Eiffel Tower stairs lifts and tickets?

Question

Know there is 2 sets of ques at the tower and stair one is shortest my question is I want to walk up to the second level and take the lift to the top, can I buy a lift ticket at the second floor to catch the lift to the top or do I need to buy it at the start

Many thaks

Brian

Answer 1

Yeah I think you have to take the lift all the way up or walk up, I don't think you can mix the 2. It's worth the queue to get the lift, just try to go at an off-peak time.

Answer 2

You need to buy it at the bottom, then use the stairs till second level and then take the elevator to the top. Amazing views, btw!

Answer 3

you buy the ticket at the same place but how you get up there its different

Answer 4

The only ticket sales are at ground level. You can buy a ticket to the top and walk up to the second level if you choose but there is no saving in doing so.

Your question suggests that you think you can take the stairs without having to buy a ticket. However, you must also buy a ticket to take the stairs so you can't use your plan to avoid the queue.

Answer 5

Have been to the top, but the first level is plenty high, in that you can see things more clearly and with a far better perspective.

Answer 6

i was just there! you got to buy the lift ticket at the bottom and then go up straight from there, but i believe its 14 euros to just walk up to the second floor.. so i dont know how much it is to take the elevator all the way up.

its an amzing view, unbelievable, there is even a restaurant up on top and i heard its absolutely amazing, except its hella expensive! also, the lines are very very long to go up and make sure you check out the weather forecast ahead of time before you go.. it was freezing when i went and i didnt have a jacket.