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Eiffel Tower

5 avenue Anatole France | Quai Branly, 75007 Paris, France
33 01 44 11 23 23
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ranked #14 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 5207 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Observation Decks/ Towers, Monuments/ Statues, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Ice skating, Dining, Scuba diving
Traveller Description: As one of the most visible icons of Paris, the Eiifel Tower is an iron lattice tower built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair and... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I think the Eiffel Tower is best enjoyed from a couple of blocks away, where you can see its beautiful details and take some great photos, but are also not be bothered by the throngs of tourists. I don't think it's particularly worth going up to the top. The lines can be stupidly long (1-2h wait). Moreover, good views of... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Obviously this is a huge tourist location, but for me not a big deal. I only had ten days to see the city and I felt that this was not as great as the rest and I could have spent my time more productively going somewhere else . More

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Moscow, Russia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

it's absolutely really to go up to the 2nd level by staircase. And then use the elevator to 3rd (upper) level. If you didn't buy tickets in advance, it's the MOST quick way. But of course it can be difficult for some aged people or smb else... More

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Denver, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Well, you can't make a trip to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower... Our tour group got to go to the 2nd level; we paid the extra 5.50 euros to go to the top - well worth it on a clear day. Amazing to see just how huge Paris is! More

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Milos, Kyklades, Greece
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What else - the thing is absolute magic even if you have to wait two and half hours to go up. More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Would recommend anyone going to Paris to take the time to queue for the tower. You can pre book tickets but in May they were all booked up until end of June so you have be in the know. We went in May when only one lift was working so the queues were horrendous.About 3+ hours. We tried in the... More

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Adelaide, South Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have visited La Tour Eiffel each time I have visited Paris. Breath taking views in all directions. It is an experience to take the stairs to the first and second floors, just to realise how high it actually is. Tiring, and not really for the unfit, but definately worth it! And don't forget you can only get to the... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Eiffel Tower is stunning... everything about it is. Whether we talk about standing in between her legs, or enjoying the view from the top, or simply understanding the engineering virtuosity to built it... More

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Ukiah, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

brilliant it was ver good but it was exallent at night when i went up it was a little bit scary but when your up there you feel really safe and confortable, More

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Los Angeles
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Like the Tower of Pisa, no picture does this structure justice. You have to see it. More

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