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Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

4.5 · 3,210 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by City Wonders Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m–2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
18 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Climb the Eiffel Tower by stairs to the first and second floors in a small shared group of up to twenty guests.

Guided stair access is included, but tickets are purchased on the day without skip-the-line access; summit access requires the optional upgrade. 4.53 from 3,210 reviews at €31 per person for 1h 30m–2h 30m.

In our comparison: #25 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-EnglishThe page priceEnglishDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.€32
Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-SpanishSpanishDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.€39
2nd Floor & Cruise - EnglishEnglishEiffel Tower 2nd Floor &Cruise: Guided climb to the 2nd floor and a scenic Seine River cruise. No summit access. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes€49
Eiffel Tower Summit - EnglishEnglishEiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.€62
Eiffel Tower Summit - SpanishSpanishEiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.€62

Children from €27 (ages 4 to 18). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour
  • Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected)
  • Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors
  • Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected)
  • Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer
  • Gratuities
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day)

Reviews

4.5
3,210 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,811 of 3,210

Star breakdown of all 3,210 ratings

5 stars
2,658 · 83%
4 stars
153 · 5%
3 stars
92 · 3%
2 stars
64 · 2%
1 star
243 · 8%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and humour; some wanted clearer directions for meeting up or reaching the river cruise.

Praised

  • Informative explanations of the tower's history and surrounding sights
  • Energetic guides who use humour and stories to keep the tour engaging
  • Helpful guides who welcome questions and respond to requests
  • A stair climb that reviewers found manageable

Complaints

  • Some found meeting up easy, while others wanted clearer meeting or river cruise directions

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 July 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Wonders Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Guided climbing experience: The 1st and 2nd floors are accessed by stairs, while the summit is reached by elevator.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For operating reasons or capacity control in addition to weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, the group will be unable to access the summit, even if it reopens during your tour. In this event, you will be refunded the price of the summit access within 5-10 days. The refund will be processed automatically, so there is no need to contact Viator.

Good to know

  • Children from €27 ages 4 to 18

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 25€311h 30m–2h 30m4.53 (3210)shared
Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame€454h4.9 (941)shared
Eiffel Tower Tour up to Second Floor Access with a Private Guide€1902h4.98 (132)private
Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Small-Group Guided Tour Max 6 People€1292h4.96 (137)shared

Ranked #25 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. Compare all 25 Eiffel Tower Tours

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