--- title: "Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets: Price, Views and How to Book" date: 2026-09-21 canonical: https://tickettowereiffel.com/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/eiffel-tower-summit-tickets/ --- **Eiffel Tower summit tickets** get you to the highest public platform of the tower, and the price depends on how you buy them: from EUR 52 per person when the summit is an add-on, and from EUR 79 per person when it is built into the ticket. Here is what I would actually do: buy the summit ahead, pick a clear-weather day, and treat the second floor as the fallback rather than an afterthought. This page shows what the top ticket includes, what it costs, and how to book it without getting burned. ## What do Eiffel Tower summit tickets include? A summit ticket gives you the lift ride to the top platform and, in most versions, access to the lower levels on the way. In this collection the summit is either included from the start or added as an option when you pick your date. The ticket that has it built in is the [elevator ticket with second floor and summit access](/tours/eiffel-tower-elevator-summit-tickets/). It covers elevator entry to the first and second floors, standard access to the summit, access to the first floor on your way down and unlimited time inside the tower. A guide meets you at the start, but the guide leaves after the second floor. I like that structure because you know the top is yours before you set out. You do not have to hope a summit slot is still open when you get to the second floor. ## How much do Eiffel Tower summit tickets cost? Expect roughly EUR 52 to EUR 79 per person as a starting point, depending on the ticket type. The exact amount depends on your date, season, group and options, so the live price at checkout is the only number that counts. Here are the "from" prices in this collection, dated 2026-09-21: | Ticket | From price per person | Summit | | --- | --- | --- | | [Second floor and summit tickets with a guide](/tours/eiffel-tower-second-floor-summit-tickets/) | EUR 52 | Optional add-on, extra cost | | [Stairs climb to level 2](/tours/eiffel-tower-stairs-climb-tickets/) | EUR 32 | Optional lift add-on, extra cost | | [Elevator with second floor and summit](/tours/eiffel-tower-elevator-summit-tickets/) | EUR 79 | Included | Notice what the table does not say: the size of the summit add-on. The listings do not fix it, and it changes by date. My advice is to open the checkout, tick the summit and read the total before you compare anything. A low "from" price with the summit added can end up close to the all-in ticket. ## Is the Eiffel Tower summit price worth paying? It is worth it when the view is the whole point of your visit. The summit gives the widest panorama of Paris and a look at Gustave Eiffel's restored office. It is not worth it if you are nervous about heights, short on time or expecting haze. I have a firm opinion here: if you can only afford one upgrade on a Paris trip, and the forecast is clear, I would spend it on the summit. If the forecast is grey, I would not. A summit view through cloud is a poor way to spend the extra money. For a longer look at that argument, read my honest verdict on [whether the Eiffel Tower summit is worth it](/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/is-eiffel-tower-summit-worth-it/). ## How does the two-stage ride to the summit work? You do not go from the ground to the top in one hop. You reach the second floor first, then take a lift from there to the summit. The stairs ticket follows the same pattern: you climb to the second floor on foot and then ride the elevator to the top if you added that option. That matters for planning. Even a ticket that says "summit" means you pass through the second floor, so you can see both levels. It also means the top has its own lift queue, which is why the elevator listing notes that summit access is standard and that you may wait at the top. I would build a buffer of at least an hour into your day for that reason. The full explanation of which lift goes where is in my guide to [Eiffel Tower elevator tickets](/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/eiffel-tower-elevator-tickets/). ## Are summit tickets skip-the-line? Partly. A reserved time slot lets you skip the ticket-buying queue, but you still pass security, and the summit lift can still have a line. Nobody can promise you zero waiting at the top. The elevator listing gives you reserved access to the first and second floors, and standard access to the summit. The stairs ticket says plainly that it has no pre-reserved or priority access. So when you see "eiffel tower summit skip the line tickets" in a search, read the terms behind the phrase. I cover what a reserved slot really skips in my guide to [skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets](/buy-eiffel-tower-tickets/skip-the-line-eiffel-tower/). ![Infographic style route map of the Eiffel Tower levels, with generic labels: Ground, First Floor, Second Floor, Summit, Champagne Bar, showing the lift path to the top](/images/blog/paris-eiffel-tower-summit-tickets-2.webp) ## Is there a champagne bar at the summit? Yes, the second floor and summit listing mentions a Champagne Bar stop at the top as an optional treat. A glass is a paid extra on the day, not part of the ticket, so budget for it separately. My take: do not plan the whole trip around a drink. A glass at the top is a nice ending if you are celebrating, and a wasted queue if you are not. If it matters to you, my page on the [Eiffel Tower champagne bar](/eiffel-tower-restaurants/eiffel-tower-champagne-bar/) covers what to expect and which tickets to consider. ## What does the weather do to a summit visit? Weather changes the summit more than any other level. The top is colder and windier than the ground, and haze or cloud can flatten the view. The listings all tell you to bring a jacket for the top. Here is what I would do. Check the forecast three days ahead and again the evening before. If the sky is clear, keep the summit. If it is hazy, use the second floor for the main view and skip the top. That is easy when your ticket lets you decide up there, and much harder when you paid for the summit in advance. It is the one honest weakness of an all-in ticket, and the tour listing says as much: you pay for the summit up front whether or not the weather cooperates. For closures and heat rules, my guide to [Eiffel Tower closures](/eiffel-tower-opening-hours/eiffel-tower-summit-closed/) explains why the top can shut and what to do then. ## Who should book summit tickets, and who should skip them? Book the summit if you are a first-time visitor who wants the whole tower, a photographer chasing the highest vantage point, or a couple planning a special day. Skip it if you have small children who tire fast, get uneasy with heights, or only want a quick look. Here is my pick by traveller type: 1. **First-time visitors on a clear day:** the summit, without question. 2. **Families with young kids:** the second floor. The top is windy and the queues can drag. 3. **Budget travellers:** the second floor, or the stairs, then add the summit only if it fits. 4. **Photographers:** the summit, early or late, when the light is softer. If you are still torn, my [summit vs second floor](/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/eiffel-tower-summit-vs-second-floor/) comparison puts the two side by side and commits to a recommendation. ## Should you book the summit early? Yes. Summit slots are the first to disappear, and the listings note that the summit depends on availability. Buying ahead is the difference between a plan and a gamble. I would book as soon as your dates are fixed. If you leave it to the day, you may find the top sold out and only the lower levels left. That is exactly why the elevator ticket with the summit built in appeals to me: the risk is taken off the table when you buy. If your dates are flexible, pick the day with the best forecast and book that. ## How do you book Eiffel Tower summit tickets step by step? Pick your date, choose your ticket type, add the summit if it is an option, read the total and confirm. Then save your voucher and check the meeting point before you leave. 1. **Fix your date.** Prefer a weekday and a clear forecast. 2. **Choose the ticket.** All-in, or second floor with the summit option. 3. **Select the summit** if it is not included, and read the final total. 4. **Check the terms.** Read the cancellation window and what is not included. 5. **Save the voucher.** Note the meeting point and arrive about 15 minutes early. Prices and availability change, so treat every number here as a guide. The [official Eiffel Tower website](https://www.toureiffel.paris/en) is the place to confirm current rules and opening details. ## What should you bring for the summit? Bring a light jacket, a small bag, a charged phone and comfortable shoes. Large bags may be turned away at security, and the top is much cooler than the streets below. I would also leave yourself a few minutes on the way down for the first floor glass floor, which most people rush past. It only takes a moment and is a good photo. And I would take the second floor photos first, then decide on the top while you are up there, if your ticket allows it. ## My recommendation Book **Eiffel Tower summit tickets** ahead, for a clear day, and keep expectations honest about queues at the top. If you want the summit guaranteed in one purchase, my pick is the [elevator ticket with second floor and summit](/tours/eiffel-tower-elevator-summit-tickets/) from EUR 79 per person. If you want a lower entry price and a guided intro, take the [second floor and summit ticket with a guide](/tours/eiffel-tower-second-floor-summit-tickets/) from EUR 52 and add the summit yourself. For every level and price side by side, see my [Eiffel Tower ticket price](/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/) guide, and for the full list of options, visit the [Eiffel Tower tickets](/) homepage. If the second floor is enough for you, read my guide to [Eiffel Tower second floor tickets](/eiffel-tower-ticket-price/eiffel-tower-second-floor-tickets/). ## Frequently asked questions ### How much are Eiffel Tower summit tickets? They start from EUR 52 per person when the summit is an optional add-on, and from EUR 79 per person when it is included. The final price depends on your date and options, so check the live price at checkout. ### Do summit tickets include the second floor? In this collection, yes. The all-in elevator ticket includes the first and second floors plus the summit, and the other tickets take you through the second floor on the way up. ### Can I buy summit tickets on the day? You can try, but the summit is the first level to sell out. I would book ahead and keep the second floor as a backup. ### Is the summit open in bad weather? The top can close or be uncomfortable in high wind, heat or heavy weather. Check the official site the morning of your visit and read your booking terms for what happens next. ### Does the guide go to the top with me? No. On the elevator ticket the guide leaves after the second floor, and you continue to the summit on your own.