Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade
Description
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 ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique. Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique 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 iconic landmarks. After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Itinerary
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
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.
* Only if Cruise Option is Selected: Elevate your Paris experience by upgrading your tour to the next level with a scenic Seine River cruise! After descending the Eiffel Tower, your tour continues just 200 meters away, where you’ll board a comfortable boat for a relaxing journey along the Seine. With live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide, this upgrade offers a fresh perspective on the City of Light—an unforgettable way to experience the romance of Paris.
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Important Information
- 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.
- After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace.
Reviews(2,999)
Nina was an amazing tour guide! She was very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Great tour and definitely worth it for the stunning views. Our guide, Ana from Panama, was outstanding. She provided a detailed and engaging explanation of the history, showed us the surrounding monuments and points of interest, and shared several recommendations that we truly appreciated. We are especially grateful for the time she took to explain everything clearly and answer our questions. Ana is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and incredibly patient. She played a big part in making our visit so enjoyable even despite the heat.
Maria was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the eiffel tower and Paris in general.
Maria was helpful And clear. She knew how to speak good English. And she gave a lot of trivia’s which was good.
An insane experience, i loved it.
Everything went smoothly, she watched everyone and told interested.
Angela Anthony was an excellent person full of positivity and good attitude. There are no words to describe how good she was. Her guidance was amazing and she gave us a lot of information that was helpful and not even close to being boring!
Angela Anthony was so energetic and fun and humorous! She was a joy to listen to. She was VERY knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower and other Paris sights. I highly advice her as your guide for any tour anywhere!
Angela Anthony is a passionate and dynamic tour guide with a wealth of local information that makes the whole trip very enjoyable
Angela Anthony took me there. They also enjoyed explaining the history, which was really fun!
