Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Stairs Climb Beat the Elevator Queue

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1. Stop 1: Meeting Point Near the Eiffel Tower Meet your guide near the Eiffel Tower and begin your experience with an introduction to one of the most visited monuments in the world. Before entering the monument, your guide will explain: - Why the Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair - The story of engineer Gustave Eiffel - How more than 18,000 iron pieces were assembled to create the tower - Why the Eiffel Tower became the global symbol of Paris and France What You'll Learn Visitors learn about the history of the Eiffel Tower, its construction, architectural innovations, and cultural significance before beginning the climb.

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

2. Stop 2: Eiffel Tower Esplanade and Ground-Level Viewing Area Stand directly beneath the Eiffel Tower and admire the immense iron structure from ground level. This is one of the best places to appreciate the scale and engineering of the monument. Highlights - View the Eiffel Tower from beneath its four pillars - Learn how the structure was constructed in just over two years - Hear stories about public reactions when the tower first opened - Take photos from one of the most unique viewpoints in Paris

   10 minToegang inbegrepen

3. Stop 3: Climb the Eiffel Tower Stairs to the First Floor Begin climbing the Eiffel Tower using the original staircase route. During the ascent, your guide will share stories about the monument's construction, maintenance, and role in French history. Highlights - Climb the Eiffel Tower staircase - Visitors climb approximately 327 steps to reach the first floor. - Enjoy close-up views of the iron lattice structure - Learn engineering facts and historical stories - Experience viewpoints unavailable to elevator visitors

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

4. Stop 4: First Floor Observation Deck (57 Meters / 187 Feet) Arrive at the Eiffel Tower's first floor and explore one of the monument's most interesting observation areas. Highlights - Walk on the famous glass floor - Enjoy elevated views of Paris - Discover exhibits about the Eiffel Tower's history - View the Champ de Mars gardens from above - Take memorable photographs What Can You See from the First Floor? Visitors enjoy views of the surrounding Paris neighborhoods, the Champ de Mars, and the geometric layout of the city below.

   20 minToegang inbegrepen

5. Stop 5: Climb to the Second Floor of the Eiffel Tower Continue your guided ascent to the second floor while learning how the Eiffel Tower evolved from a temporary exhibition structure into one of the world's most recognizable landmarks. Highlights - Additional panoramic viewpoints - Historical commentary from your guide - Unique perspectives over central Paris - Photography opportunities throughout the climb Frequently Asked Question How many steps are there to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower? Visitors climb approximately 674 steps from ground level to reach the second floor observation deck.

   15 minToegang inbegrepen

6. Stop 6: Second Floor Observation Deck (115 Meters / 377 Feet) Reach the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, considered by many visitors to offer the best panoramic views in Paris. Your guide will provide a landmark orientation and help you identify famous monuments, museums, boulevards, and neighborhoods visible from the observation deck. Major Paris Landmarks Visible from the Second Floor Arc de Triomphe Louvre Museum Notre-Dame Cathedral Sacré-Cœur Les Invalides Grand Palais Trocadéro Montparnasse Tower The Seine River Historic Parisian neighborhoods and boulevards Frequently Asked Questions What is the height of the Eiffel Tower's second floor? The second floor is located approximately 115 meters (377 feet) above ground level. What is the best floor of the Eiffel Tower for views? Many visitors consider the second floor to offer the best balance of height, visibility, and photo opportunities. Your guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour concludes on the second floor observation deck.

   30 minToegang inbegrepen

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How it compares in Parijs

• Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Parijs.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Parijs

Parijs verbindt statige boulevards en monumenten aan de Seine met caféterrassen, wereldberoemde kunstcollecties en wijken met een dorpse sfeer.

De Seine stroomt door het hart van de stad, langs het Île de la Cité met Notre-Dame en de Sainte-Chapelle, de lange gevel van het Louvre en het Musée d'Orsay in het voormalige treinstation. Stroomafwaarts rijst de Eiffeltoren boven het Champ de Mars uit en kroont de Arc de Triomphe de Champs-Élysées.

Top-ranked sights in Parijs: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.

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