Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift
154 Reviews
Paris, France

Cultural Tours hosted by Epic Tours
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Guided Tour: Led by a knowledgeable professional.
- 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)
- Access up to the second floor by stairs
- Live Guide: Real-time insights from an expert.
- Skip the line
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atEiffel Tower
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.
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Eiffel Tower
Hazel O, Apr 2025
The guide was very polite, friendly and informative and fun. Made the history more fun to remember..Thankyou so much xx
Great experience
Z8309GFelliec, Apr 2025
Great tour guide with amazing information on the tower and made the historical information easy to understand and fun!
Great tour guide
Lindsay K, Apr 2025
Mohamed was fantastic! Great personality and really made this tour fun. There is some waiting time involved in getting the tickets, but he kept us entertained. He was very knowledgeable. One of the best tours we had. Highly recommend.
Fun climb and beautiful views
saqeebh2025, Apr 2025
Fun climb up the stairs with great facts about the history of the tower along the way. The top of the tower was initially closed due to overcrowding so we had to wait an hour before starting the tour, but our guide Ekaette was very cheerful kept the vibes up the whole time!
Responses from EpicToursParis
We greatly appreciate your wonderful feedback! It's marvelous to hear you enjoyed the informative stair climb and that Ekaette's cheerful demeanor made the wait for the top more pleasant. We're glad you had a positive experience despite the initial delay.
Best Eiffel Tower tour guide
P1832NNleel, Apr 2025
Ekaette - She is so detailed and the best at explaining everything. Would choose her any day for the tour. The best 🇫🇷😍🥹🌹
Responses from EpicToursParis
We're truly pleased you had such a memorable and enjoyable tour with Ekaette! It's wonderful to know her exceptional ability to explain everything made her your favorite. We're grateful for your kind words!