France's iconic Eiffel Tower is increasing its ticket prices by 20 per cent, CNN's affiliate BFMTV has reported, to help cover the costs of renovation work and financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic. An adult ticket including an elevator ride to the summit of the Parisian landmark will cost €35.30 (approx.
$58) from June 17 onwards, rising from €29.40 (approx. $48), BFMTV reported.
The same ticket for children aged between 12 and 14 years old will cost €17.70 (~$29) and the price for children between four and 11 years old to reach the tower's summit will be €8.90 (approx.
$14.50). READ MORE: How to visit Paris without blowing your budget A ticket to the summit of the Eiffel Tower will also grant you access to the first and second floors.
Your visit begins on the top floor as you work your way down. According to the Eiffel Tower's website, it's strongly encouraged that you visit the first floor. There you'll find a terrace for seasonal entertainment, a children's play area, and a series of cultural and entertaining displays to top off your visit.
The price increase has been brought about, BFMTV reported, in part because of a "significant loss of revenue" caused by the "health crisis between 2020 and 2022." In 2020, less than 1.6 million people visited the Eiffel Tower, compared to nearly 6.
2 million visitors the year before, the monument's operating company Sociéte d'Exploitation de la tour Eiffel (SETE) reported . Less than 2.1 million people visite.