From the article: Top Paris Sights and Attractions
Last year a British poll found that many people come away disappointed with Parisian iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower. Do you have any experiences with what you believe to be overrated tourist sights in Paris? What about underrated sights and places? Share your experiences of those gems you stumbled on in Paris but couldn't find in your guidebook after the fact. Share your Experiences
Eiffel Tower
- The Eiffel Tower was amazing. I am afraid of heights and went to the very top, so awesome. I went two years ago and I am going again tomorrow. I will definitely go to the top of the Eiffel Tower....there is nothing like it in the world. An amazing memory for the rest of my life!
- —Guest Josie
Skip the Eiffel Tower?!
- Are they kidding? Who cares about long lines and possible pick pockets! The Eiffel Tower IS Paris. How anyone could visit Paris without seeing this iconic and beautiful monument is beyond me. Would you visit New York without seeing the Statue of Liberty? No way!
- —Guest Candace
Hard to over rate Paris
- Crowds are always a problem, but aside from that nuisance, the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris become a fantastic adventure in history and culture. Yes you might get ripped off by a street beggar--I did--but coming out of the joy of the Louvre it didn't seem to matter too much. We started with the bus tours and took all of them, then bought a map of Paris and spent time each day exploring a new specific treasure the city had to offer. It was expensive, exhaustive and fantastically exhilarating. See all you can; it's all worth it. This is our 2nd trip; next time we'll come to live I think.
- —Guest Maggie clare
Eiffel Tower- Just say no
- Be ready to run a gauntlet of aggressive street vendors to get to this attraction. Wait in long ques, shoulder to shoulder. Don't be surprised if you encounter a pickpocket. Get to the top, and don't be too surprised that the view from the first level was actually more beautiful. I will not visit again.
- —Guest Jon
Eiffel Tower- Just say no
- Be ready to run a gauntlet of aggressive street vendors to get to this attraction. Wait in long ques, shoulder to shoulder. Don't be surprised if you encounter a pickpocket. Get to the top, and don't be too surprised that the view from the first level was actually more beautiful. I will not visit again.
- —Guest Jon
The Eiffel Tower is underrated
- The Eiffel Tower was amazing! such an incredible memory etched in my mind forever!
- —Guest melissa
