- Open: Daily
- Lunch: From 12pm to 1:30pm
- Dinner: From 7pm to 9pm
- Closed on: July 14
Eiffel Tower timings: When to go for beautiful views & shorter queues
Today
Open 09:15–23:45
Last Admission
22:45
Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower’s operating hours change seasonally, and access times vary between elevators and stairs.
- Stairs are open from 9:30am to 6:30pm during most of the year, with the last entry at 6pm. However, in peak season (mid-June to early September), stairs remain open until 12:30am, with final entry at midnight.
- Elevators operate from 9:30am to 11:45pm during the regular season, with last admission at 11pm. In peak season, elevator hours extend to 12:45am, and the final entry is at midnight
- Last admission times: Visitors must enter before the last entry time but can stay inside until closing.
Sep 7 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Sep 7 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Tuesday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Wednesday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Thursday (Today) | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Friday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Saturday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Sunday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
Jan 1 TO Jun 14 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Jun 14) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Tuesday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Wednesday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Thursday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Friday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Saturday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
| Sunday | 09:15–23:45 | 22:45 |
Jun 15 TO Sep 6 Timings Days (Jun 15 TO Sep 6) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Thursday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Friday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Saturday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
| Sunday | 08:45–24:45 | 23:45 |
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- The summit may close earlier than the rest of the tower due to weather or maintenance.
- The summit can close unexpectedly for safety reasons.
- Last elevator ride to the summit is typically 1 hour before the tower closes (exact times may vary daily).
Eiffel Tower Summit
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–22:45 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–22:45 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–22:45 |
| Thursday (Today) | 09:30–22:45 |
| Friday | 09:30–22:45 |
| Saturday | 09:30–22:45 |
| Sunday | 09:30–22:45 |
Not sure when to visit?
Best time to visit the Eiffel Tower
Weekday vs Weekend
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- Weekdays are the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower, as crowds are smaller and lines move faster. The least crowded days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Monday and Friday can be moderately busy as tourists start or end their trips. Tuesdays are slightly busier due to most Parisian museums being closed, but still less crowded than weekends.
- After 5pm, crowds thin out, and by 8pm, wait times are much shorter. If you visit in the evening, you can also enjoy the Eiffel Tower’s hourly light show after sunset.
- Weekends see the heaviest crowds, especially between 11am and 5pm, when elevator and security lines are longest. To avoid the worst crowds, arrive early (before 10am) or late (after 8pm).
Peak season vs low season
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- The peak season for the Eiffel Tower is from late June to early September, coinciding with summer holidays in Europe. During this period, wait times can exceed 2–3 hours, and the viewing platforms get crowded quickly.
- For a quieter experience with shorter wait times, visit from October to March, excluding holiday weeks. January, February, and early November are the least crowded months.
- Best months to visit: October–March
- Busiest months: June–August
- Crowded holiday periods: Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and European school breaks.
- School vacations in France and nearby countries can increase crowds, especially in February–March, April–May, and October.
Eiffel Tower restaurant hours
Le Jules Verne
Madame Brasserie
