Take the challenge of climbing 704 steps to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower and be rewarded with the most spectacular views of Paris. Learn the structure’s history from your expert guide. Upgrade when booking for access to the summit.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Great guide and informative a lot on the history of the Eiffel Tower and the history. Knows a lot of history and great to be involved with. Kind friendly and helpful . Good sense of knowledge and great English communicator.
The knowledge and excitement from our tour guide was incredible
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PLEASE NOTE: The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. The meeting point is located outside the 1 Avenue Elisée Reclus, at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Your City Wonders representative (wearing blue and holding a City Wonders sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of the two streets. Arriving by public transportation: The nearest metro station is Ecole Militaire (approximately 15 minutes walk) which is serviced by metro line 8. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, you may experience delays at security checks or in ticket lines. In peak months (April to October), on school holidays and weekends, please expect a minimum of 30 minutes waiting time for security and 45 minutes to buy your ticket. In low season (November to March), expect a minimum of 15 minutes for security and 30 minutes at the ticket desk
- For operational reasons, capacity control, or weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, even if it reopens during your tour, the price of the summit access will be refunded within 8-10 days
- Please note that during busy periods, there may be a wait to access the ticket desk, as well as to clear the security and stairs lines. If there is a wait, your guide will use this time to share engaging stories and historical insights about the Tower’s creation. This comprehensive tour typically lasts around 2 hours, but wait times for security checks can sometimes extend the tour duration.