Guided visit of the Eiffel Tower by foot with summit option
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Guided visit of the Eiffel Tower by foot with summit option

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 251 reviews
from
$46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • See a side of the Eiffel Tower that you would miss from the elevator
  • Hear interesting stories about Gustave Eiffel
  • Choose an optional upgrade to go up to the summit
  • Get a bird's eye view of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Les Invalides, and more
What to expect

Climb the stairs up the Eiffel Tower by foot with a guide by your side every step of the way.

Brag to your friends and join your fellow adventurers as you ascend 704 steps on foot with your expert guide who has carefully planned a pace designed for your comfort. Along the way, you will hear stories and fun facts about the Tower and surrounding landmarks. The scenery changes and expands around you on a journey that is as spectacular as the destination. The history, the legends, the views. It’s all waiting for you at the world’s most visited landmark, The Eiffel Tower.

If you've selected and paid for the summit upgrade, you get to experience the very top of the Eiffel Tower, traveling from the second floor to the “third floor” via a glass-walled elevator. At the summit, peek inside Gustave's restored private office, with wax figures of his daughter, Claire, and Thomas Edison. Other exhibits show historic maps and even a model of the reddish-brown 1889 summit. Enjoy the views from the indoor and outdoor observation decks, and finish it all off with a drink at the champagne bar.

As per the regulations of the Eiffel Tower, if you've upgraded your tour to access the summit, you are required to proceed directly to the summit upon reaching the second floor. Once you have visited the top, you are free to explore the first and second floors on your descent. The first floor of the Eiffel Tower features more displays, a glass floor, and occasional temporary exhibitions.

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What's included
  • check Access by foot to the 1st and 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
  • check Tour guide
  • check Elevator ride back down
  • check Access to the Summit (only if you book the corresponding option)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Skip-the-line tickets
Where

Allée des Refuzniks, 75007 Paris, France

Meeting point:
Meet the local operator staff outside the Eiffel Tower 30 minutes before the start time, without passing any security screenings. They will be stationed near the trees and benches outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) of the Eiffel Tower on Allée des Refuzniks. You can recognize them by their orange hats and signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

  • Pets are not allowed, apart from animals accompanying disabled people
  • Large bags/luggage may not be allowed through security and there are no lockers

Know in advance:

  • This tour doesn’t include skip-the-line access. Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be up to two hours
  • The Summit of the Eiffel Tower may close at the discretion of Eiffel staff, and we have no control over this. If you have purchased the summit upgrade option, you'll be refunded if the summit is closed
  • There is no restroom available at the beginning of the tour. The first restroom break is on the first level of the Eiffel Tower
  • There are 704 steps to climb at a comfortable pace
  • The activity runs regardless of weather conditions
  • If you have purchased the optional Cruise upgrade, you'll receive the physical tickets upon check-in for your tour. These tickets are valid for the year and can be used at any time during your trip (**NOTE: if you do not arrive on time for your Eiffel Tower tour, you'll not be able to collect your boat tickets**)
  • Your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 251 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.3/5

Staff

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Value for money

3.7/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Katie was excellent as an Eiffel Tower guide. She had a very cheerful manner and was of course very knowledgeable about the tower. Can’t thank her eno ...

  • Anne

    From United States of America - August 2025

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De Engelstalige gids (Fortune) was zeer amusant en kon de materie op een zeer eenvoudige, begrijpbare taal uitleggen. Hij was echt enthousiast. Echt e ...

  • RS

    From United States of America - August 2025

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Die TUI hat e. s. hohen Aufschlag. Vor Ort geht es wesentlich günstiger. Es war zu keinem Zeitpunkt sicher (laut Guide der unsere Tickets erst selber ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Well spoken and well informed guide, but to be honest, unless you wanted to know all about the history etc of the tower, be better off saving the 20 E ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jo

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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