Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Bois de Boulogne

   Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Paris adventure with fascinating stories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. As you make your way to the entrance, enjoy your first up close views of the Iron Lady while your guide handles the ticketing process. During busy periods, there may be some waiting time for tickets, security screening, and stair access. Your guide will make the most of this time by sharing the remarkable history, engineering secrets, and cultural significance of the Eiffel Tower. The guided experience typically lasts around 2 hours, though wait times may extend the tour.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Eiffel Tower

   Take on the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended, by climbing the stairs. As you ascend to the second-floor observation deck, your guide will bring Paris to life with captivating commentary and insider insights. Along the way, enjoy incredible views of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Once on the second floor, take time to soak in the unforgettable panoramic views and snap photos of the Paris skyline. After the guided portion ends, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace before returning to ground level by stairs or elevator. Want to go even higher? Upgrade your experience to include summit access and ride the elevator to the very top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris. Summit access is subject to availability on the day of your visit.

   1h 40m•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   1st Arrondissement

   Only available when the cruise upgrade option is selected.

   Make your Paris experience even more memorable with a scenic Seine River cruise. After your Eiffel Tower visit, head just a short walk to the river and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city. As you glide past Paris’s most famous landmarks, enjoy live commentary that reveals the stories behind the city's grand architecture, historic bridges, and riverside treasures. It's the perfect way to see the City of Light from a completely different perspective and a truly unforgettable addition to your day in Paris.

   1 hour•Admission included•See on map

Meeting point

The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets.

The map shows Paris. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• For operating reasons or capacity control in addition to weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, the group will be unable to access the summit, even if it reopens during your tour. In this event, you will be refunded the price of the summit access within 5-10 days. The refund will be processed automatically, so there is no need to contact Viator.
• We will do everything within our control to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, we sometimes experience delays from security, or ticket desk lines while purchasing your entrance tickets. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check and 45mn at the ticket desk line. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check and 30mn at the ticket desk line.
• After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace.
• Guided climbing experience: The 1st and 2nd floors are accessed by stairs, while the summit is reached by elevator.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • We kindly ask guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure • For operating reasons or poor weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, you will be unable to access the summit. In this event, you will be refunded the price of the summit access within 5-10 days. The refund will be processed automatically, so there is no need to contact Viator. • You may experience waiting times to enter the Eiffel Tower, which can vary depending on the season and time of day; queues for lifts and mandatory security checks typically range from 30 minutes up to 1–2 hours. •For further information about your visit to the Eiffel Tower, please consult the official visitor’s practical guide: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/visit/visitors-practical-guide • Please avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour • Gratuities are appreciated! • Entrance ticket 2nd Floor: €14.80 (adult), €7.40 (youth 12-24), €3.80 (child 4-11), €0 (child under 4) • Entrance ticket Summit: €28.00 (adult), €14.00 (youth 12-24), €7.00 (child 4-11), €0 (child under 4) • This tour is operated by City Wonders Ltd., 6/9 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Registration number: IE426218. Visit www.citywonders.com for more information. *** If 'Seine River Cruise' option is selected: To redeem your voucher for valid cruise tickets, please show up at the “Vedettes de Paris” ticket booth anytime on the day you booked or the following day, within the supplier’s opening hours. Cruises operate hourly; please check the provider's website for exact times (https://www.vedettesdeparis.fr/en/vdp-cruise/guided-cruise/) You can choose to take your cruise before your Eiffel Tower tour. The “Vedettes de Paris” ticket booth is located on the Port de Suffren.

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book