--- title: Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-climbing-stairs-experience-optional-summit-upgrade/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 31 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.53 reviews: 3210 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 of 25 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-climbing-stairs-experience-optional-summit-upgrade/ --- # Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade **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 3210 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 (table below). ## Overview See a different side of Paris’s “Iron Lady” on a guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower. Take the slow and scenic route and ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique. Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique angles and viewpoints that most visitors miss. It’s an adventurous way to go behind the scenes and under the beams of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel… - 18 start times: between 08:30 and 16:30 - Children from €27: ages 4 to 18 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €31 per person for the Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English option; other options up to €85 - Duration: 1h 30m–2h 30m - Rating: 4.53/5 from 3210 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 18 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.53 from 3210 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2811 of 3210. - 5 stars: 2658 (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 (2026-07-16 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English | €32 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access. | | Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish | €39 / person | Spanish | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access. | | 2nd Floor & Cruise - English | €49 / person | English | Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor &Cruise: Guided climb to the 2nd floor and a scenic Seine River cruise. No summit access. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Eiffel Tower Summit - English | €62 / person | English | Eiffel 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. | | Eiffel Tower Summit - Spanish | €62 / person | Spanish | Eiffel 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. | | Summit & Cruise - English | €85 / person | English | Eiffel Tower Summit & Cruise: Guided climb, Summit access, and scenic Seine River cruise. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit by elevator. | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Skip-the-line access - Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day) ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Par...** (20m) - Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Paris adventure with fascinating stories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. As you make your way to the entrance, enjoy your first up close views of the Iron Lady while your guide handles... 2. **Eiffel Tower** (1h; admission included) - Take on the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended, by climbing the stairs. As you ascend to the second-floor observation deck, your guide will bring Paris to life with captivating commentary and insider insights. Along the way, enjoy incredible views of the city’s most... 3. **The Seine** (1h; admission included) - Only available when the cruise upgrade option is selected. Make your Paris experience even more memorable with a scenic Seine River cruise. After your Eiffel Tower visit, head just a short walk to the river and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for a relaxing journey... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYdjPtOFv5kcRFfUVgD33g10 Ends: Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - 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. - We will do everything within our control to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, we sometimes experience delays from security. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check. - After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace. - Guided climbing experience: The 1st and 2nd floors are accessed by stairs, while the summit is reached by elevator. ## Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 25** | €31 | 1h 30m–2h 30m | 4.53 (3210) | 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 #25 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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