Eiffel Tower Price Comparison & UK Guide
Compare fast-track ticket prices in £ GBP across GetYourGuide, Viator, and on-site box office queues. Perfect for Eurostar weekend breaks, romantic proposals, and family holidays.
How to Do Paris & The Eiffel Tower Right
With London St Pancras just over two hours away, Paris is the ultimate weekend getaway. Compare ticket packages and avoid queues.
Eiffel Tower Summit Lift Ticket
Glass-walled elevator ride straight to the 330m summit. Includes Gustave Eiffel’s restored top-floor study and access to the Champagne Bar.
- Direct access to all 3 floors
- Bar at the summit for a celebratory glass of Moët
- Timed barcode entry on your smartphone
Stairs to 2nd Floor + Summit Lift
Climb the iconic stairs at your leisure with minimal waiting, explore the glass floor on Level 1, then take the elevator up to the top.
- Fabulous views as you climb the iron framework
- Zero lift bottleneck at ground level
- Summit lift ticket included at 2nd level
Eiffel Tower + Seine River Cruise
Pair your tower visit with a tranquil 1-hour cruise along the Seine, sailing right past the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame cathedral, and the Louvre.
- Cruise departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower
- Flexible cruise ticket valid day or evening
- English audio commentary included
Trocadéro Quick Shoot
Crisp, stylish, and stress-free. Great for couples or solo travelers who want professional memories without spending half a day posing.
- 15-20 professionally edited high-res digital photos
- Delivered securely online within 48 hours
Parisian Romance Walking Shoot
Explore three distinct Parisian settings: the sweeping Trocadéro terrace, the secluded Avenue de Camoëns staircase, and the arched Bir-Hakeim bridge.
- 35-45 retouched magazine-quality photos
- Tailored for couples, proposals, and families
Luxury Flying Dress Paris Shoot
Make a jaw-dropping statement. Includes rental of a show-stopping satin gown with an assistant who tosses the long train for dramatic, flowing portraits.
- Designer gown hire in your choice of colour
- 50+ edited photos + 4K video reel footage
Everything You Need to Know About the Eiffel Tower
Essential historical background and curious engineering facts every British visitor should know before stepping foot on the Champ de Mars:
🏗️ Why did Gustave Eiffel build the Eiffel Tower?
The tower was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair (Exposition Universelle) in Paris to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution.
Initially, the tower was only permitted to stand for 20 years and was slated for demolition in 1909. Gustave Eiffel saved his masterpiece by installing military radio antennas and telegraph transmitters at the 300m summit, proving its essential strategic value to France during the First World War.
⏳ How long will the Eiffel Tower stand?
Engineers estimate that the Eiffel Tower can stand indefinitely with proper maintenance. It is constructed from 7,300 tonnes of puddling iron held together by 2.5 million rivets. Every 7 years, 60 tonnes of paint are applied by hand to protect it from rust.
👑 What do the French call the Eiffel Tower?
In France, she is affectionately known as "La Dame de Fer" (The Iron Lady).
🔍 Essential Facts to Know Before You Visit
- Thermal Expansion: In summer, the heat expands the iron framework, making the tower up to 15 cm taller!
- Gustave Eiffel's Secret Summit Apartment: Restored at the 330m summit, complete with wax models of Gustave Eiffel and Thomas Edison.
- 20,000 Diamond Lights: The hourly 5-minute diamond sparkle show happens every hour from dusk until 1:00 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions for UK Visitors
Yes! When booking through our partner GetYourGuide or Viator, you can choose GBP (£) at checkout to pay seamlessly with your UK debit/credit card or Apple Pay without surprise bank conversion charges.
Our ticket and photoshoot bookings feature free 24-hour cancellation and date adjustments. If your travel plans shift, you can modify your time slot online via your mobile booking confirmation.
No, not at all. All tickets and photoshoot vouchers are 100% digital. Just show the barcode directly on your mobile screen at the priority entry gate.