Eiffel Tower Lunch & Dinner at Madame Brasserie with Skip-the-Line

Riding the Lift to Lunch Above Paris, Inside the Tower Itself

You skip the entry line with reserved Eiffel Tower tickets, dine at Madame Brasserie on the first floor with views across Paris, and choose whether to add summit access, a Seine river cruise with champagne, or a guided Louvre visit with museum entry. An English-speaking guide handles the logistics and timing so you focus on the meal and the moment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eiffel Tower dining and optional activities

• Meet near Eiffel Tower for check-in
• Pass security screening
• Dine at Madame Brasserie on 1st floor
• Enjoy views and photos after meal
• Access summit if option selected
• Take Seine sightseeing cruise if included
• Board cruise near Eiffel Tower area
• Enjoy guided walk around Louvre surroundings if included
• Explore Louvre Museum independently with ticket

The experience

You step into the security queue near the Eiffel Tower's base, but your reserved tickets mean you're not waiting with the crowds. Within minutes you're moving toward the lift, and then you're rising: the city dropping away below you, the Seine catching light, the rooftops of the 1st Arrondissement spreading out in every direction. The lift carries you straight to the first floor, where Madame Brasserie is waiting. This isn't a café bolted onto the side of the monument. It's a proper restaurant built into Gustave Eiffel's iron structure, and you're about to eat there while the whole of Paris sits in front of you.

The meal itself is the point. Seasonal French dishes arrive carefully plated (the kind of cooking that takes time and attention), and you eat them slowly, because there's no reason to rush when you're this high up and this well-fed. An English-speaking guide is there to walk you through the experience, answer questions about what you're seeing outside the windows, and handle the logistics so you don't have to think about them. If you've added the champagne toast option, it arrives at the table. If you've chosen summit access, your guide will take you up the stairs afterward: a five-minute walk, nothing steep, and the view from up there is the one you came for. Some packages fold in a Seine cruise with audio commentary, or a guided walk around the Louvre followed by independent museum time with your entrance ticket already sorted.

The skip-the-line part matters more than it sounds. The Eiffel Tower pulls thousands of people every day, and most of them are standing in entry lines while you're already seated. Your reserved tickets get you past that entirely, which means you're not burning an hour of your Paris day on security screening and queuing. You arrive, you check in, you go up. The whole thing (from meeting point to the end of your meal) is structured around not making you figure out the details yourself.

After you've eaten and looked your fill, you're free to stay on the first floor for photos, or head higher if that's part of your package. The guide stays with you, but the rest of the afternoon is yours to move at your own pace. If a Seine cruise is included, you'll head down and board near the tower. If it's the Louvre option, you'll walk the surroundings with your guide before stepping into the museum alone with your ticket in hand.

What’s included

• Reserved Eiffel Tower entry tickets to the first floor with skip-the-line access.
• reserved dining at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower's first floor with seasonal French cuisine.
• English-speaking guide throughout your visit.
• summit access with a five-minute guided stair walk (if selected).
• optional champagne toast during your meal (if selected).
• Seine River cruise ticket with audio commentary (if selected).
• Louvre Museum guided walk and entrance ticket (if selected).
• complimentary "101 Paris Secrets and Treasures" e-gift guidebook.

Options for this experience

6 options

Lunch at the Eiffel Tower onlyGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:30Lunch reservation at an iconic landmark, a dedicated tour guide on the grounds, and breathtaking views from the Tower. Duration: 3 hours

Dinner at the Eiffel Tower onlyGuide in English · 17:30 and 20:00Dinner reservation at an iconic landmark, a dedicated tour guide on the grounds, and breathtaking views from the Tower. Duration: 3 hours

Lunch at the Eiffel plus the summitGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:30Lunch reservation at an iconic landmark, a personal tour guide for you alone, access to the Tower's summit, and views from the Tower. Duration: 4 hours

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Lunch at the Eiffel, plus a cruise and the LouvreGuide in English · 11:00Lunch reservation at the iconic landmark, a guided tour of the River Seine and the Louvre surroundings, and a self-guided museum visit. Duration: 9 hours

Dinner at the Eiffel plus the summitGuide in English · 17:30Dinner reservation at an iconic landmark, a personal tour guide for you alone, access to the Tower's summit, and views from the Tower. Duration: 4 hours

Dinner at the Eiffel, plus a cruise and the LouvreGuide in English · 15:30Dinner reservation at the iconic landmark, a guided tour of the River Seine and the Louvre surroundings, and a self-guided museum visit. Duration: 9 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00

AgesAdult (24 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 23 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Wonder Meets and Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat well in Paris without arranging entry tickets, navigating security lines, or deciding which tower level to visit: the reserved slot and guide handle all of it, leaving you to focus on the meal and the view.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 23 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Do I need to book a specific time for lunch or dinner?

Yes. Your reserved dining slot at Madame Brasserie is fixed when you book, so you'll know your exact arrival time. This is what allows skip-the-line entry to work.

What if I want to visit both the first and second floors?

You can reach the second floor by taking a five-minute walk up the stairs with your guide. The lift doesn't connect the two floors directly, so the stairs are the only way up if you've chosen summit access.

Is the Louvre entrance ticket included in all packages?

No. The Louvre add-on is optional. When selected, it includes a guided walk around the Louvre surroundings and your entrance ticket (€22 value), plus independent time to explore the museum.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. The experience is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. However, if you choose second floor access, you'll need to manage the five-minute stair climb.

What's included in the Seine cruise option?

If selected, you get a Seine river cruise ticket with audio commentary. Some packages also include a glass of champagne during the cruise. Boarding is near the Eiffel Tower.

Do I get the champagne toast at the table or during the cruise?

The champagne toast is part of your dining experience at Madame Brasserie. If you've also selected the Seine cruise, that option may include a separate glass of champagne during the boat ride.

Is an English-speaking guide included?

Yes. An English-speaking guide is part of the experience and will be with you throughout the dining visit and any add-on activities you've selected.