What is the official Eiffel Tower ticket price in 2026?

Approximately €22-25 for the second-floor lift and about €35-40 for the summit, with lower stairs prices, per toureiffel.paris.

Should I buy Eiffel Tower tickets from a reseller?

Resellers sell the same official ticket at a markup, often 30% to over 100% more, so booking directly is generally better value.

Can I still visit if lift tickets are sold out?

Yes, stairs tickets to the second floor are released separately and are sometimes available the same day at the ticket office.

Eiffel Tower Tickets 2026: Official Prices & Booking

Eiffel Tower tickets can be booked through the official toureiffel.paris site or through third-party resellers, with notable differences in price and conditions. This guide outlines approximate official rates, what resellers typically add, and the stairs route that can work when lift slots are sold out.

Official ticket prices

On toureiffel.paris, adult prices for 2026 are approximately €22-25 for the lift to the second floor, about €35-40 to the summit, around €14-16 for stairs to the second floor, and roughly €26-30 for stairs plus a lift extension to the summit, with reduced youth and child rates. Exact figures vary slightly by date and should be checked at booking.

What resellers actually offer

Resellers generally sell the same official ticket with a markup that can range from about 30% to well over 100%, sometimes labelled as guided or skip-the-line access. A guided version can be legitimate if it includes an actual guide; otherwise the entry time is identical to booking directly. Comparing prices against the official site before paying is advisable.

Security, bags and stairs access

All visitors pass through airport-style security at the base regardless of ticket type, and large suitcases are not permitted since lockers are not provided. When lift tickets are sold out, stairs tickets to the second floor are released separately and sometimes available the same day at the ticket office, offering a practical, fully official alternative route up.

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Booking timing and alternatives

Tickets generally go on sale about 60 days before the visit date, and popular slots such as sunset often sell out within days. Booking as early as possible on the official site is the most reliable approach. If tickets are unavailable, Trocadéro, Champ de Mars and the Montparnasse tower offer alternative views that include the Eiffel Tower.