Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Summit Access & Carnavalet Museum Direct Entry





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Guided tour
4.4/5(19,356)
Marcel A
Mustafa A
Elena O
Paul M
Robert H
Patricia J
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See Paris from the Eiffel Tower with a live guide, then switch to Carnavalet for the city’s story told through 3,800+ objects and exhibits.
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Eiffel Tower: 90-minute small-group guided tour (10–20 guests) with reserved elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor, plus access to the 1st floor.
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Carnavalet Museum: Direct entry to the permanent collection and all current temporary exhibitions, explored independently at your own pace.
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Plan both on the same day or split them across days—your Eiffel Tower time is selected at checkout, while the museum visit stays flexible.
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Choose the option that fits your view: summit access or 2nd-floor access on the Eiffel Tower.
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Eiffel Tower
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90-minute guided tour
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Small group (10 to 20 guests)
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1st-floor access
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Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor [as per option selected]
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Expert English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide [as per option selected]
Carnavalet Museum
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Access to the permanent exhibit
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Access to the temporary exhibits
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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14.2K2.2K5712911.9KGuests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 101 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
MMarlene T
SoloVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5It was a dream come true. It's a spectacular place. The feeling you get from the views on the second floor will be unforgettable. I took the tour with the guide Pascal, a really nice guy, who—even though he told the story in English (that’s what I booked) and despite my limited command of English—I was able to understand him. Plus, at times he gave me explanations in Spanish. I’m so grateful, and I’ll definitely recommend this agency to my friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!DDavide G
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The appointment time was kept. We received a warm welcome. The guide provided explanations during the approach and at the base of the tower. We climbed with the guide to the second terrace, then continued on our own to the top. Highly recommendedJJennifer K
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5It was a perfect time in the evening to catch the sunset and see the lights. Our group size was good and we liked our guide.JJana J
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The tour guide was excellent: the explanations were both informative and humorous. We were even able to go all the way to the top. It was incredibly impressive.SSaid J
GroupVerified bookingAug 20265/5For our entire family, our visit to the Eiffel Tower will remain much more than just a tourist stop: it was one of those experiences that remind us that certain monuments are not merely admired with the eyes, but are discovered with the mind and remain etched in our memories. The experience as a whole is undoubtedly worth the trip. We particularly appreciated the quality of the tour as well as the depth and clarity of the explanations provided by our guides, whose kindness, helpfulness, and attentiveness gave this visit a deeply human touch. We would also like to extend our most sincere thanks to Laeticia from the Paris Lounge agency, whose help, availability, and dedication to service were particularly appreciated. Despite a few initial difficulties, she demonstrated responsiveness, kindness, and above all, remarkable professionalism, allowing our family to fully enjoy this wonderful experience. For perhaps the true quality of service is not measured by the complete absence of unforeseen events, but by the elegance, efficiency, and humanity with which one overcomes them. To the entire team, we would therefore like to express our gratitude and offer our warmest congratulations. Your dedication, courtesy, and professionalism do credit to your profession and give visitors that precious feeling of being not merely accompanied, but truly valued. Some tours allow you to discover a monument; the best ones also let you take a little of the place’s spirit home with you. Ours was undoubtedly one of those.
Two classic Paris perspectives in one plan: skyline views with an Eiffel Tower guide, plus self-paced galleries at Carnavalet.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the Eiffel Tower entrance for ticket check and standard security screening, then head to the elevators for reserved access to your chosen level. For the Carnavalet Museum, show your ticket at the main entrance for validation and complete a quick security check before entering.
What to expect
Eiffel Tower
Join a small group (10–20 guests) and follow your guide through the tower’s key viewpoints. After the guided portion, you can continue exploring the levels independently.
Features
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Reserved elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (based on the option you pick), plus access to the 1st floor
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Guide-led views over the Seine River, Champs de Mars, and the wider Paris skyline
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Live stories and context on the tower’s construction and role in Paris
Carnavalet Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to the history of Paris, moving from the city’s origins to the present. You set the pace, with both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions included.
Features
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Permanent galleries with artifacts, paintings, decorations, and period rooms
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Temporary exhibition included with your ticket, “Madame de Sévigné show” runs only until August 23, 2026
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What to bring
Eiffel Tower
- Valid ID (passport or ID card) to access the tower grounds
What's not allowed
Eiffel Tower
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Smoking
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Large luggage
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Non-folding buggies/prams, baby strollers
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Rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards
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Large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs; medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility)
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Sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, cans
Carnavalet Museum
- Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage
Accessibility
Eiffel Tower
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1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible
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Summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible
Carnavalet Museum
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Wheelchair-friendly venue
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Free wheelchair hire at the museum
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Visits in French sign language with a deaf guide
Additional information
Eiffel Tower
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You can’t purchase summit tickets on the 2nd floor; buy summit access before your visit
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Maximum 20 people per group
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Security check lines can take 2 to 4 hours during peak season
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Summit access may close or be limited due to technical or crowd-related reasons; unplanned closure includes a partial refund (difference between 2nd and top floor ticket)
Carnavalet Museum
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Closed on January 1, December 25, and May 1
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Entry is free for job seekers, those on minimum wage, and disabled guests with their caregivers
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“Madame de Sévigné show” runs only until August 23, 2026
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Cloakrooms available for luggage storage
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Guide dogs and assistance dogs welcome
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Photography allowed without flash
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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