Eiffel Tower Tickets

Metro Route (Lines 1 and 6)

• Starting Point: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre or Louvre – Rivoli station
• Destination Station: Bir-Hakeim
• Estimated Duration: 25–30 minutes (including transfer and final walk)

Step-by-Step Directions:

• Start: Walk to the Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre metro station (Line 1). Line 1 (Westbound): Take Line 1 (yellow) toward La Défense (Grande Arche).
• Transfer: Ride 7 stops until you reach Charles de Gaulle – Étoile (location of the Arc de Triomphe). Transfer to Line 6. Line 6 (Southbound): Take Line 6 (light green) toward Nation.
• Destination: Ride 6 stops until Bir-Hakeim station (also known as Tour Eiffel).
• Final Walk: Exit Bir-Hakeim. Place de Sydney is about a 5–7 minute walk, heading toward the intersection of Quai Branly and Avenue de Suffren, just across the Seine.

(Line C)

• Starting Point: Louvre Museum
• Destination RER Station: Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel (Line C)
• Estimated Duration: 20–25 minutes (including the initial walk)

Step-by-Step Directions:

• Connecting Walk: From the Louvre Museum (near the Pyramid), walk through the Tuileries Garden and cross the Seine to Gare Musée d’Orsay. This walk takes approximately 15–20 minutes. (Alternatively, you can take the metro (Line 1 or 7) to the station closest to RER C, or Bus 72 for a short ride.)
• Take RER C: Enter the Musée d’Orsay station and take RER Line C. Make sure the train is heading south/west (destinations such as Versailles–Rive Gauche, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, or Pontoise/Montigny Beauchamp).
• RER C Journey: Travel about 4 stops. The train passes Invalides and Pont de l’Alma.
• Get Off at the Stop: Get off at Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station.
• Final Walk: From Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel, Place de Sydney is a short 5–10 minute walk toward the Champ de Mars area.

Bus Route (Line 69)

• Go to the Bus Stop: Walk to the Musée du Louvre or Louvre – Rivoli bus stop in central Paris.
• Take Line 69: Board Bus Line 69 heading toward Champ de Mars (this is the westbound direction).
• Enjoy the Ride: You’ll enjoy a scenic trip along the Seine and through iconic areas.
• Get Off at the Stop: The closest stops to Place de Sydney are Rapp – La Bourdonnais or Champ de Mars – La Bourdonnais.
• Final Walk: From either stop, Place de Sydney is just a short 5–7 minute walk.

Additional Information About Line 69:

Frequency: Buses usually run every 10–15 minutes during daytime on weekdays. General Service Hours: Line 69 operates roughly from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily (hours may vary slightly on weekends).

This route is ideal for taking advantage of the bike lanes along the river:

• Head toward the Seine riverbanks.
• Follow the main path that uses Quai d’Orsay and Quai Jacques Chirac.
• The route will take you directly to the Place de Sydney area, near the Eiffel Tower.

Keep in mind that the duration is subject to traffic conditions in Paris:

• Leave the Louvre area heading west, towards the Seine.
• Follow the route that runs mainly along the Quai d’Orsay and its extensions, skirting the river.
• Cross the Seine via the Pont de l’Alma and continue toward Place de Sydney.

• Tickets include 1st & 2nd floors only; summit access is not included.
• Reserved access reduces waiting time but does not guarantee immediate entry due to mandatory security checks, Eiffel Tower crowd management procedures, and seasonal traffic.
• You must stay with the escort/host through the first security checkpoint; entry cannot be reissued if missed.
• The Eiffel Tower may adjust entry procedures without notice for security or operational reasons

• Follow all security instructions at checkpoints and elevators.
• Bags are subject to search; large luggage is not permitted.
• Respect crowd flow and staff directions during busy periods.
• The experience ends at the Eiffel Tower; return transport is not included.

The reserved-access ticket lasts about 2 hours; the combined city tour option lasts about 3 hours.

No, the 3rd floor is not included.

Yes — via mobile app in 10 languages.

No — mobile tickets are accepted.

Yes, once inside you may explore at your own pace.