--- title: Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Optional Summit with Elevator lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-climbing-tour-with-optional-summit-with-elevator/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 46 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 3260 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 7 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-climbing-tour-with-optional-summit-with-elevator/ --- # Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Optional Summit with Elevator **Guidekin's take:** The stair-climbing route up the Eiffel Tower with a summit option, backed by 3260 reviews. Cheaper than the lifts, and the guide fills the climb with the tower's engineering story. ## Overview Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks! Our exclusive Eiffel Tower tour invites you to climb the stairs to the 2nd floor (approximately 700 stairs) alongside a professional guide who will share captivating stories about the tower’s history and the breathtaking views of Paris. With a small group setting, you'll enjoy a more personal and engaging experience away from the crowds. You’ll also have the option to upgrade your ticket to include access to the summit via elevator for an even more spectacular view. Book now for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Paris! Depending on the tour option selected, guests may also receive tickets to enjoy a Seine River cruise at their own pace. Boats depart approximately every 30 minutes and operate from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The ticket is open-dated and valid for one year, allowing you to use it at any time during your stay in Paris. ## Key facts - Price: from €46 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 3260 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Uncle Sam Tours ## 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 Second Floor | €46 / person | English | Eiffel Tower Second Floor Only: Eiffel Tower climb until 2nd floor | | Reserved Climbing 2nd Floor | €50 / person | English | Eiffel Tower Second Floor Only: Book our Eiffel Tower climbing tour with reserved access and a professional guide for a guided visit to the second floor. Duration: 2 hours | | Summit Access With Elevator | €66 / person | English | Guided climb + Summit access by Elevator | | Reserved 2nd Floor Elevator | €69 / person | English | Guided 2nd Floor Elevator: Reserved access to the Eiffel Tower with Guided elevator access from the ground floor to the 2nd floor. | | Summit Access + Seine Cruise | €86 / person | English | Summit Access + Seine Cruise : Guided climb + Summit access via Elevator + Cruise ticket with 1 year validity | | Reserved Access Full Elevator | €95 / person | English | Guided Tour: Reserved elevator access to the second floor, followed by a second elevator to the summit. | | Reserved Access+ Seine Cruise | €115 / person | English | Reserved Summit Access+ Cruise: Reserved elevator access to the Eiffel Tower's second floor and summit with a professional guide, plus a Seine cruise ticket. | ## What's included - Professional guide - Fully guided stair climb - Seine River cruise ticket (included depending on tour option) - Entry/Admission to the Eiffel Tower - Summit access by elevator (if selected) - Entrance tickets to the 1st and 2nd floors of the Eiffel Tower ## Not included - Gratuities - Meals - Skip the line ## Itinerary 1. **Eiffel Tower** (admission included) - At the Eiffel Tower, travelers will embark on a guided ascent, learning fascinating details about the tower's history and architecture along the way. As you climb, you'll reach the first level, where you can walk on a thrilling glass floor, offering a unique perspective of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 08:40 and 19:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 Please meet the guide at the meeting point 15 minutes prior the tour start time. NOTE: Meet our representatives outside the Eiffel Tower, at the corner of the avenue. They will be holding a sign that reads Uncle Sam Tours for easy identification, it is a group tour and the group departs together. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note that summit access is managed by the Eiffel Tower authorities and may be closed without prior notice due to weather or operational reasons. If the summit is closed on the day of your tour, a refund for the summit portion will be provided. ## How it compares in Eiffel Tower Tours Ranked **#4 of 7** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Paris in A Day Louvre Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and Seine Cruise](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-in-a-day-louvre-eiffel-tower-notre-dame-and-seine-cruise/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.8 (2500) 2. [Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-guided-tour-by-stairs-with-optional-summit-by-lift/?format=md) — €45 per person, 4.79 (5782) 3. [Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/best-of-paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-2nd-floor-guided-tour/?format=md) — €34 per person, 4.88 (131) 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/eiffel-tower-climbing-tour-with-optional-summit-with-elevator/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/france/paris/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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