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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:41 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 458 of the next 522 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Paris adventure with fascinating stories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. As you make your way to the entrance, enjoy your first up close views of the Iron Lady while your guide handles the ticketing process. During busy periods, there may be some waiting time for tickets, security screening, and stair access. Your guide will make the most of this time by sharing the remarkable history, engineering secrets, and cultural significance of the Eiffel Tower.
Take on the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended, by climbing the stairs. As you ascend to the second-floor observation deck, your guide will bring Paris to life with captivating commentary and insider insights. Along the way, enjoy incredible views of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Once on the second floor, take time to soak in the unforgettable panoramic views and snap photos of the Paris skyline. After the guided portion ends, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace before returning to ground level by stairs or elevator. Want to go even higher? Upgrade your experience to include summit access and ride the elevator to the very top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris. Summit access is subject to availability on the day of your visit.
Only available when the cruise upgrade option is selected. Make your Paris experience even more memorable with a scenic Seine River cruise. After your Eiffel Tower visit, head just a short walk to the river and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city. As you glide past Paris’s most famous landmarks, enjoy live commentary that reveals the stories behind the city's grand architecture, historic bridges, and riverside treasures. It's the perfect way to see the City of Light from a completely different perspective and a truly unforgettable addition to your day in Paris.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade lasts about 1h 30min–2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 18 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Children aged 4–18 pay from $30, adults from $35. Infants go free.
It can: 458 of the next 522 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It was a lovely experience! Angela was absolutely amazing!!! I am very afraid of heights and she made it no big deal at all and made sure I felt safe and had a great experience! She also took photos of us while we waited for didn’t go up to the summit but my husband did and it was something we will both remember for a lifetime!
Excellent. A wonderful experience with an extraordinary guide!!! Rodolfo.
Deepal was very interesting and knowledgeable
Ana B was good and it was fun and i really enjoyed it
It was a wonderful experience, our first trip to Paris with such a good company! Our guide was Mite and we’re forever thankful to him. It was interesting and funny with great views, we were so amused. Mite was very polite and such a compelling storyteller, we were lucky to have him as our tour guide.
A great tour by Maria. She had a great deal of knowledge. Her English was very easy to understand. And there were also quite a few little insider tips for Paris. Thank you very much for this experience.
Maria is wonderful! 😍 very authentic and engaging. Thank you very much for this inspiring and interesting tour! 🙌🏻
It was awesome, the guide is interesting, calm and happy and made our day better even with the rain! 😊
Brilliant and knowledgeable Maria gave us a wonderful tour guide.Highly recommend!
The stair climb experience was great. Our guide, Maria, was outstanding; very personable and knowledgeable, sharing much interesting about the Eiffel Tower, and its history.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade | 1h 30min–2h 30min | 4.5 (3,211) | $35 | |
 Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs Optional Top floor by Elevator | 1h 30min | 4.8 (887) | $50 | View |
 Eiffel Tower Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift | 2 hours | 4.9 (78) | $67 | View |
 Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Guided Tour with Optional Summit | 1h 30min | 4.6 (3,657) | $57 | View |
| Eiffel Tower Elevator Tour with Optional Summit & Cruise Access | 1h–2h 30min | 4.6 (1,409) | $67 | View |
 Eiffel Tower Tour with Optional Summit and Seine River Cruise | 2h–2h 30min | 4.4 (1,047) | $85 | View |
 Eiffel Tower Access with Audio Guide & Summit Upgrade | 1–2 hours | 4.3 (38) | $63 | View |