Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour

Duration3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Choose the Paris view that fits your style, then let the city do the rest. Select an English-guided Eiffel Tower visit to the 2nd floor or summit, or pick a combo that pairs the tower with a Seine River cruise for an extra layer of Paris magic.

Start at the Eiffel Tower and ride the elevator up to the 2nd floor, where the skyline spreads out in every direction. If the summit option is selected, continue higher by elevator to reach the tower’s highest level, including highlights like Gustave Eiffel’s private office. From there, enjoy a true 360° panorama over Paris landmarks.

If the chosen option includes the Seine cruise, the next chapter is effortless. Boats depart from the Eiffel Tower area, so it’s easy to fit into your day. The cruise ticket is flexible and can be used the same day or another day, up to one year from booking. A multilingual audio guide from the cruise operator is included as you glide past Paris along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.

Options

2nd Floor Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Includes: 2nd Floor
Second Floor Access Option: Take in Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then explore Paris with a self-guided walking tour right from your phone.

2nd Floor Tour + Seine River

Language: Eiffel Tower: English tour.
Seine River: Multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator.
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: 2nd Floor, Seine River Cruise
2nd Floor + Seine river cruise: Take in stunning Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then unwind on a scenic Seine River cruise.

Summit Floor Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Includes: 2nd Floor, Summit Floor
Summit Floor Access : Reach the Eiffel Tower summit for epic views, then explore Paris at your pace with a complimentary audio-guided walking tour.

Summit Tour + Seine River

Languages: Eiffel tower: English Tour.
Seine River: Multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Includes: 2nd Floor, Summit Floor, Seine River Cruise
Summit Access and Seine Cruise: Enjoy stunning panoramas from the summit, then continue your adventure with a scenic Seine River cruise.

What's included

Eiffel Tower elevator access to the 2nd floor (depending on option selected)
Access to the Eiffel Tower
Complimentary self-guided audio tour app that includes interactive maps of the city
Eiffel Tower elevator access to the Summit (depending on option selected)
Seine River Cruise Tour (depending on option selected)
English Speaking guide

Hotel pick up and drop off

What to expect

Eiffel Tower
2h · Admission ticket included

Take the elevator up the tower with your pre-booked tickets. From the second floor or summit, enjoy sweeping views of Paris as you spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Louvre in the distance, all framed by the city skyline.
Buste de Gustave Eiffel
Pass by

Pause at the statue of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the tower. This hidden gem at the base is often missed by visitors, but it’s the perfect way to connect with the history of Paris’s most iconic landmark.
Palais Garnier
Pass by

Before or after your tower entry, use the immersive app to follow one of two 1.5-hour routes through Paris. Each stop includes its own audioguide story, bringing the city to life as you discover hidden gems, fashion hotspots, scandals, and perfect Eiffel Tower photo moments.
The Seine
1h · Admission ticket included

Prefer to relax instead? Board a Seine River cruise and see Paris from a fresh perspective, right from the water. Glide past famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Île de la Cité, with beautiful bridges and classic riverfront views along the way.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is located in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1, directly across from “Le Castel Café.” Look for our staff wearing a purple “Crown Tours” T-shirt/ jacket.

End point

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Summit access subject to Eiffel Tower operational status (can sometimes close due to weather).
Please note that late arrivals to the tower cannot be guaranteed entry.
The Seine River cruise operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 30 minutes. Your cruise tickets are valid for 1 year and can be used anytime within that period.
The time you select during booking is only for your Eiffel Tower entry.
You will receive your cruise tickets in PDF format one day before your scheduled date, sent via email or WhatsApp.
Please be aware that longer waiting times are possible during peak season.
The guide’s commentary starts beneath the Eiffel Tower. You’ll be accompanied to the 2nd floor; summit floor is unaccompanied.
Guide service lasts approximately 25–30 minutes, followed by free time to explore at your own pace with access to additional digital content and city skyline highlights.
This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks, due to the Eiffel Tower’s limited accessibility.

Cancellation policy

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

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