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Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 climb the stairs! Learn all about the construction, controversies, and mystique surrounding the iconic tower from a guide as you ascend to the second level, admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from 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 popular attractions.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Upgrade Option - Clients that chose the 'Upgrade Option with Summit Tickets': After arriving at the second floor, you will have free time to take the elevator up to the summit (3rd level) for the best panoramic views Paris has to offer. Please note that access to the summit is subject to availability upon arrival.

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, or ticket desk lines while purchasing your entrance tickets. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check and 45mn at the ticket desk line. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check and 30mn at the ticket desk line.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Group of 20 people or less

Fully guided climbing tour via stairs to the 2nd floor

Entrance tickets to the Eiffel Tower 1st and 2nd floor

Summit Access by Elevator (if option selected)

Gratuities

Skip the Line Access

Pre-reserved tickets (group queues to buy tickets on the day)

What To Expect

1

Begin your tour near the base of the Eiffel Tower, where your expert guide will give you an introduction to the structure. From here, walk with your guide to the ticket entrance of the Eiffel Tower where you’ll have your first opportunity for a close-up look at the monument while we arrange your tickets. Please note that during busy periods, there may be a wait to access the ticket desk, as well as to clear the security and stairs lines. If there is a wait, your guide will use this time to share engaging stories and historical insights about the Tower’s creation. This comprehensive tour typically lasts around 2 hours, but wait times for security checks can sometimes extend the tour duration

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Eiffel Tower

The City of Light will emerge before your eyes as you climb the steps to the 2nd level observation deck, while enjoying your guide’s insightful commentary. Here, you'll be able to take in more of the city's most iconic landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysses, and Notre Dame. Once you are finished admiring the spectacular views, you can choose to take the stairs or the elevator back to the ground floor to continue your Parisian adventure! Upon booking you can upgrade your Eiffel Tower experience by adding a visit to the highest level: the summit! After arriving at the second floor, you will have free time to take the elevator up to the summit (3rd level) for the best panoramic views Paris has to offer. Please note that access to the summit is subject to availability upon arrival.

1 hour 40 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Eiffel w/o Summit - French

Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in French

Eiffel Tower Summit - English

Summit Access: At the 2nd floor, go above the ordinary to the Summit (by elevator) for the highest panoramic views.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Option Includes Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in English - tickets to the Summit included

Summit & Cruise - English

With Seine River Cruise: Combine your Eiffel Tower climb with a scenic Seine cruise!
Summit Access: At the 2nd floor, go above the ordinary to the Summit (by elevator) for the highest panoramic views.

Eiffel Tower Summit-German

Summit Access: At the 2nd floor, go above the ordinary to the Summit (by elevator) for the highest panoramic views.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Option Includes Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in German - tickets to the Summit included

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-German

Option without Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in German

2nd Floor & Cruise - English

with Seine River Cruise: Combine your Eiffel Tower climb with a scenic Seine cruise!
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in English

Eiffel with Summit - Spanish

Summit Access: At the 2nd floor, go above the ordinary to the Summit (by elevator) for the highest panoramic views.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Option Includes Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in Spanish - tickets to the Summit included

Semi Private with Summit

Semi Private with Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience with Summit Access Included - Small Group of 8 people or less

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish

Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in Spanish

Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English

Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in English

Semi Private without Summit

Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access - Small Group of 8 people or less

Eiffel with Summit - French

Options includes Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in French - Tickets to the Summit included

Reviews

4.40

2,366 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Enjoyable

    Kay D,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The awe of being in the tower was amazing! I was able to make it to the first platform and truly enjoyed the view. My family were able to make it to the Summit and they loved it! Booking was a little unclear regarding the experience.

  • More relaxing than expected

    Melissa W,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Walking up is much faster than you might imagine. Go in the morning before it gets too hot and crowded

  • Great Tour

    Tommy T,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent experience! Our guide, Anna B, was very knowledgeable and patient. She gave us clear explanations of the history of the Eiffel Tower and the highlights of Paris. Highly recommend this tour and especially Anna!

  • Great tour with an excellent guide

    Vicente A,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Very nice tour. The tour guide was excellent and gave us much info. From the meeting point to the exit, everything was well planned out and our expectations were met.

  • Terrible

    Debra M,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    He talk about getting his masters degree in yoga instead of the tower. He even talked about getting scammed when we just got scammed, but he was nice.

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