The Eiffel Tower ticket price depends on two choices: how high you go and how you get there. In the listings on this site, dated 2026-09-21, guided entry starts from EUR 30 per person, the stairs climb from EUR 32, the second floor with reserved entry from EUR 52, and the elevator with the summit from EUR 79. Those are “from” prices, and they change with date, season, group and add-ons, so treat them as a guide and check the live price. Here is what I would do: pick the level first, then compare the total at checkout, because the headline number is rarely what you pay. This guide covers what each level costs, what raises the price and where the savings are.
If you want to compare every ticket and tour by price per person, see what an Eiffel Tower ticket costs across the whole product set.
How much does it cost to go up the Eiffel Tower?
It costs from about EUR 30 to EUR 79 per person in this collection, depending on the level and the product. Dinner tickets cost more, from EUR 130, because they include a meal. Your final price depends on date, options and group.
The plain answer I give friends: budget for the second floor with a reserved slot, and add the summit only if you want it. The lowest number you will see is the entry price of a product, and add-ons such as the summit or a Seine cruise raise it. I would never compare two listings until I had added the same extras to both.
What does each level cost?
Each level costs more as you go higher, and the method changes the price too. The stairs are the cheapest way to level 2, the second floor with reserved entry sits in the middle, and the summit with a lift is the top price.
Here is the price table from the tour data, all “from” prices per person, dated 2026-09-21:
| Ticket | Level and method | From price | What is included |
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| Guided tour tickets | Second floor, summit optional | EUR 30 | Short guided part, add summit or cruise |
| Stairs climb | Stairs to level 2, summit optional | EUR 32 | Guide, group of 20 or fewer, no priority access |
| Second floor and summit with a guide | Lift to level 2, summit optional | EUR 52 | Reserved entry, guide intro |
| Tower and Seine cruise | Levels 1 and 2 plus cruise | EUR 69 | Reserved entry to levels 1 and 2, cruise |
| Elevator with summit | Lift to level 2 and summit | EUR 79 | Summit included, unlimited time inside |
| Audioguide tickets | Lift, audioguide, optional cruise | EUR 79 | Downloadable audioguide app |
| Dinner tickets | First floor restaurant | EUR 130 | Three-course menu, drinks, priority lift line |
| Seine cruise only | No tower entry | EUR 18 | One-hour cruise from the tower |
Prices may vary by date, time, season and group size, and I cannot promise a number on your day. Use the table to shortlist, then check the live price on the listing.
What is the Eiffel Tower summit ticket price?
The summit is the most expensive level to reach. In this collection, the elevator ticket that includes both the second floor and the summit starts from EUR 79 per person. Other tickets let you add the summit as an option, which raises the base price.
My view is that the summit is worth its price on a clear day for photographers and special occasions, and not worth it on a hazy one. I go through the trade-off in detail in my guide to Eiffel Tower summit tickets, and I give a direct verdict in is the Eiffel Tower summit worth it.
What is the second floor ticket price?
The second floor is the mid-priced option. In this collection, the second floor with a guide and reserved entry starts from EUR 52 per person, and the summit and a cruise are optional extras. It gives the classic skyline at a lower cost.
I recommend it for most first visits. The second floor shows Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the boulevards, and it is easier to book than the top. My deeper look at what you gain and what you skip is in Eiffel Tower second floor tickets.
What do stairs tickets cost?
The stairs are the cheapest route in this collection. The stairs climb to level 2 starts from EUR 32 per person, with a guide and a group of 20 or fewer. It needs fitness, and the listing says it does not include pre-reserved or priority access.
I would only send fit visitors this way. Skip it if you have knee trouble, small kids or a tight schedule. The full explanation, including the 704 steps and how to add the summit by lift, is in my page on Eiffel Tower stairs tickets.
Is the summit or the second floor better value?
For most people the second floor is better value. It costs less, sells out later and gives the classic skyline. The summit adds the highest view and more wind, and it makes sense if the sky is clear and the moment matters.
I lay out the choice side by side in my decision page on Eiffel Tower summit vs second floor, and I commit to a pick there. My short version: book the second floor, and add the summit only if the forecast is good. Tickets with an optional summit make that easy.
How much are elevator tickets?
Elevator tickets vary by what they include. In this collection, the elevator ticket with second floor and summit starts from EUR 79 per person. It gives reserved entry to levels 1 and 2, standard summit access and unlimited time inside.
If you want lift access because of mobility, small children or tired legs, this is the type to look at. I explain which lift goes where, and who should avoid stairs, in my guide to Eiffel Tower elevator tickets. Summit access here is standard, so you may queue at the top, and I would plan a buffer.
Can you visit the Eiffel Tower for free?
You can see the tower and walk its grounds for free, but going up always costs money. I have not found a free way up, and I will not invent one. Any page that promises free entry deserves suspicion.
The Champ de Mars and the views from outside cost nothing, and they are lovely at dusk. If your goal is to spend nothing, that is the honest route. For the details, read my page on visiting the Eiffel Tower for free.
Add-ons raise the total quickly. The summit, a Seine cruise, an audioguide or a guide each add cost. Dinner is the biggest jump, because the price includes a meal and drinks.
The trap I see most often is comparing headline prices. The lowest “from” price is the entry option, and the total after you tick extras can be much higher. Always add the same extras to two listings before you decide, and read what is excluded, such as gratuities.
What changes the price on your day?
Date, season, time of day and group size all move the price. Popular times such as summer, weekends and evenings are the ones most likely to cost more or sell out. Children may have different pricing, which shows at checkout.
I would check at least two dates if your plan is flexible. A weekday morning can be easier to book than a Saturday evening. Prices here come from listings dated 2026-09-21, and they may vary. For the official conditions, check the official Eiffel Tower website alongside the listing you choose.
Are cheaper tickets riskier?
Not always, but very low prices deserve a closer look. Compare what is included, whether you get a time slot and what the seller says about cancellation. A cheap ticket you cannot use is not cheap.
My red flags are a missing time slot, an unclear seller and big claims with few details. For more ways to pay less without gambling on availability, see my guide to cheap Eiffel Tower tickets, which also covers youth and kid rates to check.
How do you read a “from” price without being misled?
A “from” price is the lowest total for the cheapest option on the listing, usually for one adult on a low-demand date. It is a starting point, not a quote. The number you pay depends on the options and the day you choose.
Here is how I read one, step by step:
- Find what the price buys. Is it entry only, or entry plus a guide?
- Check the level. Second floor, summit or first floor only?
- Look for the time slot. A held time is part of what you pay for.
- Tick the extras you want. Summit, cruise and audioguide each move the total.
- Check the date. Change it once or twice and watch the number.
I would also read the exclusions. The stairs listing, for example, states it does not include gratuities or pre-reserved access, and the guided tickets warn that the summit and cruise raise the price quickly. A listing that is honest about what is not included is one I trust more than a listing that only shouts the lowest number.
Which level fits which traveler?
Match the level to who is travelling and what you want to see, then pay for that and nothing more. Most disappointment comes from buying a level that does not fit the group.
My quick matches, based on the listing details:
- First-timers on a normal budget: second floor with reserved entry, summit optional.
- Photographers and special occasions: the elevator ticket with summit, on a clear day.
- Fit visitors who like a challenge: the stairs to level 2, small group.
- Families with young children: second floor only, and consider the audioguide for pacing.
- Couples planning one big evening: the dinner ticket, with the priority lift line, if the price feels right.
- People who want the river too: the tower and cruise combo, if you would book both anyway.
I would not push everyone to the summit. It is the priciest level and the windiest, and a hazy day can make the second floor look just as good.
Is the Seine cruise worth adding to the price?
A cruise adds a second experience, not more tower. The one-hour cruise starts from EUR 18 on its own, and the tower and cruise combo starts from EUR 69. Add it only if you want the skyline from the water.
I like a cruise as a wind-down after a morning on the tower, and the listing says the boat leaves from the base area, which keeps the day compact. But I would not add it to a tight budget. If you are unsure, book the tower first and the Seine cruise on its own later, since it is cheap and easy to book.
How does the price compare with the official channel?
The tower’s official channel sells its own tickets, and resellers add things like a guide, a bundle or a reserved product. The price gap is what those extras cost. Compare like for like, and check terms on both.
I would not tell you one is always cheaper. If you only want a plain entry, the official route may fit. If you want a guide, a cruise or a held product you can compare, a reseller listing can be the right call. I explain the difference in how to buy Eiffel Tower tickets, and I compare the two channels in more detail on the booking pages of that section.
When should you book to lock a price?
Book as early as your dates are firm. Prices are shown live and availability drops over time, so waiting can leave you with fewer levels and times. Summer, weekends and evenings go first.
I would book a few weeks ahead for a normal trip and earlier for peak periods. Timing matters most for the summit. If you are still planning the day itself, my guide to Eiffel Tower opening hours helps you pick a time, and it links to the rest of my visit planning pages.
How much should you budget for a family or group?
Multiply the per-person price by the number of visitors, then check child pricing at checkout. Add a little for extras such as a cruise or a snack. For groups, compare a guided ticket with an audioguide ticket.
For a family with young children I would choose the second floor. The summit is windy and queues can be long. The audioguide ticket from EUR 79 lets a family go at a child’s pace, though it costs more. I would settle the level first and then work out the total.
Which ticket do I recommend?
For most first visits, the second floor and summit ticket with a guide, from EUR 52 per person. It gives reserved entry, a short guided intro and a choice about the summit and a cruise.
If you want the lowest headline price, look at the guided tour tickets from EUR 30. If you want the full tower in one purchase, the elevator ticket with summit from EUR 79 is my pick. I would skip the stairs unless you are fit and have time to spare.
My recommendation
Choose the level first, then compare the total at checkout. Take the second floor by default, add the summit for a clear day, and use the stairs only if you are fit. Ignore any ticket that promises a huge discount or free entry.
To see every current option, visit the Eiffel Tower tickets homepage. For the booking steps and how to spot a trusted seller, read my guide to how to buy Eiffel Tower tickets, and to plan the day, see Eiffel Tower opening hours. My final pick is the second floor and summit ticket with a guide, because it balances price, a held slot and flexibility better than anything else here.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Eiffel Tower ticket?
In this collection, from EUR 30 for guided entry to EUR 79 for the elevator with the summit. Dinner tickets start from EUR 130. Prices vary by date.
What is the cheapest way up the Eiffel Tower?
The guided entry ticket from EUR 30 and the stairs climb from EUR 32 are the lowest headline prices here. Add-ons raise the total.
Is the summit much more expensive than the second floor?
It costs more, and it sells out first. Compare the total for your date, and I would take the second floor unless the summit matters to you.
Do prices change during the year?
Yes. Date, season and demand move the price, so check the live price before you book.
Is entry to the Eiffel Tower free for anyone?
Viewing the tower and walking the grounds is free, and going up always costs money. I would not trust a claim of a free way up.
