Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Climb Tour by Stairs
Overview
Enjoy the Eiffel Tower during a 2-4-hour adventure and climb the stairs to the 2nd level with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Brag to your friends and join your fellow group of "warriors" as you ascend 704 steps on foot with your expert guide who will share stories and fun facts about the Tower and surrounding landmarks!
As per the regulations of the Eiffel Tower, if you have upgraded your tour to access the summit, you are required to proceed directly to the summit upon reaching the second floor. Once you have visited the top, you are free to explore the first and second floors on your descent.
If the summit closes at the discretion of Eiffel staff at the time you receive your ticket, you will receive access to the second floor and a partial refund.
Please note this is NOT a skip the line tour and sometimes wait periods with your guide can be 90 minutes or more depending on the crowd restrictions, COVID security measures and construction at the Eiffel Tower.
As per the regulations of the Eiffel Tower, if you have upgraded your tour to access the summit, you are required to proceed directly to the summit upon reaching the second floor. Once you have visited the top, you are free to explore the first and second floors on your descent.
If the summit closes at the discretion of Eiffel staff at the time you receive your ticket, you will receive access to the second floor and a partial refund.
Please note this is NOT a skip the line tour and sometimes wait periods with your guide can be 90 minutes or more depending on the crowd restrictions, COVID security measures and construction at the Eiffel Tower.
Inclusions
- Professional, entertaining, local guide
- Summit Access by Elevator Option (if purchased)
- Eiffel Tower Entry to climb to the Second Level
- Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
- Boat tickets for Seine river cruise (ONLY IF option chosen) Tickets will be distributed upon arrival
What to expect
Itinerary
During the first leg of your climb you will learn all about Gustave Eiffel and his life. Upon arrival at the second level, experience a unique sense of accomplishment, and take in the magnificent views of all the sights surrounding you. Get a birds’ eye tour of Paris with your feet far from the ground as your guide tells you about its most famous monuments and districts
If you have purchased the Summit Access option, you will take a lift from the 2nd level up to the summit. When you are ready, simply take the elevator back down to street level and continue with your day!
If the summit is closed at the time you receive your tickets from your guide, you will receive a partial refund for the difference. Please note that it is not a skip the line tour and during peak times, the wait to enter the tower can be up to 90 minutes or more.
If you have purchased the cruise upgrade, you will also receive a 1-hour Seine River boat cruise. The cruise can be taken at any time after your Eiffel Tower tour and are valid for a year. The tickets will be given to you upon checkin for your tour. Please note that if you miss your tour, you will not be able to receive your tickets for the boat.
Stop At:
• Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, 75007 Paris France
During the first leg of your climb you will learn all about Gustave Eiffel and his life. Upon arrival at the second level, experience a unique sense of accomplishment, and take in the magnificent views of all the sights surrounding you. Get a birds’ eye tour of Paris with your feet far from the ground as your guide tells you about its most famous monuments and districts
If you have purchased the Summit Access option, you will take a lift from the 2nd level up to the summit. When you are ready, simply take the elevator back down to street level and continue with your day!
If the summit is closed at the time you receive your tickets from your guide, you will receive a partial refund for the difference. Please note that it is not a skip the line tour and during peak times, the wait to enter the tower can be up to 90 minutes or more.
If you have purchased the cruise upgrade, you will also receive a 1-hour Seine River boat cruise. The cruise can be taken at any time after your Eiffel Tower tour and are valid for a year. The tickets will be given to you upon checkin for your tour. Please note that if you miss your tour, you will not be able to receive your tickets for the boat.
Stop At:
• Eiffel Tower, 5 Avenue, 75007 Paris France
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This tour doesn’t include skipping the line. Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be up to two hours, but rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together.
- Per Eiffel Tower rules, if you upgrade your tour to see the summit, you’ll need to visit the summit right after the guided tour ends. Afterward, feel free to explore the other two floors on your way down. The first level of the Eiffel Tower has more exhibits, a glass floor, and occasional pop-ups.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- IDs showing proof of age required for child/infant ticket purchasers. Eiffel Tower have refused entry to those without IDs or required them to purchase full price tickets
- Summit access is not included unless you book that option
- Summit access may be subject to last minute closures according to safety measures at the Eiffel Tower. In the case of closure of the Summit, the portion of your tour price for the upgrade will be refunded.
- Take our Paris shuttle after your tour for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
- There are no storage lockers at the Eiffel Tower. If you bring a foldable stroller you will be responsible for carrying it up the stairs. Large luggage will not be allowed through security.
- Seine river cruise tickets included ONLY IF option chosen at checkout. You MUST arrive on time for your tour in order to receive your boat tickets as they are distributed during check in. Tickets are valid for a year and can be used at any time following your Eiffel Tower tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kristianrrb
April 2022
Great tour! Fun and knowledgeable guide, who easily managed to entertain us through a delay. Thanks!
Great tour! Fun and knowledgeable guide, who easily managed to entertain us through a delay. Thanks!dbottoni
May 2022
We booked the Experience First tour through the Paris Pass. Guided tour is the only way to go, and if you can, ask for Tamar Aznarashvili, she is very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly.... you can't go wrong.
We booked the Experience First tour through the Paris Pass. Guided tour is the only way to go, and if you can, ask for Tamar Aznarashvili, she is very knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly.... you can't go wrong.969nilsd
May 2022
Really nice tour guide, who gave so much extra info. I would recommend Sarah to anybody, knows a lot about Paris, tour Eiffel
Really nice tour guide, who gave so much extra info. I would recommend Sarah to anybody, knows a lot about Paris, tour EiffelStephiiP91
May 2022
Tamar was an amazing guide! She provide so much history on the tour and suggestions of where to go. She had a great personality and was really easy to get on with. Answered so many questions. Great experience overall, well worth doing!
Tamar was an amazing guide! She provide so much history on the tour and suggestions of where to go. She had a great personality and was really easy to get on with. Answered so many questions. Great experience overall, well worth doing!Shaharfran
April 2022
We’ve done the tour with Tamar and she was the best guide we could have dream to get. Pretty tough to get all the way upstairs by foot but the guide was very interesting,funny and helpful with tips to our all trip in Paris.
We’ve done the tour with Tamar and she was the best guide we could have dream to get. Pretty tough to get all the way upstairs by foot but the guide was very interesting,funny and helpful with tips to our all trip in Paris.Darlenedsouza
April 2022
Loved this tour! George was simply a wonderful tour guide. Did an amazing job despite living in Paris for such a short time. Would definitely recommend!!!!
Loved this tour! George was simply a wonderful tour guide. Did an amazing job despite living in Paris for such a short time. Would definitely recommend!!!!