Eiffel Tower private tours

Why choose a private tour of Eiffel Tower?

✔️ Comfort and flexibility

Choose your start time and explore without interruptions. Enjoy a tailored experience that suits your pace.

✔️ Expert insights

Your tour is led by a licensed guide who shares fascinating stories and historical context, enriching your visit.

✔️ Just your group

Experience the Eiffel Tower with only your friends or family, ensuring a more intimate and personalized tour.

✔️ Priority entry

Enjoy skip-the-line access, allowing you to bypass long queues and head straight to the iconic views.

What to expect on a private tour of Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower aerial view with Seine River, Paris.
  • Meet your expert guide at the entrance: Begin your journey at the designated meeting point near the Eiffel Tower. Your guide welcomes you and outlines the personalized itinerary while ensuring a swift check-in process with skip-the-line benefits.
  • Explore the tower at your own pace: Your guide will take you to key viewpoints, sharing insights about the history and architecture of this iconic landmark. Each level offers unique perspectives of Paris, and you can linger at your favorite spots.
  • Customized route through the Eiffel Tower: Your guide tailors the experience based on your interests, whether you want to focus on the engineering marvel or the romantic stories tied to the tower.
  • Flexible scheduling and special requests: Need extra time at a particular viewpoint or want to skip certain areas? Private tours offer flexibility, ensuring that every moment aligns with your personal interests.

See the Eiffel in a way few do

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator: Reserved Entry to the Summit or Second Floor

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1 hr.

Meet your expert guide

Not just anyone can lead a private Eiffel Tower tour. Your guide is a licensed expert, often with a background in history or architecture, bringing years of experience to your visit. They know the tower inside out, from its construction details to the best times to visit for fewer crowds.

Expect more than just facts. A private guide becomes a storyteller, curator, and conversation partner, ready to adapt the pace and focus of the tour to your interests. With them, the Eiffel Tower feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a personal journey through one of the world's most famous landmarks.

Private tours vs Standard guided tours

FeaturePrivate tourGuided group tour

Flexibility

Choose your start time & pace

Fixed schedule

Personalization

Customize the route to your interests

Follows a structured route

Duration

Typically 2 to 3 hours

Usually 1.5 to 2 hours

Group size

Just you & your group

Mixed participants, 15–25 people

Guide’s focus

100% on you

Shared with the group

Cost

Higher

Usually lower

Atmosphere

Quiet, intimate, stress-free

Can feel rushed/crowded

Best for

In-depth, tailored experience

Overview of the highlights

Highlights covered on your private tour

Eiffel Tower view from below, Paris, for summit access tour with Seine River cruise.

The Summit

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Paris from the top level, where you can see landmarks like the Louvre and Montmartre.

Eiffel Tower in Paris with a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of Champ de Mars in Paris, showcasing gardens and surrounding cityscape.
Eiffel Tower top section with historical wireless station, Paris.
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Frequently asked questions about private tours

Private tours typically last around 2 to 3 hours, allowing for a thorough exploration of the Eiffel Tower at your own pace.

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Plan your visit

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