The open-air deck at the top of the half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, about 460 feet up, with a direct view down onto the Bellagio fountains.
The Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas is a half-scale replica of the original, and its viewing deck sits 46 storeys, or about 460 feet, above the Strip. You buy your ticket in the Paris Las Vegas casino, ride a glass-fronted elevator up through the ironwork, and step out onto a small, caged, 360-degree platform. What sets it apart from the other Strip viewpoints is its position. The tower stands directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Bellagio, so you look straight down onto the fountains and along the center Strip in both directions.
The deck is open air, which is a real difference from the High Roller and the STRAT's indoor levels. You feel the wind and hear the street below, and there is no glass between you and the view, only a safety mesh. It is also small, so on busy evenings expect to edge around the circle to reach the best spots. Most people stay 30 to 45 minutes. Once you are up, nobody hurries you.
Timing is everything here. In the evening the Bellagio fountain shows run every 15 minutes, and from the deck you see the whole choreography from above. Sunset is the most popular slot, and also the one most likely to sell out. Daytime visits are quieter and give clear views to the mountains, the High Roller and Caesars Palace. Tickets are for a single date and valid at any time during opening hours, which are typically noon to midnight. Peak dates cost more than off-peak ones.
The practical points
Outside food and drink are not allowed, and neither are tripods or professional camera gear. The elevator takes only one wheelchair at a time, but the attraction is otherwise accessible. Children under 4 go up free with a paying adult. If you want a view from inside, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on the tower's 11th floor is a separate booking.
It is a good pick if you are on the center Strip and want the classic Las Vegas photo with the fountains in shot, at a lower price than most of the big-ticket views.
What to expect
The experience
A glass elevator takes you to an open-air, fenced platform about 460 feet up, 46 storeys above the Strip. The deck is a full circle but fairly narrow, so you walk around it to change views. A safety mesh surrounds it, but there is no glass, so it can be windy.
Best time
Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset for both daylight and neon. Evening fountain shows run every 15 minutes, so you will catch several. Daytime visits are quieter and better for mountain views and young kids.
How long
30 to 45 minutes at the top, plus the elevator queue. Allow an hour on summer evenings and weekends.
Tips
The headline is the Bellagio directly across the boulevard, with the fountains below. Turn around and you see the High Roller, Caesars Palace, the south-end resorts and the mountains on clear days. At night the tower itself lights up on the hour. Tickets are for a specific date and valid any time during opening hours, typically noon to midnight. Peak dates cost more than off-peak dates. Children 3 and under ride free with a ticketed adult. No outside food or drinks, tripods or professional camera equipment. Phone and casual camera photos are fine. The elevator takes one wheelchair at a time, and there is no dress code. The Eiffel Tower is open air and looks onto the fountains. The High Roller is enclosed, taller and comes with a drinks option. Both are worth it, so choose based on whether you want wind or air-conditioning.
Quick picks
- Best for
- The postcard shot of the Bellagio fountains from above, on the center Strip, without a big ticket price.
- Families
- All ages are welcome; daytime visits are quieter and better for young kids.
- Couples
- Go up just before sunset and stay for two or three fountain shows. Book dinner at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, 11 storeys up, separately if you want to make a night of it.
- Pair with
- Pairs well with High Roller and STRAT SkyPod.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes at the top, plus the elevator queue. Allow an hour on summer evenings and weekends.
Good questions
How high is the Eiffel Tower viewing deck in Las Vegas?+
The deck is 46 storeys up, about 460 feet above the Strip. The tower is a half-scale replica of the Paris original.
Can you see the Bellagio fountains from the top?+
Yes, and that is the main reason to go. The tower is directly across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Bellagio, so you watch the fountain shows from above. Evening shows run every 15 minutes.
What are the opening hours?+
Typically noon to midnight daily, though hours can change for weather or events. Tickets are valid at any time during opening hours on the date you choose.
Is the deck enclosed?+
No. It is an open-air platform with a safety mesh, so expect wind and outdoor temperatures. If you prefer glass and air-conditioning, the High Roller is the better pick.
Is it suitable for kids and wheelchair users?+
Yes. Children 3 and under ride free with a paying adult, and the attraction is wheelchair accessible, although the elevator carries only one wheelchair at a time.
