Eiffel Tower

Visit Eiffel Tower

Don't skip the Eiffel Tower. As Parisians, we keep being fascinated by its size and transparency.

You can visit the Eiffel Tower on your own or visit the Eiffel Tower as part of a Paris tour. Some tours include a lunch or dinner at the Eiffel Tower.

Have a look at our 4 hour Eiffel Tower walking tour including Quai Branly and Palais de Chailllot.

Eiffel Tower history

The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris from 1887 to 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer specializing in revolutionary steel constructions.

The Eiffel Tower originally had no use. Gustave Eiffel wanted to demonstrate the capabilities of steel engineering at Paris 1889 world exhibition.

At 300 meters, it remained the world tallest building until 1930 and the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York City. 

Eiffel Tower: the monument

A daring dream, the Eiffel Tower weights 7300 tons. The pressure it applies on the ground is equivalent to a chair with a man seated on it.

Now 324 meters high with its television antennas, it towers above Paris, a city free from skyscrapers.

Open air lifts bring you up to the first (58 meters above ground), second (115 meters) and third floor (276 meters) with their fantastic Paris views.

Eiffel Tower information

The Eiffel Tower has two restaurants, the 58 Tour Eiffel and the fancy Jules Vernes restaurant.

You can walk up to the second floor, this is great.

Locate Eiffel Tower on Paris map.
More information on Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower official web site
Eiffel Tower entrance tickets (adults: 13,4 euros)
Eiffel Tower tour

Metro station Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel on RER C and Bir Hakeim on line 6.