Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience to 2nd Floor with Optional Summit Upgrade
by City Wonders
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64Overview
This guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris is a cultural activity lasting about three hours. The tour begins near the base of the tower, where the guide introduces the structure and arranges entrance tickets. During busy periods, there may be waits at the ticket desk and security lines; the guide will use this time to share information about the tower's history. The main part of the tour is a fully guided ascent by stairs to the second floor observation deck. Along the way, the guide explains the tower’s design and history. At the second floor, visitors can view Paris landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and Notre Dame. After the guided climb, guests may choose to take the stairs or elevator back down. There is an optional upgrade available to access the summit (third level) by elevator after reaching the second floor. This summit visit depends on availability and may be restricted due to operational reasons or weather. After the guided portion, visitors have free time to explore inside the tower at their own pace. If the option is selected, the tour can also include a one-hour river cruise on the Seine. The cruise departs about 200 meters from the tower and features live commentary from a local guide. This boat ride offers additional views of Paris landmarks from the river.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Eiffel Tower Base and Ticket Entrance
The tour starts near the base of the Eiffel Tower where the guide provides an introduction to the monument. The group then walks to the ticket entrance to arrange entry. There may be waiting times at the ticket desk and security checks during busy periods. While waiting, the guide shares historical and construction details about the tower. The tour duration is usually about two hours, but waits can extend this time.
20 min
Eiffel Tower
The group climbs the stairs to the second floor observation deck with commentary from the guide about the tower’s design and history. From this level, visitors can see Paris landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and Notre Dame. Visitors can return to the ground floor by stairs or elevator. An optional upgrade allows elevator access to the summit (third floor) after reaching the second floor. Summit access is subject to availability upon arrival.
100 min
The Seine
This stop occurs only if the cruise option is selected. After descending the tower, the group walks about 200 meters to board a boat for a one-hour cruise along the Seine River. A local guide provides live commentary during the cruise, offering views and information about Paris landmarks from the river.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience to 2nd Floor with Optional Summit Upgrade
by City Wonders
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64Overview
This guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris is a cultural activity lasting about three hours. The tour begins near the base of the tower, where the guide introduces the structure and arranges entrance tickets. During busy periods, there may be waits at the ticket desk and security lines; the guide will use this time to share information about the tower's history. The main part of the tour is a fully guided ascent by stairs to the second floor observation deck. Along the way, the guide explains the tower’s design and history. At the second floor, visitors can view Paris landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and Notre Dame. After the guided climb, guests may choose to take the stairs or elevator back down. There is an optional upgrade available to access the summit (third level) by elevator after reaching the second floor. This summit visit depends on availability and may be restricted due to operational reasons or weather. After the guided portion, visitors have free time to explore inside the tower at their own pace. If the option is selected, the tour can also include a one-hour river cruise on the Seine. The cruise departs about 200 meters from the tower and features live commentary from a local guide. This boat ride offers additional views of Paris landmarks from the river.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Eiffel Tower Base and Ticket Entrance
The tour starts near the base of the Eiffel Tower where the guide provides an introduction to the monument. The group then walks to the ticket entrance to arrange entry. There may be waiting times at the ticket desk and security checks during busy periods. While waiting, the guide shares historical and construction details about the tower. The tour duration is usually about two hours, but waits can extend this time.
20 min
Eiffel Tower
The group climbs the stairs to the second floor observation deck with commentary from the guide about the tower’s design and history. From this level, visitors can see Paris landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and Notre Dame. Visitors can return to the ground floor by stairs or elevator. An optional upgrade allows elevator access to the summit (third floor) after reaching the second floor. Summit access is subject to availability upon arrival.
100 min
The Seine
This stop occurs only if the cruise option is selected. After descending the tower, the group walks about 200 meters to board a boat for a one-hour cruise along the Seine River. A local guide provides live commentary during the cruise, offering views and information about Paris landmarks from the river.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.