- Try, in so far as possible, using stairs instead of elevators. Usually there is always a long line to deal with elevators. Instead, using the stairs, you could take less and have a good view of Paris.
- Eiffel Tower always has visitors but most of the visit during the day, that’s a good idea to visit the tower at dusk or at night when there are shorter lines and fewer people. It also seeks to avoid going on weekends, when more people there.
- If possible, visit the Eiffel Tower twice, once early in the day and once at night or dusk. This way you can enjoy two different settings equally charming.
- While you are on the top floor of the tower, pay attention to signs that tell you what you see in the landscape, will help you improve your experience.
- After spending the day in the tower and if you’re hungry, you can go to the market of rue Cler, near the tower where you will find all kinds of food at affordable prices. This street is traffic-free cars and the market is open every day, although many shops are closed on Mondays.
- Remember to bring something to wrap up. At the top of the Eiffel Tower and the winds are strong, depending on the weather, you wait in line can become quite uncomfortable if you have nothing for warmth.
- At the base of the Eiffel Tower there are hawkers with souvenirs. If you want a souvenir, do not forget to haggle the vendor, can be reduced to half price if you are a skilled negotiator.
- Just as there are vendors on the base of the tower, you can also meet with beggars. Many illegal immigrants trying to capitalize on the tourists to see the Eiffel Tower, take your precautions and do not fall for scams. In case of problems, find a policeman.
- Always watch your belongings and travel trying to use belts to save your money. Remember, you’re in Paris, a city full of tourists, the perfect victims for theft of wallets.
- Eiffel Tower offers great views of Paris but is not the only monument that has them. You can go to the Arc de Triomphe or the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart Basilica) to see the city from other angles equally fascinating.