--- title: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-guided-tour-by-stairs-with-optional-summit-by-lift/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 5782 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best overall rank_in_category: 2 of 7 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-guided-tour-by-stairs-with-optional-summit-by-lift/ --- # Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift **Guidekin's take:** The most-reviewed Eiffel Tower experience in our catalogue:5782 ratings at 4.79 for the stairs route with a lift-to-summit option. Crowds vote with their feet, literally. **Best overall:** The stairs to the second floor with a lift-to-summit option: 4.79 from 5782 reviews at €45 per person, the most travelled Eiffel entry we list. Trade-off: 674 steps before the lift. (last checked September 4, 2026) ## Overview 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! ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 5782 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Epic 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Guided 2nd Floor | €45 / person | English | Guided tour to 2nd Floor | | 2nd Floor Reserved | €45 / person | English | Reserved Access to 2nd Floor | | Summit | €68 / person | English | Access to Summit | | Summit + Cruise | €91 / person | English | Cruise Ticket + Summit access | ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Skip the line ## Itinerary 1. **Eiffel Tower** (admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 08:45 and 19:00 - 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 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." ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Eiffel Tower Tours Ranked **#2 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. [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) 3. [Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Optional Summit with Elevator](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-climbing-tour-with-optional-summit-with-elevator/?format=md) — €46 per person, 4.62 (3260) 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-guided-tour-by-stairs-with-optional-summit-by-lift/ ## 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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