Paris: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator

About this experience

Make the best use of your precious time in Paris with pre-reserved tickets to the Eiffel Tower. Choose from a guided tour of the 2nd floor or the summit and follow a guide to learn the fascinating history of this world-famous landmark. After meeting your guide, take a short walk to the Champs de Mars where the Eiffel Tower stands impressively before you. Learn about why Eiffel Tower was built in the first place and why it was only meant to stand temporarily. Hear from your handpicked guide about its origins and the secrets behind the construction of this architectural masterpiece. Skip the ticket line and take the elevator to the viewing platform on the second floor, and, if you choose the summit ticket, head all the way to the summit. From there, take in the amazing panoramic views of the French capital, including the Pompidou Museum and the River Seine.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   See Paris like never before - join our English-guided Eiffel Tower tour, with optional summit access for panoramic city views. Meet your guide at our meeting point shop, a 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Start the tour by enjoying the walk up the Champs de Mars where you'll have plenty of photo opportunities. Enjoy hearing about the history of the Iron Lady before taking the elevator with your guide to admire exceptional views of Paris. Your guide will point out all of the main landmarks, such as the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and Les Invalides. They will answer your questions and offer tips and advice for the rest of your stay. Once the tour is over, you can stay on the tower as long as you like and explore the floor(s) below.

Tour & ticket options

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

Meeting & pickup

• Meet at the GetYourGuide shop at 62 Avenue Suffren (8-10 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower). Do not go to the Eiffel Tower to collect your ticket. Your guide will give you your ticket.

End point

• The guide will leave you at the Eiffel Tower. You are free to explore the tower at your own pace and you may leave whenever you want.

Meet at the GetYourGuide shop at 62 Avenue Suffren (8-10 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower). Do not go to the Eiffel Tower to collect your ticket. You will receive your ticket when you check-in and your guided tour will start from the shop. You may experience waiting times to enter the Eiffel Tower, which can vary depending on the season and time of day; queues for lifts and mandatory security checks typically range from 30 minutes up to 1–2 hours. For further information about your visit to the Eiffel Tower, please consult the official visitor’s practical guide: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/visit/visitors-practical-guide • You will exchange this voucher for your Eiffel Tower ticket when you check in at the shop • Tour starts from the meeting point • Tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable at the tower, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated • Should the tour be canceled by the tour operator or the Eiffel Tower, you will be automatically refunded • If you need assistance, please call 0033 1 88 61 71 31 or 0033 6 59 50 98 19. Telephone assistance is available in English and in French 24 hours, 7 days a week • You may have to wait in line for security or for the elevators. Waiting times can be 30 minutes + • Summit ticket holders will have to wait in line on the 2nd floor to access the summit. Waiting times can be 30 minutes + • There is no storage facility for non-permitted items at the tower • Respect the rules of visit at the tower: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive your Eiffel Tower tickets when checking in at our shop
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

Cancellation policy

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