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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

4.8 Great 5782 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Best overall in our Eiffel Tower Tours comparison. The stairs to the second floor with a lift-to-summit option: 4.79 from 5,782 reviews at €45 per person, the most travelled Eiffel entry we list.

Trade-off: 674 steps before the lift.

Last checked: September 4, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

The most-reviewed Eiffel Tower experience in our catalogue:5,782 ratings at 4.79 for the stairs route with a lift-to-summit option. Crowds vote with their feet, literally.

From the guide

A unique adventure to discover Paris from a breathtaking perspective!

Embark on an exceptional immersive experience and discover Paris like you've never seen it before!

Walk in the footsteps of Gustave Eiffel himself and experience the Eiffel Tower as he knew it — by climbing its stairs !

Unlike most visitors who take the elevator, you will ascend on foot, thus enjoying an authentic and captivating experience , punctuated by spectacular views .

Your host is there to facilitate your entry, provide you with all the necessary information , and ensure that every nook and cranny is explored. Once you have your tickets, you can choose to continue your visit independently , at your own pace, or remain with a host for enhanced access.

Once you reach the second floor , you can then take the elevator to the top If the option is selected and admire a breathtaking panoramic view of all of Paris — an unforgettable moment not to be missed!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Guided 2nd Floor

from €45 / person
Guide: English

Guided tour to 2nd Floor

2nd Floor Reserved

from €45 / person
Guide: English

Reserved Access to 2nd Floor

Summit

from €68 / person
Guide: English

Access to Summit

Summit + Cruise

from €91 / person
Guide: English

Cruise Ticket + Summit access

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 13 start times between 08:45 and 19:00
Scheduled through December 2026

This tour runs daily, with 13 start times between 08:45 and 19:00 depending on the date. Scheduled through December 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's 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

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Skip the line

Itinerary

Eiffel Tower Stop 1
Ascend the Eiffel Tower as Gustave Eiffel intended—on foot. He believed walking offered the best experience, so we created the original Eiffel Tower Guided Climb. Follow your local guide inside to learn about its engineering, design, and once-controversial story. Pause on the first floor to see a salvaged spiral staircase and step onto the glass floor for a unique vantage point. Then continue to the second level for sweeping views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Seine, and beyond. Treat yourself to macarons or shop for souvenirs before your guided tour concludes. If you’ve selected the summit upgrade, board a glass-walled elevator to the pinnacle. Peek into Gustave Eiffel’s restored office—complete with wax figures of Claire and Thomas Edison—and explore historical exhibits. If you’d like a toast at the champagne bar, please note any drinks are at your own expense. Per tower rules, head straight to the summit from the second floor, then revisit the lower levels afterward.
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

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."

End point

This tour ends at the Eiffel Tower

Additional Information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The summit may close unexpectedly at the tower's discretion. If this happens and you’ve booked summit access, you’ll receive a partial refund.
  • During peak periods, security checks can sometimes take as long as an hour.
  • According to tower regulations, if you book the summit, you must visit the top first before exploring the lower floors.
  • If you chose the cruise option: It’s a 1-hour Seine River cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Eiffel Tower. Admire Paris’s top landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay, with audio commentary available in 14 languages. Cruises run daily, every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Your tour guide will give you the tickets on the day of the tour, and they’re valid for 1 year.
  • There are 674 steps from the ground to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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