This is not a review of the tower but of the security outside the tower. I forgot to take my Swiss Army knife out of my bag before going through the initial security but they didn't tell me that I couldn't bring it in until I had already waited in line and bought my tickets. Then I had to go put the knife somewhere outside and go through both security lines again before getting to the tower. I was not surprised to find that my knife had been stolen when I got back after the tower. If you're going to have security, make it actually secure and remind me that I have a knife in my bag BEFORE waiting in multiple long lines. Otherwise it is a waste of my time, a waste of security staff members, and a waste of space. read more

I have climbed up the Tour Eiffel 7 times in my life. Every time I return to Paris (about every year), la Tour Eiffel is the first thing I visit. It is beautiful and amazing to see any time of the day. Je l'adore! read more

In terms of architecture, the tower is an amazing sight. The lines to enter the attraction, however, are less than appealing. The snack lounge on the upper tier was somewhat surprising, but not as surprising as the charge to pay to enter the tower's highest point. All in all the trip was memorable and while I could have opted to take the elevator up, there was something in me that insisted that I climb the 600+ stairs-- I am glad that I did. read more

A very visible tower. Has a really nice lights show during nights. Even better fireworks display during Bastille Day. Makes for a really great background for touristy pictures. Although if you enter and climb the top of the tower, you can't see the Eiffel Tower. All in all would recommend visiting and taking pictures of it so your casual friends would know you totally went to Paris. read more

Late Review but we went here during the summer and it is beautiful! You must go all the way to the top and to the middle area where the restaurant is located. I cannot even put into words how magnificent this tower is. read more

It's the fucking Eiffel Tower. Everything about it is opinion except it is there and if you are in Paris you will go look at it and take pictures. If you aren't totally cheap, and have the time, you will ascend it too. read more

Quite the experience to come to the Eiffel Tower! It is quite the imposing figure when coming across! From far away, it is impossible to miss, even if surrounded by buildings! Naturally, this place reeks of tourists! The place swarms with people coming here to take a look good of the city place! Of course, people come because its famous. Admittadly, the tower is fantastic! We came on a rainy day so it was a relief when going to the upper floor! It was warm adn the place is welcoming! We got a good look over the grand city! read more

It's the Eiffel Tower people, come on.....5 stars all the way. And, trust me, the place is even more amazing in person than on any picture or on any post card. The trick here is to do anything to avoid the long queues. I booked with a sightseeing tour and we skipped most of the lines....it's worth the extra planning and money! Have fun and enjoy the sights! Breathtaking! read more

Wonderful experience!!! My husband and I tried to buy tickets online but to no avail. However, we learned that if you get to the Eiffel around opening hours there are still tickets available for the elevator ride to the top. We went on a Tuesday and arrived at 9:15 a.m. Lines were short and moved quickly. Amazing view from the top! When you are ready to leave, there is a hidden floor between the second floor and the ground floor that has a see-through area for some great photo ops. To access it you will want to exit using the stairs instead of the elevator. I think the elevator on the north side is the only one that stops on the hidden floor, but I am not sure if it is when you go up or go down. My husband and I walked down because we read about the hidden location and wanted to be sure we did not miss it. I am guessing it is more of a rest area for people taking the stairs up. Also, as you are walking down the stairs (and depending on the time of day) you can get a nice shot of the Eiffel's shadow from the stairwell. Finally, keep your money and belongings in your front pockets. The "petition girls" are skilled at stealing without your knowledge and work in groups. The petition is a distraction. Other people will sell things you do not really need except for water, I guess. A great spot to eat afterwards is Cafe Constant, but there is wait, so nibble on a light snack on the way. It is a very popular place. read more

This review is for the Eiffel Tower park. It has great views of the Eiffel Tower, is free, people sit and have a picnic, couples stroll... it could be so lovely. Unfortunately, it's overrun by street vendors. You literally can't stand there for a minute to have the first one come and want to sell you beer. During the course of 30 min, we probably got approached by 7 annoying vendors. And if you thought, well just don't pay attention to them - won't work. They will stay there and continue to talk to you until you say "NO". read more

Beautiful day or night, I love it at night when it's all lit up, it looks golden and at midnight it's a beautiful light show.

If you want to have a stunning view of the eiffel tower from a brasserie or cafe, go to the tocadero stop a few hours before sunset. Enjoy a coffee while you wait for sunset. At sunset, the tower lights up and on top of the hour the 5 minute light show begins.Be sure to time wisely! read more

Obviously, you want to go to the top, and it is worth it, just know that you will stand on some lines for sure. It is hard to find the entrance right now as there is some construction. The lines are on each level to get to the next level and you go through a few security checkpoints, I think I counted three. I would go BEFORE sunset, so you can see both day and night. Remember sunset in Paris is so much later than in the states. The street layout in Paris is crazy beautiful and you can see it from the top. Top secret toilettes at the top, nobody notices them because of the view and they are clean, no lines have an attendant, and are private. Funny enough, they have more room than most Paris toilettes. We walked down the stairs from the lower level and this was so fun, though our legs felt like jelly at the bottom. The top of the stairs at the Trocadéro site of the Palais de Chaillot offers a stellar view at night when it lights up and twinkles. read more

I fell in love with Paris, and there is just something about this tall piece of scrap metal. That was the words used to describe this monument from a friend I was with. Needless to say, she wasn't impressed! However I was. This was great to go to, and go up the elevator. I was actually invited to a cocktail party held here on the first level. What an amazing experience to be here after dark. It was all lit up, and sparked it seemed on the hour. Not many people I can imagine can say they were having champagne, and wine on the effel tower! read more

Lights up nicely at night and there is always something going on at the base it seems (Performers, concerts, etc) Really nice. Go to the top!! read more

Walk around it. Jog around it. Check out cadets from the Ecole Militaire to the south. Check out the river Seine to the north. Go up it. Watch the light show around the holidays that is utterly stunning. The Eiffel is the Paris skyline. Period. Nothing else is close, and that is the way it should be. read more

I went here a few years ago with the fam (so I didn't get the romantic experience :(...poo). It is a must see if you are in Paris. And a must go to the top (I dare anyone to take the stairs I did! mwahaha). This place is prettiest at night also (soooo romantic) and I recommend going to see it at night. But if you have to go during the day def take a picnic here if you can with your loved one. read more

This was worth the trip to go see. We went once during the day and once at night to take pics. We decided to skip the long line to go to the top and just enjoy the view from the gardens around the tower. Note- we purchased the Paris Pass but the Eiffel Tower was not included in the pass. No biggie, just something we did not feel the need to go tour the inside of. read more

The emblematic european symbol was meant to be taken out after l'exposition universelle for which it was conceived by Gustave Eiffel. The president at the time in France decided to keep it, and that was probably a good idea as it is now the biggest tourist attraction in Paris, and the symbol of the City of Light. I went to the top only once at nighttime and must admit the view is quite beautiful. If you're going for a walk through the Champ de Mars it's very pretty and the architecture is nice even just from below the tower, they've done a nice lighting job, and it glitters every hour or so in the evening. It's a landmark that can guide you from afar if you seem to be lost (but beware it appears closer than it actually is from a distance). Now if they would just get a descent sound system it could me a great place to party (people picnic around it a lot during the spring and summer) especially for the new year! read more

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beautiful! i went on the hottest day in 2012 and climbed all the way to the second level and LOVED it. be a tourist and do it! read more

This is the number one thing to see in Paris. Don't even plan on going up (the wait is terribly long), just walk by it... you will appreciate it. It lights up at night in a beautiful way that I never could have even imagined. read more

Once, yes you have to go once, then never again. We pre-bought our tickets for the opening time of admission and it worked out really well for us. We got there about 10 minutes before it opened, were one of the first up to the very top and got to enjoy the view with only a few people for at least 10 minutes. You need to take two slow elevators to get to the top so prepare to wait if you don't get there early. You also need some luck like we did because the skies were clear and the wind was light because you're really up there and i'm sure its miserable if there's any rain or wind. read more

Kind of a must-do when you're in Paris for the first time! They stuff the elevators so full I'm sure they're breaking some sort of code. I only had time to go to the middle, enjoy the beautiful view of the city from there, and eat lunch in the restaurant. You can take the elevator all the way to the top, too. read more

The Eiffel tower- a symbol of Paris and romance. Our first night here- we came at 10PM and went to the top with our tour group. The Eiffel tower is extremely grand up close and can be seen from almost anywhere in Paris. It is currently light at night and sparkles on the hour until midnight but there are rumors that the French government may stop the lighting soon because it is very expensive- so get here and see while you can! Since the tower is so big, it can be enjoyed from everywhere and not just those paying for tickets to get on the top. I recommend packing a blanket and some cheese and do lay out and enjoy people watching like the Parisians. The further out you are, the less touristy the crowd becomes. And yes, you will get bombarded by street vendors selling beer, champagne, and kitsch but don't be bothered since most of them are very nice. And of course, alway haggle- they won't respect you if you don't. Fun fact- the Washington Monument was the tallest monument before the Eiffel Tower was built but the Washington Monument remains the world's tallest free-standing monument so booyah! read more

Breathtaking! I had the honor of going to see the Eiffel tower in person and it was marvelous. It is a must do on ur list of things to do in Paris. My husband and I stayed only two blocks away and were able to see it everyday on our walks. It is the most romantic place to sit enjoy lunch or just enjoy the day marveling at such a unique structure. If you are on an extended stay in Paris I would recommend visiting in the day to go to the top and then coming back at dusk for photos. Wait!! after dusk stay until late night and you will see the lights turn on and every so often the entire structure will sparkle with tons of lights. Video does not do it justice. read more

No matter when you go, there will be a line. Much like the Empire State Building, after you visit, you will wonder whether the hassle was worth it. My suggestion is enjoy it from the base, picnic nearby, or go up the Montparnasse Tower or Montmarte for an equally spectacular view of Paris. You can skip a major part of the line if you climb to the second story and take the elevator from there but you better be in great shape! Definitely a must-see, but I am not convinced it is a must scale. read more

There was once a man who couldn't stand the sight of the Eiffel tower but he would sit in the restaurant whenever in Paris. Why would he do such a thing if he couldn't stand the sight of it...it was the only place you couldn't see it. I didn't realize how big the Eiffel tower was until I saw it peaking above roof tops. Beware of young women asking you to sign anything as they are scammers and will steal from you. They will yell out EXCUSE me and see if anybody speaking english will turn their head. Other then that there are plenty of places to sit including the grass and there is no fees to walk around or under the Eiffel Tower. There is a small place that sells coffee and food incase you want to sip on some coffee or munch on a crepe. read more

A great view from one of the best landmarks in France. The only sad thing about it is that you can't see the Eiffel Tower when you're in it! However I do concur that the lights of the tower at night really is the light show that killed Paris. While we were inside I kept thinking to myself "Damn those people outside have hella bright flashes. Calm down. Stop taking so many pictures of the tower" Only later I realized it was actually the tower that was doing all the flashing and it was the reflection off of other buildings that I was noticing. It was crazy. The first time I saw it outside I thought it was cool but later on I was like ooh omg I think I'm going to have seizure. There are three tiers that you can go up to in the tower but for me the first one was suffice. I made the terrible mistake of looking down and I was so scared that I didn't really want to attempt the next level let alone the top one. They have elevators that travel at an angle inside the legs of the tower to reach each level but there is an option for stairs. I don't know who would want to do that because it's a long journey up and down. The lines are really long to get in so get your tickets online but you still have to wait in line to get in when you have tickets it just happens to not be as long as the one waiting for tickets. But watch out for this French B!tch because she is such a beazy. So there is this long chaotic line trying to get to the elevator to go up the tower. I already passed up the people in the queue and was in line to get the actual elevator now and my mom was behind me. However this french beazy face grabbed my mom's ticket and didn't let her in because she told her to wait for this other group to through first. I mean even if you say that she had to wait for these other people go first even though clearly I already went through means that my mom can go through and we were ahead of this so called group. It's just wrong to take her ticket. Like WTF Beatch! Then while we were waiting in yet another line the same French Beatch lets these three people in and cuts through the entire line and went straight into the elevator. So watch out for her! Her attitude and behavior was also just rude. She was completely rude to others and her tone was mean and again plain rude. Totally ruined my experience at the tower. read more

A must experience in Paris. We went at the perfect time...evening! It was only an hour or so wait to the top. It was a bit crowded at the top, but not so much that we couldn't walk around and take pictures. read more

Love this place. I love it during the day when you can see all the people selling their junk under the tower. I absolutely LOVE it at night when her lights are all sparkly. You have to go to the top. Yea, it's annoying with all the other travelers, who usually smell and are pushy and rude. It's crowded and windy. Whatever! It is sooooo worth it. You really get a view of the city that is literally, breathtaking. Both because of the beauty and the height above ground, lol! If you get there early, you wont have to wait in line to long. It opens at 9:30 and we got there at 8:45 and there were only about 25 people ahead of us. It was a day to remember and I loved every minute of it! Except for the elevator ride up, I was deathly afraid of that. read more

One of the historical landmarks to see in person. The tours to go up were rather long so we just decided to see it from the ground view only. What a sight to take in.....Not going up this time only makes us want to go back to Paris again to either climb the stairs up it or take the elevator. Either way, we will visit again.... See you soon! read more

Can never get enough no matter how many times I've been here, you will always find a different view from every angle of the city.

Was worth the wait of the queues for the lift up the iconic tower. The lift creaked as we rose up. Such famous history, was such a glorious sight of Paris from the viewing deck. read more

I went here on my first day in Paris. It was my first time here and we decided to go all the way up to the top. Despite being scared of heights, the view was amazing at the top. I was scared at the first level and was terrified as we were going up to the top but I'm glad I did it. You can see everything from the top. I kept taking pictures from the top and even on the ground level. This is a must see if you're in Paris. We got lucky to buy the tickets to the top. When we went to visit before leaving Paris, the lines are so long to pay for the tickets. It's definitely worth the trip up though read more

Buy the ticket that allows you to take the elevator up - you can always walk down if you love stairs! The city views were spectacular and there is a gift shop at the viewing level if you like. We chose to pay an additional fee to go to the highest level which was a fun experience, but I personally found the views to be about the same and similar to the Chrysler building is glassed-in so a bit obstructed. We decided to walk the stairs down for fun and came to a mid level terrace platform that had a large deck and bar. It was nice to relax there in the comfy chairs and there was a glass floor section so you could 'stand on air" and look straight down. We then walked that last stairs down to the ground level and over toward the river docks for our cruise. read more

An irresistible force - and if you can't go WOW when it sparkles on the hour at night, stop into a cafe, have a glass of wine, and look again. read more

This is another must do while in Paris. If you have time, it's great to go to the top level during the day and evening to experience the breathtaking views. The line can get quite long, particularly during summer; however, it's worth it. Also, it's worth finding a good vantage point during the evening on the hour when they do the beautiful light show. There is an amazing view point across the street (look for the fountain, then climb the stairs up to the terrace). Go to Tracadero station and you'll be right there at the lookout point for watching the light show. Truly fantastic. Make sure to bring a good digital camera with night shot. Enjoy. read more

August wee.it take u 3-4 hours to get into the top esp if u dont get ur tics reserved or get it online b early if u plan to go on top.it opens 10am.mind u,water is 2-3 euro so buy water nearby ur hotel or grocery.also,there's a line for stairs to the 2nd floor n u can buy fr there tics for d top ESP if the line for the roof top is way too long at d groundfloor for d elevator.at midnight,spectacular lights of the tower read more

The first time I want to Paris, I didn't care to see the Eiffel Tower because I was way too busy partying. This time however, I decided to go here and become a Tourist. I am soooo glad that I got a chance to see it up close because it was AMAZING and we took so many pic's and there were sooo many people from all over the world just enjoying this scene. The lines up to the top was crazy long which i didn't care to go up but i guess there are 2 stages that you pay for.There are 2 stops that you can choose from. One was to the restaurant which was in the middle and the other one was to the top of the Eiffel towel. The Eiffel towel was worth the trip to see and experience, I would recommended to anyone. read more

I recently visited France again in January with my little sister who has never seen la Tour Eiffel. She desperately wanted to go up and didn't care if we took the elevators or not. After seeing the crazy lines we finally decided to take the stairs, talk about a work out. To our surprise after the first couple hundreds of stairs we reached the first floor and found a free ice skating rink. It's pretty small but cool nonetheless to tell your friends, "I went ice skating on the Eiffel Tower". After that we continued our treacherous hike up the beautiful monument. It was day time as this was happening. We reached the top of the Eiffel Tower with tons of tourists, and it was hard to maneuver but the sights you see from the top are breathtaking. Finally when we left the Tower, we took the elevator down because it was going to be too much to handle. We explored the area and were enchanted by the Eiffel Tower at night. During this time they were giving life shows from the tower itself and it was so beautiful. There are many tourists in this region but just seeing it from all angles is impressive. We ended up over sleeping until 4 pm the next day because it was so breathtaking, or maybe it was the stairs. Anyways it was fun. read more