Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Tickets with Host, 2nd Floor or Summit
- DurationAbout 1 to 2.5 hours depending on the option; unlimited time on the tower afterwards
- Open onDaily
- Meeting pointCheck in at the organiser's shop at 62 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower; your host hands you your ticket there and the visit starts from the shop. Do not go directly to the tower. Arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated
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Overview
These Eiffel Tower reserved access tickets take the stress out of visiting the most famous monument in Paris. You check in at a shop a few minutes from the tower, where an English-speaking host hands you your pre-booked ticket, walks with you to the entrance and tells the stories of the iron structure on the way. The default option is the summit ticket: elevator to the 2nd floor, then a second elevator to the top at 276 metres for the highest view in the city. Once you are up, the time is yours; stay as long as you like and come down via the glass floor of the 1st floor. Shared check-in, no hotel pickup; 2nd-floor-only and Seine cruise options exist.
Highlights
- Pre-booked Eiffel Tower ticket handed to you by an English-speaking host
- Elevator to the 2nd floor and on to the summit at 276 metres with the default option
- Stories and history of the tower on the short walk from the shop to the entrance
- Unlimited time on the tower once you are up
- The glass floor and exhibitions of the 1st floor on the way down
- Views of the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, Sacré-Cœur and the Seine
- Check-in at a shop near the Champ de Mars, no searching for tickets
- Options with the 2nd floor only or with a Seine River cruise ticket
Full Description
The Eiffel Tower and the host check-in
The Eiffel Tower was built for the World's Fair of 1889 in just over two years from 18,000 iron parts and 2.5 million rivets, and at 330 metres with its antennas it remains the tallest structure in Paris. It was meant to be dismantled after twenty years and was saved by its use as a radio mast; today about six million people a year ride its elevators, which makes Eiffel Tower tickets the most sought-after reservation in the city. Buying on the day usually means a long queue and the risk of a sold-out summit.
This product solves the problem with a pre-booked ticket and a host. You check in at a shop near the Champ de Mars, your English-speaking host gives you the ticket for your time slot, and you walk together to the tower while hearing the stories of its construction, the artists who hated it and the way it is repainted. The host leaves you at the entrance; from there the visit is yours.
The 2nd floor: the classic panorama
The elevator inside one of the pillars takes you first to the 2nd floor, 115 metres above the ground, which is the viewpoint most people picture when they think of the Eiffel Tower. The buildings are close enough to recognise: the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Élysées, the golden dome of Les Invalides, the white basilica of Sacré-Cœur on the Montmartre hill, the towers of Notre-Dame on the Île de la Cité and the towers of La Défense on the horizon. The deck has two levels, viewing tables that name the monuments, shops and a snack counter.
If you book the 2nd-floor option this is where your ticket ends, and many visitors feel it is the best balance of height and detail. Summit ticket holders continue from here to the elevators for the top, where a separate queue forms; on busy days allow some waiting time at this point.
The summit at 276 metres
A second elevator takes summit ticket holders from the 2nd floor to the top of the tower, 276 metres up, the highest public viewpoint in Paris. There is an enclosed level with panoramic windows and, above it, an open-air platform where the wind reminds you how high you are. On a clear day the view reaches about seventy kilometres, the Seine becomes a ribbon curving through the city and the Champ de Mars below shrinks to a green rectangle. A reconstruction of the small office the engineer kept at the summit, with wax figures, shows how he received visitors here in 1889.
The summit is the reason to choose this default option: it is the part of the Eiffel Tower that sells out first, and having a pre-booked summit ticket in hand from your host is the only way to be sure of it. It may close in strong wind or for maintenance; if that happens on your day, the visit continues on the 2nd floor.
The 1st floor and the Champ de Mars
On the way down, stop at the 1st floor, 57 metres up, the widest level of the tower with a walkway around all four sides. Its transparent glass floor lets you look straight down to the ground between your feet, and the exhibitions explain how the tower was built and how it is painted every seven years. There are restaurants and a buffet here if you want a break with the view, and this is the quietest level in the late afternoon.
Back on the ground, the Champ de Mars stretches away from the tower toward the École Militaire, a park that was once a parade ground and is now where Parisians picnic with the tower in view. Across the river, the Trocadéro terrace gives the classic front-on photograph, and the Seine cruise option departs from the river nearby. The check-in shop on Avenue de Suffren is a few minutes from the Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station on the RER C and from Bir-Hakeim on metro line 6.
Itinerary
- Check-in at the shop near the towerGo to the shop at 62 Avenue de Suffren at 13:00 for the summit option, or 11:30 for the 2nd-floor options, where your English-speaking host gives you your pre-booked ticket.
- Walk to the Eiffel Tower with your hostA short walk of a few minutes to the tower entrance, with the stories and history of the monument on the way.
- Security check and elevator to the 2nd floorPass the security checks and ride the elevator to the 2nd floor at 115 metres; waiting times can be long on busy days.
- Elevator to the summit (default option)Queue on the 2nd floor for the summit elevators and rise to 276 metres for the highest view in Paris.
- Free time on the towerStay as long as you like, then come down to the 1st floor to see the glass floor and the exhibitions before returning to the ground; the visit typically takes one to one and a half hours plus your free time.
- Seine River cruise (with the cruise options)If you chose an option with a cruise, use the cruise ticket you collected at check-in for a sightseeing cruise on the Seine afterwards.
What's included
- Pre-booked elevator ticket to the 1st and 2nd floors of the Eiffel Tower
- English-speaking host from the check-in shop to the tower
- Stories and history of the tower on the way
- Unlimited time on the tower
- 1st-floor glass floor on the way down
Not included
- Summit access
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.7/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility
Meeting point
Check in at the organiser's shop at 62 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris, a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower; do not go directly to the tower, as your ticket is handed to you at the shop by your English-speaking host, who then walks with you to the entrance. The summit option starts at 13:00 and the 2nd-floor options at 11:30; arrive ten minutes early, because late arrivals cannot be accommodated and tickets cannot be refunded on the day of the visit. The nearest stations are Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel on the RER C and Bir-Hakeim on metro line 6. There is no hotel pickup.
Important information
- Arrive on time at the shop: late arrivals cannot be accommodated and tickets are non-refundable on the day
- Expect queues for security checks and elevators; waiting times can be long on busy days and school holidays
- Summit ticket holders queue again on the 2nd floor for the summit elevators
- The summit may close for wind, maintenance or crowd control; the visit then continues on the 2nd floor
- Luggage, large bags, non-folding strollers, drones, glass objects, walking sticks, padlocks and sharp objects are not allowed on the tower
- Dress for the weather: the summit platform and the decks are open to the wind
- The visit ends on the tower itself; you come down whenever you are ready
- Bring a photo ID; the ticket is in the name of the booking
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
The check-in and the walk with the host are shared with other ticket holders; on the tower you are on your own, free to stay as long as you like.
How long does the Eiffel Tower visit take?
About one to one and a half hours for the elevators, security and the summit, depending on the queues, and then unlimited time on the tower. Most people spend about two hours in total.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You check in at the shop at 62 Avenue de Suffren, a few minutes from the tower and from the Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel and Bir-Hakeim stations.
What is included?
The pre-booked elevator ticket to the 1st and 2nd floors, the summit ticket with the default option, the English-speaking host from the shop to the tower and unlimited time on the tower. Transport, food, drinks and tips are not included; some options add a Seine cruise ticket.
Is the price per person or per group?
Tickets are booked per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Do I skip the line at the Eiffel Tower?
You skip the ticket office because your ticket is already booked and handed to you by the host. Security checks and elevator queues apply to everyone and can be long on busy days.
Should I choose the summit or the 2nd floor?
The summit gives the highest view in Paris and is the ticket that sells out first; the 2nd floor shows the monuments in more detail and involves less queuing. Families with young children often prefer the 2nd floor.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Children ride the elevators with you and love the glass floor on the 1st floor. Non-folding strollers are not allowed; folding ones are accepted.
Is it suitable for people with reduced mobility?
The elevators reach the 2nd floor, but the queues, the walk from the shop and the summit transfer make this product unsuitable for wheelchair users. Contact us for advice on an accessible visit.
What is the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower?
The 13:00 summit slot gives daylight views and, in winter, the chance to stay until the lights come on. Spring and autumn offer the clearest air; in summer expect longer queues.
What happens if the summit is closed?
In strong wind, during maintenance or when the tower reaches capacity, the summit may close without notice. Your visit continues on the 1st and 2nd floors, and our team will tell you as soon as we know.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and option in the booking panel and complete the booking. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes and sends the check-in address with a map.
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