Eiffel Tower: bag policy & entry rules
At Eiffel Tower you can bring water bottle and camera. Backpack, food and stroller are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, pets and e-scooter are not allowed. There is no cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Eiffel Tower?
What Eiffel Tower's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Bags allowed but subject to security inspection and must fit the on-site measuring gauge; no official cm limit. Oversized bags refused; no storage available.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Prohibited: 'excessively large parcels or cases'; large luggage not accepted and no left-luggage facility exists.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Allowed
Plastic bottles not banned; only glass bottles and drinks cans are prohibited. Reasonable quantity of drink allowed.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Food Limited
Reasonable quantity allowed; 'excessive quantities of drink or food' prohibited (at staff discretion); no picnic areas, eating only in dedicated areas.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Only foldable pushchairs accepted; non-foldable children's push-chairs prohibited. Stroller parking on esplanade near South pillar.
Stroller rules at other venues →Camera Allowed
Tourist photography fine; professional photography/filming needs prior written SETE permission. Extending phones/cameras over railings is forbidden.
Camera rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Animals not admitted, except assistance dogs for visitors certified as disabled (with service-animal certification).
Pets rules at other venues →E-scooter Not allowed
Scooters and any rolling object prohibited (skateboards, rollerblades, etc.); only foldable pushchairs and medical/assistance vehicles allowed.
E-scooter rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- Metal bottle: Not specifically addressed; only glass bottles and drinks cans are explicitly prohibited.
- Tripod: Not documented in official visiting rules; professional filming/recording requires prior written SETE permit.
- Umbrella: Not addressed in official visiting rules or FAQ.
Size rule: No dimensions stated in cm; measuring devices are provided at four areas of the forecourt and at the security check, and any luggage exceeding the gauge size is refused.
There is no cloakroom here — large bags and suitcases can't be brought in or left anywhere. Drop them at a luggage storage in Paris before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
No left luggage or cloakroom facilities at or near the Tower; arrange storage at station/hotel beforehand.
What the official rules say
Such objects include: weapons and munitions, explosive, inflammable and volatile substances... excessively heavy, cumbersome or nauseating objects, excessively large parcels or cases... non-foldable children's push-chairs, animals, with the exception of assistance dogs for persons certified as handicapped, glasses and glass bottles, drinks cans, excessive quantities of drink or food (at the discretion of the security officers). Measuring devices are available in four areas of the forecourt and at security check before entry to the monument. Please note that the Eiffel Tower does not have left luggage or cloakroom facilities. Eiffel Tower bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Eiffel Tower?
Limited. Bags allowed but subject to security inspection and must fit the on-site measuring gauge; no official cm limit. Oversized bags refused; no storage available.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Eiffel Tower?
Not allowed. Prohibited: 'excessively large parcels or cases'; large luggage not accepted and no left-luggage facility exists.
Can I bring a water bottle into Eiffel Tower?
Allowed. Plastic bottles not banned; only glass bottles and drinks cans are prohibited. Reasonable quantity of drink allowed.
Can I bring food into Eiffel Tower?
Limited. Reasonable quantity allowed; 'excessive quantities of drink or food' prohibited (at staff discretion); no picnic areas, eating only in dedicated areas.
Can I bring a stroller into Eiffel Tower?
Limited. Only foldable pushchairs accepted; non-foldable children's push-chairs prohibited. Stroller parking on esplanade near South pillar.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Eiffel Tower?
No left luggage or cloakroom facilities at or near the Tower; arrange storage at station/hotel beforehand.
What bag size is allowed at Eiffel Tower?
No dimensions stated in cm; measuring devices are provided at four areas of the forecourt and at the security check, and any luggage exceeding the gauge size is refused.