How To Climb The Eiffel Tower Steps In Paris: Soaring To New Heights

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One of the most popular activities in Paris is to climb The Eiffel Tower steps up to the viewing platform. Walking up the steps was certainly an exhilarating experience and will take your breath away – both in the effort of climbing and with the breathtaking views from the top.

But while it was a highlight of our visit to Paris, it wasn’t as straightforward as we thought it would be. Which is why we have prepared this guide on how to climb the Eiffel Tower steps so you can do it without the headache and chaos that we discovered.

We’ll also delve into the fascinating history of the steps and uncover the secrets hidden within its iron heart, as well as reveal our insider tips and tricks we learned from our own visit.

So, lace up your boots, channel your inner adventurer, and let’s get started…

History of The Eiffel Tower Stairs

The Eiffel Tower is an architectural marvel that has become one of the most famous monuments, not only in Paris, but the world. It was constructed in 1889, with the spiral staircase being the first way to reach the top. The lifts (elevators for our American audience) opened a few months later.

A total of 1,665 steps have witnessed countless footsteps throughout its rich history, though not all of them are climbable. While there are 1,665 steps, visitors can only climb 674 of them to the second floor, as the top section is not open to the public due to safety concerns.

The staircase has also undergone many renovations over the years, largely to improve safety concerns. 

The original staircase was a spiral staircase that featured a single guardrail, but today you will notice the steps are wider, wrap around the entire length of the monument, and are entirely covered with a chain-link fence that you can see through.

The stairs now have wider walkways, landings to take breaks on, and more spots for admiring the views. You can still see a section of the original spiral staircase on the first floor which has kept its original color, but the section from the second floor to the top has now been removed.

Expect a little Confusion and Disorganization

Oh, the Eiffel Tower can be quite the adventure, let me tell you! When we tried to book tickets, it was a bit of a rollercoaster. 

At first, we couldn’t find any lift tickets available for the first two months, and the website said…