Eiffel Tower Guided Climb by Stairs

Climb the Eiffel Tower's 704 steps for stunning panoramic views, an expert-guided tour, and the option to upgrade to summit access for the best views of Paris.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point. Your guide will purchase your tickets once you arrive at the tower. As you wait, your guide will provide insights and stories about the tower’s history.

Once your tickets are purchased, they will be validated by your guide, and you’ll proceed with the tour. Be prepared for a wait at the security check, which can take up to 2 hours during busy periods. As a result, your visit to the Eiffel Tower may take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours in total.

What to expect

Eiffel Tower

Embark on a guided climb up 704 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the tower’s history, engineering, and cultural significance. Enjoy unique vantage points as you ascend, with stops to admire the intricate iron lattice design.

Your expert guide brings the Eiffel Tower’s story to life, from its construction for the 1889 World's Fair to its modern-day significance.

Features

• Climb 674 steps to the second floor for close-up views.
• Guided tour of the tower’s history and design.
• Visit the first floor, walk on the glass floor, and see exhibits.
• Explore the tower on your own after the climb.

Extras

Tour upgrades

• Summit access by elevator: Extend your adventure with an elevator ride to the summit for an unparalleled view of Paris from its highest observation point.

Eiffel Tower Guided Climb by Stairs

Climb into a world of iron lattice and architectural marvel as you navigate the ticketing lines with your guide, who will purchase tickets for you to gain access to the staircase leading up 674 steps. This climb offers an expert-guided journey through history and engineering, where every step reveals new details about the Eiffel Tower's construction and iconic place in Parisian culture. Visit the Eiffel Tower during this tour's highlight segment where you'll explore its intricate ironwork and panoramic views from 164 feet above ground on the second floor. With unique access to exhibits showcasing the tower’s fascinating details, including a walk on the glass floor of the first level, this climb weaves history and wonder, offering memorable encounters to forge connections while understanding that even the most enduring symbols of Paris have stories yet untold.

Discovering Eiffel Tower's Iron-Lattice Structure

The tour culminates in a visit to the Eiffel Tower’s iron-lattice structure as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring staircase access. Here, visitors are privy to an intimate encounter with Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece, exploring its intricate details and vast views that stretch beyond the city skyline. The climb itself is not just an ascent but a journey into Parisian heritage, where each step reveals more about this towering landmark’s engineering prowess and historical significance. With panoramic vistas awaiting at every turn, this exploration invites you to marvel at the tower's record-breaking heights while learning about its construction secrets and enduring legacy.

Wandering Through Eiffel Tower's Glass Floor

Access the Eiffel Tower’s glass floor included in the tour package enabling a unique perspective of the city below. This experience showcases the tour’s architectural appeal where visitors can stand on transparent panels that offer an exhilarating view of the ground beneath them, creating an unforgettable moment captured in memories. The first-floor exhibits provide further insight into the tower's construction and design, weaving together history and modernity to create a narrative that resonates with both curiosity seekers and enthusiasts.

Tour Highlights

• Navigate ticketing lines with guide assistance unique
• Climb 674 steps up iron lattice structure spectacularly
• Explore second floor exhibits showcasing tower’s details impressively
• Walk on glass floor of first level offering breathtaking views
• Enjoy expert-guided tour learning about history and engineering comprehensively
• Upgrade experience with elevator ride to summit option uniquely

Made for explorers of iron architecture, devotees of Parisian landmarks, and seekers of panoramic vistas, this guided climb weaves historical narrative and architectural splendor, offering unforgettable encounters that feel like stepping into the pages of a storybook. As you ascend the Eiffel Tower's iconic staircase, each step brings you closer to understanding the enduring legacy of one of the world’s most beloved landmarks.