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• The cheapest: e-ticket, climb to the 2nd floor, from the official site (no guide, subject to availability). (from  11.80 € or 5..90 € for under-25s)
• Skip the line guided tour to the Top of the Tower (from 89 €)
• Skip the line guided climb to the second floor (from 25 €)
• Choice of Eiffel Tower combined tours (Tower + Seine cruise, etc)
• Ticket with reserved access to the Eiffel Tower for the 1st and 2nd floor  (from 65 €) (Guide prices as of Jan 2024 for information only)

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Eiffel Tower Tickets:  8 Easy Ways to Get Them & Avoid Long Lines

The Eiffel Tower - Le Tour Eiffel  - symbolizes the city of Paris to the world.  The 7+ million visitors who visit each year prove its enduring popularity!

If you are planning to be among them during your trip to Paris, you've probably heard horror stories about long waits in the ticket lines - up to 4 hours and even longer  during the busiest (and often the hottest) times.

Unfortunately, these stories are true. 

Especially if you visit during the summer or on a sunny weekend without a reservation that lets you skip the ticket line, you'll swear at least half of those 7 million visitors are waiting to buy tickets on the same day you are.  

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• Eiffel Tower Entry TIcket with Optional Summit Access - Skip the ticket line
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• Madame Brasserie - Enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner while enjoying views of the Paris skyline from the 1st Level

But don't worry - this is where our list of eight easy ways to see the Eiffel Tower comes in. 

Once you know all the ways to avoid waiting in line for tickets , you can choose the best strategy for your visit, and spend your time enjoying the views as you create priceless memories. 

Because after all, there's nothing else quite like the thrill of experiencing the Eiffel Tower!

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Eiffel Tower Ticket Requirements:  A Quick Overview

Let's start with a quick refresher of what you can experience inside the Eiffel Tower, how to get to each of the three floors above ground level, and available ticket types.

As you may already know, the Eiffel Tower offers visits to three platforms, or floors, above ground level for you to visit.  Each level about the ground offers unique amenities and of course, its spectacular 360 degree views of Paris - and beyond, if you go up to the Summit level on top.

You can reach the 1st and 2nd Levels by either stairs or elevators.  Going up, elevators stop only at the 2nd Level, but do stop at the 1st Level on the way down.  You must have a ticket to access the 1st and 2nd Levels.  Several types of tickets are offered, based on whether you want to take the elevator and/or stairs. 

You can go up to the Summit (3rd and highest) Level by elevator only - but because it is a separate elevator from those going from the Ground Level to the 2nd Level, you always have to change elevators and must have a separate ticket  if you plan to go to the Summit.

If you visited in the past, you may remember how you could buy Eiffel Tower Summit tickets from yellow ticket machines on the 2nd Level - but they have been removed. 

Now, if you want to visit the 3rd Level , you must purchase a Summit ticket in advance.

You can also choose to join a guided tour to the 2nd Level (which also allows you to visit the 1st Level) or to the Summit (which includes access to the 1st and 2nd Levels. 

If you want to go only to the 1st Level, you can get priority entry to that platform by making a reservation at the Madame Brasserie restaurant or by getting tickets to one of the relatively rare Eiffel Tower concerts (more about that in a moment).

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Eiffel ticket types.

You must have Eiffel Tower reservations such as a ticket (or a tour voucher, or Eiffel Tower restaurant reservation confirmation or concert ticket) to enter the Eiffel Tower.

Four basic types of tickets are available (in addition to 1st Level-only access provided by restaurant reservations or concert tickets) based on which floors you want to explore, and whether you want to ride or climb. 

Here are your ticket choices to access Levels 2 and 3:

1.  Ticket to 2nd Level by elevator (elevator stops at the 1st Level on the way down)

2.  Ticket to the 3rd Level, the Summit (Top) by elevator (elevator goes to the 2nd Level; you change to another elevator to go to the top ; on the way down, you get off the elevator on the 2nd Level and change to another that also stops at the 1st Level on the way down)

3.  Ticket to the 1st and 2nd Level by stairs

4.  Ticket to the 1st and 2nd Levels by stairs, and to the Summit (Top) Level by elevator; coming down, you get off the elevator at Level 2 and take the stairs down to the Ground Level (and no, you can't sneak onto the other elevator).

So how do our 8 easy ways to avoid the Eiffel Tower ticket lines help you?  Well, they all let you get your ticket without standing in long lines. 

We'll show you the pros and cons of each option - including a couple of lesser-known ways to experience the Eiffel Tower without regular tickets. 

Option 1:  Buy Your Eiffel Tower Entrance Tickets in Advance

You can choose from 2 ways to buy your tickets in advance online:

Buy Your Tickets on the Eiffel Tower Website

Go to the Eiffel Tower's website and make your Eiffel Tower reservations by buying your tickets online for a specific date and time, and print it on your home printer. 

You'll pay the same price as you would at the Eiffel Tower's ticket window. 

When you arrive at the Eiffel Tower, you skip the ticket line, although you'll still need to go through a couple of security checks and perhaps wait for the elevator to the 2nd Level. 

Sounds good, right?  It is - but be aware of these 3 "catches":

Catch #1:  Only a limited number of tickets are offered online.  They become available 60 days in advance for elevator access and usually sell out almost immediately during peak seasons. 

Tickets to access Level 2 by stairs go on sale 14 days in advance.  So to get the best (or any) date/time reservation choice, you need to start looking for tickets as soon as they are available. 

If you can't get them for the date/time you want, sometimes a few become available later (typically about 1 week before the visit date) - but they also sell out very quickly.

Catch #2:  These tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another date or time slot. 

Even worse, you may have to forfeit your tickets for reasons beyond your control such as bad weather which delays your arrival, illness, delayed flights, or a transportation strike. 

Likewise, you forfeit the cost of your tickets if you arrive more than half an hour late for your time slot due to an unexpected delay on the metro, an extra-long time spent getting through the security check line before you reach the entrance line (which you could rightfully claim is not your fault), or any other delay beyond your control.

That means you usually lose the opportunity to go up inside the tower, since unless you want to chance standing in the very long line to buy another ticket in case a few may still be available, which is highly unlikely during the busiest seasons.

Catch #3:  The Summit occasionally closes due to strong winds or other dicy weather conditions.  Less frequently, the entire Eiffel Tower closes due to labor strikes or security precautions.  Occasionally, a celebrity will buy out the whole place and host a wedding or some other event there. 

If you have already purchased tickets, getting a refund can be hit or miss.   (Although in fairness, the Eiffel Tower now issues refunds more reliably than they used to.)

Buy "Skip-the-Line" Eiffel Tower Tickets through a Tour Company

Tour companies are much more likely to have skip-the-line Tour Eiffel reservation tickets available until almost the last moment, long after the last time slots get snapped up on the Eiffel Tower's website.  (That's because they're able to buy them in bulk in advance.  Is that fair?  Probably not - but that's the reality.)  They also come with a couple of perks that speed up your entry.

Do "skip-the-line" tickets really let you skip the long lines? 

Yes... and no.   You do get to skip the very long lines of people waiting to buy tickets on site.  You do NOT get to skip the security lines, but those lines are much shorter and typically move more quickly. 

And, you get two "bonuses."  You usually get to go through a faster "groups only" security line and up on a tour groups-only elevator with a shorter waiting line - so while you don't skip these lines entirely, you do avoid the longer lines.

Skip-the-line tickets bought through tour companies typically include the services of a "host" or "greeter" who will escort you and your group through the "groups" security line, which is almost always faster than the non-group entry. 

A host or greeter does not actually provide a tour, but will expedite your entry.  A tour guide does give you interesting information about the Tower, and depending on the tour, may take you to see areas you can't access on your own.

You can choose skip-the-line tickets to the 2nd Level or 2nd Level plus Summit - just like the options offered on the Eiffel Tower's website.  

Tour companies also offer stairs-only tickets.   You can usually select a "Summit" option, which means that after you've climbed the 704 steps to the Tower's 2nd floor, you will take an elevator to the top.  Or, alternately, once you've enjoyed the second floor views, you can take the elevator down to the first floor. 

Some skip-the-line tickets through a tour company may even be refundable up until 24 hours before your visit (read the details very carefully when booking to make sure). 

Tickets booked through tour companies typically cost more. However, because you usually can buy them much closer to your preferred date and you may be able to cancel or change them if your plans change (or if you want to avoid a rainy day), you have a much better chance of getting tickets for the date/time you want, and you reduce the risk of not being able to use them. 

And because the tour host or greeter can usually take you through a tours-only security line and up a tours-only elevator, they usually speed up your entry time - important if you are on a tight schedule and want to squeeze in as many Paris experiences as possible.  You are literally buying yourself some time.

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Option 2:  Tour the Eiffel Tower with a Guided Tour

For the fastest and most stress-free access to the Eiffel Tower as well as an enjoyable and informative experience, book a tour with a guide. 

Your guide will make the Eiffel Tower reservations and will bring you (and a small group of usually 10-20 others) to the site, expedite your entrance through a special (and faster) security check, accompany you onto (usually) the groups-only elevator up to the 2nd Level, and give you lots of interesting information about the Eiffel Tower. 

If your chosen tour includes the Summit, you'll either do it on your own or accompanied by your guide, depending on your particular tour.

Here are two of the most popular guided Eiffel Tower tours:

• Eiffel Tower Summit or Second Floor Access
• Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator (recent reviewers love its family-friendly guides)

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Option 3:  make lunch or dinner reservations at an eiffel tower restaurant.

You can choose from two enticing restaurants within the Eiffel Tower where you'll enjoy wonderful skyline views of Paris while you enjoy your meal:

• Jules Verne - Located on the Tower's second level above the ground, the Michelin-starred Jules Verne offers unforgettable contemporary gastronomic cuisine and sweeping city views and expedited entry through special Ground Level entrances and private elevators (once you pass through the security check); reservations required
• Madame Brasserie - On the Tower's first level above the ground, Madame Brasserie offers wonderful views and several appealing lunch and dinner options for enjoying the contemporary cuisine overseen by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx; reservations required

These reservations give you restaurant access only; if you want to spend time exploring the Eiffel Tower beyond the restaurant, you'll need to get admission tickets.  

In case you've heard or read that in the past, restaurant reservations would get you into the rest of the Eiffel Tower, that was indeed true... but that's now in the past.  Today, that perk is no longer possible due to security barriers.

Are Jules Verne and Madame Brasserie expensive restaurants?  Yes - but you get a wonderful experience.  In addition to a delicious meal, you also get priceless city skyline views from an iconic Paris location - without the crowds elsewhere on the Tower.

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Does the Eiffel Tower have other  less-expensive places to eat? 

Yes - although you'll need to enter the Tower with a regular admission ticket or group. 

Snack bars on the ground, first, and 2nd (in the U.S. and Canada, that would be first, second, and third, or summit) levels provide a variety of affordable although still somewhat pricey casual choices.  On the 2nd floor, you can also stop by the tempting Pierre Hermé macaron bar. 

And don't forget the Champagne Bar on the Eiffel Tower's top level - the perfect spot to toast the City of Light.

Option 4:  Get Eiffel Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets in Combo with the Moulin Rouge, Louvre Museum, or Seine River Cruise

If you want to combine an Eiffel Tower visit with sightseeing to other top Paris attractions, look for a combination tour package to make the most of your time.   You'll find a variety of options with skip-the-line tickets, so pick the one you like the best.  

These combos can also be a good strategy when other Eiffel Tower ticket options are sold out but since they can also save you a few (or more) euros, they're also a good deal.

Here are 3 of the most popular tour combinations:

• Eiffel Tower Guided Tour & Seine River Cruise  - Save time by accessing the Eiffel Tower (all 3 levels, or just the first two, depending on the option you choose) with a guide, and then see Paris's top attractions during a day or evening Seine River cruise
• Eiffel Tower, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Seine River Cruise - Perfect way to see top Paris attractions in less than a day!
• Eiffel Tower Summit, Louvre Museum, and Seine River Cruise - Enjoy the views from the Eiffel Tower's Summit (plus Levels 1 & 2), explore the Louvre Museum at your own pace, and then enjoy a relaxing Seine River cruise

Option 5:  Stand in Line to Get Your Tickets

Standing in line to buy Eiffel Tower admission tickets is sometimes a feasible option - but ONLY if there are no crowds or you have the time and patience to spend in line for hours. 

Those "only if" conditions generally rules out summer , weekends as well as many week days in other months popular with tourists such as April, May, September, and October, French and other European school holiday weeks, and periods around major events attracting visitors such as the Paris Marathon

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So what does that leave?   

  - Bright, sunny (although chilly) days in March and November when the sky is crystal-clear.  

  -  Those special winter days in January or February when gently falling snowflakes transform the city (but don't accumulate enough for the Tower's 3rd level to close).     

  -  December evenings when you want an aerial view of the sparkling holiday lights twinkling across the city - except from about mid-December through New Year's Day, when everyone else has the same idea.

In fairness, at many times of the year, you can occasionally find shorter lines, especially late at night close to closing time - but you can't count on it, even on those chilly, rainy Paris evenings when you might think no one else other than you would be crazy enough to be there (but they are!). 

If you're visiting Paris for a short time and don't want to risk the hassle and stress of standing in line for hours, you're far better off getting skip-the-line tickets in advance.  Think of it as insurance against wasting hours of your precious time in Paris.

Update:  Please be aware that the Eiffel Tower urges visitors to get their tickets for a specified date and timeslot in advance.

Option 6:  Buy Walk-Up Stairs-Only Eiffel Tower Tickets - Bonus:  Great Exercise & Usually No Ticket Line!

If you want Stairs-Only tickets to the 2nd Level, you used to have to buy them onsite or through a tour operator because they weren't offered on the Eiffel Tour's website. 

The good news:  1) now, sometimes you can buy them online (but sometimes not, depending on your date), and 2) but if you do decide to buy onsite, there is often a dedicated line for Stairs-only tickets and it usually moves quickly - so this is the one time (other than winter months) when buying your tickets onsite makes sense.

Don't forget, though, you can usually get stairs-only tickets online through a tour company even if the Eiffel Tower's website is sold out, or if you want the options of taking the elevator to the Summit level at the top.

Assuming you're reasonably fit  and don't mind heights, climbing the stairs is a fabulous experience because of the wonderful perspectives of Paris as well as close-up views of Eiffel Tower mechanics. 

Stair tickets are a particularly popular choice of families visiting with kids (beyond the toddler stage) and teens since the climb burns up a lot of excess energy.

Pro Tip:  If heights and/or tilted perspectives make you feel queasy, do yourself a huge favor and go up by elevator, and maybe also consider skipping the Summit.

Option 7:  Get Tickets for an Eiffel Tower Concert

We almost hesitate to include this option because only a few concerts take place at the Eiffel Tower each year. 

But if you happen to be in Paris at a time when one is scheduled (usually around Christmas or New Year's Day, but also random times as well), don't miss the chance to combine beautiful music with sweeping views of Paris from the 1st Level for an unforgettable evening.  Check our Paris concert schedule by month for the period when you'll be here to see if any are listed.

Concerts take place in the Gustave Eiffel Salon, located on the 1st Level platform inside the tower.  The Salon has floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides and offers fantastic views. 

You can usually order Champagne when you book your ticket, and sip it before the concert begins while you enjoy the Paris skyline views.  The Champagne comes in a cute plastic flute, which you can keep as a souvenir if you want.

A quartet or quintet of professional musicians perform the concerts, which usually last about an hour plus another 5-6 minutes for an encore if everyone claps long enough at the end.

The tower lights up once the sky turns dark, so depending on the time of the year, you may experience the tower sparkling around you. 

After the concert ends, you can walk around the 1st Level for as long as you wish and take advantage of all the things to do: enjoy the panoramic views, stop by the Champagne Bar for another glass of bubbly, get something to eat at the snack bar, or peer straight down at the ground through one of the glass floor areas.

Although the Eiffel Tower's concert schedule is mostly unpredictable, several concerts almost always take place in November, December, and January, especially around the holidays, plus a few will also occur during other months.  

To find Eiffel Tower concerts, check our Paris concert schedule  which lists what's on each month.  They always sell out, sometimes faster than you might expect - so if you don't see any concerts listed for the Eiffel Tower, they've already sold out or haven't yet been announced.

Option 8:  See the Eiffel Tower Without Eiffel Tower Tickets

This is the easiest of all our 8 Eiffel Ticket ticket options - avoid the need for a ticket altogether.

If you're in Paris for just a short time and want to see the famous "Iron Lady" but not tour it - or maybe you don't like heights - you'll have plenty of opportunities to get wonderful ground-level (or Seine River-level, if you take a cruise) views of the famous Paris attraction. 

Here are just a few of the many excellent Eiffel Tower viewing locations around the city:

• Trocadero, directly across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower - head to the marble viewing platform by the Musée de l'Homme (Anthropology Museum) at Palais de Chaillot, or walk around the gardens until you find the perfect spot
• Hop On / Hop Off Bus Tours - You'll get plenty of great views from the top of these fun open top double-decker buses - plus the drivers usually pause in the best spots for taking photos - Get your tickets
• Montparnasse Tower - Go to the Observation Tower and Rooftop Terrace (get your tickets) or even better, enjoy the panoramic views during a delicious meal at the gourmet restaurant Le Ciel de Paris on the Tower's 56th floor
• Top of the Arc de Triomphe - Get skip the line Arc de Triomphe rooftop tickets in advance                     
• Place de la Concorde - Almost anywhere around the plaza - or walk over to the adjacent bridge across the Seine for even more spectacular views
• Segway Tour with Eiffel Tower Views - Combine fun with great views!
• Seine River cruises with Eiffel Tower Views:

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Eiffel Tower Access to 2nd Floor with Summit and Cruise Options

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Access to the Eiffel Tower by the elevator in the comany of a local and other tourists like yourself. Broaden your knowledge of the Eiffel Tower in a fun and exciting way. Reward yourself with breathtaking views of the beautiful monuments of Paris, including the Louvre, the champs de mars, Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, the most beautiful bridge over the River Seine, La defense, Notre Dame, and the Champs-Élysées.

Take awesome pictures from any of the floors of the Tower and get ready to see Paris from a different and spectacular perspective. This tour provides several other options that you can pay for, including Seine River Cruise, Lunch/Dinner on the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum Visit.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Eiffel Tower! Engage in our exciting quiz session to broaden your knowledge of the tower in a fun and engaging way. The quiz master will be rewarded with a special gift, making this experience truly unforgettable!

Activity location

• 75007, Paris, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 13 Allée Paul Deschanel
• 75007, Paris, Île-de-France, France
• Sun, Apr 28 -
• Mon, Apr 29 -
• Tue, Apr 30 $49
• Wed, May 1 $49
• Thu, May 2 $49
• Fri, May 3 $49
• Sat, May 4 $49
• Sun, May 5 $49
• Mon, May 6 $49
• Tue, May 7 $49
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• Fri, May 10 $49
• Sat, May 11 $49
• Sun, May 12 $49

Eiffel 2nd Floor (Standard)

• Activity duration is 3 hours 3h 3h

Elevator 2nd floor access only: With this option you can only get access to the 2nd Level and NOT the Summit. Tour Guide will Give Tickets: This option includes Eiffel tower ticket. The Tour Guide will pickup the tickets and give them to you.

Eiffel Summit (Standard)

Second Floor & Summit: You will also get tickets from your tour guide to go up the summit contingent on the summit being open during the visit. Tour Guide will Give Tickets: This option includes Eiffel tower ticket. The Tour Guide will pickup the tickets and give them to you. Partial refund policy: If summit is closed by the Eiffel Tower Management during your visit, you get 33% refund of the cost of your tour.

Eiffel 2nd Floor & Boat Cruise

Cruise on the Seine River: This option includes access to the Eiffel Tower Second Floor and boat cruise on the beautiful Seine river in Paris.

Eiffel Summit & Seine Cruise

Cruise on the Seine River: This option includes access to the Eiffel Tower Second Floor, Summit, and boat cruise on the beautiful Seine river in Paris.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Receive timely reminders and essential tour details through SMS
• What's included What's included Eiffel Tower Entry and Access by Elevator (Summit and/or 2nd Floor)
• What's included What's included Guided Tour of the Eiffel tower with Fun facts and history of the Eiffel Tower.
• What's included What's included Professional & English-Speaking Tour Guide
• What's included What's included Elevator Access to descend
• What's included What's included An engaging quiz event with the potential of a prize for the winner is possible.
• What's excluded What's excluded Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• What's excluded What's excluded Transportation to/from the Eiffel Tower
• What's excluded What's excluded Skip the line entry is excluded. Queues are possible.
• What's excluded What's excluded Tickets are not prepaid. They will be given to you during the guided tour at no extra cost.

Know before you book

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This product has options for lunch and cruise. To benefit from the lunch and/or cruise options, ensure that you select the appropriate option from our list of options.
• Those with reduced mobility issue can only get to the second floor, but cannot go up to the summit

Activity itinerary

Eiffel tower.

• Admission ticket included

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Is The Paris City Pass Worth It?

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T he Paris City Pass is one of the most popular multi-use passes available to visitors to Paris. In this article, I will explain the main features of the Paris Pass. I will outline  the costs of the pass and give some examples of how it might best be used. After reading this guide, you will be better prepared to make the decision about whether to buy a pass on your next trip to Paris , which pass to buy, how to buy it, and how to most effectively use your pass. But is the Paris Pass worth it?

When most people take trips to Paris , France, they have limited time and budget, and want to make the most of their time and money. With some prior planning and preparation, visitors can save substantial time, money, and aggravation by using the Paris Pass .

Paris City Pass Main Features

• Free admission to over 60 top attractions and tours
• Central Paris transportation on Big Bus, metro, city buses and trains
• Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off tours
• Fast Track Entry to some top attractions including: Louvre Museum, Musee d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, and Grevin Wax Museum

Top 12 Attractions Offered On The Paris Pass

For some examples of what’s offered on the Paris Pass, here are the Top 12 (of a total of over 60) attractions along with the normal admission price in Euros:

Paris Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour: € 38

Louvre Museum: € 15 (fast track € 23) Remember to book your time slot for the Louvre !

Palace of Versailles: € 18

Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise: € 15

Paris Aquarium Cineaqua: € 20.50

Arc de Triomphe: € 12

Montparnasse Tower: € 18

Centre Pompidou: € 13

O Chateau Wine Tasting: € 32

Opera Garnier Guided Tour: € 17

The Orsay Museum: € 12

The Paris Story: € 11

Total: € 221.50

A 2 Day Itinerary With The Paris Pass

For a sample 2 day Paris itinerary , let’s say you buy a 2 Day Pass for 130 Euros and follow this two-day schedule:

• Early morning take the Big Bus to the Louvre. Arrive at the Louvre before it opens at 9 and spend the morning. Have lunch, check out the Orsay Museum, and finish up with the fascinating O Chateau Winetasting near the Louvre in the late afternoon. That night, take an evening Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise.
• The second day, take the Big Bus to the Opera Garnier for a tour of this grand building and then on to The Paris Story and the Grevin Wax Museum. Have lunch, and head to the Centre Pompidou. Then take the Big Bus up the Champ Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe.  Enjoy the arch with its fantastic views over Paris and walk back down the Champs Elysees (or get back on the bus and head to the Eiffel Tower).

The total admission for these attractions priced individually would be 189.50. In addition, you would receive Fast Track Entry to the Louvre Museum, Musee d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou, and  Grevin Wax Museum.

In this scenario, you would save about 60 Euros on attractions alone. You would have tickets already purchased and have fast track entry to four of the most popular attractions. In addition, you have transportation within Paris paid for with your metro, bus, and RER train pass. Finally, you would have the 120+ page guide and Paris maps to help you plan your day.

Is the Paris Card Worth it?

To determine if the Paris Card would be a good investment for you, follow these steps:

• Identify specific places you are interested in seeing and how many days it will take. Compile a list with a rough itinerary and see how much each would cost individually.
• Compare the total cost of the attractions priced individually with the cost of the Paris Pass.
• Also, take into consideration the other features, including transportation on the metro, buses, and RER trains, as well as the Fast Track Entries for select attractions. Another important factor to me was the fact that with one transaction I had most of my purchases for things I wanted to see and do taken care of. In addition, you can take advantage of the Paris Pass Free Download Centre and gain access to the free 120-page guidebook as well a variety of useful Paris maps.

What’s Not Included In The Paris Pass

The eiffel tower.

The most notable attraction not on the Paris Pass is the Eiffel Tower . However, we easily purchased the tickets for the Eiffel Tower separately and visited on a day that we did not use the Paris Pass. If you only plan on seeing a few attractions during your time in Paris, the pass may not be the best buy for you.

Eiffel Tower Tour Tickets

• Skip-The-Line Summit Access 
• Eiffel Tower Skip-The-Line Entry
• Summit Tour by Elevator
• Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise
• Tower Second Floor or Summit Priority Access
• Skip-The-Line: Eiffel Tower By Night 
• Eiffel Tower Summit and Cruise Tickets By Night

The Palace of Versailles is on the pass, but transportation all the way to Versailles is not. You will have to pay a nominal amount extra to take the RER train to Versailles. Remember to get there early before they open (and before dozens of tour buses loaded with thousands of tourists arrive) and allocate at least half a day for transportation and touring the palace, gardens and grounds.

You also may want to consider coming mid-afternoon and stay till closing at 6:30 in the evening, since many tour buses are gone by mid-afternoon and the crowds will be thinner. Be sure to check the current schedule.

Tours of Versailles

• Ultimate Versailles: Skip-The-Line Guided Tour
• Château de Versailles: Saturday Night Fountain Show
• Skip-The-Line: Versailles and Trianon Audio Pen Tour
• Versailles Palace and Gardens: Tickets, Audio Guide, and Transfer
• Full-Access Ticket Options: Versailles and Gardens
• Other Versailles Tour Options

Where To Buy Paris City Pass?

So is the Paris Pass worth it? Buying the pass is easy. Go to the website, and you can order your passes and have them mailed to you, or you can arrange to pick them up once you get to Paris. Shipping costs are 3.95 – 9.95 Euros. Allow up to 15 working days for standard delivery.

The Paris Pass is owned by Leisure Pass Group. The company also offers great passes in many other major cities throughout Europe, the US, and other cities throughout the globe. You can buy the Paris City Pass on GetYourGuide. In fact, buy it right here.

Overall, the Paris Pass is a great choice for those who want to make the most of their time in Paris. With transportation covered by the Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off, metro, local buses, and the RER train system, you can get to just about anywhere in the city. Over 60 top attractions are covered, and useful maps and guides are included with your pass. Plan your trip to Paris today with the help of the Paris Pass .

Is the Paris Pass Worth it was written by Scott Kendall for EuropeUpClose.com .

Disclosure: The author was hosted with a two day Paris Pass during his recent stay.

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City Sightseeing St. Petersburg: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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24/48 hours (take your pick)

10am to 5:30pm , every 25 to 30 minutes.

• Meeting Point You may board the bus at any of the designated stops

You may end the tour at any of the stops

• Discover St Petersburg and its attractions with this extensive hop-on, hop-off tour
• Hop on the bus at any of the stops and plan your own perfect St Petersburg itinerary
• The well-placed stops cover all the major attractions of the port city of St Petersburg
• Visit St Isaac's Cathedral, Admiralty building, the Anichkov Bridge, the Summer Gardens & more!
• Audio commentary in 12 languages to ensure you don’t miss a thing!
• Redeem your voucher up to 12 months from the travel date selected
• Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

The City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour gives you the perfect introduction to St Petersburg. Experience panoramic views of this dazzling metropolis from the top of the bright red double-decker buses, hopping on and off the conveniently located stops around the city.

Explore the dazzling metropolis, visit its major attractions, take in the mighty Neva River and admire the magnificent buildings across the city of St Petersburg. Audio commentary in multiple languages is available onboard.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COVERED

• St Isaac's Cathedral
• Admiralty building
• Anichkov Bridge
• The Summer Gardens
• Kazan Cathedral
• Peter and Paul Fortress
• The State Russian Museum
• Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
• Singer House
• Arts Square
• 24 hours, 48 hours hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
• Audio commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Finnish, Arabic, Korean, Turkish
• Entrances to attractions

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Voucher information: Please present a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted)

Validity: 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

St. Petersburg is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change.

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Buses were on time , except at one stop we had to wait for 5 mins. As our hotel was close to the stop , we were able to enjoy stress free ride .

Fantastic. Able to see all the must see sights in one day. Easy to hop on and off

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Ticket to the Second Floor via the Stairs

Advantages of the stairs ticket to the second floor.

A spectacular visit experience

With your ticket to the second floor via the stairs in hand, you are completely free to explore the heart of the Tower’s structure. All the charm of Gustave Eiffel's creation and the beauty of the whole of Paris will gradually be revealed as you climb the 674 steps.

It is also the cheapest and easiest option for visiting the Eiffel Tower: there's always room, you can book online in advance (staircase tickets go on sale 14 days in advance) or buy your tickets on site, and there is generally little or no waiting time at the entrance to the pillar. The ascent to the second floor via the stairs is accessible to all, except for parents with very small children and babies and people with reduced mobility.

The visit experience

Set... Go! Your ascent of the SOUTH pillar has begun! Don’t worry, you can climb at your own pace, the steps are large and you can take breaks. Take the opportunity to admire the metal structure of the Tower, read the informative panels and start to discover the Parisian skyline and the surrounding monuments. Allow 15 to 20 minutes to climb each floor.

02: Visit in complete liberty

Once on the first floor, you are free to organize your visit as you wish, whether you first explore the first floor or go directly up to the second. Remember that the first floor offers fantastic surprises and is absolutely worth discovering. You will find places to eat and drink on the terrace, in the bistro or Madame Brasserie, as well as museographic displays for learning more about the history of the Tower and a large shop.

03: Proud to reach the second floor!

After climbing the 674 steps, you can proudly say you’ve reached the second floor! The whole of Paris can be seen from the two levels on the second floor, so take time to admire the 360-degree view. You can also buy food and drink, let yourself be tempted by the Pierre Hermé Paris x Eiffel Tower macarons and browse the shops. In the evening, the second floor is the ideal place from which to admire the Tower's illuminations and sparkles. You will go back down via a different staircase, allowing you to enjoy different points of view.

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Visit the Eiffel Tower up to the second floor in complete liberty and at your own pace for a maximum price of €11.30 (adult price, from 25 years old).

For all reduced-rate tickets, proof of eligibility may be asked for at the entrance to the monument.

• Adult : 11.80 euros
• Young from 12 to 24 : 5.90 euros
• Children from 4 to 11 : 3.00 euros
• Children under 4 : free

If you have chosen a time-stamped ticket, please arrive at the esplanade at the start of the time slot indicated on your ticket.

There is no left luggage service at the Eiffel Tower for strollers, bags, etc.

For those with a ticket to the second floor, it is not possible to purchase a supplement to the top on site. There is no such ticket.

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