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Eiffel Tower guided tour by elevator

4.2/5
30 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Paris
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
E-Voucher
Group tour

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

Important to know

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Tour guide until 2nd floor
  • Elevator ride up and back down
  • Access to the summit (if option Eiffel Tour by Elevator + Summit is selected at checkout)

What’s not included

  • Access to the summit (if option Eiffel Tour by Elevator is selected at checkout)
  • Skip-the-line tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

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 signs reading "ExperienceFirst" or "ExperienceFoundry".

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 30 reviews


Review categories

Staff

3.7/5

Service

3.7/5

Safety

3.7/5

Value for money

3.4/5


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  • G

    Gilly

    Travelled with family


    30 September 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    We visited in September 2025 and although our Tour Guide had to still purchase our tickets it was very quick - around 15-20 minutes. Very informative and a great way to visit the summit of the Eiffel Tower.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    27 November 2025
    5

    United States of America

    The initial place to join needs more prominent .

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    26 July 2025
    4

    United Kingdom

    It was very informative about the tower

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    13 July 2025
    5

    United States of America

    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. Timings were good enough info and then we did the summit.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    9 December 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Empresa completamente confiable, todo muy bien sin sorpresas Excelente

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    9 July 2024
    3

    United States of America

    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 hours in total and we did not hang around it was the queues! Every thing else we planned had to be cancelled. Spectacular views from the summit obviously

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145