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- The iron lattice itself — Standing next to the tower you notice the delicate but enormous ironwork up close; it’s an engineering showpiece from 1887-1889 that still amazes for how light and airy it looks despite being massive.
- Climb the stairs to the second floor — Cheaper than the elevator and far more rewarding: you move through the structure, watch Paris open up step by step, and feel the scale in a way photos don’t capture (about 674 steps to the second level).
- Glass floor on the second level — That slightly terrifying transparent patch is a modern twist: brilliant for photos and a vertigo-inducing peek straight down at cars and lawns below.
- Summit views & Gustave Eiffel’s apartment — The top gives the best 360° panorama of Paris; there’s also the tiny preserved apartment where Eiffel
- The iron lattice itself — Standing next to the tower you notice the delicate but enormous ironwork up close; it’s an engineering showpiece from 1887-1889 that still amazes for how light and airy it looks despite being massive.
- Climb the stairs to the second floor — Cheaper than the elevator and far more rewarding: you move through the structure, watch Paris open up step by step, and feel the scale in a way photos don’t capture (about 674 steps to the second level).
- Glass floor on the second level — That slightly terrifying transparent patch is a modern twist: brilliant for photos and a vertigo-inducing peek straight down at cars and lawns below.
- Summit views & Gustave Eiffel’s apartment — The top gives the best 360° panorama of Paris; there’s also the tiny preserved apartment where Eiffel entertained guests, a neat historical slice that contrasts with the modern crowd.
- Eat or sip with a view — From casual picnics on the Champ de Mars to mid-level restaurants (and a champagne spot at the summit), you can choose wallet-friendly sandwiches or a splurge dinner with one-of-a-kind skyline views.
- Nighttime sparkle show — Every evening the tower “twinkles” for five minutes each hour after dark; it’s free, cinematic, and a must-see — best enjoyed from Trocadéro or the Champ de Mars for full impact.
- Classic photo spots: Trocadéro & Champ de Mars — For the iconic frontal shot go to Trocadéro at sunrise for fewer people; for relaxed silhouettes and picnic vibes, the Champ de Mars gives great foreground and space to chill.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.