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Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Optional Summit, 90 min

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  • Paris, France
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Eiffel Tower with a guide, choose stairs or elevator access, and add summit entry or a Seine cruise with select options.

About this tour

See Paris from one of its most recognizable landmarks on a guided visit to the Eiffel Tower. A professional guide leads the experience, sharing stories as you explore the tower and its city views.

Depending on your selected option, reach the second floor by a guided climb of approximately 700 stairs or by elevator. Tickets provide access to the first and second floors, while an optional upgrade may add elevator access to the summit. Summit entry is subject to the Eiffel Tower authorities and can be suspended without notice for weather or operational reasons; if it is closed on your tour day, the summit portion is refunded.

Some options also include an open-dated Seine River cruise ticket, valid for one year. Boats depart approximately every 30 minutes between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, so you can choose a time that suits your stay. Meet your guide outside the tower 15 minutes before departure and enjoy a closer look at Paris with a local perspective. Choose the option that fits your plans for your Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Tour.

Highlights

  • Hear stories of the Eiffel Tower from a professional guide
  • Take in Paris views from the tower’s first and second floors
  • Choose a guided stair climb to the second floor or elevator access
  • Add summit access or a Seine River cruise, depending on your tour option

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Eiffel Tower admission
  • Access to the first and second floors
  • Guided stair climb to the second floor, if selected
  • Elevator access, if selected
  • Seine River cruise ticket, depending on the tour option

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals

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Important information

  • Meet outside the Eiffel Tower at the corner of the avenue, where representatives hold an Uncle Sam Tours sign
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour; the group departs together
  • The guided stair climb to the second floor involves approximately 700 stairs
  • Summit access may close without notice due to weather or operational reasons; a refund for the summit portion is provided if it is closed
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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 90 minutes.

Is summit access guaranteed?

No. The Eiffel Tower authorities may close the summit due to weather or operational reasons. If it is closed on the day of your tour, you will receive a refund for the summit portion.

Does every tour option include a Seine River cruise?

No. A cruise ticket is included only with certain tour options.

How many stairs are there to the second floor?

The guided climb to the second floor involves approximately 700 stairs.

Where should I meet the guide?

Meet outside the Eiffel Tower at the corner of the avenue, by the Uncle Sam Tours sign, 15 minutes before departure.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.63 from 3,731 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.6.

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