How to Draw the Eiffel Tower

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Let’s travel to Paris! In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw the magnificent Eiffel Tower in 9 simple, easy-to-follow steps.

Every new line is highlighted in pink so you never get lost. A fantastic landmark drawing project! For a different kind of impressive structure, our Farm Barn tutorial is just as fun to build.

Materials You’ll Need

✏️ Gather Your Art Supplies
📄 Drawing Paper
✏️ Pencil and Eraser
🖊️ Black Marker (for tracing)
🖍️ Bronze-Brown and Blue Crayons or Markers

Step-by-Step Easy Eiffel Tower Tutorial

1
Draw the Main Frame

Start by drawing a very tall, skinny letter “A” shape. Make the legs thick by drawing double lines for each leg.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 1
2
Draw the Lower Deck

Draw a horizontal rectangle across the lower part of the legs. This is the first viewing deck of the tower.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 2
3
Draw the Upper Deck

Draw another, smaller horizontal rectangle across the upper part of the legs for the second viewing deck.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 3
4
Draw the Bottom Arch

Draw a smooth, curved arch right at the bottom, between the two main legs of the tower.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 4
5
Add Lower Iron Girders

The tower is made of iron girders! Draw criss-crossing ‘X’ lines inside the thick legs on the bottom section.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 5
6
Add Middle Iron Girders

Draw more criss-crossing ‘X’ lines inside the middle section of the tower.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 6
7
Add the Top Antenna

Draw a small square and line right on the very tip top of the tower for the antenna.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 7
8
Add Final Details

Draw tiny vertical lines along the viewing decks, and add crossing lines on the very top section.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 8
9
Color the Eiffel Tower!

It is actually painted a unique bronze-brown color called “Eiffel Tower Brown”.

How to Draw the Eiffel Tower Step 9
💡 Pro Tips

Iron Girder Pattern: Keep the criss-crossing X lines evenly spaced along the legs — this lattice pattern is what makes the tower instantly recognizable!

Tapered Shape: Make sure the tower narrows as it goes up, just like the real “A” shaped silhouette of the Eiffel Tower.

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