Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade
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Overview
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.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (6) Options Available
Option(s)
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish
Duration: 2 hours Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English
Duration: 2 hours Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.
Starting from
$39.89
Option(s)
2nd Floor & Cruise - English
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor &Cruise: Guided climb to the 2nd floor and a scenic Seine River cruise. No summit access. Duration: 3 hours
Starting from
$63.35
Option(s)
Eiffel Tower Summit - English
Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.
Eiffel Tower Summit - Spanish
Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.
Starting from
$66.87
Option(s)
Summit & Cruise - English
Eiffel Tower Summit & Cruise: Guided climb, Summit access, and scenic Seine River cruise. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit by elevator.
Starting from
$93.85
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour
- Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected)
- Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors
- Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected)
- Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line access
- Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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.
- We will do everything within our control to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, we sometimes experience delays from security, or ticket desk lines while purchasing your entrance tickets. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check and 45mn at the ticket desk line. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check and 30mn at the ticket desk line.
- After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace.
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