If you want to go to the top, "stairway + lift" tickets allow you to climb the Tower on foot up to the 2nd floor, and then take the lift up to the top, for a sporty and heady experience.
How long is the Eiffel Tower elevator tour?
It is advisable to plan a visiting time of at least 1 1/2 hours for visit to the 1st and 2nd floors and 2 1/2 hours for a visit to the top. Your visiting time will also depend of your choice of way to ascent from the ground to the second floor : by lift or stairs.
Can you go up the Eiffel Tower in an elevator?
Do you have to walk up the Eiffel Tower?
A. There are a total of 674 steps to reach the second floor. However, there are no stairs from the second floor to the top. Visitors must take the lift to reach the top of the tower.
What is the best time to visit Eiffel Tower?
Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening. More information is available on our FAQ.