Eiffel Tower Guided Tours

Uncover the history behind this iconic landmark with an expert guide while choosing between panoramic city views by day or night.

• Everything you get: Head to the elevator to the second floor or the summit, the highest point in Paris. Along the way, hear captivating stories about the tower’s construction, significance, and Gustave Eiffel’s vision. On your descent, stop at the first-floor glass platform for a thrilling perspective of the city below.
• Why choose this: The Eiffel is more than just a viewpoint—this guided tour offers a deeper understanding of its history. With a small group (max 20 guests), enjoy an interactive experience.
• Choose from multiple slots available— by day, enjoy clear views of Paris landmarks, and by night, witness the stunning city lights and the tower's sparkling illuminations.
• Upgrades: Add a Seine River cruise, with the Eiffel Tower as the convenient boarding point, for a scenic view of the city’s landmarks from the water.

Inclusions

• 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group between 10 to 20 guests

• Access to 1st floor

• 1-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

• Skip-the-line entry

Navigate the security and ticket line easily with the help of a host, then explore the tower at your own pace.

• Everything you get: Meet your host at the designated point, let your host line up for purchasing tickets on your behalf. Then, head to the elevators and enjoy access to the 2nd floor or summit, as you explore each floor at leisure.
• Why choose this: Finding the right entrance at the Eiffel can be tricky, especially with the crowds. Hosted entry ensures a smooth and stress-free visit, letting you focus on the experience rather than the logistics.
• Upgrades: With Eiffel Tower a convenient boarding point located 5-minutes away, enhance your experience with an optional Seine River cruise that gives you two stunning perspectives of the city: from the heights and the waters.

Get a closer look at the Eiffel Tower’s architecture and structure as you hear expert commentary along the way.

• Everything you get: Take a guided climb up 674 steps to the 2nd floor, soaking in stunning views of Paris as you ascend. Pause at the 1st floor’s glass platform, then continue to the second floor where you'll get incredible panoramas. After your climb, feel free to explore the tower at your own pace. You guide will help you with the process of purchasing tickets while giving you in-depth insights of the landmark as you wait in the queues.
• Why choose this: The Eiffel has an intricate structure that is best experienced via the stairs. As you get an intimate, up-close view of the iron-lattice design, a guide will point out details that you might miss.
• Upgrades: Add summit access for an elevator ride to the top for a breathtaking panoramic view from Paris' highest vantage point.

Inclusions

• Access to the 1st and 2nd floors via the stairs
• Stair entrance tickets
• English-speaking guide
• Access to the summit via elevator (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

• Elevator access to the 1st and 2nd floor
  • Skip-the-line entry

See Paris from two iconic perspectives—soar above the city at the Eiffel Tower and cruise past landmarks on the Seine.

• Everything you get at the Eiffel Tower: Take the elevator to the second floor at 377 feet and during the ride, let your guide tell you intriguing stories about the tower's past. On your way down, stop at the first-floor glass platform for a stunning view.
• Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Glide along the Seine on a 1-hour cruise near the Eiffel Tower, taking in stunning views of Parisian landmarks. Listen to live commentary as you pass under historic bridges, including the Pont Neuf.
• Why choose this combo: Experience Paris from two unique angles with a single cost-effective booking. The Eiffel and Seine are just 5 minutes apart, ensuring a seamless experience with no extra travel time.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to summit access for truly breathtaking views from 905 feet above Paris. While the second floor offers incredible views, the summit provides an even more spectacular vantage point, plus access to the Champagne Bar at the top.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hr English guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

• Elevator access to 1st floor

• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per the option selected)

• 1-hour Seine River cruise

• Live commentary onboard the cruise

Exclusions

• Skip-the-line entry

Seine River cruise

• Start point: Eiffel Tower
• Assemblee Nationale
• Musee d'Orsay
• Institut de France
• Pantheon
• Cite de la Mode
• Hotel de Ville
• Notre Dame
• Conciergerie
• Grand Palais
• Palais Chaillot

Eiffel Tower

• Tip: A great way to save time is by taking the steps on your way back down and making as many stops as you want and capturing the breathtaking Parisian skyline.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible to the 1st and 2nd floors.
• The summit is not accessible to wheelchair users.
• Even with prepaid access, you might wait at the security check and for elevators on the ground and on the 2nd floor.
• Please note you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets prior to your visit.
• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.
• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.
• This is an English-guided tour. Some guides may also speak additional languages, primarily French or Spanish, and may offer extra assistance when possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• Infants under 4 require a ticket. If the infant option is unavailable during booking, please contact Headout support for assistance.

Seine River cruise

• Tip: On your cruise, keep an eye out for the golden 'Fame of Industry' statues as you pass under the iconic Alexander III bridge. You'll also spot the Grand Palais Museum’s glass top and the Invalides Hotel’s gold dome!
• To comply with the rules, the river cruise boats host 300 people in good weather and 120 people in rainy weather.
• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, and pets (except for guide dogs) are not allowed on this experience.
• You can enjoy the sightseeing cruise anytime depending on the expiry date on the ticket.

Capture breathtaking city views at the Eiffel Tower and then explore Paris' top sights by bus.

• This single combo ticket covers the Eiffel Tower and a hop-on hop-off bus ride to tick off Paris' biggest bucket-list attractions in one easy plan.
• Hop on and off as much as you like for 24 or 48 hours to 10 Paris highlights like the Eiffel Tower and the jaw-dropping Gothic beauty of Notre Dame.
• You’ll get onboard Wi-Fi and audio commentary while passing by famous Paris sights, so you can learn and post your snaps without missing a beat.
• Get direct elevator access to the Eiffel Tower’s summit and join a small group for a 90-minute guided tour of its fascinating history and design.
• Pause at the Eiffel Tower’s first floor on your way down to stand on the glass platform and soak up heart-racing views of Paris under your feet.

Inclusions Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus on the Red Route

• Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Russian & Mandarin Chinese

• Free Wi-Fi & headphones

• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Eiffel Tower guided tour

• 90-min guided tour of the Eiffel Tower (near stop 8 on Red Route)

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Elevator access to the summit

• Elevator access to 1st and 2nd floors

• Small group tour (between 10 to 20 guests)

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour Red Route Please click [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/8f0e6a7def054b400a815355b2e17298-Big Bus Paris HOHO.pdf) for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

• First bus: 9:45am from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide/Big Bus Information Centre)
• Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide/Big Bus Information Centre)
• Frequency: Every 6-13 mins
• Popular stops: Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Eiffel Tower guided tour

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
• Expect to stand in queue for a security check at entry, all for your safety!
• Sometimes good things take time. During peak season you may have to wait as long as 90 mins before your experience begins.

Experience the best of Paris without the hassle—enjoy smooth entry to two of the city’s most popular attractions.

• Everything you get at the Eiffel Tower: Meet your host at the designated point, who will escort you through security and validate your tickets. Then, enjoy access to the 2nd floor or summit and explore at your own pace.
• Everything you get at the Louvre Museum: Skip the lines and head straight into the Louvre Museum. Get access to current exhibitions and free entry to Musée Eugène-Delacroix within 48 hours.
• Why choose this combo: Save money while enjoying seamless entry to two of Paris’s most visited landmarks. The Eiffel Tower and Louvre are just a 10-minute drive apart, making it easy to explore both in one day.
• Upgrades: Tick off 3 Parisian bucket list items in one go as you can upgrade to include a 1-hour Seine River cruise and take in Paris’s beauty from the water.

Inclusions Eiffel Tower

• Hosted entry to the Eiffel Tower
• Access to the summit
• 1-hr Seine River cruise (as per option selected)

Louvre Museum

• Skip-the-line entry to the Louvre
• Access to temporary exhibits at the Louvre
• Free admission to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix

Eiffel Tower

• Please note that you will only be allowed to enter the Eiffel Tower Summit at the time chosen during the booking, so we recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance in order to ensure a hassle-free entry.
• In rare instances, the summit of the Eiffel Tower may be temporarily closed due to situations beyond our control, such as inclement weather or other circumstances. When this occurs, the group will be unable to access the summit, even if it reopens during your tour, and you will be provided a refund for the price of summit access.
• Summit access can no longer be purchased onsite.

Louvre Museum

• Please note that, as per museum rules, it is mandatory to provide us with the correct names of each individual in your party at the time of booking or you will be denied entry at the venue.
• Groups of 7 or more will need to visit the Louvre separately or purchase a group tour. Groups of 6 and lesser can book online.
• In the next step of the booking, you will have to choose the date on which you would like to visit the Louvre, along with the time slot during which you will gain entry. You will be allowed to gain entry within 30 minutes of the selected time slot (for example, should you choose a 10am time slot, you will be allowed to gain entry up until 10:30am) by lining up in the yellow line meant for visitors with pre-purchased tickets for a certain time slot.

Underground oceanic discovery and a guided tour to the highest point in Paris, both just steps away.

• Everything you get at the Eiffel Tower: Join a 90-minute guided tour in a small group, with elevator access to the summit or second floor. Hear captivating stories about the tower’s history and Gustave Eiffel’s vision, and enjoy panoramic city views by day or night. Pause at the first-floor glass platform for a thrilling look at Paris below.
• Everything you get at Aquarium de Paris: Step into one of the world’s oldest aquariums, home to Europe’s largest jellyfish collection, four shark species, and interactive experiences like the petting pond. Kids will love the mermaid shows and aquatic cinema.
• Why choose this: Located just steps from each other, the aquarium pairs perfectly with a guided visit of the Eiffel Tower. Save time traveling, see both highlights in a single day with one easy booking, perfect for families, couples, and explorers.
• Upgrades: Choose to visit only the second floor at 115 meters for a bird's eye view or the summit at 300+ meters high, highest point in Paris with a map like view.

Inclusions Eiffel Tower

• 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Access to 1st floor

Aquarium de Paris

• Entry ticket to the Aquarium de Paris

• All workshops and shows that are available on the day of the visit

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator What to bring

• A valid photo ID (passport or government-issued card) is required to access the tower grounds.
• Bring your booking confirmation (digital or printed).

What’s not allowed

• Smoking, alcohol, glass bottles, cans, and padlocks.
• Large luggage, non-folding strollers, big bags, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or similar wheeled objects (except foldable pushchairs and mobility aids).
• Sharp or dangerous objects.

Accessibility

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• The summit is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.

Additional information

• Tickets to the summit cannot be purchased on-site at the 2nd floor; they must be booked in advance.
• Expect airport-style security checks at entry; during peak season, waiting time can be 2–4 hours.
• Infants under 4 require a ticket.
• Tours are conducted in English.
• The summit may close temporarily due to technical or crowd-control reasons. In such cases, you’ll receive a partial refund (difference between 2nd-floor and summit ticket).
• Group size is capped at 20 guests for a more personal experience.

Aquarium de Paris What to bring

• A valid photo ID may be requested at the checkpoint.
• Carry a copy of your booking confirmation (digital or printed) for smooth entry.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the aquarium.
• Smoking, vaping, and consumption of alcohol are prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed (except certified service animals).

Accessibility

• Fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs via an external elevator located left of the main entrance stairs.
• The visitor path is gently sloping, stair-free, and equipped with lifts.
• Designated GIG–GIC parking spaces are available nearby.

Additional information

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Free admission for infants under 3 years.
• Average visit duration is 1.5 to 2 hours.
• Lockers are available at the entrance for small belongings.
• Re-entry is not allowed once you leave the aquarium premises.