Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

View of the Trocadéro Gardens and Champ de Mars from Eiffel Tower

Duration1h 30m - 2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

See a different side of Paris’s “Iron Lady” on a guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower. Take the slow and scenic route and ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique.

Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique angles and viewpoints that most visitors miss. It’s an adventurous way to go behind the scenes and under the beams of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace.

Options

Eiffel Tower Summit - English

Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.

2nd Floor & Cruise - English

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor &Cruise: Guided climb to the 2nd floor and a scenic Seine River cruise. No summit access.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Eiffel Tower Summit - Spanish

Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.

Summit & Cruise - English

Eiffel Tower Summit & Cruise: Guided climb, Summit access, and scenic Seine River cruise.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit by elevator.

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.

What's included

Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected)
Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors
Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected)
Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer

Gratuities
Skip-the-line access
Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day)

What to expect

20m

Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Paris adventure with fascinating stories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. As you make your way to the entrance, enjoy your first up close views of the Iron Lady while your guide handles the ticketing process. During busy periods, there may be some waiting time for tickets, security screening, and stair access. Your guide will make the most of this time by sharing the remarkable history, engineering secrets, and cultural significance of the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower
1h · Admission ticket included

Take on the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended, by climbing the stairs. As you ascend to the second-floor observation deck, your guide will bring Paris to life with captivating commentary and insider insights. Along the way, enjoy incredible views of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Once on the second floor, take time to soak in the unforgettable panoramic views and snap photos of the Paris skyline. After the guided portion ends, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace before returning to ground level by stairs or elevator.

Want to go even higher? Upgrade your experience to include summit access and ride the elevator to the very top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris. Summit access is subject to availability on the day of your visit.
The Seine
1h · Admission ticket included

Only available when the cruise upgrade option is selected.

Make your Paris experience even more memorable with a scenic Seine River cruise. After your Eiffel Tower visit, head just a short walk to the river and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city.

As you glide past Paris’s most famous landmarks, enjoy live commentary that reveals the stories behind the city's grand architecture, historic bridges, and riverside treasures. It's the perfect way to see the City of Light from a completely different perspective and a truly unforgettable addition to your day in Paris.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower.
Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets.

End point

Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
For operating reasons or capacity control in addition to weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, the group will be unable to access the summit, even if it reopens during your tour. In this event, you will be refunded the price of the summit access within 5-10 days. The refund will be processed automatically, so there is no need to contact Viator.
We will do everything within our control to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, we sometimes experience delays from security. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check.
After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace.
Guided climbing experience: The 1st and 2nd floors are accessed by stairs, while the summit is reached by elevator.

Cancellation policy

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

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