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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Group of 20 people or less
✔ Fully guided climbing tour via stairs to the 2nd floor
✔ Entrance tickets to the Eiffel Tower 1st and 2nd floor
✔ Summit Access by Elevator (if option selected)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Skip the Line Access
✖ Pre-reserved tickets (group queues to buy tickets on the day)
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Upgrade Option - Clients that chose the 'Upgrade Option with Summit Tickets': After arriving at the second floor, you will have free time to take the elevator up to the summit (3rd level) for the best panoramic views Paris has to offer. Please note that access to the summit is subject to availability upon arrival.
• For operating reasons or capacity control in addition to weather, the summit may not be accessible. When this occurs, the group will be unable to access the summit, even if it reopens during your tour. In this event, you will be refunded the price of the summit access within 5-10 days. The refund will be processed automatically, so there is no need to contact Viator.
• We will do everything within our control to ensure timings and itineraries are respected. However, due to the popularity of the Eiffel Tower, we sometimes experience delays from security, or ticket desk lines while purchasing your entrance tickets. In peak months (April to October), school holidays and on weekends, please expect a minimum wait time of 30mn at the first security check and 45mn at the ticket desk line. In low season (November to March outside school holidays and weekends), please expect a minimum wait time of 15mn at the first security check and 30mn at the ticket desk line.
