Beautiful place and very romantic for couples. I can't believe it's been a year. The view from the top is a one of a lifetime experience. We dined at the restaurant and we got to see the city lights at night for free. The only thing it is super cold on this time but it was a moment to remember. read more

La Tour Eiffel - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

Well it would be a shame to come to Paris and not see this. It's got to be one of the most iconic landmarks of the city and maybe the world. Because we couldn't make any concrete plans on what day to see this we waited in line to climb the stairs, and it took probably 45 minutes to do so and well worth it. The stairs only go up to the second level, so you have to purchase to go up the third level which we did since we were already there. I mean I think that there's like 661 steps and took about 15-20 minutes. It wasn't bad at all and kids were doing it with parents and families. It was a little cooler, but it had a wonderful view. It was very memorable and we also have our engagement photos with the view of this thing in so many of our background that we can say that we will always have Paris. read more

Somehow I never reviewed the Eiffel Tower. It's an amazing view and there's an elevator to the top. You don't have to go all the way up to level 3 but you should. Tips: Buy the tickets online. Go to the top. Bring a sweater. Take pictures. After you come down, be sure to see the tower at night, ideally from one of the bateaux mouches in the Seine. This can be surprisingly difficult if you're in Paris on a business trip in late-June when the sun never seems to set. read more

Never ceases to amaze me. Such an iconic and beautiful monument. Gorgeous by day, gorgeous by night. Gorgeous anytime of year! During the summer, bring a blanket and a picnic and just gaze up at her beauty. On a chilly winter night, bring a blanket and cuddle up on a park bench and enjoy the light show. The first time I visited, I never actually went up the tower as I was told that the view was not that impressive. Everyone said that being in Paris meant seeing the Eiffel Tower and if you are in it... you'll be missing a view of the most important thing in town! The second time I went, I had to make it to the top, and it was by far my favorite part of the trip. There is a even a little champagne bar when you make it up to the top that is so fun to visit. The view was astonishing. It was freezing and raining, and it was perfect. A truly magnificent place to visit, no matter how you do it! read more

It being the Eiffel Tower makes it a must see in Paris and probably was one of the coolest experiences in my life. That being said be prepared to wait in line and be hounded by guys selling trinkets. Also be advised that there are no bathrooms nearby which can be inconvenient. We also didn't go to the top.....just went to the middle which I think was just as good of an experience and cut the waiting in half. It was definitely beautiful and worth waiting in line for but just be prepared when you go. read more

The staff are horribly rude! From start to finish. If you don't like your job, find a new one. And I was speaking French to them, as best as I could with my rusty French. It is what it is, a tourist attraction. read more

La Tour Eiffel - Me and the Eiffel Tower. Minus the rude staff. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

Such a surreal experience. The lines for the tour can be long but 1000% worth it. I ended up touring on a rainy day around lunch and waited for about a half an hour (a shorter wait than usual). I did not go to the top deck (too freaked out). I did take the elevator up to the middle deck and the view was stunning. The tour is self propelled and is on your own time. You can spend all day on the deck or 5 minutes, it's all up to you. Beware it is quite windy up there so dress appropriate. read more

La Tour Eiffel - A stunning experience. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

How do you not go to Paris and not see the Eiffel Tower?? The most famous landmark in France. Just walking towards it is breathtaking. I went during sunset during the summer and had one of the most beautiful views. Taking the elevator up was also an experience as it goes up on a slope. You can go up to the first level and then all the way up to the top. The first level is open to the atmosphere so you can walk around and get some amazing pictures of Paris. You can see the entire city from this level and it was gorgeous as the sun was setting. At the top, they have major cities in the world and the distances to each city from the Eiffel Tower which is really cool. By the time I got up there, it was night and wasn't as nice as when the sun had just started setting but it was still very nice. read more

There is really something magical about this place. I travel a lot and seeing landmarks really is not something that shocks me. I don't know what it is about this place but it's just beautiful! We went in the off season and it was decently busy to go scale the tower. We had reservations at tour 58 so we were able to skip the line and go into a special entrance. I am definitely going to have to go back to here. Oh and make sure to see it at night as well and be there on the hour! read more

Skip the elevator/lift line/queue and climb the stairs. Magnificent views of a beautiful city. Champagne a ripoff. read more

When we arrived in Paris (my first time back in 2007), it was raining and gloomy. Checked into our hotel and wanted to sleep because I was so tired from the plane ride (halfway around the earth!) Woke up about 4-hours later than we wanted to. The rain had stopped, and we were ready to experience Paris. We had dinner relatively close to our hotel and decided to walk the streets after. We had no map, no GPS, just the shining Eiffel Tower as our beacon in the night, shining through in between buildings and trees. On the way there we saw the tunnel where Princess Diana died. The night shots we got of the Eiffel in the distance were awesome. We finally arrived at around 2am. By then the lights were dark but the "night lights" were on, and you could walk right under the tower. There were a few other night owls there as well, along with some street vendors selling junk. It was very safe. While we couldn't take many clear pictures, it was the experience of it all. So memorable. We did go back a few days later during normal hours and boy was it jam-packed! We did manage to buy tickets and make our way to the very top. It was long and cold but so worth it! On our most recent trip there back in 2007 we ate at the 58 Tour Eiffel, which I have a review for on their Yelp page. read more

The view from the top is great! I will also say it was a bit scary, as it seemed like the building swayed a little. I truly apprreciated the beauty of this stucture from a distance also -it lights up the sky and this beauty rules the Paris syline! read more

The Eiffel tower was on my bucket list for places to go in Paris. We had a private tour which made things a lot easier. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the tower as well as the city. The views were outstanding. We were there for Bastille day which meant heavy military personnel, but going thru security check points was quick. Great tour. read more

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It's the Eiffel Tower! Advance tickets were sold out well ahead of time on the website, so we just walked around, took pictures, people-watched and relaxed on the lawn for a little while. We'd already walked 5+ miles to get here, so the prospect of waiting in line and climbing stairs to the top (the elevator is cheating!) was too daunting. It was all a bit overrated to me, but then again, I'm not mad about Paris the way that I am about London or some of the other cities that we visited. read more

You can't visit Paris without going up the Eiffel Tower. It is one of the most famous landmarks and it is a must-do for any tourist visiting Paris. We only went up to the 2nd level since we were part of a tour group. The views are awesome, but I am sure it would be even better up at the top. Next time I am in Paris I will have to go to the top. One of the benefits of being part of a tour group is that you don't have to wait in the long lines to buy a ticket. You have a reserved time to go up. We took the elevator, but if you are crazy enough...you can take the stairs up. I think the admission is cheaper, but you have to exert more energy. I did take the stairs down, which isn't as bad, but it is a lot of steps to go down....it'll take about 15-20 minutes to get down from the 2nd level. Beware of the gypsy girls down below who ask if you speak English and then gank your money, as well as the over-aggressive street vendors trying to hawk their Eiffel Tower souvenirs and won't take "no" for an answer. Other than that, the site is well-worth checking out. I heard designated times at night, the tower has twinkling lights that turn on and make the tower even more special. Magnifique! read more

Who could give the Eiffel Tower one star? LMFAO I tried it at first on a night jog from the apartment. OOH LALA! Lady Paris is becoming in the dark ;) ;) A week later I tried visiting it it in the morning. Espresso, Croissant du Chocolat, and and Chicken curry croissant in hand, not as lovely, BOO. I recommend the water bus. Fun way to get around. I dont enjoy the tourist crap so much. So no reports on that. Over all it deserves 5 stars. I mean, its the most widely visited landmark on the GLOBE! Its funny to look back in history to all the conservatives who wrote angry letters about it being such an eyesore. I guess some things never change. read more

A dream come true!! That was how we felt when we saw the Eiffel Tower in person! It did not disappoint! We went there during the off-peak season in November so there were no lines or crowds of people at all. It was a bit chilly, but well worth it! Felt like we had the place to ourselves when we went to check the views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Seeing the Eiffel Tower in person is a whole lot better than seeing it in photos and in the movies! Hope to visit it once again in the future. Best times to go are during those off-peak seasonal times like October or November. read more

Obviously the Eiffel Tower is an absolute must see in Paris, and in my opinion the best way to see it is all lit up at night. We were only in Paris for 3 days so our schedule was jam packed and we didn't want to spend half our day here so we didn't go up to the top. I'm sure the views are great, but it just didn't make the cut for this trip. The lines are ridiculously long so I strongly recommend booking ahead or finding alternate routes up if that's what you really want to do. (I've heard there is some kind of underground tour option and also the option to walk part of the way and then grab an elevator the rest of the way). We saw Eiffel multiple times during the day from Sacre Couer, on a bus tour, and on a Seine river cruise at dusk. The lighting around dusk/sunset is really beautiful and a good time to get some great pictures. On our last night in Paris we took the metro to the Trocadero stop and just walked up the station's stairs to see Eiffel in all her beautiful, sparkling glory. There are tons of guys trying to sell you things here and possibly trying to pick your pockets, so just be aware and keep your belongings secure. Lots of people gather around the front railings when the light show begins every hour, but once that is over the crowd thins out and you might just be able to snap a couple pictures without total strangers on either side of you. Another great option is to park yourselves somewhere on the large grassy area of Champ de Mars, maybe pack a little picnic with some wine, and gaze at Eiffel from there. I'll definitely be going with this option if we ever make it back to Paris again! read more

Great landmark to see in sunny day from different angles. The queue to get on Top is massive, I recommend are de triomphe or Sacre Coeur as the viewing point if you do not want to wait. Watch out on pick pockets. read more

You'll be queuing for ages to climb the beautiful girl, but it is well worth the wait! The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world, and is portrayed as one of the most romantic. People pilgrimage from across the world just to see her, but I would fully recommend going up the tower for the spectacular view of Paris from the top. I visited here with my ex and even though we weren't the most overtly romantic couple ever, it was an unforgettable experience that he enjoyed as much as I. We didn't go all the way up to the top, opting instead to tackle the stairs up to the second level. It was an awesome challenge and we were rewarded at the top with an absolutely stunning view of Paris at night. The tower sparkles blue, or at least it did when I was there, but the pretty lights of the tower that are visible all over Paris don't get in the way of the amazing view when you're up there. The twinkling, winking lights of the city blew me away. There's a restaurant at the top if you're feeling brave. Even if you are afraid of heights I would strongly suggest putting your fears to one side, it's one of the sights most worth seeing in the world. I felt happy enough to be in the city where I could see the Eiffel Tower lighting up the night sky, but for the small price I paid to actually climb the Eiffel Tower, it was priceless. read more

A mid-sized tower with limited view and minimal efficiency in terms of space and functionality. We'd heard about this from a documentary film on the 1889 World's Fair and decided to venture to this area of the city with hopes of checking it out. It's not incredibly easy to find, particularly with the multitude of buildings and open park spaces obscuring it from view. It turns out that the rumour that every baguette in the city is held in a manner that points in the direction to the tower is not true. Eventually we found it best to enquire with a local by asking "Where is the 1889 World's Fair thing?" in public as loud as possible without looking too confused or frustrated. The unique form of this structure is best appreciated on a much more digestible level from any one of a number of artisans who create customized miniature versions of this building and sell them from carts nearby. To be entirely honest, some of these are much nicer than the actual tower itself. We particularly enjoyed the one made of crystals and the one that was themed as Hello Kitty. (Ha. What a crazy cat!) The building itself left us with much to be desired. There was no swimming pool nor was there any place to buy commemorative plaques from the equestrian exhibits from the world's fair. We kept searching for the Galerie Des Machines, only to discover that it had been replaced with yet another park. It's like these people have no respect for engineering or history. Surprisingly, we were not the only people who were curious to go to the top of this makeshift obelisk. The lineup was considerably long and they had the audacity to charge us an admission fee just to walk inside the thing. When we reached the top, it was windy and cold. They really should consider installing plexiglas or perhaps wrapping the structure in a protective cellophane advertising wrap. The view was unremarkable, mainly because of the mind-numbing symmetry of the buildings, boulevards and gentile open spaces. We couldn't even see the ocean. You should be warned, unless you have a very large selfie-stick pole, you will not be able to take usable pictures of yourself on this decidedly off-the-beaten-path destination. read more

We saw the tower but the bus system was not that great. We saw most of the stuff mentioned, but we couldn't go to all the places because we witnessed the yellow jacket protest. So many visitors & we took great pics & had a good time. read more

Who goes to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower? It is such a symbolic monument. Lunching on the surrounding lawns, just lounging about, taking the journey to the spire and seeing all the city around you...it's a great experience. read more

For first timers, I mean, it's a MUST! The Eiffel Tower is magnificent. It stands tall and well lit at night, drawing awes from tourists and even locals. The same sentiments of seeing this wonder and being captivated by it remain as you navigate through the rest of Paris. So take a moment and enjoy the view and continue to experience all things Paris has to offer with the same amazement. read more

La Tour Eiffel - Eiffel Tower at night! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

I mean, it's the Eiffel Tower. If you're in Paris for the first time, you have to see it. Be aware there is now security you need to pass through to go underneath the tower but it is still free to go underneath. You only need to buy tickets if you want to climb or take the elevator up. You always think these kind of monuments are smaller in person, but not the Tower. This thing is impressive from near and far. read more

We had a cold and hazy day to tour the 3rd floor (over 200 meters up). It was nice, crowded, but not too crowded. Took the stairs on the way down. Tiring, but worth it. Only negative were all of the aggressive salespeople outside of the main entrance. read more

Just make sure you go with someone you love, or buy your tickets online, in advance - because you are going to be spending a hell of a long time with them in a queue that moves at a snail's pace. A word to the wise - book online. If you find yourself in my position, "along for the ride on this trip" and willing to let the day take you where you may, then follow this wisdom - don't get in the really long line with the elevator to the 3rd floor. Why? Because an hour and a half into your wait, they will closed down the elevator to the top because it's too crowded, and then you will only be able to get to the second floor. If only we had know to take the tower with no wait and walk to the second and then buy a ticket from the second platform to the 3rd we could have spared each other the company of us and those directly in front and behind us...plus I could have called it a day for my work out. Alas we waited for hours, ellied up to the 2nd, got dizzy then I sprayed anti bacterial (lavender from Williams Sonoma) on my hands and went back down. I'm gonna do it, and maybe this is the period talking, but I'm actually giving the Tour Eiffel THREE STARS. That's it! read more

The Eiffel Tower stands tall above Paris. You can see it from so many different areas in Paris. Each time offering different shadows, views, and backdrops. I recommend checking it out from the Bir-Hakeim bridge. Or Champs de Marche. read more

DO THE STAIRS! If you are ever planning to go to the Eiffel Tower and are able to climb stairs: Get out of that neverending elevator line that will suck your soul out of you as it inches along killing your time in Paris and walk over to the stairs line. If you are like most people who were unable to reserve ahead of time (the Eiffel now releases some tickets beforehand which get gobbled up rather quickly) then you were like me who got up early to discover getting up earlier only meant you were disappointed earlier in the day. I went there around 9-ish to find a line wrapping outside of the entrance down the street! We were so confused we thought that it was for something else and passed all the people to go inside the entrance only to find NOPE, that IS THE LINE! So I hopped in it frantically and waited....and waited...2 hours passed and we were maybe 1/3 closer? My husband looked at me and I was starting to feel that pricklng teariness behind my eyes (hey, you stand in the freezing cold with pushy people wondering if / hoping it's all worth it to be spending a full day of your limited vacation time in line to go up a tower)....and then I heard it "They say it's another 5 hours from where we are standing." .... "Let's go." It simply was not going to be worth it to lose a whole day of our 3 days in Paris to just standing around. We decided we would get up earlier the next day and hope the lines were better. But, then as we were walking out, my dear husband (who knowing how disappointed I was, was trying to find a solution) asked some folks in the stairs line getting ready to enter how long they had waited from the end of the line to the front - 20 minutes!!! What?! Why did nobody tell me this earlier?? The line moves so much faster! We took some quick pics outside of the Tower and then hopped in line. About 30 minutes later we were buying tickets and 30 minutes later we were on the 2nd level after getting through security and climbing the approx. 700 steps. Another short elevator line up to the top and we were up and down within 2 hours. Was it worth it? I honestly don't know. The view from the top is obscured by the fencing and that whole wait time is ridick. I actually think the views from Sacre Cleur are more worth it (and free!!!). But it's one of those things, you "gotta do once." Glad I did but have no need to ever do again. read more

Great work out if you take the stairs! I ended up with a lot of free time on my hands during most of my trips to Paris. My standard go to for something to kill the day is to go to the Eiffel Tower and take the stairs up and down three or four times in a row. It's a really good workout, and it kind of makes you laugh at all the people paying and waiting in line to take the elevator up to the top just because they're fat and lazy! The views from the top of the Eiffel Tower sort of make you realize how Paris is literally concrete city! So get some cozy shoes on and take the stairs! read more

I love to visit qu'à Tour Eiffel at least once. I love the sommet and the boutiques on the second floor.

Seeing the Eiffel Tower itself 5 stars. Going up to the top, however, not so much fun and probably not something I would do again. We got there at 9:10am, 20 minutes before it opened. Still, it took two hours to get to the summit via elevator. The summit costs 17 euro for adults and 14.50 euro for those under 25. If it were up to me, I would actually choose another place to get a 360 view of Paris so that your view can include the Eiffel Tower. I also rather have walked the 700 steps up to the 2nd floor rather than taken the lift to the summit, but we were pressed for time. The view on the 2nd level was just as good as the summit in my opinion. Plus, there was practically no line for walking up. read more

Had the pleasure of visiting France few weeks ago and you know I had to visit Mr. Gustave's Eiffel tower. You've seen the tower, in magazines, movies, books etc. But seeing it in person was kind of surreal. You kinda just stare at it like "is it real?". I noticed there was the area in front of the Eiffel where there tons of tourists getting their new FB profile picture, and I noticed in the back (the park area) had a mix of tourist and locals. I didn't go up the tower ( next time :D) but I got to bike ride around it and have breakfast on the fields with locals, which I absolutely loved. If you want to go up the tower, I suggest going at times where it's not as busy, like early mornings during the week. Oh yeah! Make sure you catch the sparkling tower after sundown, super cool. read more

we went when it was crowded. we decided to walk up the stairs to the second level. it was a great work out and there was no one else doing this. we took pictures whenever we wanted through the scaffoldish parts of the stairs. once on the 1st level, it was barely crowded so we got most of our pictures in on this level. the 2nd level was mayhem mostly because of the people who wanted to go all the way to the top. not worth it in my opinion. we spent as much time we could before losing it on the 2nd level and took the elevator all the way back down. of course, this was the first thing we did when we arrived in Paris. next time, we will go see it at night and maybe go all the way to the top if it's not too crowded (yeah right). read more

What a magical place to go to see the city at night! Worth the walk to and from. As you walk up and see it lit, gorgeous. Then the lights start to flash and it's just magical. If you have the time & money it's well worth it to go up and see the entire city lit up! :) read more

Been to Paris about 12 times when I was a childe and never really appreciated the beauty but just finally came back as a millennial 20-something and my lord it's a must see. The park is amazing to sit at and stare at the tour while drinking a bottle of gamay and reading a book. Paris always is a bonne time read more

On this recent trip to Paris, I enjoyed La Tour Eiffel in a way I wasn't able to enjoy the last time I was here, in cold, rainy February. A friend and I went to Carrefour Cité, picked up a baguette, some chèvre, a bottle of Bordeaux, and a bar of hazelnut chocolate. Don't forget a corkscrew, or else you may have trouble opening that bottle of wine. We plopped down on the lawn at around 8:30pm, and waited for the sun to go down and the lights to come up. Nearby, there are many sketchy guys trying to make a buck, selling you overpriced bottles of champagne and wine. Avoid these by bringing your own. One of them even asked me if he could use my corkscrew (presumably to open up someone else's bottle of wine and then charge them for use of my corkscrew). I told him no, and he refused to budge until I explained in very complicated English why he couldn't use my corkscrew. The sun set at around 9:30, and the tower finally lit up in beautiful yellow lights. We hung around until 10pm, which was the first of many flashing light shows. It was worth sitting around in the cold (Paris is much colder than expected for May!), considering we didn't realize how cold it actually was until we decided to get up and head for the train. Well worth your time, provided you include red wine, cheese, bread, and good company. :) read more

To avoid the long lines to ascend to the viewing deck, come visit with Trafalgar or another travel company who has an appointment at the Eiffel Tower. If not, an alternative is to come for the FREE light shows, which occur every hour after sunset on the hour for 5 minutes. read more

La Tour Eiffel - 10 pm light show - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

I am obsessed with Eiffel Tower. I've taken like over 1000 pics of her with every angle and lighting I could possibly think of. I love how it glistens once every hour at night and I love the fact that she is Miss center of the Paris universe (if there is such a thing). I didn't get a chance to climb up but who cares? Looking at her and staring at her all day will do for me. Eiffel psycho much? mmmhmmm read more

Definitely a tourist trap that you do not want to miss. 'Believe it or not, the Eiffel Tower wasn't appreciated when it was built as the entrance to the International Exposition of 1889. A "barbarous mass overwhelming and humiliating all our monuments," and "a truly tragic street lamp" are just two of the protests published before it was built. Gustave Eiffel's contract called for the tower to be dismantled in 1909, but--luckily for the rest of the world--by then it was being used as an important communications tower and was allowed to stay. Today, it's the most visited monument on the planet. Skipping the elevator and taking the stairs to the first or second floor (1er or 2ème étage) can easily save you an hour or more in wait time and leave you with a few extra euros in your pocket.' The views are absolutely spectacular, and the romance in the air is undeniable. If you visit in the day, make sure to make another visit in the evening - the tower sparkles for ten minutes, on the hour. read more