eiffel tower

how much does it cost to go up it? is it really worth the money or are there just as good views from elsewhere in the city that are free or cheaper?

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Check the Eiffel Tower%26#39;s web page.

http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/

Whether it%26#39;s worth it, is very personal. Personally, I don%26#39;t really care for it. Next to that, be prepared for long lines.

If you%26#39;re a first timer, you may still want to go for it.

Some other places with a view:

*Montparnasse Tower

*Pompidou Center (my favourite)

*La Samaritaine department store

*Institut du Monde Arabe (another favourite)

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Montparnasse building has an excellent view fron their flat roof over 55 storeys high, you can have a drink in the bar a couple floors down. You get a great view of Paris including the Eiffel tower! I think it was cheaper but I still say do the Eiffel though.

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You must do the tower but be prepared to wait in line for ages not just to get in but also to take the lift from the first to second floor and also from the second to the top

Then to wait again to go down.

The view from the top is amazing and worth the wait

You can bypass all the line by taking either lunch or dinner in the Jules Verne restaurant on the second floor but it is a expensive way to do it

Also be sure to see the tower at night on the hour every hour for ten minutes it sparkles and is an unforgettable sight

We saw it from a cruise boat on the Seine sharing a bottle of wine and was my best moment in Paris

Enjoy your trip

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What are the queues like in June? Do you have to queue if you walk up to the second floor? Also how much less does it cost to walk up?

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If you%26#39;re going up in the Eiffel, I suggest going up during the day. We went up at night and while impressive it wasn%26#39;t much different from seeing any city from an airplane at night. Quite hard to make out most of the buildings or see much of the details

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my sister also went up the tower at night and didnt like it because you couldnt see as much.

i went during the day and thought the view was nice but nothing breathetaking... there are other views i considered nicer such as the one from samaratine roof top terrace.

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This is very true.... thats more of a must-see than the view from the top of the tower

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I have a Eiffel Tower related question:

My wife and I would like to catch the sunset from the top of the Eiffel Tower this Tuesday (we leave tomorrow!). Considering the time of year and the day of the week AND our intent of being at the top by sunset, what would be a good time to arrive at the Eiffel Tower? I%26#39;d hate to wait in lines for a long time only to have just missed sunset.

Tonight is my last night to check these boards before we go. I%26#39;d like to address everyone here that the information that has been provided here is invaluable. The generosity of sharing tips and experiences is, in my opinion, one of the best uses of the Internet I can think of. I am appreciative of everyone on this forum!

Thanks!