Pick the ticket scope first
The official Eiffel Tower rates page lists four base tickets: second floor by elevator, second floor by stairs, top by elevator, and top by stairs then elevator. The destination is chosen at purchase. The operator's planning page notes there is no on-site upgrade from a second-floor ticket to the top, so decide whether the summit matters for this Paris day before checkout. Stair tickets walk up to the second floor and then take the elevator to the top.
Plan how and when to buy
The planning page says elevator tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance and stair tickets up to 30 days in advance on the official online ticket office. The same page advises early booking for June through September, school holidays, and public holidays, and notes the rates are the same online and on-site when the box office is open. Each e-ticket is personal, requires identity at the entrance, and must show the QR code clearly in PDF, since wallet passes and modified tickets are not accepted.
Match the ticket to accessibility needs
The operator's disability page states the top and the stairs are not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, in wheelchairs, or with crutches for safety reasons, and points those visitors to the second-floor elevator ticket. The reduced disabled rate applies to the visitor holding a disability card in their own name and to one accompanying companion. Children under 4 need a free admission ticket, and the youth rate applies to visitors aged 12 to 24 on presentation of proof.
Recheck the live operator page
Opening hours and security closures change day by day, and summit access can be restricted during severe weather or peak times. The operator's rates and calendar page should be checked again for the chosen date, because this article is not a live booking or availability confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors upgrade a second-floor ticket to the summit on site?
The operator's planning page says the destination is chosen at purchase, and there is no complementary ticket at the monument to add the top to a second-floor ticket. Buy the top ticket in advance if the summit matters.
Who can use the reduced disabled rate?
The disability page says the reduced rate applies to a visitor holding a disability card in their own name and to one accompanying companion. Other companions without a disability document must buy the ticket matching their age category.
Sources
- Eiffel Tower: Visitor Information
Locator: Practical information, opening hours, security rules and accessibility. Access date: 2026-08-14.. Verified 2026-08-14.
- Eiffel Tower: Rates and Tickets
Locator: Rates, ticket types, elevator and stairs routes, and advance booking rules. Access date: 2026-08-14.. Verified 2026-08-14.