Tariffs for access to the Eiffel Tower will increase by 20% from June 17

Why Eiffel Tower ticket prices are increasing and what the new rates are

Tickets to go up the Eiffel Tower are set to rise by 20% from June 17—here’s what changes, the updated prices, and the reasons behind the decision.

Tickets to go up the Eiffel Tower will become 20% more expensive

From June 17, access rates for the Eiffel Tower will increase by 20%. This decision is justified by the health crisis and by traces of lead found during renovation works. The authorities in Paris must approve this measure by Saturday.

New prices: elevator to the summit

According to a document seen by AFP, fares for those who want to take the elevator to the top of the tower will rise significantly.

New prices: stairs to the second floor

Fares for those who prefer climbing the stairs to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower will also increase.

Who still gets free access

Access to the Eiffel Tower will remain free for children under four and for people receiving the solidarity allowance (RSA).

Context: strike and criticism of management

These significant price hikes were announced back in February, during a strike by employees of the company that operates the Eiffel Tower (SETE). They criticized the management of Paris’s symbol and closed the tower for six days.

Why prices are rising: Covid-19 and renovation costs

The new fares are primarily justified by the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis. Between 2020 and 2022, SETE recorded operating losses of around €113 million, according to the Paris City Hall.

Additional costs come from renovation works—especially the current repainting campaign—made more complex by the discovery of lead traces. Paris City Hall estimates the cost of these works at €136 million.

Visitor numbers: recovery after 2020

After the number of visitors fell to 1.5 million in 2020, the Eiffel Tower returned in 2023 to a visitor level comparable to 2019, recording nearly six million visitors.

Eiffel Tower facts

Standing 330 meters tall, the Eiffel Tower was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and, after 1889, became an iconic landmark of Paris. Until 1930, it was the tallest structure in the world.

The Eiffel Tower attracts around 20,000 people per day. Each year, roughly six million people visit the tower, and more than 20 million come to see it without going up.

What to do (planning your Eiffel Tower visit)

Decide in advance whether you want the elevator to the summit or the stairs to the second floor—prices differ by category (adults, young people, children, visitors with disabilities and companions). Keep in mind that access remains free for children under four and for RSA recipients.

Also consider crowd levels: the tower draws tens of thousands of people daily, so planning your time window can make the visit more comfortable.

Suggested 1-day itinerary

Morning: arrive early to avoid peak lines and explore the area. Midday: go up (elevator or stairs) depending on your budget and preferences. Evening: return for a second look—seeing the tower at another time of day can feel like a completely different experience.

Suggested 2-day itinerary

Day 1: make the full visit (choose elevator or stairs, and plan for crowds). Day 2: revisit briefly at a different hour—either for photos, for the atmosphere, or simply to see the tower again without necessarily going up.

How to get there (Paris)

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