Climb the stairs up the Eiffel Tower by foot with a guide by your side every step of the way.

Brag to your friends and join your fellow adventurers as you ascend 704 steps on foot with your expert guide who has carefully planned a pace designed for your comfort. Along the way, you will hear stories and fun facts about the Tower and surrounding landmarks. The scenery changes and expands around you on a journey that is as spectacular as the destination. The history, the legends, the views. It’s all waiting for you at the world’s most visited landmark, The Eiffel Tower.

If you've selected and paid for the summit upgrade, you get to experience the very top of the Eiffel Tower, traveling from the second floor to the “third floor” via a glass-walled elevator. At the summit, peek inside Gustave's restored private office, with wax figures of his daughter, Claire, and Thomas Edison. Other exhibits show historic maps and even a model of the reddish-brown 1889 summit. Enjoy the views from the indoor and outdoor observation decks, and finish it all off with a drink at the champagne bar.

As per the regulations of the Eiffel Tower, if you've upgraded your tour to access the summit, you are required to proceed directly to the summit upon reaching the second floor. Once you have visited the top, you are free to explore the first and second floors on your descent. The first floor of the Eiffel Tower features more displays, a glass floor, and occasional temporary exhibitions.

See a side of the Eiffel Tower that you would miss from the elevator
Hear interesting stories about Gustave Eiffel
Choose an optional upgrade to go up to the summit
Get a bird's eye view of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Les Invalides, and more

Important to know

Not suitable for:

This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

Pets are not allowed, apart from animals accompanying disabled people
Large bags/luggage may not be allowed through security and there are no lockers

Know in advance:

This tour doesn’t include skip-the-line access. Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be up to two hours
Please note that Paris will host the 2024 Olympics from July 26th to August 11th, followed by the Paralympics from August 28th to September 8th. This may have an impact on travel plans. While the tour operator is committed to minimizing any sort of inconvenience, please be aware that unforeseen changes may arise
The Summit of the Eiffel Tower may close at the discretion of Eiffel staff, and we have no control over this. If you have purchased the summit upgrade option, you'll be refunded if the summit is closed
There is no restroom available at the beginning of the tour. The first restroom break is on the first level of the Eiffel Tower
There are 704 steps to climb at a comfortable pace
The activity runs regardless of weather conditions
If you have purchased the optional Cruise upgrade, you'll receive the physical tickets upon check-in for your tour. These tickets are valid for the year and can be used at any time during your trip (**NOTE: if you do not arrive on time for your Eiffel Tower tour, you'll not be able to collect your boat tickets**)
Your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Access by foot to the 1st and 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
Tour guide
Elevator ride back down
Access to the Summit (only if you book the corresponding option)

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Skip-the-line tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Allée des Refuzniks, 75007 Paris, France

Meeting point:

Meet the local operator staff outside the Eiffel Tower 30 minutes before the start time, without passing any security screenings. They will be stationed near the trees and benches outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) of the Eiffel Tower on Allée des Refuzniks. You can recognize them by their orange hats and signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".