Eiffel Tower: Recommended tours & tickets

See the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended — while climbing it from the inside. That's why we created the world's first climbing tour, where your local guide will share the history of the tower's engineering as you ascend the different levels. But climbing the stairs isn't all you'll do. You'll have the chance to stop on each level, where you can get a bird's-eye view of the city. On the first level, you'll see amazing views around and even beneath you through the transparent floor. On the second level, take a break as your guide points out the Paris landmarks you can see from your vantage point. Want to make this tour even better? Upgrade to take the glass-walled elevator to the summit, where more spectacular views, a champagne bar, and Gustave Eiffel's restored private office await. If you choose the Seine River boat cruise upgrade, you'll end your day with a scenic boat ride.

Take some time to get acquainted with Paris’s most famous lady on our Eiffel Tower Tour. Meet your guide near the base of the Eiffel Tower, listening all the while to the fascinating history of the original “Dame de Fer” (Iron Lady). You’ll have a chance to enjoy her every curve from every angle and to understand the beautiful science that keeps her standing. Get access to the Eiffel Tower elevators and head up to the 1st level with its suspended glass floor, then on to the 2nd level for breathtaking panoramic views

Your visit to Paris wouldn’t be complete without a climb to the top of the world-famous icon of France, the Eiffel Tower! Why not ensure that your experience is as smooth and easy as possible by booking ahead of time? Discover the fascinating stories behind the construction of the ‘Iron Lady’, and gaze upon the Paris skyline as your guide points out the many famous monuments on display. Then continue your ascension to the very top of the tower and behold the City of Lights extending at your feet with our timed entry tour.

See a different side of Paris’s ‘Iron Lady’ on a guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower. Take the slow and scenic route and climb the stairs! Learn all about the construction, controversies, and mystique surrounding the iconic tower from a guide as you ascend to the second level, admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from angles and viewpoints that most visitors miss. It’s an adventurous way to go behind the scenes—and under the beams—of one of the world’s most popular attractions.

When you think of quintessential Paris, two strong images come to mind: the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River. In this exclusively designed tour for the discerning traveler looking for the classic Paris experience – we bring a fully guided visit of the Eiffel Tower with a 2nd floor Observation Deck ticket, and a Seine River Cruise, together in the most flexible and stress-free way possible.

Skip the steps on this guided tour of the Eiffel Tower and zip right to the second floor to spend more time enjoying what the inside of the tower has to offer. On the second level, your guide can help you find Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, the Grand Palais, Les Invalides, and other popular landmarks, as well as recommendations for what to eat while you're there. When your tour is done, you can stay as long as you like and take the elevator to the very top if you've paid for the summit upgrade. On your way down, you can check out the first level to view Paris through a glass floor, visit the exhibits, and more. If you’ve opted for the Seine River cruise upgrade, you will also receive a ticket for a one-hour boat cruise. This is a physical ticket that will be handed to you when you check in for your Eiffel Tower tour. You can head straight to the boat landing to take your cruise after your tour or go on another day.