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Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Summit or 2nd Floor

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 10% in Paris

342 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Choose a guided Eiffel Tower visit to the 2nd floor or summit, with an optional Seine cruise for a fresh view of Paris.

About this tour

See Paris from above on a guided Eiffel Tower visit, with the choice of the 2nd floor or summit and an optional Seine River cruise. Your Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Tour begins beneath the landmark, where an English-speaking guide shares commentary before accompanying you to the 2nd floor. Take in the city’s rooftops and famous skyline, then explore at your own pace. With the summit option, continue by elevator to the tower’s highest level; summit access is unaccompanied and subject to operational conditions. Choose the cruise option to add a different perspective on Paris. Boats depart every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and tickets remain valid for one year, so you can cruise on another day. A self-guided audio tour app with interactive city maps is also included. The selected booking time applies to Eiffel Tower entry, and late arrivals may not be guaranteed admission. Make your Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Tour the starting point for a memorable day above the city, then choose the pace and views that suit you best.

Highlights

  • Ride the elevator to the Eiffel Tower’s 2nd floor or summit, depending on your option
  • Take in sweeping views across Paris from the tower
  • Add a Seine River cruise with flexible tickets valid for one year
  • Explore at your own pace after the guide’s 25–30-minute commentary

What's included

Included

  • Eiffel Tower access
  • Elevator access to the 2nd floor or summit, depending on the option selected
  • English-speaking guide
  • Self-guided audio tour app with interactive city maps
  • Seine River cruise, depending on the option selected

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1, across from Le Castel Café; look for staff in purple Crown Tours shirts or jackets
  • The selected booking time is for Eiffel Tower entry; late arrivals may not be guaranteed entry
  • Summit access depends on the option selected and may be unavailable if the tower closes due to weather or operational issues
  • Guide commentary begins beneath the Eiffel Tower and lasts approximately 25–30 minutes; the guide accompanies guests to the 2nd floor, while summit visits are unaccompanied
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  • Longer waits are possible during peak season
  • The cruise operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 30 minutes; tickets are valid for one year
  • Cruise tickets are sent as a PDF by email or WhatsApp one day before the scheduled date
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The activity lasts approximately 180 minutes.

Which languages are available?

The guided tour is in English.

Can I visit the summit?

Summit access depends on the option selected and may be affected by weather or tower operations.

When can I take the Seine River cruise?

If included, cruise tickets are valid for one year and can be used during operating hours, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1 and across from Le Castel Café.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 342 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 8.1. Top 10% in Paris means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Paris by this score.

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