--- title: Eiffel Tower Elevator Tour with Optional Summit & Cruise Access lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-elevator-tour-with-optional-summit-cruise-access/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.57 reviews: 1406 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 25 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-elevator-tour-with-optional-summit-cruise-access/ --- # Eiffel Tower Elevator Tour with Optional Summit & Cruise Access **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. Two icons, one booking. In our comparison: #24 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: PLEASE NOTE: The meeting point is NOT at… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 19 start times: between 08:30 and 20:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €54: ages 4 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person for the 2nd Floor Entrance - English option; other options up to €89 - Duration: 1h–2h 30m - Rating: 4.57/5 from 1406 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 19 start times between 08:30 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.57 from 1406 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1250 of 1406. - 5 stars: 1164 (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 (2026-07-24 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2nd Floor Entrance - English | €59 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 2nd Floor Access - English: Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Entrance to the Elevators for 2nd Floor Only. | | Summit Entrance - English | €64 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Summit Access - English : Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Entrance to Elevator to the 2nd Floor and Summit | | 2nd Floor & Seine River Cruise | €74 / person | English | Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Elevator Entrance to the 2nd Floor & Seine River Cruise (Summit Access not included) Duration: 2 hours | | Summit & Seine River Cruise | €89 / person | English | Eiffel Tower Tour with Reserved Elevator Entrance to the 2nd Floor & Summit and Seine River Cruise Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your guide near the base of the Eiffel Tower, listening all the while to...** (15m) - 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. 2. **Eiffel Tower** (1h; admission included) - Your guide will accompany you to the dedicated observation deck on the second level, from where they’ll point out the marvels that lay at your feet. From here, take in iconic sights such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, and Notre Dame while enjoying your guide's... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 19 start times between 08:30 and 20:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYdjPtOFv5kcRFfUVgD33g10 Ends: End Point: Second floor of the Eiffel Tower ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Like in most popular attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, please be aware of pickpockets and scams such as people asking to sign petitions. Please be aware of your belongings. ## Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 25** | €60 | 1h–2h 30m | 4.57 (1406) | 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 #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. 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