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Paris Eiffel Tower Stair Climb

TourTruth score 4.7 out of 10

Below average

3,242 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Climb the Eiffel Tower’s stairs with a guide, hear its history, and choose an optional elevator ride to the summit.

About this tour

Trade the elevator queue for a more adventurous way to experience Paris’s Iron Lady. On this guided Paris Eiffel Tower stair climb, follow your guide up to the 1st and 2nd floors and take in Gustave Eiffel’s intricate ironwork from close range. Along the way, hear about the tower’s construction, controversies, and lasting place in the city’s story.

The climb offers changing views and perspectives that are easy to miss from below. Choose the optional summit upgrade to continue by elevator, then enjoy free time inside the tower after the guided portion. Tours are limited to 20 guests or fewer, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide depending on the option selected. Tickets are purchased by the group on the day, and skip-the-line access is not included, so security waits may apply.

Make your Paris Eiffel Tower stair climb part of a memorable day in the city, and take time afterward to explore the landmark at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Climb the Eiffel Tower’s stairs with an expert guide
  • Admire Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from fresh angles
  • Hear stories of the tower’s construction and controversies
  • Explore the tower at your own pace after the guided tour
  • Choose an optional elevator ride to the summit

What's included

Included

  • Guided Eiffel Tower climb by stairs to the 1st and 2nd floors
  • Expert English- or Spanish-speaking guide, depending on option selected
  • Small-group tour with 20 guests or fewer
  • Optional summit access by elevator, if selected
  • Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Pre-reserved tickets; the group purchases tickets on the day

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Important information

  • Meet at the intersection of Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Élisée Reclus, not at the Eiffel Tower; look for a City Wonders representative wearing blue and holding a sign
  • The 1st and 2nd floors are reached by stairs; the summit is reached by elevator
  • A high level of physical fitness is recommended; the climb is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Security waits are at least 30 minutes during April to October, school holidays, and weekends; expect at least 15 minutes during low season outside school holidays and weekends
  • Summit access may be unavailable due to weather, operations, or capacity controls; if unavailable, the summit-access price is automatically refunded within 5–10 days
  • After the guided portion, you may stay inside the tower and explore at your own pace

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the intersection of Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Élisée Reclus, not at the Eiffel Tower. Look for a City Wonders representative wearing blue and holding a sign.

How are the Eiffel Tower floors reached?

The guided climb reaches the 1st and 2nd floors by stairs. The summit is reached by elevator if you select that option.

Can summit access be unavailable?

Yes. Weather, operational issues, or capacity controls may prevent summit access. If it is unavailable, the summit-access price is automatically refunded within 5–10 days.

How long might security take?

Expect at least 30 minutes during April to October, school holidays, and weekends, or at least 15 minutes during low season outside school holidays and weekends.

Can I stay in the Tower after the tour?

Yes. You can remain inside the Eiffel Tower and explore at your own pace after the guided portion.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.54 from 3,242 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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  • 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 4.7.

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