--- title: "Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/best-of-paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-2nd-floor-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 239 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 25 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/best-of-paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-2nd-floor-guided-tour/ --- # Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** A guided Eiffel Tower visit where you choose the altitude: the sweeping second floor or the summit with Gustave Eiffel's private office. Combo options add a Seine cruise for the full postcard set. In our comparison: #5 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Choose the Paris view that fits your style, then let the city do the rest. Select an English-guided Eiffel Tower visit to the 2nd floor or summit, or pick a combo that pairs the tower with a Seine River cruise for an extra layer of Paris magic. Start at the Eiffel Tower and ride the elevator up to the 2nd floor, where the skyline spreads out in every direction. If the summit option is selected, continue higher by elevator to reach the tower’s highest level, including highlights like Gustave Eiffel’s private office. From there, enjoy a true 360° panorama over Paris landmarks. If the chosen option includes the Seine cruise, the next chapter is effortless. Boats depart from the Eiffel Tower area, so it’s easy to fit into your day. The cruise ticket is flexible and can be used the same day or another day, up to one year from booking. A multilingual audio guide from the cruise operator is included as you glide past Paris along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our meeting point is located in the… - 34 start times: between 09:00 and 17:55 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the 2nd Floor Guided Tour option; other options up to €65 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 239 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Crown Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 34 start times between 09:00 and 17:55 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.88 from 239 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 233 of 239. - 5 stars: 222 (93%) - 4 stars: 11 (5%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise helpful guides and smooth access, though some find the commentary too basic. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of the tower's history and construction - Friendly guides who answer questions and help families - Clear meeting instructions and helpful contact before arrival - Smooth entry and help navigating the tower - Views over Paris from the tower's viewing platforms **Complaints:** - Some find the commentary detailed, while others say it adds little beyond basic facts Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-18 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2nd Floor Guided Tour | €34 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour Includes: 2nd Floor Second Floor Access Option: Take in Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then explore Paris with a self-guided walking tour right from your phone. | | Summit Floor Guided Tour | €54 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Includes: 2nd Floor, Summit Floor Summit Floor Access : Reach the Eiffel Tower summit for epic views, then explore Paris at your pace with a complimentary audio-guided walking tour. | | 2nd Floor Tour + Seine River | €65 / person | English | Language: Eiffel Tower: English tour. Seine River: Multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator. Duration: 2 hours Includes: 2nd Floor, Seine River Cruise 2nd Floor + Seine river cruise: Take in stunning Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then unwind on a scenic Seine River cruise. | | Summit Tour + Seine River | €65 / person | English | Languages: Eiffel tower: English Tour. Seine River: Multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Includes: 2nd Floor, Summit Floor, Seine River Cruise Summit Access and Seine Cruise: Enjoy stunning panoramas from the summit, then continue your adventure with a scenic Seine River cruise. | ## What's included - Eiffel Tower elevator access to the 2nd floor (depending on option selected) - Access to the Eiffel Tower - Complimentary self-guided audio tour app that includes interactive maps of the city - Eiffel Tower elevator access to the Summit (depending on option selected) - Seine River Cruise Tour (depending on option selected) - English Speaking guide ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Eiffel Tower** (2h; admission included) - Take the elevator up the tower with your pre-booked tickets. From the second floor or summit, enjoy sweeping views of Paris as you spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Louvre in the distance, all framed by the city skyline. 2. **Buste de Gustave Eiffel** (pass by, no stop) - Pause at the statue of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the tower. This hidden gem at the base is often missed by visitors, but it’s the perfect way to connect with the history of Paris’s most iconic landmark. 3. **Palais Garnier** (pass by, no stop) - Before or after your tower entry, use the immersive app to follow one of two 1.5-hour routes through Paris. Each stop includes its own audioguide story, bringing the city to life as you discover hidden gems, fashion hotspots, scandals, and perfect Eiffel Tower photo moments. 4. **The Seine** (1h; admission included) - Prefer to relax instead? Board a Seine River cruise and see Paris from a fresh perspective, right from the water. Glide past famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Île de la Cité, with beautiful bridges... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 34 start times between 09:00 and 17:55 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our meeting point is located in the small park on Allée Léon-Bourgeois, next to the ticket line for Entrance 1, directly across from “Le Castel Café.” Look for our staff wearing a purple “Crown Tours” T-shirt/ jacket. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilBbGwuIEzDqW9uIEJvdXJnZW9pcywgNzUwMDcgUGFyaXMsIEZyYW5jZSIuKiwKFAoSCQ0Lnwrib-ZHEYfpK6es7bZIEhQKEglZZFNkKHDmRxFgUdjhxoILHA ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Summit access subject to Eiffel Tower operational status (can sometimes close due to weather). - Please note that late arrivals to the tower cannot be guaranteed entry. - The Seine River cruise operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 30 minutes. Your cruise tickets are valid for 1 year and can be used anytime within that period. - The time you select during booking is only for your Eiffel Tower entry. - You will receive your cruise tickets in PDF format one day before your scheduled date, sent via email or WhatsApp. - Please be aware that longer waiting times are possible during peak season. - The guide’s commentary starts beneath the Eiffel Tower. You’ll be accompanied to the 2nd floor; summit floor is unaccompanied. - Guide service lasts approximately 25–30 minutes, followed by free time to explore at your own pace with access to additional digital content and city skyline highlights. - This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks, due to the Eiffel Tower’s limited accessibility. ## Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 25** | €54 | 3h | 4.88 (239) | shared | | [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared | | [Eiffel Tower Tour up to Second Floor Access with a Private Guide](/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-tour-up-to-second-floor-access-with-a-private-guide/?format=md) | €190 | 2h | 4.98 (132) | private | | [Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Small-Group Guided Tour Max 6 People](/france/paris/tours/paris-eiffel-tower-summit-small-group-guided-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €129 | 2h | 4.96 (137) | shared | Ranked #5 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €280, median €77; typical length 2h. 5 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/eiffel-tower-tours/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/best-of-paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-2nd-floor-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md