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Landmark in Paris, France... I've visited this famous piece of architecture a few times before I knew about Yelp. Back in 2000, I was here with my former co-worker. She didn't want to visit because there was a bomb threat. I told her that it's just a threat. How many miles and hours did we fly to just stay in the hotel room? She ended up walking outside with me... LOL! Our friend dropped us off this time to just get photos. He and his wife drove around the block and picked us up in-between stops. Parking is quite the challenge here! Be on your best behavior... some guards with guns marched past us!
I had a 3 pm reserved ticket To The Top and arrived 30 minutes early. I'm glad I did because they were running behind schedule. Once On Top I was almost 1,000 feet above ground and the views were dramatic. One level is fully enclosed behind large windows and the level above is open air with large metal screens for protection. That day the wind was calm so it was very pleasant to be on that level. On the open air level you can buy a glass of champagne and macarons to celebrate if you wish. Above you the tower rises for about another 100 feet for radio antennas, etc. It costs extra to go To The Top and it is worth it. If you do, go there first and then work your way down to the 2nd and then 1st levels. You can only access The Top by elevator. The 2nd level (400 feet) and 1st level (200 feet) are accessible by elevator and stairway. Remember it's much easier going downhill than uphill. By the way, the stairs are open air but enclosed with metal screens making it impossible for you to fall off. If you are on the 1st level and want to exit it is faster to do so by stairs rather than waiting on the elevator. There are upscale restaurants on the 1st and 2nd levels and there are chairs that you can sit on and enjoy the view. Actually, the famous French landmarks are better seen from the 2nd level than The Top. There are 2 Metro stations within less than 10 minute walking distance to the Tower so getting here is easy. It amazes me that this HUGE landmark was originally designed to be a temporary structure only, They were suppose to take it down but decided it was too popular.
THE GOOD ---------------- + SPECTACULAR and breath-taking 360 degree view of the entireeeeeee city of Paris! No part of Paris is unseen from here. + Different options for visiting the tower - (1) visit the base for free (2) pay to take the lift/walk up to the 2nd floor (3) pay to take the lift allllllll the way to the top - BUT, EVERYONE needs to go through the security checkpoint. No exceptions. + Worth every penny to visit the top of the tower to view the city! Don't just take photos outside or in front of the tower. Go for the full experience! THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - If you have accessibility needs or have a stroller, unfortunately, you will need to go up some steps before you reach the elevators to take you further up the tower. Not a lot steps, but definitely a few staircases. - If you buy tickets the day of your visit, waits can reach 1-2 hours, so try to buy them beforehand if you can! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = As expected, it gets busy on the different levels, especially the higher ones, but it's not THAT bad. It's typical tourist attraction crowds.
I can't believe I'm finally standing in front of the Eiffel Tower! It's just as beautiful as I imagined it! And apparently at night they have it all lit up!
I could not let my first trip to Paris go by without visiting the Eiffel Tower. I mean, it's a structure that is engrained in history and pop culture, and synonymous with the city of Paris. That being said, I decided to research the different types of visits that the tower offered and plan my visit. The tower offers several ways to climb it - tickets are available to either the first/second floor as well at the summit. If you choose the former, you can then choose to climb it via stairs or lift; if you choose to go to the summit then a lift is your only option. Tickets sell out rather quickly online, but you can also try to purchase them in person. Nevertheless, I don't like leaving things up to chance so I purchased what was available to me online - tickets to the first/second floor via stairs. It's about 600 or so stairs to make it to the second floor of the tower. Along the way, there's a stop on the first floor where you can take pictures; there's also some seating areas as well as a cafe. The second floor repeats this, though there is also a gift shop here. They also have fun facts about the tower scattered throughout as well as plenty of view points. Personally, I thought the views from the first/second floor were high enough - I was snapping away. As far as the tower itself, it's definitely a sight to see in person - massive and intricately structured, I found myself just staring at it multiple times. My only regret (if you can call it) is not seeing at night up close, this is definitely something I would want to do my next time in Paris. Overall though, the Eiffel Tower is definitely worth checking out at least one during your Paris adventures.
Wow The Eiffel Tower is amazing but to see it in person is just incredible. It is even more amazing in person and fascinating as well. The tower was completed in 1889. There were many who were opposed of it being built but now the tower is adored. We purchased ticket hubby and I to the Summer which is the very top and we were just amazed at the beauty of the tower and of Spain ! Now it does get very crowded and you do get a bit crammed but otherwise anyone visiting Paris must come see the Eiffel Tower
La Tour Eiffel or the Eiffel Tower is one of the most landmarks in the world, and it is truly an iconic symbol of the French city line. When you're close to the tower, the photos aren't as beautiful as when you take a photo with the tower in the background. A few spots that are great to take photos with the Eiffel tower is from Trocadero or the bridge at Pont D'Iena for a straight short or at the bridge at Pont De l'Alma for a diagonal shot. We got to enjoy the view of the Eiffel Tower on multiple occasions as we explored the city. We witness its' charm from the day light hours and at night. We discovered that the tower sparkles at night on the hour for 5 minutes. One night we noticed it sparkled from 9:00-9:05pm and then our theory was confirmed when we saw it sparkle again from 11:00-11:05pm. What a treat! I recommend making time to visit both during the morning and at night. The Eiffel Tower is stunning and I feel like the day and the night has different charms to it.
When in Paris, you must visit the Eiffel Tower, both during the daytime and at night! The structure is massive close-up! At night if you take a boat ride along the Seine River, you'll get to see the tower pretty close-up and brightly lit. It's quite mesmerizing.
Is it touristy? Yes. Is it crowded? Yes. Is it worth it? YES!!!! My 4th time being in Paris and still love seeing this beautiful metal art piece. During the day... it's magnificent. During the night... ohhhh it's spectacular! I didn't go up this time, went in 2015... the view is beautiful but you do get better city view from Galleries de Lafayette rooftop. You can see the Eiffel Tower from plenty of hotels... so be sure to time it right... and watch the sparkle at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm... it only sparkles for 5 minutes... so be ready!
As sad as it is, whenever I think about the Eiffel tower I can't help but think about Franz Reichelt. He was a French tailor and inventor and in 1912 he jumped off the first platform of the Eiffel to test a homemade, wearable parachute. You can imagine how that went. However, I have the utmost respect for Franz. You can't knock the hustle. Bro was really about that life and had an unparalleled self belief, rivaled only by Vegeta. A moment of silence for big Franz please.............................. My gf and I came to the Eiffel Tower, not to jump off, but with a baguette and a bottle of red wine like the good little tourists we are. I was draped in a red beret and a 80% cashmere scarf that I had picked up from a tourist stand nearby for 8 euro. It was at this moment I realized that if I ever needed to go into the witness protection program I could blend in out here pretty easily... We drank our wine and ripped into the baguette, and had a nice little moment. It's nice to just press pause every now and then and appreciate moments. My girlfriend ended up keeping this cork, attached a magnet to it, and hung it on the fridge. Beast... gonna start keeping corks like this from all major life events and moments. I sat there, half a bottle of red wine deep, thinking "damn bro really jumped off that and thought he would be good... talk about betting on yourself. He has all my respect." RIP FRANZ! GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo
This was the first tourist trap we visited after checking into our hotel in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is a must see for anyone visiting Paris. It was even more amazing then we thought it would be. Just stay away from their gift shops on the way down. They are charging around $100 Euros for a shirt. Crazy prices sons pay while they're "Eiffle Drunk" from being there, the heights of the tower or too much champagne consumed on the Summit level. What else can I say. It's the Elvis of tourism. It's the picture of France even though the French see it as a Prop in the background. We all loved it. Make sure you go to the Summit. The 2nd floor pictures may be more definable but go to the top!!! It's the f@ck'n EiffleTower. Go to the top and have a couple of glasses of Champagne!!!! Enjoy! Highly recommend.
I can't think of a public structure that evokes more of a visceral response than the Eiffel Tower. It defines Paris for all of us who know the city mostly from Hollywood movies and travel videos. It epitomizes the swooning romanticism and engineering ingenuity upon which Paris bases its global reputation. And you know what? Its intended magic worked on us. Jamie W and I decided to buy advance tickets when we decided to vacation in Paris. The last time we came here was on a quickie Chunnel trip from London. Back then, when we walked under the tower, we were ambushed by sidewalk vendors, wristband scammers, and failed pickpockets. We escaped quickly. The situation seemed much better this time because first, there was a security check before we could enter the tower grounds. Second, we made our reservation for 9:30PM because we wanted to see the sparkling lights as well as the nighttime views. The combination must've warded off the solicitors because we got to the entry gate without incident. Without a burning desire to go all the way to the top, we went for the Second Floor access tickets for 41€ each. We heard the top was unbearably crowded and that the views were not all that different from those from the second floor. Boarding the diagonal elevator (Video 3), we arrived on the second floor in minutes and navigated the platform with relative ease. The views were striking with the City of Lights moniker well earned (Video 1). Our walkabout was brief, and we chose to walk down by choice. Was it worth the effort and cost? Definitely. The best views were of the tower itself whether we were underneath it or just a few yards away. After sunset, the lights on the tower twinkle at the top of the hour for five minutes, and that magical image was well worth the wait (Video 2). It seemed photographing the tower was not only a predictable recurrence but the inevitable consequence of capturing such an iconic symbol, whether from the Trocadéro, the top of the Arc de Triomphe, or department store rooftops. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI
2nd time here; 1st time 10 years ago. Really beautiful views from the summit but better photos from the 2nd floor. First sparkling lights at 9 pm and then on the hour every hour after that but not sure when it stops. Trancadero was an excellent spot for photos of the tower. Gift shop was overpriced but I bought a jellycat plush croissant. Windows on summit floor enclosed area need to be cleaned. Nice that they had a comparison of all the world's tallest structures on this viewing platform. Need to get there about 30 min earlier than timer ticket and get tickets in advance. Can't do stairs and elevator for summit. Only for 2nd floor can you do the combo or just elevator.
9 years ago
11 years ago
I couldn't believe that I finally paid a visit to this place, one of the most well-known places of the world. The beautiful and marvels Eiffel Tower. My opinion is that, doesn't matter which timing you visit here, it just got its own charm, make people amazed und it is just unforgettable. I came here by the metro, from the station to this place actually took some time, but I enjoyed the walk in this Graden that located in front the tower. Although It was full of people. The moment when I saw the tower from distance, my heart did jump a bit faster. Since I was a kid, I already got to know this place from tv, movie and so on. And glad that I could finished see it with my bare eyes and touch it. My partner ordered the express ticket online before we started our trip, wanted to show me the amazing view from the top of the tower. Which normally, if you try to get this ticket right here, would take you a long time just to wait on the line. It was pity that the tower was completely shut down because of terror attacks, during our visit. However, we have great understanding for it. It was really nice of them refund all our money back. I guess, I could do it next time when I visit this place again. I did enjoy very much walking around this place. Especially the moment when I was standing under the tower. Just couldn't help myself to stand there, look at every detail of it. There many great spots could make great pictures. For example, the spot across the small bridge. There you can have yourself a great picture of the Eiffel Tower and the river Seine. Just simply brilliant. There are also many cool things you can do here. I let you discover it yourself. read more
14 years ago
Sip Champagne at the top of Paris - take the stairs down. How could you go to Paris and not go to the top of the Eiffel Tower? Yes, you can get pictures of it from all over the city, but nothing rivals the view from the very top. Yes, there are huge crowds, but that's to be expected at one of the busiest tourist spots on the planet. Remember, though, there's a reason it's so popular. The Eiffel Tower is synonymous with Paris, to the point you find yourself looking for it when you're at the top. The view is magnificent. We went at night, and enjoyed the lights of Paris, as well as the light show at the top of the hour. They sell champagne by the glass, and while it's not cheap there's something magical about toasting and sipping bubbly at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Don't bother with the elevator down - take the stairs. Not only will you lose the crowds, you'll get a look at the guts of this amazing structure. You get a bird's eye view of the superstructure and the mechanics of the elevator. It's a perspective too few take the time to see. Tips: Be patient. Eat before you go. Use the facilities before you queue up. Resign yourself to long lines. Be patient . Buying your tickets online will save time. Bring sunblock, a hat and water during the day. It's windy at the top, bring a jacket at night. Be patient. Oh, and be patient. read more
6 years ago
Do yourself a huge favor and research the Underground Eiffel tour. You skip the line and it's cheaper? I see no point in standing in line when you don't have to. We met our guide at one of the feet of Eiffel. We then walked over to a bunker and went up Eiffel the underground way. You see much of the history of the tower and get to go up... without waiting in the hour long line. read more
11 years ago
This is beautiful I never thought I will ever come to Paris (broke) but thanx to my lovely parents I went for my Bday instead of a sweet 16 I wanted to go to Europe Okay first of all this thing is huge from miles and miles away you can see this and up close im like oh my! at night I believe it starts glowing its a wonderful romantic site! I got to go on all the floors and there is no words to explain it I felt like I was in a textbook at school and im like omg I cant believe im inside and touching this! It was soo crowded shoulder to shoulder crowded that I did not get the chance to go to the store that I believe is on the second floor of the tower not sure I was just amazed of the view! Beware when your down below getting tickets or just wondering around the begers can be mean a lady spit at me because I wouldn't give her money! But if this is your first time here really soak it in its a beautiful unique place I just wish I would live here ! read more
Erected in 1889, Tour Eiffel was designed by architect Stephen Sauvestre to be the entranceway to the Paris World's Fair expo. I've seen him several times over the years, and still remain a little bit (OK, a lot) in awe of him. I love the intricate iron lattice-work design. And he's just huge! If you're within a few streets of him, you won't be able to see it - but if you happen to be in Northern Paris, say at La Butte, you'll see him literally towering over everything surrounding. There are 4 supporting base entry points (named Nord, Sud, Est, and Ouest - after the directions they face) - two have lifts running up the tower, and two are for those fit /brave/daft enough to do the stairs. Views from the top are unrivaled - but the queues to go up can be huge so book your tickets online. At night, he's lit up - with a twinkling light show every hour for 5 mins - and just looks so pretty On our recent visit, our apartment was less than 10 mins walk away - I'm kinda missing not seeing him every day read more
8 years ago
16 years ago
Short and sweet. You can't be a first timer in Paris and not see La Tour Eiffel. Took the very long elevator up to the very top floor. The only downside is we went during the summer and the elevator can get very stuffy. BUT once you're on the very top, the warm (or cool) breeze is rather calming. They've got a timeline of the history of the tower and there's a magnificent 360 view of the entire city. They also turn on the lights and it's magnificent. I know it's not much to say but it truly is breathtaking when you're there. Another downside: the farther up you go the pricier it gets. We thought: we're only in Paris so many times, why not go all the way. read more
We made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower!!! So grand, magnificent, and breathtakingly gorgeous day and night!!! (At exactly 11:30pm every night, the tower "light show" begins and lasts until midnight!!) It really is a crazy light show lol. The Eiffel Tower is beautiful close-up, far away, in all angles!!! BF and I paid a little extra to get to the very top (324m high!): Up to 2nd floor: 9 euros Up to Summit: 15 euros We highly recommend paying a little more to get to the top. Great view of the city (although it was FREEZING and very windy when we went)! For those scared of heights, you can stay on the 2nd floor, or go up a few more floors (elevator) before you reach the summit. We got to the top, took pictures, and took the elevator down to get to the other floors. The tower has 2 souvenir shops and 2 restaurants! Long lines to get back down lol. FYI: You cannot buy summit tix online during the winter season, bc the Summit is sometimes closed due to weather conditions. You can only buy tix to the 2nd floor. I wanted us to go all the way to the top, knowing that we might get unlucky. So we took our chances and waited in line that day early in the morning (our concierge recommended to line up 1 hour before ticket office opens, otherwise we'll be in line forever) and I'm so glad we did!!! The lines moved pretty quickly as soon as they opened. And yes! We made it to the top within 15 min! ***Please keep in mind that these lines can get really long so if you can't reserve tix online, your best bet is to wait in line! Ticket office is open from 9am-11pm (last lift to 2nd floor ONLY is at 10:30pm)*** Also BEWARE OF GYPSIES (young,old) walking around and asking for some donation and your signature for their petition . DO NOT FALL FOR IT. They'll tell you it's for a good cause and our friends have almost been pick-pocketed by the gypsies, sometimes working in pairs. One will have you sign while the other tries to reach into your front/back pockets. We were approached TWICE by two gypsies asking for our signatures. One girl in particular had her target on my bf and as soon as I started pulling him away from her, she started pushing me lol. We just said no and immediately walked away. Please do not waste your time and money with them. Make sure you don't have anything in your front pockets (pants/jackets). Ladies, have your bags/purses in front of you. The architecture of the Eiffel Tower is so marvelous!!! I couldn't keep my eyes off of it throughout our stay in Paris!!! It is truly a breathtaking view, rich in history! We cannot wait to revisit!!! read more
12 years ago
Amazingly Stunning! (need I say more?) Beautiful in daylight and night time especially with the flickering lights! You may bring some vino, bread, cheese and sit by the park and enjoy the Eiffel Tower view! :-) read more
12 years ago
It's one thing to see it in books or magazines, but it's another to see it in person with your own eyes. It's really breath taking! And when you are on top the view is absolutely incredible and simply beautiful. Unfortunately I came when it was raining, but it was a very clear day and I was able to get some good pictures. If you go in the winter beware! It's cold and windy. They close the third level because that's the coldest/ windiest! Second level you can still see a great view and literally can see all of Paris! Make sure you buy your tickets online, I went to the second level and it was $9. Going up there are no problems, you have options. You can ride an elevator (there's two) or you can take the stairs. I took the elevator up and the stairs down. There is a LOT OF STAIRS. I repeat a lot of stairs. My legs were shaky when I got to the bottom and a little sore the next day and that was just going down... I repeat, just going down! My favorite aight in all of Paris was the Eiffel Tower at night! It glowed and you could see it stand out more all over... Then came the sparkles! It just made me feel all warm and gooey inside! read more
7 years ago
You must experience the Eiffel when in Paris! TIP: there's a tiny post office at the South pillar. Bring your own postcards already addressed (the machines are often sold out) and have change or a credit card with a chip to get your postcards sent out from this iconic monument. Line for the stairs was not bad at all. Splurge for the for purchase champagne at the summit! read more
7 years ago
Iconic, beautiful, and more beautiful than any movie can ever hope to capture. It's definitely a sight that needs to be seen at least once in your life. Standing at the base in awestruck at the engineering feat that was accomplished. It is an embodiment of the greatness humanity is able to create. read more
What more can really be said about the Eiffel Tower that hasn't been said already. An icon of not only France, but of all of Europe. A sight that is admirable in photos but breathtaking in person. We climbed the tower and saw some absolutely amazing views of Paris. From up high the city almost looks like Ancient Rome. The climb can be quite a work out, but regardless of how high up you go, it's worth every step to experience this piece of history. It's a tourist trap as expected, but one that is a must see. Unfortunately I didn't get to eat at the restaurant at the top of the tower, but it's certainly in my to do list next time I'm Paris. I can only imagine the views from up there... The Eiffel Tower, a beautiful piece of history. read more
The Eiffel is everything you see in photos, stories and your imagination. It is breathtaking during the day and in the evening. The best time to tour the Eiffel to the Sommet is in the evening, since summer days are long you will get to see the sunset over the city of blinding lights and watch the famous lights dazzle the city below. Feel like you need French wine to go along with this experience, no worries, they have a wine bar at the top ( about 12 euro per glass). Other than that, just make sure you bring a camera with an awesome zoom lens and to buy your tickets online! :) read more
Eiffel tower wait times are insane. But it's a mandatory visit to the sommet for people that never gone. However I think the views were better at the first base camp because the area has no fence. At the sommet it's over crowded and the fencing crowds the photos. Overall I would say it's good to do the sommet once but I don't think I would do it again given the huge wait times for elevators at each level to go up and down. read more
8 years ago
Beautiful, historic architecture in Paris. We opted for the night tour by boat. It was freezing but absolutely worth it. read more
The most iconic structure in Paris . When you first see it, you are amazed! From seeing it in movies and books to seeing it in person is truly amazing. Almost every spot around the tower is a great view ! I walked around the entire tower checking out every side and taking photos . Some of the best photos can be taken on the side streets that lead to the tower (Rue de Universite). The area around the tower is clean for the most part. A lot of street sellers trying to sell tower chains or bike rides which gets kind of annoying after the 10th offer. A lot of people walking around. Always keep your belongings in your front pockets and never leave valuables in a backpack for thieves to open while you walk or focused on the tower. Sunset and night time have really nice views of the tower as it lights up. The light show comes on for about 5 mins at the hour around 10-11 pm. read more
I didn't take the time to learn a lot about this landmark as it's one of many stops on our trip. It's pretty cool to be here and I have an appreciation for that. I'm not compelled to pay to go inside though. I'll just enjoy the view from down here. read more
9 years ago
What a beautiful work of art. Every time I go to the Eiffel Tower, it is so beautiful and majestic. I only take one star off because it is just so crowded. I am one of those people who hates crowds, I really prefer more exclusive/private surroundings, so it was very disappointing to me when there were a lot of people in my photos. I know there's nothing you can do, but you could probably hit the tower at a less crowded time of day, say, not at sunset read more
7 years ago
Stunning. Breathtaking. The views and majesty make up for the lines and flight from California. read more
7 years ago
Make sure to book a reservation ahead of time to skip there long line to get in. You will still be moved asking like cattle going both up and down to the summit. The views are spectacular. Don't miss the lights coming on when the sun sets. read more
I couldn't possibly come to Paris and not visit the Eiffel Tower, can I? The Eiffel Tower really doesn't need any introduction. It is, without doubt, one of the world's most recognisable structures. Yet, I am surprised to learn that when Gustave-Alexandre Eiffel proposed to have it build for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, it created a lot of controversy and many Parisians (at that time) hated the structure. Today, the public opinions are very much in favour of the landmark and it stands as France's symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris. Most people intent upon reaching the tower is get right to the top. I strongly encourage everyone to just stand beneath the tower, and look straight up. It's like a rocket of steel lacework shooting into the sky and it's a quite amazing view. Personally, I find Parc du Champ-de-Mars offers the most beautiful view of the landmark monument. It is also a great place to picnic or watch the Eiffel Tower's twinkling lights at nightfall. read more
A must-see for any visit to Paris. Pro Tip...most guide books tell you the secret is to arrive early. WRONG! Everyone buys the same guidebook and arrives early, so the crowd at opening is insane. Instead, plan on a very early lunch (approx. 11am), then finish by 12:30-1pm, and arrive at the Eiffel Tower while the crowd is busy eating lunch. When we arrived today, the wait to get tickets was about 15 minutes, not bad at all. Getting to the top counting getting tickets was about 45-50 minutes. As always, the Eiffel Tower is a great photo opp and tons of fun. Getting there will be a bit of a wait. read more
8 years ago
If you go visit Paris if you do not see the Eiffel tower you have missed it all. The Eiffel tower as culture I'm looking architecture, use that are so breathtaking and a fear factor for final punch. read more
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