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Eiffel Tower Elevator Tour with Optional Summit & Cruise Access

4.6 · 1,406 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by City Wonders Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
1h–2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
19 start times between 08:30 and 20:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The budget-friendliest Eiffel entry on our list at €60 per person, pairing the elevator tour with an optional Seine cruise ticket.

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In our comparison: #24 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

4 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. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
2nd Floor Entrance - EnglishThe page priceDuration: 1 hour 2nd Floor Access - English: Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Entrance to the Elevators for 2nd Floor Only.€59
Summit Entrance - English Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Summit Access - English : Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Entrance to Elevator to the 2nd Floor and Summit€64
2nd Floor & Seine River CruiseEiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Elevator Entrance to the 2nd Floor & Seine River Cruise (Summit Access not included) Duration: 2 hours€74
Summit & Seine River CruiseEiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Elevator Entrance to the 2nd Floor & Summit and Seine River Cruise Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes€89

Children from €54 (ages 4 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Seine River Cruise ticket with live guide (if option selected)
  • Expert English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance Ticket to Eiffel Tower Summit (if option selected)
  • Entrance Ticket to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor by Elevator
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

4.6
1,406 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,250 of 1,406

Star breakdown of all 1,406 ratings

5 stars
1,164 · 83%
4 stars
86 · 6%
3 stars
39 · 3%
2 stars
23 · 2%
1 star
94 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and views over Paris, but queues for the lifts and summit can still be long.

Praised

  • Friendly, engaging guides explaining the tower's history
  • Help navigating entrances, lifts and crowds
  • Views over Paris and explanations of the surrounding landmarks
  • Guides helping guests take photos at the tower

Complaints

  • Some report short waits, while others face long queues for lifts and the summit
  • Some find the meeting point easily, while others report confusing directions
  • Reports of summit access refused for mobility reasons without advance warning
  • Some visitors could not reach the summit because of heat

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 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
PLEASE NOTE: 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
19 start times between 08:30 and 20:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
End Point: Second 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

Take some time to get acquainted with Paris’s most famous lady on our Eiffel Tower Tour. Meet your guide near the base of the Eiffel Tower, listening all the while to the fascinating history of the original “Dame de Fer” (Iron Lady). You’ll have a chance to enjoy her every curve from every angle and to understand the beautiful science that keeps her standing.
Get access to the Eiffel Tower elevators and head up to the 1st level with its suspended glass floor, then on to the 2nd level for breathtaking panoramic views

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €54 ages 4 to 14

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 · #24 of 25€601h–2h 30m4.57 (1406)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 #24 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

From €60 per adult · 2nd Floor Entrance - English