Highlights / General details
Our guide will take you straight to the second level while discussing the history, architecture, and fascinating stories about the Tower. You will learn about monuments along the Paris skyline, historical events including its place in two World Wars, and its role as a playground for countless daredevils. You will have time to walk around the first and second level, taking in the breathtaking Paris cityscape from this ideal vantage point! Our group size is limited to 20 people so that you can be assured that you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. If you’d like to visit the summit, tickets can be purchased following your tour on the second level of the Eiffel Tower.
Inclusion
Guided tour; Skip-the-line access into the tower; Access to the 1st and 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower; You will be equipped with audio headsets on this tour so you can hear clearly all the fascinating history of Paris from your guide.
Exclusion
Gratuity; Access to Summit level; Transportation to/from the hotel.
Hours of operation
Available daily. Departure times vary throughout the year. Please arrive strictly 15 minutes prior to departure. No tour departures on July 14 and December 25.
Duration
Approximately 1.5 hours.
Location
This tour meets at 36 avenue de la Bourdonnais. Please do NOT go to the Eiffel Tower, your tour is not meeting there.
Participant restrictions
Entrance to the Tower is free for children under four years of age, but proof of age may be required if the child’s age is in question.
Policies
Cancellation: 3 days prior 100% penalty. No show always 100% penalty.
All of our tours operate rain or shine. If rain is in the forecast, please plan accordingly and have a rain jacket with you.
We will skip the lines to access the Eiffel Tower, but there can be some wait time for security, bag check and/or the elevator. Please note: you can't bring knives/sharp objects or glass bottles on the Tower.
Our Eiffel Tower Guided Tour to Second Level does not include access to the summit of the Tower, however you can buy tickets at the end of the tour. The summit may be closed for maintenance, safety or inclement weather. This will not affect your guided tour and no refunds or discounts will be given in the event the authorities close the summit.
The Tower does not offer skip-the-line access from the 2nd level to the summit and therefore we have no control over the potential wait for the elevator that takes visitors from the 2nd level to the summit. Additionally, there may be a wait for the elevators when descending the Tower.
Access to the Tower is subject to all policies and procedures of the Eiffel Tower (including closures or delays due to inclement weather, security threats, maintenance and or any other unforeseen closures). Also, admittance is subject to Eiffel Tower security clearance.
Our skip-the-line tours enable you to skip the line if indeed there is one. Unfortunately, there is no way to foresee which days and times will produce lines and which will not. In general, long lines are common in the summer, on most weekends and during peak travel periods throughout the year (Christmas, Easter, local holidays). Pre-book and pre-plan, and you’ll be guaranteed access to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy this small-group tour.
**Please note there is a minimum of (1) and maximum of (8) tickets per booking. If more than 8 are ordered, booking is subject to cancellation**
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**
Get in touch with one of our destination specialists to discuss your plans. Whether you want to discuss this particular itinerary or you have specific requirements that mean we create a totally unique holiday just for you. You can call us or send us an online enquiry and we will call you back to discuss your holiday plans.
Our destination specialists are here to help. They will have firsthand knowledge of the destinations that mean they can answer your questions, make suggestions and give relevant advice to put together your dream holiday.
Your own dedicated specialist travel advisor will help to carefully create your tailor made holiday and send you a detailed itinerary via email for you to look through and refine until you are 100% satisfied.
Once your holiday itinerary has been agreed we will ask you to pay the relevant deposit, if applicable, or full payment if your holiday is departing within 14 weeks of booking. You will then receive your full confirmation, payment receipt and ATOL certificate via email within 24 hours of booking.
Even after you have booked and paid for your holiday there are bound to be questions you have before you depart on your holiday. We pride ourselves with the Customer Care that we offer and are always here to assist with any pre or post departure assistance you require.