Eiffel Tower Guided Tours

What to bring

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

• 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.

Accessibility

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Each year, the top of the Eiffel Tower closes for maintenance and renovations. It will be closed from 5th January, 2026.
• Please note that 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 before your visit.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
• Expect to stand in line for a security check at entry, which can take between 2 to 4 hours during peak season.
• 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.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• Waiting times are to be expected for a security check when you enter.

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

Inclusions #

• Hosted entry to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)

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

• Access to 1st floor

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

What to bring

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.
• This experience involves a lot of walking and climbing. It's highly recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes in order to fully enjoy this experience.

What's not allowed

• 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.

Accessibility

• This tour is not accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
• The summit is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• This tour doesn’t include skipping the line. Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be up to 2 hours, but rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait.
• It is recommend allowing extra time before your next activity to ensure you make the most of your Eiffel Tower experience.
• 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 before your visit.
• As per Eiffel Tower rules, if you upgrade your tour to include the summit, you'll need to visit the summit right after the guided tour ends. Afterward, feel free to explore the other 2 floors on your way down. The first level of the Eiffel Tower has more exhibits, a glass floor, and occasional pop-ups.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• 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.

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

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

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

What to bring

Eiffel Tower

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

Eiffel Tower

• 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.

Seine River cruise

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, and pets (except for guide dogs) are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

Eiffel Tower

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit floor of the Eiffel Tower is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Eiffel Tower

• 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.
• Depending on the entry times of the Eiffel Tower, the itinerary order might vary.
• 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.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.

Seine River cruise

• To comply with the rules, the river cruise boats host 300 people in good weather and 120 people in rainy weather.
• You can enjoy the sightseeing cruise anytime depending on the expiry date on the ticket.

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

Inclusions #

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

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

• 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

• 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.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• 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.

What to bring

Eiffel Tower

• Individuals must provide a valid ID card, such as a passport or ID card, to enter the tower grounds.

What’s not allowed

Arc de Triomphe

• Note that luggage is not allowed.

Eiffel Tower

• 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.

Accessibility

Arc de Triomphe

• Disclaimer: There are about 284 stairs up.
• A lift and traffic ramps are in place for people with reduced mobility.

Eiffel Tower

• The 1st & 2nd floors are wheelchair accessible.
• The summit is not accessible for wheelchair users or guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

Arc de Triomphe

• Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month from Nov to Mar.
• Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for European Union nationals or non-EU residents in France aged between 18 and 25 years (an ID is necessary).
• Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass.
• Entry is also free for soldiers, gendarmes, and CRS carrying the professional card and “Sentinelle” mission order, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, and holders of the Ministry of Culture card with a companion.
• Please check this document for more details about the venue.
• Informative pamphlets about the monument are available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian.

Eiffel Tower

• Please note that the guests are required to go to the meeting point provided on the voucher and not to the entrance of the venue directly since it's hosted entry.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.

Inclusions #

Eiffel Tower

• 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower

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

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Small group between 10 to 20 guests

• Access to 1st floor

• Informative pamphlets in 10 languages

Arc de Triomphe

• Entry to Arc de Triomphe

• Rooftop access

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 of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• 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.