Tickets for the stairs are cheaper than the tickets for the lifts, and also have minimal waiting times. You can save about two hours of your time if you opt to skip the lines and take the stairs to the second floor.
Can you take stairs up Eiffel Tower?
You can take the stairs from the bottom of the Eiffel Tower up to the 2nd Floor. That means exactly 674 steps! In total, there are 1665 steps from the esplanade up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but the stairway from the 2nd floor to the top is not open to the public.
How long does it take to walk to 2nd floor Eiffel Tower?
about 30-45 minutesIt takes about 30-45 minutes to climb the stairs to the 2nd level. It all depends on how fit you are! However, please avoid taking the stairs with very young children or babies (gentle reminder: there is no space or locker room for left luggage), or anyone in poor health.