available on request. Easy-read guides downloadable from website. Staff trained in patient communication.