I just discovered that Yelp has expanded to Paris. I went to Paris 4 years ago, so hopefully my hazy, alcohol-laden memories hold up. if you have to get to the top of one tall structure in the world, I suggest you make it the Eiffel Tower! there's a skating rink on one level. this was the first time in my life I went ice skating - yes, at 21 years old, I had never gone ice skating, so why not start somewhere awesome? make sure to go on a clear day for the panoramic view of Paris. you can take excellent photos of the city! I would recommend getting on line early in the morning. however, the gardens near it should visited at night to catch a glimpse of a spectacular light show that goes off every so often. bring a bottle of cheap champagne and enjoy! read more

Note: I only review bathrooms, so I am not reviewing the Tour, itself, the service, or anything aside from the publicly accessible toilets, or "toilettes", if you prefer. As well, I am reviewing them in English, because I speak English much better than I do French. The bathrooms at the Eiffel Tour are alright. Located near the feet of the tower, below ground, there is generally a line to use them, though, predictably enough, the men's line is shorter than the women's line. The facilities, themselves, are crowded, with urinals packed closely together, and not much aisle-walking room between the opposing walls of toilets. However, the facilities are reasonably clean. I do not recall if I had to pay to use this toilet, or not, but it would not surprise me if I did have to pay some nominal fee of .5-1 euros. I also felt some trepidation about the prevalence of pickpockets operating in the area; secure your loot while you're in here, and you should be fine. Or have a plan of retaliation if you get pickpocketed. My own plan: if you steal my wallet while I'm watering the daisies, you're getting watered. Let's hope we never have to test that plan. read more

Who doesn't love this landmark?! The architecture is captivating! The lines can be super long, expect 2+ hour wait at peak times! Don't forget to see Gustav Eiffel's apartment at the top! The sparkly twinkle lights turn on the first 5 minutes of the hour as soon as it gets dark. If you want to get great photos of yourself with the tower in the background, then go across the river to the top of the Trocadero piazza. The views are fantastic! Another great spot is from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, especially at sunset! Then, just for fun, in the summer, every Friday night there is a "swarm" of rollerbladers, hundreds of them, that loop through the neighborhood and pass right in front of the tower! It is a lot of fun to watch them from the tower! Also, I recommend visiting the Musée D'Orsay first before you go the tower as the museum has several interesting drawings/sketches and other info on the building of the tower and it's architecture. These displays can be found in the far rear stairway after viewing the Impressionists gallery on the 5th floor. read more

It's the Eiffel Tower, folks, and yes, it is really cool! I think everything else has already been said. Your takeaway: If you are in Paris, you need to see it. Done. read more

If you are in Paris for the first time, you have to go up into the Eiffel Tower. However, take a guided tour early in the morning. I recommend Fat Tire Tours. They tend to move the crowd ahead and expedite your ascent. Lookout for pickpockets! Yes, these pesky slobs love to work the Eiffel Tower. Don't wear a backpack. Don't bring a huge camera. Just bring an iPhone. Tuck it into your underwear. Not in your pockets! Don't place anything in your pants pockets. Stuff your money clip inside your underwear or inside an inner pocket of your shirt. If one of these gypsy crooks approach you with a clipboard, they'll ask you if you speak English. Just laugh and immediately walk away. They normally do not follow. If they do, just shout "non" and react belligerent towards them. They are not signing anyone up for anything. They are trying to distract you so they and their counterparts (Always work in teams) can steal something from you. Don't be afraid of assaulting these crooks. They are complete cowards that rely on a good natured human being to prey on. Just punch them hard in the face preferably, and walk away! Don't rely on Paris Police for assistance. They are usually driving around in vans like fireman. Not very well trained, and are not proactive in enforcement. Bottom line: Pack light. Pack tight, and tell these gypsies to F-Themselves!! read more

I feel a little silly reviewing a cultural monument but here goes. We bought tickets in advance for an April 6:30 pm visit to the top. I would definitely recommend going about 1.5-2 hours before sunset because we saw the sun set around 8 pm coming down to the second level, messed around for some time on the first level (the glass floors are kind of scary), and then went back down to the ground and had a great view of the tower lit up and sparkling at 9 pm (on the dot). It was an amazing experience to see those different views. read more

It was nice and a great way to see Paris. However, the crowds, pick pockets, police with guns, peddlers, and cues made it a bit less than ideal. My recommendation is to find a nice patch of grass, go with a picnic, and enjoy the morning with lived ones at the base. Not worth it to do more. read more

You may think that just because you've seen tons of pictures of the eiffel tower that you don't really need to see it. That's not a super great way of thinking, because experiencing the Eiffel Tower was m very favorite part of Paris. My friends and I decided that since we are young and capable, we'd walk up the stairs to the second floor of the tower. It was not a bad walk at all, and it saved us a very long wait for the elevator. The view from the second floor was absolutely breath-taking. There were shops, a restaurant, toilets, and sitting areas on the two different levels of the tower. It's so huge, it's actually crazy. In addition to good views from being on the tower, the tower itself is a pretty great view, too. I was in Paris a couple of days after the attack in Nice, so I saw the tower lit up in French flag colors. During the day, it was just as marvelous. Please go to the Tour Eiffel. It's worth it, I promise. read more

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As far as epic landmarks go this place ya awesome, everyone is friendly, and it's only about 15-20 bucks depending if you take the stairs or escalator, I took the stairs and it felt like it almost killed me. Although keep in mind that I'm a fat ass. The only draw back is that there are guys who are trying to scam people out of money at the exit, but that's at most public places. It's African guys who make a bracelet out of string by just grabbing you, they want 25 bucks or more, and if you walk away they bother you for a bit. But besides that this places is awesome. A lot of bang for your buck read more

Good food, and good location, but waited a while to get our order taken. When the waiter came, he was rushing us to place our order. Food came. He disappeared for awhile and we couldn't place another drink order. Had to ask twice to get our check. Don't go here if you are on a time constraint. read more

A very beautiful and historical landmark. The wait to go up the tower wasn't bad at all! It was under an hour, which is quite the opposite of what many people said it would be. The ticket was also inexpensive - around 20 euros for the stairs option and a little bit more for the elevator one. The view up top is amazing; you get a complete 360 view of Paris. There's also a restaurant on the second level as well. If you can't make it up top, the photo opp from the grounds is just as amazing. Overall, it's a must see for anyone visiting Paris! read more

La Tour Eiffel - Taken from all the way out! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

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My fiancé took me here in last February on Valentine's Day - loved it - so magical - highly recommend for everyone read more

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Amazing! It's always a great feeling when you see something in the magazines and on tv and you're able to travel thousands of miles to see it in real life. My daughter and I took our first international trip together and this is where she wanted to come! You can check this off our bucket list! Lots of people but great environment! read more

La Tour Eiffel - Closeup of KJ and I at the tower! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

Wonderful! Go at night to skip the line, beat the heat, and get the best views :)

Although my hotel was only a quick distance away, the lines were actually too long even for a unabashed tourist like myself. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, taking all the pictures, and the street hawkers selling you a bagful of small keychains (great for buying in bulk). But alas, would have been nice if there was a more efficient queue system. read more

Before visiting, I used to think the Eiffel Tower was just meh. However, when you stand beneath it, you occupy the ground that millions have passed through before. When you look up, you'll realize the size and sheer presence of the tower itself. And if you're like me, you will appreciate all the intricacies and small details of the hard work and effort it took to create it. Truly magnificent, and in my mind, easily the best thing in all of Paris. read more

The Eiffel Tower is a must see. It's overwhelming how big this thing actually is. At night, it lights up, and at 9am, it does a sparkly show for about 5 minutes. It's beautiful. It would have been nice to have the time to go to the top, but it was still very satisfying to see it up close, far away, during the day, and at night. read more

Came here during our honeymoon trip across Europe. The line up is crazy long. We decided to take stairs instead of waiting for the elevator as it was cheaper. 700 steps later we are on the 2nd floor of the tower. Amazing view. Also came at night to see it light up. Hung out at the park in front of it. Only complaint about that is if you have these street vendors always coming up trying to see you something. Even when you tell them no a hundred times. read more

An unforgettable experience that everyone should have the chance to visit! And yes, I say "experience" because it is truly a marvelous sight to behold. I went here w/ family when I was 16 ( back in '07 ) and the breathtaking views were something like you'd see in a film! The elevator takes you to the uppermost floor that visitors can reach, and you can simply take it all in- a central view of Paris, you can't get much better than this! read more

This was definitely my first stop while in Paris, one to check off the bucket list. During the day, I was impressed with it's intricate wrought iron lattice work and although I've seen many tall structures in my day, I was impressed with it's height in the context of Monsieur Eiffel's introduction of the structure in 1889. It struck me in daylight as kind of worn. As you walk away from it down the Champs de Mars, you begin to appreciate it's beauty more. In fact I walked to many vantage points nearby, and each time was treated to a different perspective. Returning to the tower at night, I really appreciated it's beauty much more basked in shimmering gold. I felt safe at the site as we observed both French National Police and soldiers all sporting bullpup automatic rifles making vigilant rounds. Falls short of 5 star for me due to really obnoxious, incessant vendors selling touristy crap trinkets, and the fact that a ride to the top of the tower would have been 68 euros ($74.34) for a family of 4. No thanks, I liked looking AT it just fine. read more

La Tour Eiffel - On the Champs de Mars, a grassy scenic park nearby - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Paris, 75

Most Amazing view of Paris it's a must if your in paris. Champagne bar at the top very nice but very cold

For the iconic photo shot you must go here at night and take the photo from the Jardin. It lights up sparkly at the hour. If you're actually underneath it you won't have the photo shot that is as desirable with it in the background. read more

The tower does not disappoint. It is something to look at. We did not do the climb up. We set up on the lawn in the park to watch the sunset and enjoy some food and drinks. It was a great experience. The tower lights up shortly after dusk. The lights flash for the first few minutes. It is worth the effort to watch. The lawn area is large so you should have no problem finding some space. Bring a blanket. The only negative is the numerous people attempting to sell junk. It is not overwhelming, but it is annoying. read more

Wonderful views from the top! It is a fun experience. However, it could take 1.5 - 2 hours to get there. But, with the current news of the Tower raising ticket prices 50% I'd say the climb to the top is definitely not worth that. Disappointing that they've become greedy like the overly pricy World Trade Center. Shameful! Les vues sont magnifiques! C'est vrai que c'est une expérience amusante. Mais on peut mettre facilement 1.5-2 heures pour arriver au sommet. Du coup, vu les infos de l'augmentation du prix des billets à 50%, ça ne vaut pas le coup. Décevant qu'ils ont devenu aussi cupide que le WTC. La honte! read more

Didn't get to go up, but hot damn, just being there, looking up at it, I felt like I was able to check off something on my then-18-year-old bucket list. Definitely one of those "If you're in Paris..." things you HAVE to see. read more

I feel like the Eiffel Tower doesn't really need a "review," per se. It's an obvious must-see. Very impressive and fun for tourists to visit, both day and night. Just a few tips: - Don't miss the evening light show -- 5 min every hour on the hour. - Use the bathroom before you go! The public restrooms around the Eiffel are gross and busy, even in Feb (off-season). - If you want to go up, book tickets online well ahead of time. We tried to get them just a couple days in advance and nothing was really available (again, even in off-season). The line at the Eiffel itself was too long for our tastes (at least an hour) so we skipped it. (We had already seen great views of the city from lots of other high places, though: Notre Dame. Arc de Triomphe, and Sacre Coeur.) - The Bir Hakeim metro station is just around the corner, but you won't see it until you're practically on top of it. read more

We took the high speed train Eurostar from London's Waterloo station to Paris. I wish the USA had something comparable. We then took a guided tour for a day and hit all the main sites, including the Eiffel Tower. It was cold, wet, foggy day and at times the top of the tower was obscured by clouds. Still, it was a must-seee. Our tour included a lunch on the 20th floor restaurant. The food was good, and the service was even better. When you tire of the tower, cross the street and walk down to the river. There are all sorts of tourist type shops, but please consider a river cruise. We did and enjoyed it very much. One tip: the line for tickets was fairly long, but those with tour tickets got to skip the line. read more

It's the eiffel tower what more can you stay? It's amazing and beautiful day or night. Would recommend dinner at LES OMBRES to take in the view for a special night read more

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Outstanding! Make your way to the top, you won't regret it. Taking the stairs is not that bad, that's what we did. Went up at dusk to see the city at night. It was great. If it's cooler out, the wind will be blowing vigorously at the top, so think about a light jacket if you chill easily. Put all your belongings away before you get up top, don't want anything blown away read more

The Eiffel tower is one of the few tourists sites I think is worth ALL of the hype and then some. Make sure to allot an entire day to this excursion from picnic to the lines to watching the lights turn on at sunset - it's totally worth it! I'd recommend going all the way to the top observation level to get a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Bring a bottle of wine and some treats to watch the light show in the park below with the locals - it's breathtaking. The chaos and confusion only add to the fun, so just take it all in - afterall, you are at the most romantic spot in the world so enjoy! read more

Ooh la la! Is there a more iconic symbol of Paris? If there is, I don't know it. Amazing from every angle including the story of how it was built. You can take the stairs when I last went but that's madness. Zoom up in the elevator (lift is also acceptable!) to get panoramic views of the Paris skyline. Quintessential Paris. read more

How can you come to Paris and not see the Eiffel Tower? Before getting to Europe, my friends and I had purchased our tickets online. You might as well get the 12.5 Euro (youth for up to 26yrs of age) ticket that takes you all the way to the top because you can always come down to the middle point. You skip a long line, but when you take an elevator to the top, there is another long line, but it's totally worth it. The view is breathtaking and simply amazing. I can see why so many people propose there. There is a champagne bar at the very top. It's cliche, but if you're that kind of girl, you'll remember it forever! We were able to enjoy the day and the night. Around 8pm, the Eiffel starts twinkling every hour, and it's really amazing at sunset. You have to walk further away to get the full image. It's definitely worth it. read more

I can't help but love the Eiffel Tower, it's just such a magical site. I've been lucky and have had pretty good luck with the lines never waiting more than 45 minutes, and one time on a weeknight in April I was lucky enough to be able to walk right up to the counter without waiting in line. If you're in a decent amount of shape, take the stairs - it's a long climb, but not too taxing and the stairs are wide if you need to take a break. Each level has it's own unique features so don't just rush to the top and forget to stop and look around the other levels on your way back down. There's lots to see and do here, and if you've waited a while in line, you might as well get the most out of the experience. Beware, it can get windy and cold up at the top so dress in layers! Also, there's a rumor that the tower might be closing in 2014 for refurbishments so see it before then if you have the chance! read more

The Eiffel Tower is a must-visit in Paris. Recommendations: -Go all the way to the very top of the Tower, even if it means paying more. -Take a night tour after 8 p.m. when the lines disappear (It's open until 11 p.m.) -Have a daytime picnic with vin and frommage. -Watch the night show from the lawn. read more

2013/050 I've been to Paris a handful of times, and visited the Eiffel Tower twice. The first was on a trip back in college; the second time was with my then-boyfriend (now husband). Sadly, both times I've visited, I was stuck in line behind a little boy who didn't cover his mouth when he sneezed. Directly on me. Both times. Both strangers. I must be a magnet for little sick Parisian kids. I spent both times sick directly afterwards. Weird coincidences aside, I do like the Tower. I was amazed when I last visited during a winter that people could ice skate on one of the levels. We opted not to do that. We did enjoy climbing the stairs, since we try to stay in shape. When we walked by the tower later in the week (because SIL works in a school across the way), we were delighted when it blinked and lit up at night. I tried taking a picture with my cheap camera when we took an evening boat ride later in the trip on the Seine, but my camera was too weak for that type of clarity. read more

Every bit of amazing from afar as it is up close, a wonderful iconic tower overlooking all that the wonderful Parisians can offer ... Usual pick pocket gangs etc so be careful Book ahead to avoid disappointment on peak times, they can only cater for so many at a time. read more

It's like Disneyland here. Shit load of people, people trying to sell you stuff, lines up the yang, and an elevator ride. Good thing it's beautiful. read more

I really enjoyed being here in the winter as there was an ice rink on the 2nd floor!! We did the walk up and it was nice and not too hard, but DON'T wear heels! You know that metal they use for stairs that seems it could be made of a grater? The same stuff here... So if that was your choice of boot, consider the lift. Which is so cute by the way. So central that there's a city block running between her legs. read more

I love the Eiffel tower. I love sitting on the champ du mars with a champagne picnic on sunny days, I love taking night time strolls around it, I love watching it sparkle from both near and far. I think it's iconic and beautiful. It is paris. I also absolutely love going up it too - the views of paris are breathtakingly beautiful. Despite having gone up the tower three times now, I'm still not bored of it. I know the trick is to buy tickets in advance - they are not THAT expensive and you get to skip the queues - which on nice days can last forever. I've never actually made it up to the third level as you can't buy tickets to the very top in advance, and I've never had the patience to brave the (huge) queues. The views from the second level are beautiful though, honestly - so amazing. I've been up on both clear and rainy days and it's still amazing. I love paris, I think it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, so I'm probably biased, but I challenge anyone to go up here and not be impressed by what they are looking at. The history! The architecture! The beauty! It has it all. Don't forget to visit the first floor if you need to take shelter from the wind and cold up there - you can buy hot or cold drinks (alcoholic or not) and just chill out half way up one of the most iconic structures in the world. Pretty cool... read more

How can anyone not like the Eiffel Tower?! It's iconic, it's grand, it's beautiful, it's PARIS! Sure it's a tourist haven, but the views are unbeatable and it's a must do on everyone's bucket list. We tried to make dinner reservations at Restaurant 58 but they just laughed and apologized that they are booked months in advance. Note to self, make reservation with more notice in the future and I advise you all to do the same. If not, shoot over for a glass of Champagne at their Champagne Bar or grab a coffee from their cafe. Also their "tourist shop" has souvenirs for no more than the tourist shops at Champs d'Elysses and you can say you got it here or you can spend much less in Marais, etc. Beautiful at both day and night anytime of the year. Eiffel Tower you complete me. read more