Eiffel Tower guided tour by elevator
Attractions & guided tours

Eiffel Tower guided tour by elevator

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 31 reviews
from
£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about the tower's original color and twinkling lights
  • Hear about Notre Dame, the Louvre and other monuments
  • Enjoy an incredible bird's-eye view of Paris and its landmarks
What to expect

Scaling the Eiffel Tower is a must while you're in Paris, but with this tour you won't just "do the Eiffel Tower" — you'll experience it with a local guide who can share its secrets, stories, and insider tips for the rest of your trip. Ready for an adventure?

After you check in, your guide gets your ticket so you can take the elevator up to the second floor together. You'll learn about Gustave Eiffel, the tower's original controversy and eventual fame, its changing colors and lights, and much more that will astound you. Admire panoramic views of Paris as your guide points out famous landmarks.

Upgrade to see the summit and you'll visit the very top of the Eiffel Tower, where there's a champagne bar, Gustave's private office, and a true bird's-eye view of Paris. Tower staff do sometimes close the summit temporarily, but if it's closed when you get your ticket, your guide will make sure you get a refund for that portion of your experience.

For summit access, you'll head up right after getting to the second floor, per Eiffel Tower regulations. Then after your summit visit, you can take your time exploring the first and second floors on your way down.

Add on the cruise option to enjoy a one-hour Seine boat ride, offering a unique perspective of Paris. These tickets are valid for a year, so use them at your convenience after your Eiffel Tower adventure.

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What's included
  • check Tour guide until 2nd floor
  • check Elevator ride up and back down
  • check Access to the summit (if option Eiffel Tour by Elevator + Summit is selected at checkout)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Access to the summit (if option Eiffel Tour by Elevator is selected at checkout)
  • x_not_included Skip-the-line tickets
Where

South Security Entrance of the Eiffel Tower, Allée des Refuzniks, 75007 Paris

Meeting point:
Meet the ExperienceFoundry ground team outside the Eiffel Tower, WITHOUT passing any security screenings. They will be stationed near the trees and benches outside the South Security Entrance (Entrance #1) of the Eiffel Tower on Allée des Refuzniks. The representatives from ExperienceFoundry will be identifiable by their orange hats and signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The tour is accessible for foldable strollers

Not suitable for:

  • This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

  • Large bags and luggage may not be allowed through security and there are no lockers

Know in advance:

  • You can choose between three ticket options: Eiffel Tour by Elevator, Eiffel Tour by Elevator + Summit, or Eiffel Tour by Elevator + Summit + Cruise
  • The summit can temporarily close at the discretion of Eiffel staff due to overcrowding, renovation, technical incidents, and security issues. If this happens, and you have selected Eiffel Tour by Elevator + Summit, at the time you receive your tickets from your guide, you will be refunded the summit portion of your ticket
  • This is not a skip-the-line tour so you must queue to enter and to wait for your tickets. Please be aware that the wait time to purchase tickets can be up to two hours. However, rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait in line together
  • Per Eiffel Tower rules, if you upgrade your tour to see the summit, you’ll need to visit the summit right after the guided tour ends. Afterward, feel free to explore the other two floors on your way down. The first level of the Eiffel Tower has more exhibits, a glass floor, and occasional pop-ups
  • The restroom break is about halfway through the tour at the second level
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.1/5

Based on 31 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

3.4/5

Safety

3.4/5

Value for money

3.4/5

Service

3.4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - July 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    It was very informative about the tower

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We arrived just in time and joined a group. The guides were informative and pretty relaxed. I would say get an early tour so queuing time is less. ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Totally impressed Danielle was really good at making sure everyone could here and was very informative.

  • Simone

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We hadden een fantastische Gids die veel vertelde en de wachttijden in wachtrijen goed wist te vullen.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Once up the tower it was ok. Don’t rely on timings, the tour started on time but it was an hour and half before we even got on the tower. Nearly 5 hou ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    dobra atmosfera

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