--- 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: 6093 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 25 (Eiffel Tower Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 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:6093 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 (table below). ## 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please do not go directly to the Eiffel… - 8 start times: between 09:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €39: ages 0 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 6093 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Epic Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.79 from 6093 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 5773 of 6093. - 5 stars: 5557 (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 (2026-09-20 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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: 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30 - 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 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." Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJDTf9ix1w5kcRNgDGT91sg3A Ends: This tour ends at the Eiffel Tower ## 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. ## Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 25** | €45 | 2h | 4.79 (6093) | 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 #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. 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md