Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
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.
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
Guided climb to 2nd floor
Guided Climb + Summit Access
Access to Summit
Summit Access + Cruise Ticket
Summit Access + Cruise Ticket: Guided climb to the 2nd floor + summit access via lift + Cruise ticket.
Reviews
2,929 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thumbs up!
jodiecF6043CC,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative guide. Would tour again with James! James knew a lot and engaged the crowd well.
James was awesome
sheac2026,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was awesome! Thank you james! He was engaging and so much fun 🤩
Excellent tour with Fortune!
lesavage,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour to the 2nd floor to the Eiffel tour was much more than we anticipated. Our tour guide Fortune gave us a great history and engineering lesson about the tower and as we walked up the steps was ready to answer any questions or provide a quick joke. After having time to explore for ourselves the group came back together and Fortune took us around the whole 2nd floor pointing out different monuments along the Skyline and giving us a quick background on each. Highly recommend seeing the tower with a tour - in particular with this guide if you can request him!
Eiffel Tower
681ionutb,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the Eiffel Tower today with a guide named Ana, and it was a truly great experience. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything in a clear and engaging way, sharing interesting facts and stories about the tower and its history. What we appreciated most is that the guided tickets were actually cheaper than buying tickets without a guide, which was a pleasant surprise. The organization was smooth, and everything went exactly as promised. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-organized visit. I highly recommend this experience, especially if you want to learn more about the Eiffel Tower while avoiding unnecessary stress.
Nice experience
carlo o,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice experience with my children I highly recommend it................................................
Visit of the Tower
Alin S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice this Guide, Fountain ed it quite nice covering all corners, will use it for the church in the future. Thank you
Very nice tour with a very good and nice guide
871carloo,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, experience to do absolutely
The tour was really nice,...
Devrath R,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was really nice, really informative! There was enough time to explore on my own as well as get the information
Incredible experience at the Eifel Tower
andreiapM9611RA,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience. Masha was very fun in the way she presented all the facts about the tower and the monuments around it. Climbing the stairs is exhausting but it's worth it!
Total recommends
743robinsonr,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very great and enjoy! Marsha it’s so nice and kind we really love the tour ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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