Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade Discount Tickets

Overview

See a different side of Paris’s “Iron Lady” on a guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower. Take the slow and scenic route and ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique. Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique angles and viewpoints that most visitors miss. It’s an adventurous way to go behind the scenes and under the beams of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour

Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected)

Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors

Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected)

Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer

Exclusion

Gratuities

Skip-the-line access

Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.