Guided visit of the Eiffel Tower by foot with summit option
Overview
Book your tickets for a walking tour of the Eiffel Tower! Climb up the 704 steps by foot and enjoy unique views of Paris commented by your guide.
Highlights
- 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
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.
What's included
- Access by foot to the 1st and 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
- Tour guide
- Elevator ride back down
- Access to the Summit (only if you book the corresponding option)
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Skip-the-line tickets
Meeting & pickup
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 signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".
Additional info
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
- 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
- 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
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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