Combo: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator with Seine River Cruise

Soar above Paris with a guided Eiffel Tower tour, then glide along the Seine on a 1-hour cruise, taking in the city's iconic landmarks from two perspectives.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the Eiffel Tower and head to your designated entrance (East, West, or South) based on your ticket type. Ensure you have a valid ID for entry, as it may be required for ticket validation. Expect some wait time at the security check, up to 2 hours during peak period. For this reason, your experience at the Eiffel Tower may lasts between 2 to 4 hours.

After your Eiffel Tower tour, head to the boarding point for the Seine River Cruise which is located at a 5-minute walking distance from the tower.

What to expect

Eiffel Tower

Marvel at panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower’s second floor, standing 377 feet above Paris. Your guide will share insights about the tower’s history and the landmarks visible from above.

Features

• Get elevator access to the second floor or summit.
• Hear fascinating stories from your guide about the tower’s history.
• Optional summit access for even more spectacular views.

Seine River cruise

Next, embark on a 1-hour Seine River cruise from the foot of the tower, passing historic sites like Notre Dame and Pont Neuf.

Features

• Sail past the city’s landmarks, including the grand Notre Dame Cathedral and the charming bridges of Paris.
• Learn about the history and significance of the sights you pass along the Seine with live commentary.

Know before you go

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.

• 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.