Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit

Experience an entertaining and educational adventure with a guided climb tour of the Eiffel Tower. Ascend 704 steps on foot, learn fascinating stories and fun facts, and enjoy breathtaking views from the summit.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eiffel Tower - Explore the first level of the Eiffel Tower, where your guide will show you the transparent floor, and the second level, where your guide will highlight landmarks along the skyline and offer tips on other attractions to visit.

Optional upgrade: Eiffel Tower Summit
Ascend to the highest level at 905 feet to get a glimpse inside Gustave Eiffel’s office and conclude your visit with a glass of champagne.

Optional upgrade: Seine River Boat Cruise
Your flexible ticket can be used at any time during your stay, allowing you to view Paris’s most famous sites on a picturesque cruise.

What's Included
  • Stops at two levels to see spectacular views of the city, including many of its top landmarks
  • Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour
  • A local guide who takes you inside the Eiffel Tower and shares stories about this engineering marvel
  • Optional upgrade for a flexible ticket for the River Seine boat cruise
  • Orientation on the ground to prepare for your climb
  • Tips from your guide on more to see and do in Paris
  • Optional upgrade to take the glass-walled elevator to the summit
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Skip the line entry
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel envisioned it — by climbing from the inside. We’ve designed the world’s first climbing tour, where a local guide will narrate the tower’s engineering history as you ascend through its various levels.

But it’s not just about climbing stairs. You’ll have opportunities to pause at each level and enjoy panoramic views of the city. On the first level, marvel at the stunning views around and beneath you through the transparent floor. On the second level, take a moment to relax as your guide highlights the Paris landmarks visible from your viewpoint.

Looking to enhance your tour? Opt for the glass-walled elevator ride to the summit, where you’ll be greeted with more breathtaking views, a champagne bar, and Gustave Eiffel’s meticulously restored private office. Alternatively, choose the Seine River boat cruise upgrade to conclude your day with a picturesque boat ride.

  • Please note that we don’t send the tickets in advance. You will acquire the entry ticket to the Eiffel Tower directly from the guide.
  • Per Eiffel Tower rules, if you upgrade your tour to see the summit, you’ll need to visit the summit right after the guided tour ends. Afterward, feel free to explore the other two floors on your way down. The first level of the Eiffel Tower has more exhibits, a glass floor, and occasional pop-ups.
  • IDs showing proof of age required for child/infant ticket purchasers.
  • Summit access may be subject to last minute closures according to safety measures at the Eiffel Tower. In the case of closure of the Summit, the portion of your tour price for the upgrade will be refunded.
  • Take our Paris shuttle after your tour for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
  • There are no storage lockers at the Eiffel Tower. If you bring a foldable stroller you will be responsible for carrying it up the stairs. Large luggage will not be allowed through security.
  • Seine River cruise tickets included ONLY IF option chosen at checkout. You MUST arrive on time for your tour in order to receive your boat tickets as they are distributed during check in. Tickets are valid for a year and can be used at any time following your Eiffel Tower tour.
  • The company charters a shuttle to provide convenient transportation to the Eiffel Tower. You can take the shuttle if you’re registered for this tour. The shuttle runs daily.
Location
Allée des Refuzniks
Meet the team outside the Eiffel Tower, without passing any security checks. They will be near the trees and benches outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) on Allée des Refuzniks. The representatives will have orange hats and signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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S418obdanielao
Aug 19, 2024
Eiffel Tower - Sankalp was the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful!! Wonderful tour!! I would love to visit again soon. Thanks Sankalp.
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Timothysz479si
Aug 13, 2024
Funny and knowledge - David, the tour was very good. He was very knowledge and funny. He explained the history of Paris and well informed. He gave us some tips what to do in Paris as well.
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Flyer25482798775
Aug 12, 2024
Eiffel Tower Summit tour - The tour was really well planned. Mo helped is explain everything in detail From the history of Eiffel to the Olympics Really made our day Thanks Mo!!
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Antoniofc935pr
Aug 7, 2024
Eiffel - Sankalp was our guide. He was very friendly and informative. The tour was great. Highly recommend it. Thank you so much.
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764draganas
Aug 7, 2024
Nice Tour - Sankalp did a great job. We like the history of the Eiffel Tower. The view of Paris city from the Eiffel Tower is amažing. Thanks Sankalp
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Tourist00408496897
Aug 7, 2024
Nice Tour - Sankalp was the tour guide. The tour was great. We learned a lot about the Eiffel Tower and other monuments. Thank you Sankalp.
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Pr2000w
Aug 4, 2024
Eiffel Tower - Sankalp was the tour guide. Great guy. The tour was very informative. We like the history of the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommend it.
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803shantis
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful tour to summit - Sankalp was the tour guide. Wonderful tour from a very friendly tour guide. English was excellent. Learned a lot about the history.
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Josep816
Jul 23, 2024
Worth It - Your guide was very detailed and shared interesting information. She was funny in a good way and made the your enjoyable. She was also very empathetic with the group’s needs.
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Abdelhi81
Jul 12, 2024
The best experience at the Eiffel Tower - Mohsina khan was absolutely brilliant, she deserves all the 5 star reviews possible - she is not only knowledgeable but very articulate in a speech, she knows very perfectly how to deliver all the tour information very clearly! Thanks Mohsina for a great experience.
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