Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade
Overview
Available languages
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
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
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
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.
Options
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-German
Option without Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in German
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in English
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in Spanish
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
Eiffel with Summit - French
Options includes Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in French - Tickets to the Summit included
Eiffel w/o Summit - French
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in French
Semi Private without Summit
Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access - Small Group of 8 people or less
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
Semi Private with Summit
Semi Private with Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience with Summit Access Included - Small Group of 8 people or less
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
Reviews
2,647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marriage of Tour Eiffel
429lunas,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with Hendricks and climbed up to the 2nd floor. It was really interesting, especially the facts about history and funny facts like the marriage of Erika Eiffel. It was really good. Would 10/10 recommend it.
Wonderful
748heitora,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice! Amazing experience, the guide was very receptive and friendly. Intend to come back more times. Everyone should do it
Amazing.
Daniel R,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit was very interesting a very nice guide Lis highly recommended............................................................................................
Guided Tour of the Eiffel Tower
601arielb,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent Tour with Liz! Clara, nice. Very nice. I recommend her to guide you in Spanish when you visit the city.
Great
Navigator23858155132,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lis was excellent guide. Wonderful experience. Highly recommended. ……………..:////“”””………….:……….://:::.:./………..
Great visit
568yamilaa,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience despite the rain. Liz a genius, super friendly provided us all the information and was super empathetic. Highly recommended
This tour is a comprehensive tour of the Eiffel Tower and was well presented by our tour guide, Ana.
annab25763,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Selected this tour because of its rating. Was not disappointed! Ana was our guide and she was great! Interesting and thorough tour of the iconic Eiffel Tower.
The best guide in Paris
Paradise66427279910,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liz Llerena, the best guide, super clear, very good energy, fun. Your guidance is fluid, interesting and absolutely recommended.
Excellent
Stay32227749298,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lizz very good tour in Spanish and knows very well the history of France. Very good views and explanation of each of them
Excellent tour of Eiffel Tower
markfT5276LF,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Daniel our guide was excellent, he met us early and was full.of knowledge of all things to do with the Eiffel tower. Would highly recommend City wonder for this trip!
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