Eiffel Tower Guided Stair Climb & Summit Access in Paris

Explore the Eiffel Tower from inside its iron structure on a guided stair climb, hearing how its design and engineering turned it into a Paris icon. An expert English-speaking guide leads the climb, while your summit visit is self-guided, with free time to take in the city from above.

Itinerary

1. Meet at 1 Avenue Elisée Reclus, at the intersection with Avenue Silvestre de Sacy. Departure times are 08:30, 09:00, 09:10, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 and 16:30.
2. Meet your English-speaking guide for an introduction to the Eiffel Tower before heading toward the entrance together.
3. Head to the Eiffel Tower entrance with your guide and complete the required security procedures.
4. Climb the stairs through the tower's iron structure while hearing stories about its construction, engineering and transformation into a Paris icon.
5. Pause on the 1st floor to explore the glass-floor area and take in views through the iron structure.
6. Continue up the stairs to the 2nd floor for panoramic views across Paris.
7. With the optional Summit access, take the elevator from the 2nd floor to the Summit and enjoy free time to take in the city views.
8. After the Summit visit, return by elevator to the 2nd floor with your guide for more views and stories about the Eiffel Tower and Paris.
9. Finish your guided experience on the Eiffel Tower's 2nd floor. Depending on your departure time, listed finish times are 11:00, 11:30, 11:40, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00.

What's Included

• Expert English-speaking guide
• Stairs entrance ticket to the 1st and 2nd floors
• Elevator access from the 2nd floor to the summit

Important details

• Children aged 0–18 require an accompanying paying adult. Children aged 0–3 join free
• This experience involves substantial walking and climbing flights of stairs. It is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• The activity is not recommended during pregnancy, for older adults, or for anyone with high blood pressure or epilepsy
• You may be refused participation without a refund if you appear intoxicated
• Avoid bringing large purses, bags or backpacks. Security restrictions may limit bag sizes, and oversized bags may result in denied entry
• Summit access may be restricted because of weather, capacity controls or operational conditions. If access is restricted, your group cannot visit the summit even if it reopens during the tour
• Meet the representative in person to receive your entrance tickets. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded