Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise

Ride the elevator to the Eiffel Tower's heights, then decide: stay in the iron or float down the Seine.

A guided Eiffel Tower tour in English takes you by elevator to either the 2nd floor or the summit, with a live guide for the first 25–30 minutes and then free time to explore at your own pace. You can book the tower alone or pair it with a Seine River cruise that departs from the same area, with flexible tickets valid for a year. The guide's commentary covers the tower's history and landmarks visible from above. The cruise includes a multilingual audio guide as you pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Les Invalides and other riverside sights along the UNESCO-listed banks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Eiffel Tower2h · entry included
2. 9th Arrondissementpassing by
3. 1st Arrondissement1h · entry included

Eiffel Tower visit and optional cruise

• Take elevator to Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit
• Enjoy panoramic views of Paris landmarks
• Pause at Gustave Eiffel statue
• Use immersive app for Paris audio tour
• Optionally board Seine River cruise
• Glide past Paris landmarks on the Seine

The experience

The tour starts at the Eiffel Tower with your pre-booked tickets and an English-speaking guide who walks you to the elevator. If you've chosen the 2nd floor option, the guide accompanies you up and points out the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine, and the Louvre framed by the skyline in every direction. If you've picked the summit, you continue higher by elevator to the tower's highest level, where you can see Gustave Eiffel's private office and take in a full 360° panorama over Paris. The guide's commentary runs about 25–30 minutes. After that, the tower is yours to wander and linger.

If your option includes the Seine River cruise, the boat departs from the Eiffel Tower area, so there's no transport puzzle to solve. The cruise ticket is flexible. You can use it the same day or save it for another day, up to a year from booking. As you glide past the riverbanks, a multilingual audio guide narrates the landmarks: the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, and the bridges and classic riverfront views that frame the city from the water. Boats run every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

The tour also includes access to a self-guided audio app with two 1.5-hour walking routes through Paris, each with its own stories about hidden gems, fashion hotspots, and photo moments. You can use this before or after the tower, or skip it entirely if you prefer to spend your time on the heights and the water. The guide service lasts roughly three hours total, though the timing is flexible. Your booked time is only for Eiffel Tower entry, and the cruise tickets work on your schedule within that year window.

What’s included

• Eiffel Tower elevator access to your chosen level (2nd floor or summit).
• English-speaking guide for approximately 25–30 minutes.
• free time to explore the tower at your own pace.
• self-guided audio app with two 1.5-hour walking routes and interactive city maps.
• Seine River cruise with multilingual audio guide (if your option includes it).
• cruise tickets valid for one year.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guided tour of the 2nd floorGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 16:00Duration: 1 hour. Includes: 2nd Floor. Second Floor Access Option: Enjoy Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then discover Paris on a self-guided walking tour using your phone.

Guided tour of the summit floorGuide in English · 33 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:55Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Includes: 2nd Floor and Summit Floor. Summit Floor Access: Climb to the Eiffel Tower summit for spectacular views, then explore Paris at your own pace with a free audio-guided walking tour.

Seine River cruise plus the 2nd floor tourGuide in English · 10 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 16:00Language: English tour for the Eiffel Tower; the Seine River part uses a multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator. Duration: 2 hours. Includes: 2nd Floor and Seine River Cruise. 2nd Floor + Seine River Cruise: Enjoy breathtaking Eiffel Tower views from the 2nd floor, then relax on a scenic cruise along the Seine.

Seine River cruise plus the summit tourGuide in English · 33 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:55Languages: English tour for the Eiffel Tower; the Seine River part uses a multilingual audio guide provided by the cruise operator. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes. Includes: 2nd Floor, Summit Floor and Seine River Cruise. Summit Access and Seine Cruise: Take in sweeping views from the summit, then carry on with a scenic cruise on the Seine.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day33 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:55Last departure this season: 29 Jul 2027

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Crown Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 2nd floor if you want the iconic Paris skyline without the extra climb. Pick the summit for the highest vantage point and Gustave Eiffel's private office. Add the Seine cruise if you'd rather float past the landmarks than walk the streets, or skip it if you prefer to spend your time on the tower and exploring the neighborhoods around it at your own pace.

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Top questions

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 24 h before the start.

Can I go all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower, or just the 2nd floor?

You choose at checkout. The 2nd floor option takes you to the second level with sweeping views in all directions. The summit option continues higher by elevator to the tower's highest point, where you can see Gustave Eiffel's private office and the full 360° panorama. Both include the guided portion and free time to explore.

What's the difference between booking the tower alone and adding the Seine River cruise?

The tower-only options give you the Eiffel Tower guided tour and the self-guided app for walking routes around Paris. The combo options pair the tower with a Seine River cruise that departs from the same area, letting you see Paris landmarks from the water with a multilingual audio guide. The cruise ticket is valid for a year, so you can use it the same day or return another time.

How long does the guide actually spend with me at the Eiffel Tower?

The live guide accompanies you for approximately 25–30 minutes, covering the tower's history and pointing out landmarks visible from your chosen level. After that, you have free time to explore at your own pace with access to additional digital content and city skyline highlights.

What happens if I book the Seine cruise? Do I have to take it the same day?

No. Your cruise tickets are flexible and valid for one year from booking, so you can use them the same day as your tower visit or return to the Seine another time. Boats depart every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, and you'll receive your tickets in PDF format one day before your scheduled tower date.

Is there a self-guided walking tour included, or is that separate?

A self-guided audio app is included with all options. It offers two 1.5-hour routes through Paris with audioguide stories at each stop, covering hidden gems, fashion hotspots, and photo moments. You can use it before or after the tower, or skip it if you prefer to focus on the heights and the water.

What if I arrive late? Can I still get into the tower?

Late arrivals to the tower cannot be guaranteed entry, so it's important to arrive on time for your booked slot. Longer waiting times are also possible during peak season, so plan accordingly.