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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

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Overview

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English

1 hour 30 minutes

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A unique adventure to discover Paris from a breathtaking perspective!

Embark on an exceptional immersive experience and discover Paris like you've never seen it before!

Walk in the footsteps of Gustave Eiffel himself and experience the Eiffel Tower as he knew it — by climbing its stairs !

Unlike most visitors who take the elevator, you will ascend on foot, thus enjoying an authentic and captivating experience , punctuated by spectacular views .

Your host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information , and ensure that every nook and cranny is explored. Once you have your tickets, you can choose to continue your visit independently , at your own pace, or remain with a host for enhanced access.

Once you reach the second floor , you can then take the elevator to the top If the option is selected and admire a breathtaking panoramic view of all of Paris — an unforgettable moment not to be missed!

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The summit may close unexpectedly at the tower's discretion. If this happens and you’ve booked summit access, you’ll receive a partial refund.

During peak periods, security checks can sometimes take as long as an hour.

According to tower regulations, if you book the summit, you must visit the top first before exploring the lower floors.

If you chose the cruise option: It’s a 1-hour Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Eiffel Tower. Admire Paris’s top landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay, with audio commentary available in 14 languages. Cruises run daily, every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Your tour guide will give you the tickets on the day of the tour, and they’re valid for 1 year.

There are 674 steps from the ground to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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Eiffel Tower

Ascend the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel intended—on foot. He believed walking offered the best experience, so we created the original Eiffel Tower Guided Climb. Follow your local guide inside to learn about its engineering, design, and once-controversial story. Pause on the first floor to see a salvaged spiral staircase and step onto the glass floor for a unique vantage point. Then continue to the second level for sweeping views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Seine, and beyond. Treat yourself to macarons or shop for souvenirs before your guided tour concludes. If you’ve selected the summit upgrade, board a glass-walled elevator to the pinnacle. Peek into Gustave Eiffel’s restored office—complete with wax figures of Claire and Thomas Edison—and explore historical exhibits. If you’d like a toast at the champagne bar, please note any drinks are at your own expense. Per tower rules, head straight to the summit from the second floor, then revisit the lower levels afterward.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Unlimited Time: After the tour, stay as long as you wish.

Panoramic Views: Marvel at sweeping Paris vistas.

Access to the Eiffel Tower Summit by lift (if option selected)

Your Host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information

Access up to the second floor by stairs

Skip the line

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Options

Summit Access + Cruise Ticket

Summit Access + Cruise Ticket: Guided climb to the 2nd floor + summit access via lift + Cruise ticket.

Guided Climb + Summit Access

Access to Summit

Guided climb to 2nd floor

Reviews

4.76

3,024 reviews

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  • Best knowledge

    mohitp858,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Best advisor Andres he is the best

  • Great experience

    Sherpa61379274015,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Andre was brilliant, loads of interesting facts and stories told in a really engaging way. He was really good at breaking it up into sections as we went round

  • Great guide

    Excursion229360,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience and very interesting guide provided by Andre.

  • Great tour with Andre

    mnb2026,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a great time with Andre for effil tower tour

  • Excellent informative tour

    linda c,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Out tour guide Yusef was fantastic very knowledgeable & cared about his customers. Would def love to have him as a guide again. The stairs were hard going but even bring disabled I ma aged to climb to 2nd floor

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  • What a waste of money

    charlestF3986IR,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Absolutely so overpriced massive avoid

  • Excellent

    randycB8473AP,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The lady that did the guided tour was very excellent and gave very knowledgeable unformation

  • Eiffel tower tour

    lanad987,,Feb 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Martin, veryyyy kind, smart and funny guy. Would definitely go with him again.

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  • Nice time with Eiffel tower

    sinshovayalumkalm,,Feb 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a very amazing experience with Andre he is a very lovely person good knowledgeable very humble to accommodate all people’s needs Thank you Andre and Epic tours

  • A** experience

    sgr44,,Feb 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Brilliant tour with Andre, very knowledgeable and friendly answering all my kids questions

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