Yes. The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are fully accessible without a ticket, i.e. for free. In 2018, a series of attractive partitions made from glass and steel were set up surrounding the Eiffel Tower, including the gardens on one side and the esplanade on the other, to offer our visitors a more extensive, pleasant experience. There is no charge to access the gardens and esplanade beneath the Eiffel Tower. All you need to do is go through the security checks at entry 1 or entry 2 of the Eiffel Tower, via the queue for visitors without tickets. In the restored historic gardens, you will discover a unique, verdant setting and enjoy the magical experience of walking beneath the Eiffel Tower’s impressive structure. On the esplanade, there is a gift store and buffet to extend the enjoyment of this unique visit. A stroll through the gardens and esplanade is a typically Parisian experience, and what’s more, it’s completely free - don’t miss it!
FAQs
Can you walk beneath the Eiffel Tower without paying for a ticket? ›
Can you walk beneath the Eiffel Tower without paying for a ticket? Yes. The Eiffel Tower gardens and esplanade are fully accessible without a ticket, i.e. for free.
How to enter Eiffel Tower for free? ›A. No, you cannot visit the Eiffel Tower for free. You must book tickets to go to the first, second, or top floor.
Can you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower without a ticket? ›You can go up to the Summit (3rd and highest) Level by elevator only - but it is a different elevator than those going from the Ground Level to the 2nd Level, so to go to the top, you always have to change elevators and must have a separate ticket.
Do you have to pay to go to the first floor of Eiffel Tower? ›If you buy a ticket to the top of the Eiffel Tower, you have access to all the floors (1st floor, 2nd floor, and the top). The visit to the Eiffel Tower begins on the upper floors (the second floor or...
Can you just walk up the Eiffel Tower? ›While the Tower has a total of 1,665 steps from the ground to the top, you can only climb 674 of them, from the ground to the second floor (327, then 347 steps). You cannot take the stairs all the way to the top from the second floor, as this section is not open to the public for safety reasons.
Is the Eiffel Tower free on your birthday? ›The Eiffel Tower at Paris is free on the day of your birthday.
What is the cheapest way up the Eiffel Tower? ›| Adult Rate | Youth Rate (aged 12-24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket with access lift Second floor | 18,10€ | 9,00€ |
| Ticket with access stairs Second floor | 11,30€ | 5,60€ |
| Ticket with access lift The top | 28,30€ | 14,10€ |
| Ticket with access stairs 2nd floor +lift The top | 21,50€ | 10,70€ |
The prices of Eiffel Tower tickets vary depending on your access levels. Elevator access to the first and second floor will cost you around €44. You will have an optional Seine river cruise too. Elevator access to all the floors along with a guided tour, including the summit will cost you €69.
How long can you stay at the top of the Eiffel Tower? ›Visiting time to the Eiffel Tower is not limited. However we recommend that you plan sufficient visiting time at the end of the evening (i.e. around 1 1/2 hours for a visit to the 2nd floor and 1st floor and 2 1/2 hours for a full visit up to the top).
Is it worth going 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.
Is there a secret apartment in the Eiffel Tower? ›
With the completion of Eiffel Tower in 1889, it was revealed that Gustave Eiffel had added a secret apartment on top of the Eiffel Tower. At that point in time, it was the highest apartment in the world and offered a view of Paris which was almost unimaginable.
Can you pay on the day for Eiffel Tower? ›If there are no more online (elevator) tickets available on the selected date on our online ticket office, you can purchase tickets from the ticket office at the Eiffel tower itself at the individual rate, on the day of your visit, for immediate use (always depending on the attendance).
How long does it take to walk to 2nd floor Eiffel Tower? ›In total, there are 1665 steps from the esplanade up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but the stairway from the 2nd floor to the top is not open to the public. It will take about 30-45 minutes to climb the stairs to the 2nd floor. It all depends on how fit you are!
How long does it take to walk down the Eiffel Tower? ›A. It takes anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes to walk up the Eiffel Tower stairs, and about 20 minutes to walk down the stairs.
Can you get a lift from the bottom of the Eiffel Tower? ›The elevators today
Between the ground floor and the second floor: 3 elevators - North, East and West pillars - are dedicated to visitors. 1 electric elevator is exclusively used by customers of the Jules Verne restaurant. The elevators are vital to the monument and subject to some harsh treatment.
Entry Fees for Eiffel Tower, Paris
Entry fees of Eiffel Tower increases as travelers reach to the higher level. Adults over the age of 25 need to pay 10.20 euros for tickets to the second level, while people between 12 to 24 years need to pay 5.10 euros, and children between 4 and 11 shall be charged with 2.50 euros.
If there are no more online (elevator) tickets available on the selected date on our online ticket office, you can purchase tickets from the ticket office at the Eiffel tower itself at the individual rate, on the day of your visit, for immediate use (always depending on the attendance).
Do you have to pay to go up the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas? ›That said, you'll need an admission ticket or the Las Vegas City Pass (the best CityPass in Las Vegas) to get to the observation deck. Las Vegas Eiffel Tower tickets cost $24.50 for adults and $19.50 for kids 4-12 (children under 3 are free).
How can I visit Paris museums for free? ›Free only on the first Sunday of each month: The Louvre, Musée Rodin, Musée Picasso, Musée d'Orsay and others. Always free: National museums (such as the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, etc.) are free for all persons under 26 from the European Union : proof of identity is required (passport or EU identity card).