Eiffel Tower Stair Climb: Guided Tour & Second Floor Access

Climbing the Eiffel Tower on Foot: What You Actually See

You climb the Eiffel Tower's internal stairs with a guide who explains the structure and history as you ascend. You reach the second floor and see Paris from 115 meters up: the Seine, Sacré-Cœur, and the surrounding monuments spread out in every direction. Entrance and guidance are included. The tour takes a few hours and requires you to be comfortable with sustained physical effort.

Step-by-step itinerary

Climb and explore Eiffel Tower

• Meet guide at Eiffel Tower
• Ascend stairs to second floor
• Enjoy views of Paris monuments
• Listen to tower history and stories

The experience

Most people take the elevator. You'll take the stairs, which means you'll notice things the lift passengers miss: the iron rivets up close, the way the tower narrows as you climb, the exact moment when the city below stops looking like a map and starts looking like a place where people live. The guide walks the route with you, pointing out details about how Gustave Eiffel built this thing in 1889 without modern equipment, and honestly, you start to understand why that matters when you're halfway up and your legs remind you that stairs are work.

The Eiffel Tower stair climb tour takes you up through the structure itself (not in an elevator shaft, but through the actual iron lattice), and stops at the second floor, where you get a full 360-degree view of Paris. From up there you can see the Seine winding through the city, the dome of Sacré-Cœur in the distance, and all the other monuments that make Paris look like Paris. Your guide shares the history and architecture as you go, which helps pass the time and also makes the climb feel like something more than just exercise. The whole thing is in English, so you don't have to guess what you're looking at.

This isn't a casual stroll. You need moderate fitness to do it comfortably. The stairs are real stairs, and there are a lot of them. But that's also what makes it different from the standard Eiffel Tower visit. You earn the view instead of just arriving at it. The tour includes your entrance ticket and the guide, so you show up, meet your group, and go. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to get there without a car.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Eiffel Tower's staircase.
• entrance ticket to the tower.
• access to the second floor with views of Paris and surrounding monuments.
• guide commentary on the tower's history and architecture.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English08:30, 12:00 and 16:00

Guide in English08:30, 12:00 and 16:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 12:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 12 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (25 and older) · Youth (12 to 24 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Our guide will be carrying a Cleva Getaways flag and wearing their ID card. Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cleva Getaways

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to experience the Eiffel Tower as a physical structure, not just a viewpoint: the stairs show you how it's built and give you a sense of accomplishment that the elevator doesn't. You need moderate fitness and a willingness to climb, but you get the ticket and the guide included, so logistics are handled.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 24 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I have to climb all the way to the top?

No. This tour goes to the second floor only. The third floor and summit are not included in this stair climb experience.

What's the difference between taking the stairs and the elevator?

The stairs let you move through the tower's iron structure itself and see the construction details up close. The elevator is faster but you miss that perspective. This tour is built around the stair experience.

Is this tour suitable if I have knee or joint problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. If you have joint concerns, check with the operator before booking: sustained stair climbing can aggravate some conditions.

What fitness level do I need?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll be climbing stairs continuously, so you need to be comfortable with sustained effort and some fatigue.

Is the guide included in the price?

Yes. The tour includes both the guided experience and your entrance ticket to the Eiffel Tower.

What language is the tour in?

English.