Ok guys I want to see the Eiffel Tower but don't know if I should visit the inside of it ? On my agenda is also Norte dame and the louvre . I have gotten mixed reviews about going up the Eiffel Tower but great reviews going up Notre dame and visiting the louvre but I heard louvre is pretty busy . Any advise?
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Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
255 posts
In a day and a half you can do them all easily with a little planning. All of those sights are always busy so think it out how best to use your time. Start early!!! Take the hop on hop off bus and it will take you to all 3 and you will also get a nice overview of the city. And you still have time for an hour long night time Seine cruise that leaves from a dock right next to the Eiffel Tower. And YES you should go up to the observation deck of the Tower. Why not??? Just do it and it will be a nice memory.
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Rick Steves' Europe
295 posts
Going up the Eiffel Tower is on most people's bucket list. Its best to go in the evening and be up on top when it gets dark. You should also make a reservation or you will have to wait in long lines. If you can still get a reservation I would definitely go. If you can't get a reservation then I would choose instead to see it and walk under it. Notre Dame is amazing a worth a stop as well as the Louvre but the Louvre takes hours. You have time to do all three of these spots in 1 1/2 day. I would also recommend taking a river cruise down the Seine.