A lot of lines to check off a bucket item list. There is a line outside to get through security and inside the fenced area around the base and then there are additional lines for tickets. Unlike most of the time, we did not book a visit here as far in advance as we normally would do. Two weeks ahead of when we hoped to go, there were no more on-line bookings available at all. Walk up was the only option. It can be done with no issue, but you will just have to wait in the line longer than if you book ahead. The whole time we were in the outside line, the sign said the top was closed. Not what we wanted to hear, but we will always make the best out of it. We get to the inside line and the sign still says the top is closed. We get up to the ticket agent and she advises us that the top has just opened up. It was closed temporarily due to visitor limits at the top but was open now. Success!! We went straight to the top and the views are fantastic as you would expect when you are towering over the city 276m (906 ft – or about 75 stories) above the ground. Since the central part of Paris does not have many buildings over 5-6 stories tall, except for the massive palaces and churches, you get an unfettered view of a shockingly large area. Impressive for sure but as we were told by the kind ticket agent and found out for ourselves as well, the best views are from the second deck. From there you can get a much better perspective of your surroundings. Bucket list item checked and well worth the wait in the lines to do so. And definitely make sure you come by at night as well to get a view of the tower lit up – and a little show at the top of the hour at night.

A true French monument in steel that has withstood the times like every other structure in Paris. View from the tower is amazing. Get early and hope its a clear day. No showers and wind and you get 360 view of Paris

Online ticket sales are a scam. When I went to buy tickets for the Eiffel Tower online it said tickets to the top are sold out and I could only buy tickets to the second floor. So, I purchased two tickets for the second floor. However, on the day of my visit when I arrived the place was almost deserted so went up to the ticket office and the lady there said there is tickets to the top for sale but I couldn't get a refund for my original tickets or pay the difference of the cost. This is a complete money scam to get people to buy tickets online and then again when they visit.

I visited the Eiffel Tower about 15 years ago so I was surprised to see the "visitor center" build below it. I have to say that it's not an improvement from the viewers point of view but perhaps it was needed for thw tourist who go in. Before it was possible to walk under the tower but no longer. Als there were fenging around the park area behind the tower.. not very pretty. Anyway the tower is always on impressive sight to see. Perhaps one day I will go inside too.

You can't go to Paris and not visit the Eiffel Tower. We decided to go at night as the day time was a bit grey. We booked tickets online before we travelled, I'm glad we did as the queue were very long. You can't walk underneath the tower anymore because if security reasons which is fair enough. We had booked tickets for the lift, I'm glad we did as it was very cold and it takes time to get up to the top through the various levels. The views are breathtaking, every hour at this time of year the tower essentially sparkles - which you have to see to believe. It is busy up there but you're not rushed to get back down. It's so worth a visit.

We went on a day trip to Paris so time was limited. We were unable to book tickets in advance however queues were minimal. We only had an hour to spend at Eiffel Tower and at €25 each we were about to enter however we were carrying a bottle of champagne which is forbidden so had to cancel. However, fabulous to see, lots of tourist stalls selling souvenirs at good prices.

It's a bit surreal when first standing there and taking in the Eiffel Tower. The website to buy tickets to go up the tower is confusing, and the dinner at the Eiffel is definitely not worth it. The lines to enter feel like you're in Disneyland. Long lines, winding around, and several security checks. The elevator is PACKED with people and when you get off it's super crowded, kids running around. It was a bit much. We had tickets to dinner. It took us 1 hour just to get through the lines and get to the level for dinner. Then we had tickets to go to the top for champagne. Again, overpriced and packed. We had to take stairs then get another elevator to reach the top. By the time we were done, I was done. It was too many people, too crowded, not worth it. I would have been fine to sit on the grass and look at the tower instead of the craziness trying to go up it.

We took this as part of the paris pass. Had an early reservation to ensure that we did the 'harder tour (walkwise) early. The tour guide was a little late, the eiffel tower delayed entry for a variety of reasons, then you had to wait on line for the guide to buy the tickets. We were well over an hour behind which caused us to miss out next reservation...was one of the least favorite

Went with my wife for our wedding anniversary overall experience was mediocre scenes of chaos filling lifts with as many people as possible security staff stand and watch just do nothing to make anyone feel safe. Overall disappointing experience wouldn’t go back again just needs organising to make people feel safe. I wouldn’t recommend taking children during peak times.

It wasn't until I visited Paris that I realized that you can take your whole family and walk up the Eifel Tower and see all the views and experience the beauty. I mean, I knew people could take elevators to the top, but I thought those were reserved for high rollers and such. I did not know that thousands of people climb the stairs or take one of many elevators up to see the views every single day. You only have to wait in line for about 45 minutes and the cost is not much at all. Definitely recommend it, There was nothing to not like about this iconic landmark.