Paris' Eiffel Tower Has Reopened to Visitors — What to Know Before You Go

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Sunday after being closed for nearly a week due to a workers strike.

The iconic attraction once again welcomed visitors after its operator reached an agreement with striking employees, according to reports. The tower first closed last Monday, and previously closed for a day over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays due to a strike over contract negotiations.

The Eiffel Tower’s operator told the Associated Press it reached an agreement on renovations with unions representing its workers, promising to put aside an “ambitious 380 million euro (about $412 million) investment by 2031.” In addition, the operator agreed to negotiate salaries after workers demanded an increase in proportion to the revenue generated from ticket sales.

A ticket to the top of the famous tower with access to the elevator costs €29.40 ($31.89), according to the attraction's website. In addition to the observation decks, travelers can also dine above Paris, including at the legendary Michelin starred Le Jules Verne restaurant on the second floor or at The Champagne Bar at the top.

Visitors who purchased tickets during the closure from Feb. 19 to Feb. 24 will receive a refund, Reuters reported.

The Eiffel Tower, which was designed as the centerpiece of the 1889 World's Fair, is typically open every day and receives an average of 6 million visitors a year — about 75 percent of which come from overseas.

Currently, the Eiffel Tower is open to admission from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., local time, according to the site. The tower itself closes at 11:45 p.m.

Beyond climbing to the top, travelers to Paris can see the Eiffel Tower across the city, including from the viewpoint of Parc de Belleville, from a boat on a canal cruise, or from the Jardins du Trocadero, which sits just across the Seine from the tower.

The strike at the Eiffel Tower came as Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games starting on July 26. The anticipation of the games has sent hotel prices soaring and travelers clamoring for tickets.