Paris: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Make the best use of your precious time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. Choose from a guided tour of the 2nd floor or the summit and follow a guide to learn the fascinating history of this world-famous landmark.
After meeting your guide, take a short walk to the Champs de Mars where the Eiffel Tower stands impressively before you.
Learn about why Eiffel Tower was built in the first place and why it was only meant to stand temporarily. Hear from your handpicked guide about its origins and the secrets behind the construction of this architectural masterpiece.
Skip the ticket line and take the elevator to the viewing platform on the second floor, and, if you choose the summit ticket, head all the way to the summit. From there, take in the amazing panoramic views of the French capital, including the Pompidou Museum and the River Seine.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will receive your Eiffel Tower tickets when checking in at our shop
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Reserved Entrance Ticket to Eiffel Tower Summit by Elevator (if option selected)
Guided tour in English
Reserved Entrance Ticket to Eiffel Tower 1st and 2nd floors by Elevator
Food or drinks
What To Expect
Eiffel Tower
See Paris like never before - join our English-guided Eiffel Tower tour, with optional summit access for panoramic city views. Meet your guide at our meeting point shop, a 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Start the tour by enjoying the walk up the Champs de Mars where you'll have plenty of photo opportunities. Enjoy hearing about the history of the Iron Lady before taking the elevator with your guide to admire exceptional views of Paris. Your guide will point out all of the main landmarks, such as the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and Les Invalides. They will answer your questions and offer tips and advice for the rest of your stay. Once the tour is over, you can stay on the tower as long as you like and explore the floor(s) below.
Options
12PM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
11:00 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
12:00 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
10am 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
3pm 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
12.30PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
9PM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
18:00 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
10AM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
14:30 2nd Floor Guided Tour
2nd ffloor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
21:30 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
10.30AM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
8.30PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
15:30 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
9.30PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
16:30 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
4PM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
13:30 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
7.30PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
6PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
11.30AM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
16:00 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
8.30PM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd Floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
2PM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd Floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
3PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
9:30am 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: Guided tour of the 2nd floor (not the summit)
5pm 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
10.30AM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
2PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
11.30AM 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
13:00 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
9PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit : This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
15:30 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
1PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
13:00 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
13:30 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
17:00 Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
7.30PM 2nd Floor Guided Tour
2nd Floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
16:00 2nd floor guided tour
2nd floor: This option includes a ticket to the 2nd floor of the tower (not the summit).
4.30PM Summit Guided Tour
Summit: This option includes a ticket to the summit of the tower (the very top).
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sore back tour
Glen M,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Took over an hour and it was extremely crowded Gide did very little except show us the way and tell us some facts about history, overpriced poor value!
Excellent tour guide!
Nicole W,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour guide. He made the experience even better with his knowledge, personality, pictures, videos, and personality. I am forgetting his name, but will not forget him. He has several masters degrees in dancing and anthropology.
Bayou
Joy M,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Bayou, was highly knowledgeable and entertaining! My husband and I enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about the history of the Eiffel Tower. Many thanks!
Totally worth it
Coline V,
Jul 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00The meeting point was easy to find. The staff was professional and friendly. The guide Kateryna was amazing, full of knowledge and interesting stories to share about the Tower and many monuments that we see from up there. Thanks again for this wonderful experience !
Loved this tour
Jessica S,
Jan 6, 2023
- Viator
5.00Loved this tour, our tour guide was Mario and he was soo informative, told us soo many fun facts about the Eiffel Tower and he knew the answer for any question about the Eiffel Tower, Thanks so much !
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