Eiffel Tower: Small-group Guided Visit of the Summit

From: € 120

Head to the 2nd floor & the summit of the Eiffel Tower on a guided tour, and enjoy breathtaking views of Paris.

About This Tour

FREE cancellation: possible until 72 hours before your visit
Duration: 2h
Smartphone tickets accepted
Max group size: 10
Live guide: English
Provided by: Tiqets

Highlights

Get elevators to the top, and soak up the spectacular panoramic views of Paris
Find out fascinating facts, like why the Eiffel Tower was hated and almost torn down
See Gustave Eiffel's apartment on the top floor. Yes, he had an apartment there!
Learn about the history of the Eiffel Tower.

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FULL DESCRIPTION

Go up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris’s number one landmark. Take an insider’s tour of the summit with a guide and a group of no more than 10 people, and peek inside Gustave Eiffel’s apartment for unparalleled views of Parisian landmarks like Montmartre, the Louvre Museum, Trocadero and more.

Meet your guide at the base and shoot to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower in the elevator. Get the lowdown on how and why the tower was built, and find out why some people even wanted it knocked down! Having grabbed another elevator to the summit, you’ll see landma... Read more

Included

Access to the summit of the Eiffel Tower
Reserved entrance to the 2nd floor
Access to security check shortcuts
Professional licensed guide in English

Availability

Know Before you go

Meet your guide 15 minutes in advance at the meeting point (they will have an orange badge around their neck) at the Eiffel Tower on the end of the Pont Iena, between the carousel and a large statue of a horse
Tower entry is approx 15 minutes after the tour begins. Latecomers won’t be admitted to the venue (no access without a guide), ticket will be non-refundable and non-modifiable
It’s always windy at the top of the Eiffel Tower, so dress accordingly

FEATURED REVIEW(S)

4.9/5 stars – based on 434 reviews

David was a FABULOUS guide who took the time to explain every detail of the “journey to the top” and the remarkable sites of Paris as viewed from far above. our group of four loved it!
Samanta – Spain

Our guide Remi was amazing, super friendly and great with our kids, and very informative. He has a good sense of humor and also made sure everyone was comfortable. Nice to be in a small group. He told great stories and insights about the tower. We hardly waited at all in April 2024. I would recommend this tour and definitely feel like it was worth it.
Joy – United States

Easy to book and get the tickets. They were great at contacting us when the meeting point had to be changed do to a marathon event. Our guide was great.
Anonymous – Germany

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I expect to see from the second-floor observation deck of the Eiffel Tower? From the second-floor observation deck, you will enjoy bird’s eye views of Paris and see famous landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Les Invalides.

Will the guide accompany us to the summit of the Eiffel Tower? The guide will provide a history of the tower and accompany you to the second floor. If you have booked the summit option, you may ascend to the summit at your leisure after the guided portion of the tour.

Is there an opportunity to purchase a glass of champagne during the visit? Yes, if you have booked the option that includes the summit, you can enjoy a glass of bubbly at the Champagne Bar located at the summit.

What should I do if the summit is closed on the day of my visit? The closure of the summit for maintenance or safety does not affect the guided tour of the second floor, and no refunds or discounts will be provided for summit closure.

Where and when do I exchange my voucher for the Eiffel Tower ticket? Exchange your voucher at 19 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, inside the souvenir shop. Please note that the time indicated on your voucher is for the Eiffel Tower visit and cannot be changed.

Are there any unique activities to do on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower? On the first floor, you can test your courage by walking on the glass floor, offering a thrilling experience as you gaze down below.

What should I be aware of regarding access to the summit? On rare occasions, the summit floor might be closed to the public due to maintenance or safety reasons, and no refunds or discounts can be guaranteed.

Who designed the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel, along with engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier, and architect Stephen Sauvestre.

When was the Eiffel Tower built? Construction of the Eiffel Tower began in 1887 and was completed in 1889. It was inaugurated on March 31, 1889.

How many levels does the Eiffel Tower have? The Eiffel Tower has three public levels. The first and second levels can be reached by stairs or elevators, while the third level (the top) is accessible only by elevator.

How many steps are there to the top of the Eiffel Tower? There are 1,665 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but visitors can only climb the stairs up to the second level (approximately 674 steps). The rest of the journey to the top must be completed by elevator.

What is the Eiffel Tower made of? The Eiffel Tower is made of iron. It was constructed using over 18,000 individual iron pieces joined together with more than 2.5 million rivets.

Can you see the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night? Yes, the Eiffel Tower sparkles every hour on the hour for five minutes at night until 2am. This sparkling effect is created by 20,000 flashing light bulbs.