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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

A unique adventure to discover Paris from a breathtaking perspective!

Embark on an exceptional immersive experience and discover Paris like you've never seen it before!

Walk in the footsteps of Gustave Eiffel himself and experience the Eiffel Tower as he knew it — by climbing its stairs !

Unlike most visitors who take the elevator, you will ascend on foot, thus enjoying an authentic and captivating experience , punctuated by spectacular views .

Your host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information , and ensure that every nook and cranny is explored. Once you have your tickets, you can choose to continue your visit independently , at your own pace, or remain with a host for enhanced access.

Once you reach the second floor , you can then take the elevator to the top If the option is selected and admire a breathtaking panoramic view of all of Paris — an unforgettable moment not to be missed!

What's included

  • Unlimited Time: After the tour, stay as long as you wish.
  • Panoramic Views: Marvel at sweeping Paris vistas.
  • Access to the Eiffel Tower Summit by lift (if option selected)
  • Your Host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information
  • Access up to the second floor by stairs

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Skip the line
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    The summit may close unexpectedly at the tower's discretion. If this happens and you’ve booked summit access, you’ll receive a partial refund.

    During peak periods, security checks can sometimes take as long as an hour.

    According to tower regulations, if you book the summit, you must visit the top first before exploring the lower floors.

    If you chose the cruise option: It’s a 1-hour Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Eiffel Tower. Admire Paris’s top landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay, with audio commentary available in 14 languages. Cruises run daily, every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Your tour guide will give you the tickets on the day of the tour, and they’re valid for 1 year.

    Location

    Ticket collection point

    3 Rue Buenos-Ayres, Rue Buenos-Ayres 3, Paris, 75007
    Please do not go directly to the Eiffel Tower. Arrive 15 min early at 3 Rue Buenos-Ayres, 75007 Paris (outside, next to the café). The street faces Entrance 1. Look for our team holding a blue sign that says Epic Tours. For Google Maps, use these coordinates: 48.857033, 2.292173. Important Notes: 1) Do not go through the Eiffel Tower security checks—meet your guide outside. 2) The summit may close unexpectedly at the operator’s discretion. If this happens and you’ve booked summit access, you’ll receive a partial refund. 3) During peak periods, security checks can sometimes take as long as an hour. 4) If you chose the cruise option: It’s a 1-hour Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Eiffel Tower. Admire Paris’s top landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay, with audio commentary available in 14 languages. Cruises run daily, every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Your tour guide will give you the tickets on the day of the tour, and they’re valid for 1 year. 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 A link to the official Eiffel Tower visitor’s practical guide: “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

    Departure point

    3 Rue Buenos-Ayres, Rue Buenos-Ayres 3, Paris, 75007
    Please do not go directly to the Eiffel Tower. Arrive 15 min early at 3 Rue Buenos-Ayres, 75007 Paris (outside, next to the café). The street faces Entrance 1. Look for our team holding a blue sign that says Epic Tours.

    End point

    Eiffel Tower, Av. Gustave Eiffel, Paris, 75007
    This tour ends at the Eiffel Tower

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