Eiffel Tower Summit Tour Paris: Small Group to the Top

Ride the glass elevator all the way to the Eiffel Tower's summit and stay as long as you want.

A small-group guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris takes you by glass elevator to the summit at 276 meters, where you explore the historical office of Gustav Eiffel and take in views of the city below. The group stays under six people, and your guide speaks English throughout the two-hour tour. You're free to linger at the top after the guided portion ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eiffel Tower Summit Guided Tour

• Enter with your guide
• Board glass elevator to top
• Listen to guide's explanations
• Enjoy scenic Paris views
• Visit exhibitions including Eiffel's office
• Optionally stay longer and toast

The experience

The Eiffel Tower summit tour starts when you board a glass elevator with your guide and ascend the full 276 meters to the top tier of the landmark. As you rise, your guide explains the tower's engineering and its place in Paris's history, and the views of the city expand with every meter. The glass walls mean you see the structure and the sprawl of Paris at once, not a narrated sequence but a continuous reveal.

At the summit, you move through interactive displays and Gustav Eiffel's historical office, a reconstitution with wax figures that shows how the engineer worked and lived. The small group size, never more than six people, means you're not navigating crowds or waiting for space at the railings. After the guided portion wraps, you stay as long as you want. Many visitors use this time to sit with the views, or to order a glass of champagne and watch the city shift light as the afternoon moves on.

The tour runs two hours total, which is the time for the ascent, the guide's explanation of the key stops, and a first pass through the exhibits. What you do with the extra time at the top is yours: some people sketch, some photograph, some simply stand and look. The guide is English-speaking and included. You arrange your own way to the tower, though public transportation stops nearby.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Eiffel Tower with an English-speaking guide.
• glass elevator access to the summit at 276 meters.
• free time to explore the top tier on your own after the tour ends.
• access to interactive displays and Gustav Eiffel's historical office with wax models.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 6

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Two hours is the time for the ascent, the guide's explanation, and a first look at the exhibits, which leaves the rest of your day open. If you want to linger at the summit with a champagne or simply sit with the views, the tour ends when you do, so you're not rushed back down.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How high is the Eiffel Tower summit that this tour reaches?

The summit sits at 276 meters. You travel the full height by glass elevator, so you see the structure and the city below as you ascend.

What is Gustav Eiffel's office like on the tour?

The office is a historical reconstitution with wax models showing how Eiffel worked and lived. It's one of the interactive displays you explore at the top.

How much time do I have to spend on the summit after the guide finishes?

The tour itself is two hours, but you're welcome to stay longer at the top after the guided portion ends. Many visitors linger to enjoy the views or have a drink.

What's the group size on this Eiffel Tower tour?

The group is small, a maximum of six people, so you're not navigating large crowds at the summit.

Is there a way to get to the Eiffel Tower without a car?

Public transportation options are available near the tower, so you can reach it without arranging private transport.