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3 hours
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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
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
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in Spanish
Options includes Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience in French - Tickets to the Summit included
Semi Private with Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience with Summit Access Included - Small Group of 8 people or less
Option without Summit : Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in German
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in French
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
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
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.
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
Option without Summit: Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access in English
Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience without Summit Access - Small Group of 8 people or less
2,259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colleen D,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
Tour guide was lovely. It was easy to find hide and group. He shared interesting facts about the Eiffel tour. We made it to the first floor as a group and then we went our separate ways. We went to the top, by elevator. It was a very crowded experience (not surprising). Overall, I recommend a tour guide because the lines, tickets etc would be a lot without assistance.
Edwin P,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
Very good experience, Liz was amazing and knowledgeable, made the experience even better than expected. Sucked we didn't make it to the summit.
Coralis M,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
Rodolfo, our tour guide, was espectacular. The experience was unique! 5 stars full! Going up to the summit is full recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jeffrey H,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
Hendricks was a fantastic guide - and informative, funny and friendly! Highlight of our trip! We highly recommend
Alexander S,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
Excellent experience Liz Lerena was Liz incredible with all the knowledge she taught us about the tower.we recommended 100%
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