Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour

About this experience

Choose the Paris view that fits your style, then let the city do the rest. Select an English-guided Eiffel Tower visit to the 2nd floor or summit, or pick a combo that pairs the tower with a Seine River cruise for an extra layer of Paris magic. Start at the Eiffel Tower and ride the elevator up to the 2nd floor, where the skyline spreads out in every direction. If the summit option is selected, continue higher by elevator to reach the tower’s highest level, including highlights like Gustave Eiffel’s private office. From there, enjoy a true 360° panorama over Paris landmarks. If the chosen option includes the Seine cruise, the next chapter is effortless. Boats depart from the Eiffel Tower area, so it’s easy to fit into your day. The cruise ticket is flexible and can be used the same day or another day, up to one year from booking. A multilingual audio guide from the cruise operator is included as you glide past Paris along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   Take the elevator up the tower with your pre-booked tickets. From the second floor or summit, enjoy sweeping views of Paris as you spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Louvre in the distance, all framed by the city skyline.

2. Stop 2

   Pause at the statue of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the tower. This hidden gem at the base is often missed by visitors, but it’s the perfect way to connect with the history of Paris’s most iconic landmark.

3. Stop 3

   Before or after your tower entry, use the immersive app to follow one of two 1.5-hour routes through Paris. Each stop includes its own audioguide story, bringing the city to life as you discover hidden gems, fashion hotspots, scandals, and perfect Eiffel Tower photo moments.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   Prefer to relax instead? Board a Seine River cruise and see Paris from a fresh perspective, right from the water. Glide past famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Île de la Cité, with beautiful bridges and classic riverfront views along the way.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Our meeting point is located in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1, directly across from “Le Castel Café.” Look for our staff wearing a purple “Crown Tours” T-shirt/ jacket.

Check in with your Crown Tours host at least 15 minutes before your activity start time. Our meeting point is located in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1. Look for our staff wearing a purple “Crown Tours” T-shirt/ jacket. For any assistance, please contact Crown Tours via the app chat feature or contact us on +39 389 343 7213. TO REDEEM YOUR RIVER CRUISE A river cruise voucher will be shared with you at the time of your booking. Simply show you voucher at the redemption point. Board at Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower) at pontoon no. 3. Look for the "Bateaux Parisiens" logo. The Seine river cruise runs from 10am till 10pm daily and departs every 30 minutes.

Before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Summit access subject to Eiffel Tower operational status (can sometimes close due to weather).
• Please note that late arrivals to the tower cannot be guaranteed entry.
• The Seine River cruise operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 30 minutes. Your cruise tickets are valid for 1 year and can be used anytime within that period.
• The time you select during booking is only for your Eiffel Tower entry.
• You will receive your cruise tickets in PDF format one day before your scheduled date, sent via email or WhatsApp.
• Please be aware that longer waiting times are possible during peak season.
• The guide’s commentary starts beneath the Eiffel Tower. You’ll be accompanied to the 2nd floor; summit floor is unaccompanied.
• Guide service lasts approximately 25–30 minutes, followed by free time to explore at your own pace with access to additional digital content and city skyline highlights.
• This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks, due to the Eiffel Tower’s limited accessibility.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.