Guided Eiffel Tower Tour with Elevator and Summit Access
Take in the panoramic views of Paris with exclusive elevator access to the Summit
Visiting the Eiffel Tower can be overwhelming, with crowds, confusing entrances, and limited guidance. This tour offers a smooth, structured experience led by an expert guide, making your visit effortless and enriching. With access all the way to the summit, you'll enjoy unmatched views of Paris and insightful stories that bring the Iron Lady to life.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Entry to Eiffel Tower
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Elevator access to 1st floor, 2nd floor, and Summit
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Guide tips
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Food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Avenue Elisée Reclus
You'll meet your guide in Avenue Elisée Reclus alongside a small group of 20 people or fewer. Your guide will share captivating stories about the tower's controversial construction while handling your tickets, so you can soak in those first stunning views of this iconic monument. -
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Security checkpoint and 2nd floor elevator
After a quick security check, you'll ride the elevator 377 feet up to the 2nd-floor observation deck. The city unfolds below, spot the Arc de Triomphe, the green ribbon of the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame's famous towers. -
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Summit elevator ride
Next, a glass-walled elevator carries you to the top visitor level, 905 feet above the streets. From up here, Paris stretches to the horizon in every direction. You can peek into Gustave Eiffel's original office or grab Champagne at the bar. -
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1st floor glass floor experience
Then you'll head back down to the 1st floor, where a magical experience awaits. You'll walk across a suspended glass floor 182 feet above the ground, watching the River Seine wind directly beneath your feet. -
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Your tour finishes on the 1st floor
Your guided portion wraps up here, but there's no rush to leave. Stick around to browse souvenirs, grab a snack, or ride back up to soak in those views one more time at your own pace.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible as the Eiffel Tower is only wheelchair accessible to the 2nd level. Canes and other mobility devices are not allowed on the summit level.
Tour Changes: The Eiffel Tower summit can occasionally close due to crowd control or weather. Your guide will inform you of next steps if this were to occur.
Please Note: Tickets are purchased on-site by your guide and do not include skip-the-line access, so there may be a wait before the beginning of the tour.
Bag Policy: Large bags, luggage, and glass containers are not permitted inside the Eiffel Tower.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
Access to 1st and 2nd levels by Elevator
Elevator to the Summit
Hassle-free ticketing experience
Maximum group size of 20
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Camera
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Customer Reviews
The tour was excellent! Our guide, Loveth, was entertaining and very knowledgeable. She even made the (small) waits in line interesting! Thank you!
We had the best tour guide Gilberto! He was well-versed and passionate about his job. We learned a lot and had fun. Thank you, Gilberto!
Our tour was to start at 9:30 a.m. with arrival at 9:15. After 11:00 p.m. the night before, we received a WhatsApp message insisting that we arrive by 8:40 a.m. and that if we arrived by 9:00 a.m., it would be too late. We changed our plans and skipped breakfast and arrived at 8:40 as requested. At 8:55 we received a call from the tour leader saying that she was "stuck in traffic" and would be there in 30 minutes. It was a miserable start. The tour itself was okay, but she did not have extensive knowledge of the Eiffel Tower. She had no answers to any questions we asked beyond very basic ones. Would not recommend.
We originally scheduled this tour for Saturday, May 30th, but was contacted by the tour guy's administrative office advising the police had had informed them that there was a high probability there would be riots there that night. So, we rescheduled the tour to the night of June 1st. The Meet Point was easy to find and the tour started on time. We breezed through the admission gate and security check, boarded an elevator and made stops on the 1st and 2nd floors. We found the tour to be both informative and interesting. The Guide left us at the 2nd floor and we explored the 3rd floor (summit) on our own, with no time limit. Of course we had a glass of pricy champagne. Our initial goal was to watch the sunset from the summit, but decided sticking around for more than an hour just wasn't for us. Instead we descended, crossed the street in the direction of the Trocadéro in time to watch both the sunset and lighting of the Tower, complete with flashing lights. The lights only flash at the top of the hour. The crowd wasn't as large and crushing as it could have been, but catching a taxi was still a pain and costly. We recommend this tour.
We loved this tour! Elizabeth was fantastic and really helped us figure out everything about the Eiffel Tour. We had to reschedule due to the Champions League final and they were very accommodating. We loved how she worked to include our kids as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Wear comfortable shoes that’ll keep your feet cushioned for this 2-2.5-hour tour. Check the weather and bring rain gear if necessary. Food and beverages aren’t included, so bring cash if you want to stop for a drink or snack along the way.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Paris.
What to bring?
Wear comfortable shoes that’ll keep your feet cushioned for this 2-2.5-hour tour. Check the weather and bring rain gear if necessary. Food and beverages aren’t included, so bring cash if you want to stop for a drink or snack along the way.
Is food or drink included in the price of the tour?
No, but you'll have opportunities to visit the snack bars on each level. Just be sure to bring euros or a major credit card to purchase.
Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?
On the rare occasions the tour is canceled, we'll inform you as soon as possible. We will work with you to reschedule your tour when possible or provide a full refund.
Is it possible The Tour Guy will change this Eiffel Tower tour time?
Time changes can happen, but because this tour offers several start-time options, you’re sure to find something that works for you in the unlikely event of a time change. Be sure to monitor your email for any potential tour updates.
Does this tour include pre-purchased tickets?
No, for this tour tickets are purchased on site by your guide. There may be a wait before the beginning of the tour. Tickets are not purchased in advance; the guide will buy them on-site together with the group. These tickets do not include skip-the-line access.
