Eiffel Tower Guided Tour
A guide takes you up to the 2nd floor, tells the story of the Iron Lady and points out the great Paris landmarks. Access to the summit is offered as an option depending on the package. Ideal for understanding the monument without handling ticketing yourself.
Where to book a guided tour
Two reliable platforms resell guided tours of the Eiffel Tower (2nd floor, summit option, combos). Prices vary by operator and date: check them on their pages.
The official website also offers a guided tour up to the summit at €71.70 per adult (~90 min, 12 people max). The GetYourGuide and Viator links are affiliate links (see Transparency); we do not display a reseller starting price for lack of a price verified at the source.
What a guided tour includes
- A guide who leads the group up to the 2nd floor by elevator.
- The historical commentary on the "Iron Lady": construction, rescue, and the science that keeps it standing.
- The entry tickets to the 2nd floor (and to the summit if the summit option is chosen).
- Depending on the package, direct access that skips the ground-level ticket line. Note: skip-the-line access does not exist for the summit.
- On the official guided tour: the tour of all 3 levels with an official guide, the 1899 hydraulic machinery and the descent by stairs via the 1st floor.
Plan for about 75 to 90 minutes of touring depending on the package, plus the time for security checks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the point of a guided tour?
A guide leads the group up to the 2nd floor and tells the story of the Iron Lady, its construction and the science that keeps it standing, while pointing out the great Paris landmarks visible from the floors. Depending on the package, access is direct and skips the ground-level ticket line.
Is access to the summit included?
It depends on the package. With resellers (GetYourGuide, Viator), summit access is most often offered as a paid add-on, on top of guided access to the 2nd floor. The official Eiffel Tower guided tour, on the other hand, includes the climb up to the summit.
How much does a guided tour cost?
The official guided tour up to the summit costs €71.70 per adult (official website). Prices for tours resold by GetYourGuide and Viator vary by operator, summit option and date: check the current price directly on their pages.
How long does a guided tour last?
Plan for about 75 to 90 minutes depending on the package, not counting time for security checks. The official guided tour up to the summit lasts about 90 minutes.
Ready to go up with a guide?
Book your guided tour online to understand the Iron Lady without dealing with ticketing, then enjoy the finest view of the Tower from the Trocadéro esplanade right across the way.