Overview
Skip the steps on this guided tour of the Eiffel Tower and zip right to the second floor to spend more time enjoying what the inside of the tower has to offer.
On the second level, your guide can help you find Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the Grand Palais, Les Invalides, and other popular landmarks, as well as recommendations for what to eat while you're there.
When your tour is done, you can stay as long as you like and take the elevator to the very top if you've paid for the summit upgrade. On your way down, you can check out the first level to view Paris through a glass floor, visit the exhibits, and more.
If you’ve opted for the Seine River cruise upgrade, you will also receive a ticket for a one-hour boat cruise. This is a physical ticket that will be handed to you when you check in for your Eiffel Tower tour. You can head straight to the boat landing to take your cruise after your tour or go on another day.
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What's included
Panoramic views of famous Paris landmarks other than the Eiffel Tower
Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
Time to explore on your own
Optional upgrade for a River Seine boat cruise
Plenty of dining and shopping options
An elevator ride to the second floor
A fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable guide
Optional upgrade to visit the summit
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Skip-the-Line entry
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet the team outside the Eiffel Tower 30 minutes before the departure time, 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".
End point
The tour ends on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Good to know
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time, as we depart promptly.
The meeting point is OUTSIDE of the South Security Entrance (or Entrance #1) on the dirt path named: Allée des Refuzniks. It is lined with trees and benches and if you are facing the river, the Eiffel Tower should be on your right. Do NOT go through any security checks.
Look for our tour coordinators at the meeting point wearing orange hats and flags with "ExperienceFirst" printed on them.
The coordinator will check you in and assign your guide. Your vouchers are not tickets.
For more info visit: www.exp1.com/paris-tours/welcome-eiffel/
Take our free shuttle, included with your tour: https://www.exp1.com/paris-tours/paris-shuttle/
If you need to reach us:
- Live chat at www.exp1.com (preferred way)
- or call +1 (646) 838-2481
Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be two hours or more, but rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together.
There may be last minute summit closures at the discretion of Eiffel Tower staff. If the summit closed at the time the guide collects your tickets, you will receive a partial refund for the summit portion of your ticket.
Seine river cruise tickets included ONLY IF option chosen at checkout. Tickets are valid for a year and can be used at any time following your Eiffel Tower tour. You MUST arrive on time for your tour in order to receive your boat tickets as they are distributed during check in.
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.
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What to expect
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Eiffel Tower
2 hours
Elevator Ride
Take a smooth glass-elevator ride straight to the second floor, as your guide points out what to look at out the windows as you zip up the tower.
Second floor of the Eiffel Tower
On the second floor, you’ll get views of Paris you can’t get anywhere else, starring some of the city’s other greatest landmarks: Notre Dame, the Louvre, Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the Grand Palais, Les Invalides, and more. Stay as long as you like enjoying the views, shopping, and dining at one of the many restaurants. Ask your guide for recommendations.
Upgrade: Eiffel Tower Summit
Reach the highest level at 905 feet to peek inside Gustave Eiffel’s office and finish your climb with a glass of champagne.
Upgrade: Seine River Boat Cruise
Your flexible ticket is good any time during your trip, so you can see the most famous sites of Paris as you take a scenic cruise.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- Please arrive promptly at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure of the tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator with Optional Summit
Can I cancel Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator with Optional Summit for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet the team outside the Eiffel Tower 30 minutes before the departure time, near the trees and benches outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) on Allée des Refuzniks.
What's included?
- Panoramic views of famous Paris landmarks other than the Eiffel Tower
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
- Time to explore on your own
- Optional upgrade for a River Seine boat cruise
- Plenty of dining and shopping options
- An elevator ride to the second floor
- A fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable guide
- Optional upgrade to visit the summit
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Skip-the-Line entry
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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