Guided tour up to the second floor with access to the Top

An unforgettable ascent and fascinating history

  • maximum of 12 people
    • French
    • Spanish
  • 1 hour (guided tour time)
  • from €27.10
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All the benefits of a guided tour and self-guided visit in one ticket!

This comprehensive visit includes a tour by an official Eiffel Tower guide and includes facilitated access to the elevator from the ground to the second floor. Learn more about the major historical events and little-known anecdotes behind the Eiffel Tower and experience the thrilling ascent to the top. Your guide will take you up to the second floor during a one-hour guided tour. You can then continue your visit the whole way to the Top, making sure you take time to explore the second and first floors at your own pace on the way back down.

The guided tour, available in French or English, is open to groups of up to 12 people. After meeting on the esplanade, your official guide will take you on a seamless one-hour visit. Once the tour is over, your guide will say “au revoir” on the second floor after showing you how to get to the elevator that will take you to the Top. The rest of your visit will be self-guided. Explore at your own pace, taking in the panoramic views at every level and enjoying all the benefits of the guided tour ticket at selected shops and food and beverage outlets.

The visit experience

01 – Meet your tour guide on the esplanade beneath the Eiffel Tower

Punctuality is the key to starting this visit on the right foot. Make sure you arrive at the Official Guided Tours meeting point (provided on your e-ticket) at least 15 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket. The tour starts right on time. Your guide will start by taking you to an exclusive area reserved for visitors taking the guided tour to show you how the two historic Eiffel Tower elevators work.

02 – Learn more about the monument during a one-hour tour

Your guide will then facilitate your access to the elevator taking you to the second floor. During the one-hour guided tour, you will discover the major milestones in the history of the Tower and learn more about how this iconic monument operates on a daily basis.

03 – Self-guided ascent to the top

After your guided tour, you can complete your visit at your own pace. Your ticket allows you to take the elevator from the upper level of the second floor to the Top of the Eiffel Tower. You may have to wait to take this elevator. Take your time and enjoy the most beautiful view of Paris and the surrounding region. If you’d like to raise a glass to celebrate this unforgettable moment, be sure to visit the champagne bar on the top.

04- Make your way back down and explore

Continue to explore the Eiffel Tower on your way back down. Feel free to return to both levels of the second floor. Take in all the different views of the city and surrounding areas and be sure to enjoy the restaurants and shops! To make your way down to the first floor and ground floor, we recommend taking the stairs to discover the tower’s fascinating structure. Once you've reached the first floor, take your time exploring this level and its wealth of content and panoramic views. The Ferrié Pavilion bistro on the first floor is also the best place to make the most of your guided tour ticket advantages: 10% off products from the exclusive Eiffel Tower brand and 10% off a specific menu at the bistro.

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Ticket prices

Guided tour up to the second floor with access to the Top

  • Guided tour to the second floor and access to the Top for a maximum price of €58.30 (adult price)
    The guided tour price includes the elevator ticket + €30 (Adult & Youth rates) or €20 (Child rate)

  • Adult : 58,30 euros
  • Young from 12 to 24 : 44,10 euros
  • Children from 4 to 11 : 37,10 euros
  • Children under 4 : free

Top tip

Keep to your time slot

The guided tour starts right at the time listed on your ticket. You will need to arrive at the meeting point on the esplanade 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

Entrance reserved for official guided tours

To prepare for your visit, be sure to use Entrance 1 upon your arrival at the monument and get in the line for Official Guided Tours. Allow 15 to 20 minutes to go through the security checks before arriving on the esplanade.

Visit not accessible to all

For safety reasons, this tour with access to the Top is not authorized for people with reduced mobility.

Guided tour e-ticket advantages

Get 10% off the Eiffel Tower brand’s exclusive range of products at the monument’s shops and save on a special menu served at the bistro on the first floor and at the buffe