Paris: Eiffel Tower Elevator & 2nd Floor with Optional Summit

Riding the Eiffel Tower Elevators to Views of Paris That Don't Quit

You meet a guide at the tower's base, ride the elevator to the 2nd floor observation deck, and hear the history and engineering behind the structure while looking out at the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame. An optional summit upgrade lets you reach the highest level for extra time alone with the panoramic views. The Seine cruise add-on is available if you want to see Paris from the water afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bois de Boulogne15m
2. Eiffel Tower1h · entry included

Eiffel Tower tour and panoramic views

• Meet guide near Eiffel Tower base
• Listen to history of the Iron Lady
• Enjoy views from 1st level glass floor
• Visit 2nd level observation deck
• See Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame
• Optional summit visit with panoramic views
• Return to 2nd floor to continue tour

The experience

You step into the elevator at the base of the Eiffel Tower and feel it rise. Your guide meets you there first, walking you through the structure's 120-year history. The engineering that holds it up, the way Gustave Eiffel solved problems nobody else could see. The "Dame de Fer" isn't just a monument. It's a machine, and once you understand how it works, you stop just looking at it and start seeing it. The elevator carries you past the 1st level with its suspended glass floor, then on to the 2nd floor observation deck where the city opens up below you.

From the 2nd floor, your guide points out what matters: the Arc de Triomphe sitting solid in the distance, the Champs-Élysées running straight as a ruler, Notre-Dame across the Seine. The commentary isn't a script. It's someone who knows Paris telling you what you're actually looking at and why it's there. You get time to move around the deck, take photos from different angles, absorb the scale of it. If you've booked the summit upgrade, your guide takes you straight up to the highest level for free time alone with the view, then brings you back down to finish the 2nd floor tour. Either way, you're not rushed.

The whole Eiffel Tower experience sits in the middle of your day: no transport to arrange, no separate ticket lines, no guessing which entrance to use. Your guide handles the logistics. If you want to add a Seine River cruise with a live guide, that's available as an option at booking. The tower itself does the heavy lifting. Your job is to stand there and let it work on you.

What’s included

• Your day includes an English-speaking guide who meets you at the tower's base, entrance ticket to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor accessed by elevator, and time to view the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame from the observation deck.
• If you book the summit upgrade, entrance to the highest level is included with free time to enjoy the panoramic views.
• The Seine River cruise ticket with a live guide is available as an optional add-on at booking.

Options for this experience

4 options

Second floor only, English guide10:30A one-hour tour with reserved elevator entry, limited to the second floor.

Reaches the summit, English guide8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:30

Second floor and Seine cruise, no summitGuide in English · 10:30Reserved elevator to the second floor plus a Seine river cruise; summit access is not included. Lasts one hour and thirty minutes.

Summit with Seine river cruiseGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:30

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:30

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “PLEASE NOTE: The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled 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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Wonders Ltd

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see the Eiffel Tower's main views without figuring out which ticket to buy or which entrance to use. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you just show up and ride up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

Do I need to book the summit upgrade in advance?

Yes, the summit upgrade is added at booking. You can't purchase it on the day of the tour.

Is the 1st level included?

You pass through the 1st level with its suspended glass floor on the way up, but the main observation time is spent on the 2nd floor.

Can I do the Seine River cruise on the same day?

Yes, the Seine cruise ticket with a live guide is available as an add-on option at booking.

What if I'm not comfortable with heights?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The 2nd floor observation deck is enclosed, and you control how close you get to the edges.

Is the guide included in the price?

Yes, an English-speaking guide is included with your tour.

Are there pickpocket concerns?

The Eiffel Tower is a popular attraction where pickpockets operate. Keep your belongings close and be aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas.

Can I use public transportation to get there?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the Eiffel Tower.