Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade in Paris, France
Paris, France

Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

Outty Ranking 82 4.5 · 3,218 traveler reviews1.5 hoursFrom $35
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Outty Ranking

82/100

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Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 3,218 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade worth booking?

Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade is a 1.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $35 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 3,218 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
82 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (3,218)
Duration
1.5 hours
From
$35 per person

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 ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique. Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique 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 iconic landmarks. After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace.

What you get

    About this experience

    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 ascend by stairs as your expert guide shares the fascinating story behind its construction, controversies, and enduring mystique. Climb to the second level while admiring Gustave Eiffel’s intricate design from unique 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 iconic landmarks. After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and continue exploring at your own pace.

    What's included

    Included

    • Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour
    • Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected)
    • Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors
    • Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected)
    • Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Skip-the-line access
    • Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Meet your expert guide just steps from the Eiffel Tower and kick off your Paris adventure with fascinating stories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. As you make your way to the entrance, enjoy your first up close views of the Iron Lady while your guide handles the ticketing process. During busy periods, there may be some waiting time for tickets, security screening, and stair access. Your guide will make the most of this time by sharing the remarkable history, engineering secrets, and cultural significance of the Eiffel Tower. The guided experience typically lasts around 2 hours, though wait times may extend the tour.

      20 minutes here

    2. Eiffel Tower

      Take on the Eiffel Tower the way Gustave Eiffel intended, by climbing the stairs. As you ascend to the second-floor observation deck, your guide will bring Paris to life with captivating commentary and insider insights. Along the way, enjoy incredible views of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Once on the second floor, take time to soak in the unforgettable panoramic views and snap photos of the Paris skyline. After the guided portion ends, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace before returning to ground level by stairs or elevator. Want to go even higher? Upgrade your experience to include summit access and ride the elevator to the very top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of Paris. Summit access is subject to availability on the day of your visit.

      100 minutes here · Admission included

    3. The Seine

      Only available when the cruise upgrade option is selected. Make your Paris experience even more memorable with a scenic Seine River cruise. After your Eiffel Tower visit, head just a short walk to the river and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for a relaxing journey through the heart of the city. As you glide past Paris’s most famous landmarks, enjoy live commentary that reveals the stories behind the city's grand architecture, historic bridges, and riverside treasures. It's the perfect way to see the City of Light from a completely different perspective and a truly unforgettable addition to your day in Paris.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Paris

    The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet 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.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Conclusion Point: 2nd Floor of the Eiffel Tower

    Options you can book

    • Summit & Cruise - English

      Eiffel Tower Summit & Cruise: Guided climb, Summit access, and scenic Seine River cruise. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit by elevator.

    • Eiffel Tower Summit - Spanish

      Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.

    • Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish

      Duration: 2 hours Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.

    • 2nd Floor & Cruise - English

      Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor &Cruise: Guided climb to the 2nd floor and a scenic Seine River cruise. No summit access. Duration: 3 hours

    • Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-English

      Duration: 2 hours Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor: Guided climb with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. No summit access.

    • Eiffel Tower Summit - English

      Eiffel Tower Summit: Guided climb with elevator access to the Summit for breathtaking panoramic views. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included: Access to the 1st and 2nd floors after visiting the summit.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 20 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    City Wonders Ltd

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
    • 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.
    • After the guided portion of the tour, you’re free to remain inside the tower and enjoy additional time exploring at your own pace.
    • Guided climbing experience: The 1st and 2nd floors are accessed by stairs, while the summit is reached by elevator.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3,205 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    3,205 verified traveler reviews for Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    2,653
    4 star
    153
    3 star
    92
    2 star
    64
    1 star
    243
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    Navigator15900677318 · October 2026

    Eiffel tower

    Ana B was good and it was fun and i really enjoyed it

    via Tripadvisor

    _S2879LX · October 2026

    Paris is a great city and Mite is the best guide 🔥

    It was a wonderful experience, our first trip to Paris with such a good company! Our guide was Mite and we’re forever thankful to him. It was interesting and funny with great views, we were so amused. Mite was very polite and such a compelling storyteller, we were lucky to have him as our tour guide.

    via Tripadvisor

    sanjao264 · September 2026

    Eiffel climb

    It was awesome, the guide is interesting, calm and happy and made our day better even with the rain! 😊

    via Tripadvisor

    2hongm · September 2026

    Eiffle tower tour guide

    Brilliant and knowledgeable Maria gave us a wonderful tour guide.Highly recommend!

    via Tripadvisor

    Jclark6 · September 2026

    We climbed 668 stairs to Eiffel Tower 2nd level

    The stair climb experience was great. Our guide, Maria, was outstanding; very personable and knowledgeable, sharing much interesting about the Eiffel Tower, and its history.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $35 to $92
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1,126
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by City Wonders Ltd, who run 66 experiences we rank across 12 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.4 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything City Wonders Ltd runs

    Why this scores 82

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)64
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)80
    Local standing (8% weight)34
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.

    How much does Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade cost?

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    Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade take?

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    Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.

    Is Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 3,218 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    Around 1,126 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Paris?

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    Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Paris?

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    April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Paris?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    Included: Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower after the guided tour; Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour (depending on option selected; Guided Eiffel Tower climb with stair access to the 1st and 2nd floors; Optional summit access by elevator (if option selected); and Small group tour with 20 guests or fewer. Not included: Gratuities; Skip-the-line access; and Pre-reserved tickets (group purchases tickets on the day). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet at the intersection between Avenue Silvestre de Sacy and Avenue Elisée Reclus. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: For operating reasons or capacity control in addition to weather, the summit may not be ac. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Paris. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    Across 3,218 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    What booking options are available for Eiffel Tower Climbing Stairs Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade?

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    There are 6 options to choose from, including Summit & Cruise - English, Eiffel Tower Summit - Spanish, Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor-Spanish, 2nd Floor & Cruise - English. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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