Guided Tours

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator: Reserved Entry to the Summit or Second Floor

Name: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator: Reserved Entry to the Summit or Second Floor
Start: 2026-08-16T12:00:00
End: 2026-08-16T13:00:00
Location: Paris

4.4/5(21,274)

Anke R

Group

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Last week

A very informative, entertaining tour that—thanks to the tour guide’s experience—stayed right on schedule despite the very high number of visitors (on a Tuesday afternoon in early August). Without a tour guide, we definitely wouldn’t have made it to the second floor—let alone the top of the tower—by the end of the day, given the huge crowds lining up everywhere ;) So: Highly recommended.

Célia F

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It was an extraordinary tour! The guide took us from the meeting point to the security checkpoint at the Eiffel Tower, chatting with us along the way and explaining the tower’s history since its construction, as well as Parisian architecture and other interesting facts. The climb to the top was wonderful and easy. Our guide, Aladin, was very friendly and completely transformed the experience—thank you.

Enjoy the Eiffel Tower on a 90-minute guided experience with a small group, uncovering its highlights and stories along the way,

With an expert guide leading your small group (10-20 guests), dive deep into the rich history and fascinating stories behind the Eiffel Tower’s construction and Gustave Eiffel’s visionary design.

Upgrade your visit by choosing reserved elevator access that reaches the summit for longer city views, and add a 1-hour Seine River cruise afterward.

Choose an expert guide in English, Italian, or Spanish so you follow every explanation clearly and feel comfortable asking questions throughout.

90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

Small group between 10 to 20 guests

Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)

Expert English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

1-hour Seine River cruise (as per option selected)

Skip the line entry

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Szovinszki L
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We were lucky with the cruise as boarding started like 15mins after we went there. We had a lot of funny people there whooing and singing and talking to people on bridges. We had a wonderful time. As for the Eiffel, our guide was kind and helpful and funny, she got us up on the second floor as soon as possible and helped us queue for the top. Her style of talking about it was funny, we laughed a lot.
Preben D
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
I learned a little about the history of the Eiffel Tower, including the different designs that were considered for its construction and the colors it has had in the past. I got off to a bit of a rocky start with the group, though, since I hadn’t realized that the meeting place wasn’t at the Eiffel Tower itself, but a short jog away—but we made it. It was nice that we had plenty of time to ourselves and weren’t rushed off at any point.
Célia F
Group
Verified booking
Last week
It was an extraordinary tour! The guide took us from the meeting point to the security checkpoint at the Eiffel Tower, chatting with us along the way and explaining the tower’s history since its construction, as well as Parisian architecture and other interesting facts. The climb to the top was wonderful and easy. Our guide, Aladin, was very friendly and completely transformed the experience—thank you.
Luis E
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The meeting place is great. The guide was very friendly and efficient; he spoke English and Spanish perfectly. We got in with almost no wait. He dropped us off on the second floor and gave us tickets for the boat that we could use any day. Of course, the best time is at sunset, followed by seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.
Dinesh K
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Excellent Eiffel Tower tour! The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience both informative and enjoyable. Everything was well organised, and the views from the top were incredible. A great way to visit one of Paris's most iconic landmarks. Highly recommended!

Explore the Eiffel Tower on a 90-minute small-group guided tour with reserved elevator access to the summit or second floor.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the Eiffel Tower entrance and join your small group of 10 to 20 guests. After ticket check and the standard security screening, your guide organizes the group and explains how the reserved elevator access works for your chosen level, either the summit or the second floor. You then proceed toward the elevators to start your guided visit.

What to expect

Eiffel Tower

Experience Paris’s most famous landmark with an expert live guide, available in English, Italian, or Spanish depending on the option you select.

Features

Ride the elevator with reserved access to either the summit or the second floor, as per the option selected, with additional access to the 1st floor included.

From the upper levels, look out over key Paris landmarks such as the Seine River, the Champs de Mars, and the wider city skyline as your guide points out major sights.

Hear stories and facts about the tower’s construction, history, and role in Paris, tailored to a small-group setting of 10 to 20 guests so it stays easy to follow and ask questions.

Spend about 90 minutes with your expert English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide, then continue exploring the tower’s levels independently once the guided portion ends.

Wrapping up

If you select the Seine River cruise option, your experience continues with a separate 1-hour boat ride on the Seine, giving you another perspective on the Eiffel Tower and central Paris from the water.

What to bring

Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

The summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Please note that you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets before your visit.

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.

Expect to stand in line for a security check at entry, which can take between 2 to 4 hours during peak season.

The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.

Waiting times are to be expected for a security check when you enter.

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.