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Eiffel Tower Entrances | How to Access the Eiffel Tower Stairs & Lift?
Where is the Eiffel Tower Located?
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
How to Access the Eiffel Tower Entrances?
By Bus: Bus 82 will drop you near the Carousel of the Eiffel Tower, while Bus 42 will drop you towards the East pillar.
By Train (RER): Line C of RER takes you to Champ de Mars, which is 8 minutes away from the South pillar.
By Metro: Take Line 6 to the Bir-Hakeim stop or Line 9 to Trocadero, which is close to the South entrance. Alight at Ecole Militaire on Line 8 to access the East entrance.
All the entrances are located at the esplanade level of the Eiffel Tower.
Directions to the Eiffel TowerMap of the Eiffel Tower Entrances
Eiffel Tower Entrances | Location and Getting There
South Entrance
Where is it? The Gardens
Entrance 1 of the Eiffel Tower is the one at the South Pillar. You will pass through a security check here. This entrance is for those who wish to take the stairs. You can buy tickets for the stairs up to the 2nd floor, or for the stair + lift to the top (blue flag).
How to Reach: Get down at the Bir-Hakeim stop or Trocadero Metro station and walk directly to the entrance. You can also take buses 72, 82, and 30, and alight at the Eiffel Tower stop or 86 and 69 at the Champ de Mars stop.
Entrance Timings: The entrance is open from 9 AM to 11:45 PM.
Average Wait Time: Advanced booking can help you gain hosted entry. Without early reservations, you could be waiting for hours based on how crowded the venue will be on the date of your visit.
Facilities: Ticket Office
East Entrance
Where is it? The Gardens
This is the second entrance to the Eiffel Tower. You will pass through the first security checks here. This entrance tends to be less crowded so make a beeline for this entry point to cut down on the wait time.
This is also the entrance to take if you wish to take the lift to the top. Visitors with tickets should join the queues with a green flag and those wishing to purchase tickets should stand in the line at the ticket office marked by the yellow flag.
How to Reach: You can gain entry directly if you take Bus 42, or if you take line 8 of the metro and alight at the Ecole Militaire station.
Entrance Timings: The entrance is open from 9 AM to 11:45 PM.
Average Wait Time: If you have tickets, you will be able to enter the tower in 10 minutes. Without early reservations, the wait time can vary based on the date of your visit.
Facilities: Ticket Office
Queues at the Eiffel Tower Pillars
Each entrance to the Eiffel Tower has a queue dedicated to different types of tickets. Familiarizing yourself with these queues will allow for a smooth visit.
Queue 1 (Blue Flag)
Entrance: South
This line is reserved for visitors taking the stairs up to the second level or the stairs + lift to the top. You will find a blue flag marking the ticket office for these options, in case you haven't purchased your ticket in advance.
Queue 2 (Green Flag)
Entrance: East and West Pillars
This line is reserved for ticket holders who wish to take a lift to the top of the Eiffel Tower. You will be able to enjoy direct access to the leg's entrance from here.
Queue 3 (Yellow Flag)
Entrance: East and West Pillars
Visitors who wish to take a lift but do not have tickets should join this queue marked by the yellow flag. This will take you to the ticket office.
Disabled Access
Visitors with disabilities are advised to present themselves to the Eiffel Tower staff for quicker service. The suitable entry point would be from the West Pillar, where one can access the lift to the second floor. Those wishing to purchase tickets from the venue can either head to the Information Point, where payment can be made using a credit/debit card, or to the ticket office, where payment in cash or by credit/debit card is accepted.
The Information Point and other ticket counters are fitted with hearing loops for hearing aid users.
NOTE: While the Eiffel Tower has adapted some facilities for visitors with disabilities, the top of the tower is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Entry Tickets to the Eiffel Tower, Paris
Frequently Asked Questions About the Eiffel Tower Entrances
Q. How many Eiffel Tower entrances are there in total?
A. There are 2 Eiffel Tower entrances: the South pillar and the East pillar entrances.
Q. Are all the Eiffel Tower entrances open currently?
A. Yes, all the Eiffel Tower entrances are open currently.
Q. Where is the South entrance of the Eiffel Tower located?
A. The South entrance of the Eiffel Tower is located at the South pillar or leg of the Eiffel Tower.
Q. Where is the East entrance of the Eiffel Tower located?
A. The East entrance of the Eiffel Tower is located at the East pillar or leg of the Eiffel Tower.
Q. Where is Eiffel Tower located?
A. The Eiffel Tower is located at Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France.
Q. Which is the best entrance to Eiffel Tower for visitors with tickets?
A. Visitors with tickets should join the queues with a green flag at the East or West pillar of the Eiffel Tower.
Q. Which Eiffel Tower entrance do hosted entry ticket holders use?
A. There is no dedicated entrance for hosted entry ticket holders. The only way to gain hosted access is by purchasing tickets beforehand and entering via the East entrance.
Q. Which Eiffel Tower entrance to use if I don't have entry tickets?
A. If you don't have entry tickets to the Eiffel Tower, head to the queue for the ticket office, marked by the yellow flag at the East and West pillars to purchase tickets to take the lift to the top. To take the stairs or the stairs and lift option, head to the queue marked by the blue flag at the South pillar.
Q. Which Eiffel Tower entrance should visitors with disability use?
A. Visitors with disabilities should use the entry point from the West Pillar.
Q. What is the average wait time at the South entrance of the Eiffel Tower?
A. The average wait time depends on whether you have purchased tickets or not. If you have tickets you will be able to enter the Eiffel Tower using the South entrance in only 10 minutes.
Q. What is the average wait time at the East entrance of the Eiffel Tower?
A. The average wait time depends on whether you have purchased tickets or not. If you have purchased tickets you will be able to enter the Eiffel Tower using the East entrance in only 10 minutes.
Q. What are the Eiffel Tower timings?
A. The Eiffel Tower timings are 9 AM to 11:45 PM.
Q. What time should I visit Eiffel Tower to avoid waiting in line?
A. Visit between 9 AM to 11 AM or after 5 PM to avoid crowds and long lines.
