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Highlights
- Ascend the Eiffel Tower with an expert guide to lead the way.
- Learn about the tower's colorful history, engineering, and how it’s a part of Parisian culture today.
- Upgrade to visit the summit, featuring views, a champagne bar, and Gustave Eiffel’s private office.
- Relax on a boat cruise on the beautiful Seine river with an optional upgrade.
- Enjoy an incredible panorama of Paris and its landmarks from a bird’s-eye view.
Why take this tour?
You want to scale the Eiffel Tower but don’t want to climb it? Take the elevator! Our guide will tell you all about the tower’s engineering, notoriety, and history as you explore France’s most famous monument.
See the intricate ...
You want to scale the Eiffel Tower but don’t want to climb it? Take the elevator! Our guide will tell you all about the tower’s engineering, notoriety, and history as you explore France’s most famous monument.
See the intricate structure of the tower fly by from inside your glass-enclosed elevator. Up on the second floor, your guide will help you discover all there is to see and do here. You can visit the macaron bar, pick up an authentic Eiffel Tower souvenir, spot landmarks like the Sacré-Cœur and Grand Palais, and more
Feel free to ask your guide for ideas on what to see and do during the rest of your stay in Paris. All our guides are locals and love sharing insider tips with guests.
To experience the Eiffel Tower fully, we recommend the summit upgrade, which lets you take another elevator to the very top of the tower. Your guide will let you know what to look for there, including a model of the 1889 summit and a recreation of Gustave Eiffel’s private office.
Our Seine river cruise is another optional upgrade, but we want to make sure you’re able to go at your own pace. Your cruise ticket is good anytime within a year of your tour, so feel free to float down the Seine another day.
Eiffel Tower Elevator Tour itinerary
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Elevator ride
A smooth ride with your guide as you watch the tower from within through full-length windows
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Second floor of the Eiffel Tower
Spectacular views of the city plus dining options
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First floor of the Eiffel Tower
An optional stop if you return by stairs (elevator back to the ground floor available)
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Optional upgrade: Eiffel Tower summit
The highest level of the tower at 905 feet above ground
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Optional upgrade: Seine river boat cruise
A scenic cruise down the Seine, lined with some of the most famous sights in Paris
Upgrades
Eiffel Tower summit
To truly experience the Eiffel Tower, you should ride the elevator to the very top — the 906-foot summit. Your tour of the summit is self-guided, but your guide will let you know what to expect. The summit is subject to last-minute closures for safety reasons. If it closes, we’ll refund the summit upgrade portion of your ticket and ensure you still have an incredible time seeing the Eiffel Tower.
Seine cruise
See Paris from the water as you relax on a one-hour boat ride featuring live commentary about the sights. Your guide will explain how to find the boat, and your ticket is valid anytime within a year of the date of your tour. There are several departures every day.
Eiffel Tower tour reviews
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the Eiffel Tower. Don’t pass through any security checks. You will find them outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) of the Eiffel Tower on Allée des Refuzniks near the trees and the benches. The Allée des Refuzniks is a dirt footpath by the Eiffel Tower.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.
For easier navigation, you can paste these coordinates into Google Maps: 48.857358,2.293079.
FAQs
When does the tour meet?
We have multiple tours daily. Click to book and see the full calendar with current availability!
Will we have to wait in line?
This tour doesn’t include skipping the line. Your guide will purchase tickets for you after you arrive. Please be aware that the wait time to purchase tickets can be up to two hours, meaning the total time for this experience can vary from 2-4 hours. However, rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together, another benefit of going with a guided tour.
Is this tour accessible?
This tour is accessible for foldable strollers. However, this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs. If you use a wheelchair, you are encouraged to book a private tour or visit on your own using the Eiffel Tower’s priority entrance. At their discretion, tower staff may also restrict summit access for people carrying canes or with limited mobility.
What happens if the summit is closed?
If you’ve booked the summit upgrade but the summit is closed when you receive your tickets from your guide, the summit portion of your tour will be refunded, and you’ll still enjoy a visit to the second floor. Please note that it’s not possible to cancel your reservation due to summit closure. The summit may be closed by Eiffel Tower staff for maintenance, weather, safety, and more, and this is unfortunately beyond our control.
When do I visit the summit?
If you upgrade your tour to see the summit, Eiffel Tower staff requires you to go straight to the summit as soon as you reach the second floor. You’ll still be able to explore both the first and second floors on your own after the summit if you choose.
Are there lockers available before we go up?
No. We recommend leaving luggage at your hotel since Eiffel Tower staff reserves the right to refuse entry to those with extra bags.
Is there food and drink available for purchase during the tour?
Yes, you can purchase food and drink on the first and second levels. Your guide will have recommendations on where to eat.
How does the Seine cruise upgrade work?
Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within a year of the date of your tour. Be sure to arrive promptly for your tour to get your ticket, which is emailed to you after check-in. Your guide will give you instructions on where to find the boat. No need for a reservation. Just show up 20 minutes early with your ticket. The boat ride is roundtrip, starting and ending by the Eiffel Tower. Here is a map of the meeting point.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. Please check the local forecast and plan accordingly. In rare instances when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or a refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time.
Are gratuities included?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
€54 per adult $64 per adult £47 per adult C$88 per adult A$94 per adult
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews in avg. 4.9 stars -
Free cancellation
Flexible scheduling and refunds
