This tour is a great balance of guided and self-exploration at the top of the Tower. The guide explains the background to construction and ongoing maintenance before guiding the small group to the top (with no time limit for staying at the top). Having a pre-bought ticket reduces hassle of queuing, and our guide Maud was great fun and helped find the right spots for family photos - thank you :-)
Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $92 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 177 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Paris TRIP
- Meeting point
- Departure PointMeeting Point near the Eiffel TowerAddress41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARISDirectionsTour departs from our Agency located at:41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARISClosest Metro StationEcole MilitaireMetro Line8
Description
Head up to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower with your guide by elevator with your timed entrance ticket and admire many of the top attractions of Paris from up above. Get access to the Summit so you can admire the city from every angle. On your way down, walk on the floor of glass for a thrilling moment.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 21 times a day, 9:15 AM–8:45 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult
- $92
Out at sunset: the 6:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:56 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 399 of the next 630 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Elevators to Eiffel tower
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $92 is 10% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,571 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage cannot be kept at the office; you will be denied entry to the tower without refund if you arrive with luggages
- Infants aged 0-3 years old must buy a standard adult ticket to participate in this activity
- Drinks and knives are not allowed at the Eiffel Tower. Security will ask you to dispose of these
- Items not allowed in the tower include: oversized luggage or bags, climbing or jumping gear (especially bungee jumping and parachutes), publicity materials of any kind, child buggies/strollers that are not foldable, animals, except those required by disabled visitors, glass bottles, drink cans, excessive amount of food or drink
- Latecomers will not be granted entry to the tower or any from of refund even partial.
- Entry is reserved at a specific time slot. Tickets cannot be modified, exchanged, or refunded
- Tickets cannot be picked up in advance and alternate meeting points are not possible
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers from 0-99 years old
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your chosen time.
- The meeting point is NOT the Eiffel Tower it is our office There is no alternate meeting point possible
- Not recommended for persons with walking disabilities
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access take?
Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access cost?
Prices start at $92 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 9:15 AM and 8:45 PM.
Does Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access sell out?
It can: 399 of the next 630 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Departure Point: Meeting Point near the Eiffel Tower. Address: 41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARIS. Directions: Tour departs from our Agency located at:. 41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARIS. Closest Metro Station: Ecole Militaire. Metro Line: 8. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants aged 0-3 years old must buy a standard adult ticket to participate in this activity Items not allowed in the tower include: oversized luggage or bags, climbing or jumping gear (especially bungee jumping and parachutes), publicity materials of any kind, child buggies/strollers that are not foldable, animals, except those required by disabled visitors, glass bottles, drink cans, excessive amount of food or drink
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Access worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 177 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paris TRIP.
Reviews(177)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
The guide was great but the crowds were terrible. The supposed time slots were not maintained so everyone crowded to the top. Not very enjoyable.
A nice experience to get to know and have a good time
Catalina was an amazing tour guide. I would recommend her to any group; adults, kids or anyone else. Enjoy!
Great explanation of tower history guide was well versed and spoke clear English to the tour group at all times
absolutely no reason to take this tour. The guy spoke for five minutes total No advantage in lines really and all the information given was on placards on the wall
Bonjour Sharon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are genuinely sorry to hear your experience didn't meet your expectations or the standard we aim to provide. Guest feedback is extremely important to us, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and allows us to address issues directly with our guides. Unfortunately, when a review does not include enough information for us to identify the tour or guide concerned, it becomes very difficult for us to investigate what happened and take meaningful action. To help us follow up on feedback such as yours, we would greatly appreciate at least the name of the guide. If you do not remember the guide’s name, the date and approximate time of your tour would allow us to identify who was assigned to your group. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We are very sorry that on this occasion we failed to deliver the experience you expected, and we would appreciate any additional details that would help us understand what happened and improve. Arnaud
Easy to book and worth the time and money! Take an uber to the tour meeting spot to make sure you end up in the right location. Emmanuel was an amazing tour guide! He was accommodating, knowledgeable and fun.
Having a guide is great explains about the tower. Our guide was very knowledgeable and nice took our picture so nice !
The walk from the meet up point wasn’t far from Eiffel Tower. Plenty of information. Tour guide (grandmother) was great. Skipping lines was also a bonus and at the top the view was tremendous. Foods expensive and so is gift shop but was expected. Would definitely recommend
Very informative and well planned. A good pace & easy climbing. Well worth the Money. The view was breathtaking.
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