Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Reserved Access
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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!
Inclusions
What's included
- Unlimited Time: After the tour, stay as long as you wish.
- Access up to the second floor by stairs
- 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
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Skip the line
Itinerary
Ascend the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel intended—on foot. He believed walking offered the best experience, so we created the original Eiffel Tower Guided Climb. Follow your local guide inside to learn about its engineering, design, and once-controversial story. Pause on the first floor to see a salvaged spiral staircase and step onto the glass floor for a unique vantage point. Then continue to the second level for sweeping views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Seine, and beyond. Treat yourself to macarons or shop for souvenirs before your guided tour concludes. If you’ve selected the summit upgrade, board a glass-walled elevator to the pinnacle. Peek into Gustave Eiffel’s restored office—complete with wax figures of Claire and Thomas Edison—and explore historical exhibits. If you’d like a toast at the champagne bar, please note any drinks are at your own expense. Per tower rules, head straight to the summit from the second floor, then revisit the lower levels afterward.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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5Thanks
Bravo and thanks to Johanna for her excellent tour!
5Great experience
The guide Nihad was excellent, very knowledgeable and fun. He made great recomandation about things to visit.
5Efiel tower
Joanna was amazing. Very knowledgeable and fun to have as our guide.
5Eiffel Tower Tour
Nihad was an excellent guide! We had such a fun time and learned so much about the Eiffel Tower. Would absolutely recommend:)
1Eiffel Tower
Did not go, was given wrong information by tour guide
5Best tour guide - JD
JD is the best, he made very good use of the waiting time to give us all kinds of information about the Eiffel Tower. I really appreciated the photos he took of us😊
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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."
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Epic Tours
- 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.
- There are 674 steps from the ground to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 4664.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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