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: 2025-10-29T15:30:00
End: 2025-10-29T16:30:00
Location: Paris

Eiffel Tower summit view with tourists on the observation deck, Paris skyline in background.

Visitors enjoying the view from the Eiffel Tower's second floor, overlooking the Seine River in Paris.

Tourist using telescope to view Trocadero from Eiffel Tower, Paris.

Arc de Triomphe seen from Eiffel Tower, Paris cityscape in view.

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

Open today

09:15am - 11:45pm

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Guided tour

4.2/5

(19,770)

Brendan

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our guide was brilliant....Natilie... But the meeting procedure and meeting .place was questionable .. I must have asked atleast 5 or 6 person s around the tower...and none had heard of the given address or Indeed of Crown Tours . And when I actually found the place..it was dark and hardly noticeable..with the tiny flag type poster ....which could not be seen while looking fir the tour meeting place I nearly.missed the tour..as after 1 hour asking about Crown Tours and looking fir the meeting place....I was about to give up. But the people working for Crown Tours ..once found...we're fabulous..and the Tour itse6 was fantastic

Kriti

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

the complete trip was amazing. I booked the Eiffel Tower excursion through them up to the summit, and the entire experience was absolutely amazing! Everything was well-organized from start to finish. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history of the Eiffel Tower come alive. Skip-the-line access saved so much time, and the views from the summit were breathtaking — truly unforgettable. I felt safe and well taken care of throughout the tour. It was a smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free experience that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Paris — it’s a must-do and totally worth it!

Josée

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Salomé, polite and cheerful, wanted to get to know us a little by knowing where we were from. She then explained the different stages of the visit. She was concerned about our safety: a couple with walking sticks, warning us about the itinerant vendors at the entrance to the site, and the fraudulent women asking for money for their supposedly sick children. The great advantage of a guided tour is the history of the building and the area, and of Gustave Eiffel himself, as well as the fact that you can skip the queue and go straight to the elevator door.

Head to the elevator for access to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor after a security check & begin your journey through Paris's skyline.

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.

Select from day or nighttime slots to experience the city from different perspectives—either with clear panoramic views by day or the city lit up at night.

Elevate your visit by upgrading to summit access, standing at the highest point in Paris (310 meters high), for a map-like view of the city.

Complete your experience with an optional Seine River cruise, offering views of Paris from both the Eiffel heights and the scenic waters of the Seine.

90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

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

Expert English-speaking guide

Small group between 10 to 20 guests

Access to 1st floor

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

Skip-the-line entry

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Helle
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely worth every penny and an experience not to be missed. We were very well received at the meeting point and the guide followed us from there to the tower. She was very welcoming and told us about the history of the tower with great empathy. She made it possible to jump ahead in the very long queue and followed us up to the second floor and from there we went on our own and could explore the top, 1st and 2nd floors and spend all the time we wanted. Would definitely recommend getting the whole package and getting to the top even if you suffer from a fear of heights, as I do. It's almost impossible to get up the tower without having bought a ticket in advance. We were given tickets for a boat trip on the Seine, which we could use whenever we wanted at any day and time. We gave up sailing in the evening as there were too many people in line. We came back the next day at noon and went straight on board. It was a really nice boat trip where we got to see a lot from the water.
Thomas
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We went to the Eiffel Tower with a wheelchair user. Our guide Alexandre was super helpful...provided a separate entrance...always brought the wheelchair user to the front row so that he could see and hear everything...exemplary👍👍👍👍👍👍:the explanations were interesting and told in a funny context...we were thrilled and would book again and again...highly recommended👍👍👍👍🙋‍♂️
Carolina
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Had a very nice guide who told us all the interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower. I was there with my daughter and it was her first time in Paris so I booked it. She was so happy and asked our guide lots of questions while taking notes so she wouldn't forget it all. The fact that I was able to share the beautiful experience with my daughter made the visit unforgettable!
Valeria
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
All super. Guide tried to stay close to me even though I didn't speak English. Covered head neck hands x strong wind at top of Tour. Nice cruise as well. I was confiscated serramanico: checks like at airport x go up Tour. Don't eat near Tour Eiffel, look for Trocadero in gardens.
Bettina
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Ana was a great tour guide, we were warmly welcomed and she always made sure that we all stayed together, she always answered our questions immediately and we learned interesting and curious things about the Eiffel Tower, always happy to return.

Enjoy expert insights and experience the Eiffel Tower from the summit or second floor, all while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Paris and its iconic landmarks.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point. Once your ticket is verified, you’ll be escorted to the correct entrance (East, West, or South) based on your ticket type. Please bring a valid ID, as it may be required for entry. Note that security checks can take up to 2 hours during peak times, so your overall visit to the Eiffel Tower may last between 2 to 4 hours.

What to expect

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair, stands 330 meters tall and was once the world’s tallest structure. It is renowned for its iron lattice design and offers breathtaking 360° views of Paris from its various observation decks.

Features

Access to the second floor or summit for panoramic views of the city.

Small-group tour (10-20 guests) led by an expert guide who shares in-depth insights about the tower’s history and design.

Access to the first floor, where you can walk on the glass floor.

Choice of day or nighttime slots for different perspectives.

Explore the tower at your own pace for as long as you want after the guided tour.

Extras

Seine River Cruise: Enjoy a 1-hour boat ride along the Seine, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and the Musée d'Orsay.

Eiffel Tower

Monday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Tuesday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Wednesday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Thursday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Friday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Saturday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm
Sunday	09:15am - 11:45pm	last entry 10:45pm

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.

This is an English-guided tour. Some guides may also speak additional languages, primarily French or Spanish, and may offer extra assistance when possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.

The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. We recommend confirming summit access upon arrival if you'd like to upgrade. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.