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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

4.8 · 6,093 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Epic Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The most-reviewed Eiffel Tower experience in our catalogue:6,093 ratings at 4.79 for the stairs route with a lift-to-summit option.

Crowds vote with their feet, literally.

In our comparison: #12 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €45 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Unlimited Time: After the tour, stay as long as you wish.
  • Access up to the second floor by stairs
  • Panoramic Views: Marvel at sweeping Paris vistas.
  • Access to the Eiffel Tower Summit by lift (if option selected)
  • Your Host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Skip the line

Children from €39 (ages 0 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
6,093 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 5,773 of 6,093

Star breakdown of all 6,093 ratings

5 stars
5,557 · 91%
4 stars
216 · 4%
3 stars
88 · 1%
2 stars
62 · 1%
1 star
170 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical commentary and views; some say stops on lower levels leave too little time for the summit

Praised

  • Guides explain the tower's history with engaging stories and facts
  • Friendly guides who use humour and encourage group interaction
  • Views across Paris from the viewing platforms and summit

Complaints

  • Some praise the pace, while others say stops on lower levels cut into summit or sunset time
  • Some wanted clearer warning about the stair climb after being unable to complete it

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 September 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please do not go directly to the Eiffel Tower. Arrive 15 min early at 3 Rue Buenos-Ayres, 75007 Paris (outside, next to the café). The street faces Entrance 1. Look for our team holding a blue sign that says "Epic Tours." · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 daily; scheduled through December 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This tour ends at the Eiffel Tower
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Epic Tours; 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There are 674 steps from the ground to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €39 ages 0 to 11

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 · #12 of 25€452h4.79 (6093)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 #12 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 €45 per adult