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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour in Paris

4.9(120 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-15932P131
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience the Eiffel Tower with an English-guided visit to either the 2nd floor or the summit. The tour includes an elevator ride to the 2nd floor, offering expansive views of Paris. If you opt for the summit, you will ascend further to the highest level, which features Gustave Eiffel’s private office and a 360° panorama of the city's landmarks. Additionally, you can choose a combination option that includes a Seine River cruise, which departs from the Eiffel Tower area for convenience. The cruise ticket is valid for the same day or can be used up to one year from the booking date. An audio guide in multiple languages is provided during the cruise as you take in the sights along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.

Itinerary

1

Eiffel Tower

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

Buste de Gustave Eiffel

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

Palais Garnier

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

The Seine

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.

What's included / not included

Eiffel Tower elevator access to the 2nd floor (depending on option selected)Access to the Eiffel TowerComplimentary self-guided audio tour app that includes interactive maps of the cityEiffel Tower elevator access to the Summit (depending on option selected)Seine River Cruise Tour (depending on option selected)English Speaking guide
Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks, due to the Eiffel Tower’s limited accessibility.

Good to know

  • 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.

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