Eiffel Tower Climbing Experience: Guided Ascent to the Summit with Local Expert

Embark on an affordable and exhilarating guided ascent to the summit of the Eiffel Tower. Climb 674 steps with a local expert, learn about its history, and enjoy breathtaking views of Paris from above.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eiffel Tower - Get your steps in to the second floor before taking the elevator to the summit for epic Paris views
    After meeting your guide near the Eiffel Tower, you’ll head for the ticketing desk and pass through the security area to begin your climb. Your first stop is the first floor (of course!), where the crowds are usually smaller and you…
What's Included
  • Elevator ride to the Eiffel Tower Summit (from 2nd Floor)
  • Guided climb to Eiffel Tower’s 1st and 2nd levels
  • Entertaining, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Small group experience (up to 19 participants)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Elevator to the 1st & 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower
  • Skip-the-line Access
Additional Information

Looking for a budget-friendly tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, designed for the active traveler? This guided climb of France’s iconic landmark lets you realize your dream. Follow a well-informed local guide up the 674 steps to the tower’s second level and get engrossed in the story of its remarkable creation and turbulent early days. When you reach…

Location
5 Av. de Suffren
Avenue de Suffren
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you across from Castel Café located at 5 Av. de Suffren, 75007 Paris. Our representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jean_l
Feb 21, 2025
Don't be surprised by the... - Don't be surprised by the climb up! It can be physically challenging if you're not in the best shape and be prepared to be on your feet for quite a while. Our first guide was a no-show, so we had to adjust our schedule but our guide Ellen was wonderful and provided a lot of great information about the Eiffel Tower. We had a morning tour so we weren't rushed or crowded. Highly recommended.
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Annakamila_b
Feb 21, 2025
Our Tour Guide Anyka ( I... - Our Tour Guide Anyka ( I apologize if I spell your name wrong ) was very kind and very knowledgeable . I learned a lot about Eiffel Tower I haven’t known before. Great tour! I highly recommended. Climbing in stead of taking the elevator is the way to go. Thank you!!! Great memories from Paris : )
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Doug_t
Feb 19, 2025
Strongly recommend Masha - Masha was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Our friends were jealous when they found out we went on a proper tour.
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U2870kvlaurac
Feb 11, 2025
Climbing the Tower as Eiffel himself did - Excellent experience! I had already climbed the Eiffel Tower twice by elevator, but doing so by the historic stairs and by Marsha added magic and adventure to the experience. While it’s a little tiresome, everyone does it at their own pace and the sights that come up as you climb are well worth it. Marsha was lovely and provided us with a lot of information that made this walk a unique memory. I highly recommend it! Thank you.
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25piotrr
Jan 21, 2025
Great Tour - Hisham was a gear guide told us all about the tower. We enjoyed it greatly would surely recommed this Eiffel tower tour with him.
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Scenic48633110193
Feb 15, 2025
Great Guide but Frozen Delay. - Ruth our guide was wonderful and she did the best she could given the circumstances. Unfortunately the tower did not open until two hours after our timed entrance/arrival at 9:00 am. It was 30 degrees F outside that morning and we had to wait outside at the base of the tower - a captured audience. It was not pleasant. By the time we got up to the tower it was crowded. We were trying to avoid the crowds by being first up.
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David_b
Feb 19, 2025
Book direct with Eiffel Tower - overpriced - The tour was fine. A little history and information given. However, on reflection the price was extortionate. We paid 270 euros for 2 adults and 3 children. This was walking to the second floor and lift to summit. Upon reviewing the prices for booking at the tower it would only have cost us 76 euros. The tour content was most definitely not worth the extra charge. The tour guide was pleasant and informative
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Scaredyfish
Feb 23, 2025
Ripped off! - Feeling very ripped off! Paid €172 for 2 adults and a youth to climb to the second floor then ride lift to the summit. Met the guide who was very nice and then went to join the queue to get in. Queued with everyone else and guide told us facts about the tower. Got to pay desk and informed the summit was closed - not an unusual occurrence we were told - guide said we would be refunded for this. Guide left us on 1st floor to explore the rest at own pace - again fine. Was a short but interesting interaction (1 hour tops!) We requested our refund and have been shocked to be told out of the €172 trip we will be refunded for this€30!!!!! We could have lined up without our guide and done this trip for €36! Wish we knew that this company felt the short interaction with their guide was worth €105 for just our group - there were a further 9 people on this tour also having been charged this! DONT BOOK THIS TOUR - GO ALONE AND IF SUMMIT IS CLOSED YOU WILL NOT MISS OUT! This was a big expense for us - our 1 treat on this trip and we feel so let down and ripped off.
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B_e_n_123_123
Feb 22, 2025
Really poor guest experience - DO NOT USE! - BEWARE!! Booked these tickets as it promised summit access. The summit was closed and the rep advised we would get a full refund for the tour. We had paid £185 for 4 tickets to the summit. We were given walk-up 4 tickets (worth 40 Euros) that the rep purchased while we all waited in line with all the other walk-up customers. Absolute rip-off and offered just £50 back. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, it is much cheaper to queue up and buy your own walk in tickets.
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Sightseer58177207373
Jan 5, 2025
Don't waste your time or your money - The trains were running off schedule so I was late. I reached out to the tour operator and was informed that I would have to rebook, but I'll be refunded less $23.22, the rebooking cost. When I checked their website there was no availablity for the day and I already had plans for the following day. I went to the Eiffel tower anyway and explained my situation to a worker who was willing to assist me with getting in if I could provide the ticket. I reached out again to the provider requesting said ticket and there was radio silence on their end. Note that what you are provided when you book is not the ticket. The Eiffel tower staff informed me that there was nothing they could do with it! To add insult to injury, I decided I would do the same package since I was already at the location. The cost was less than €27!! I suggest that you just take the line and do your booking there instead! Lesson learnt for me.
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