Paris: Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Tour with Reserved Entry

Summary

Reserved access to Eiffel Tower’s second floor with local stories

You’ll join an English-speaking guide near the Eiffel Tower for reserved entry straight to the second floor. Hear quirky stories about its history as you ascend, then step out onto panoramic platforms for sweeping views of Paris’ rooftops and landmarks. There’s time for photos (and maybe nerves), plus access to the first level’s glass floor if you dare. It leaves you feeling connected — and a little changed.

What’s the experience like?

"You see that little apartment up there?" our guide asked, pointing somewhere above us as we stood in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. I was still catching my breath from weaving through the crowds near the 7th Arrondissement — honestly, I hadn’t realized how much energy this place has until you’re right under it. Our group met just a few steps away, and I could smell roasted chestnuts from a street cart mixing with that metallic tang you get near old iron. It felt like everyone around us was speaking a different language — French, Spanish, something else I couldn’t place — but our guide switched to English so smoothly it almost felt like she was talking just to me.

As we started up, she shared these weird little facts about the tower’s construction (I’ll admit, some of them made me laugh — apparently Parisians used to hate this thing?). The elevator ride was over before I expected, and then suddenly we were out on the second floor. The wind hit first — cold but not sharp — and then that view just... opened up. Not gonna lie, I fumbled my phone trying to take a photo because my hands were shaking a bit (nerves or excitement? Maybe both). You can see all of Paris from up there: the Seine curling around rooftops, tiny cars moving like toys. Someone behind me gasped when they spotted Sacré-Cœur in the distance. I just leaned against the railing for a minute and tried to soak it all in.

I kept thinking about how many people must’ve stood here before me, maybe feeling exactly this small and awed. Our guide pointed out landmarks one by one — not just names, but quick stories or jokes that made them stick in my head longer than any map ever could. She even showed us where she grew up across the river (her laugh was loud enough to make two kids nearby look over). By then my cheeks hurt from smiling so much.

The tour wrapped up on the first level, which I didn’t expect — there’s this glass floor section that made my stomach drop when I stepped on it (I’m not great with heights). People were snapping selfies everywhere but honestly I just wanted to stand still for another minute and watch Paris move below me. The light was starting to change; everything looked sort of golden and soft. Funny how quickly you start feeling attached to a place after seeing it like this.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Eiffel Tower 2nd floor visit and views

• Meet English-speaking guide near Eiffel Tower
• Ascend to 2nd floor with guide
• Listen to history and anecdotes
• Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views
• Take photos of Paris from tower

Top questions

Is reserved entry included for the Eiffel Tower tour?

Yes, your ticket includes reserved access to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

Where does this Eiffel Tower tour start?

You meet your English-speaking guide just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement.

Is this guided tour available in English?

Yes, an English-speaking guide leads your group throughout the experience.

Does this day trip include access beyond the second floor?

No, this tour includes access up to the first and second floors only.

Are strollers or prams allowed on this Eiffel Tower visit?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during your visit.

Is public transportation nearby for getting to this tour?

Yes, there are public transportation options close by for easy arrival at the meeting point.

How physically demanding is climbing to the second floor?

This experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels since elevators are used.

What’s included

Your day includes reserved entry tickets for both the first and second floors of the Eiffel Tower and a guided tour conducted in English—just meet your group near the base and everything else is taken care of from there.