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Paris Eiffel Tower Guided Stairs Climb Beat the Elevator Queue
Join an expert-guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour and discover the history, architecture, and engineering of Paris's most famous monument. Instead of taking the elevator, you'll climb approximately 674 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying unique viewpoints and fascinating stories along the way. This Eiffel Tower guided tour includes access to the first floor and second floor observation decks, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Paris and see many of the city's most icon
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Overview
- ✓Join an expert-guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour and discover the history, architecture, and engineering of Paris's most famous monument.
- ✓Instead of taking the elevator, you'll climb approximately 674 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying unique viewpoints and fascinating stories along the way.
- ✓This Eiffel Tower guided tour includes access to the first floor and second floor observation decks, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Paris and see many of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Join an expert-guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour and discover the history, architecture, and engineering of Paris's most famous monument. Instead of taking the elevator, you'll climb approximately 674 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying unique viewpoints and fascinating stories along the way. This Eiffel Tower guided tour includes access to the first floor and second floor observation decks, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Paris and see many of the city's most iconic landmarks. Tour Facts - Tour Type: Guided Eiffel Tower Stairs Tour - Location: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France - Duration: Approximately 2 Hours - Access Included: First Floor and Second Floor - Total Steps Climbed: Approximately 674 Steps - Maximum Height Reached: 115 Meters (377 Feet) - Guide: Professional Local Guide - Best For: First-Time Visitors, Families, Couples, Solo Travelers, and History Enthusiasts
Join an expert-guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour and discover the history, architecture, and engineering of Paris's most famous monument. Instead of taking the elevator, you'll climb approximately 674 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying unique viewpoints and fascinating stories along the way. This Eiffel Tower guided tour includes access to the first floor and second floor observation decks, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Paris and see many of the city's most iconic landmarks. Tour Facts - Tour Type: Guided Eiffel Tower Stairs Tour - Location: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France - Duration: Approximately 2 Hours - Access Included: First Floor and Second Floor - Total Steps Climbed: Approximately 674 Steps - Maximum Height Reached: 115 Meters (377 Feet) - Guide: Professional Local Guide - Best For: First-Time Visitors, Families, Couples, Solo Travelers, and History Enthusiasts
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What’s Included
- ✓Historical and architectural commentary
- ✓Panoramic observation deck experience
- ✓Landmark identification session
- ✓Stairs entrance ticket with access to the Eiffel Tower 1st and 2nd floors
- ✓Entry ticket for the summit (only if summit option is selected)
- ✓Guided tour of the 1st and 2nd floor
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Please note that this activity is not skip-the-line. For this activity, the tourists do not need to stay in the queue to get into elevator because they do not take elevator to reach the 2nd floor; instead they take the stairs, and the entry to the stairs do not have the queue. So, we say Beat the Elevator Queue.
- •Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
- •Not recommended for people with heart problems
- •Not recommended for people with vertigo
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
The meeting point is NOT inside the Eiffel Tower. Your Wandria guide (holding a Wandria sign) will be waiting for you on the intersection of Av. Octave Gréard and All. Thomy-Thierry streets.
🏁 End point
The guided tour will conclude inside the Eiffel Tower on the second floor after boarding tourists on the elevator to the summit.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Book at least
- 12 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–5 · Adult 6–99
- Ticket
- The meeting point is NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Your Wandria guide (holding a Wandria sign) will be waiting for you at the intersection of Av. Octave Gréard and All. Thomy-Thierry streets. See here for more precise location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UsyE1QCG4QoykdT79 You may experience waiting times to enter the Eiffel Tower, which can vary depending on the season and time of day; queues for lifts and mandatory security checks typically range from 30 minutes up to 1–2 hours. For further information about your visit to the Eiffel Tower, please consult the official visitor’s practical guide: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/visit/visitors-practical-guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- English Tour: Stairs + Summit: Guided Tour In English: This tour's fully delivered in English language. It is climbing via stairs to 1st and 2nd Floor and then Summit via elevator.
- Spanish Tour: Stairs + Summit: Guided Tour In Spanish: This tour's fully delivered in Spanish language. It is climbing via stairs to 1st and 2nd Floor and then Summit via elevator.
Itinerary
15 min
Stop 1: Meeting Point Near the Eiffel Tower Meet your guide near the Eiffel Tower and begin your experience with an introduction to one of the most visited monuments in the world. Before entering the monument, your guide will explain: - Why the Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair - The story of engineer Gustave Eiffel - How more than 18,000 iron pieces were assembled to create the tower - Why the Eiffel Tower became the global symbol of Paris and France What You'll Learn Visitors learn about the history of the Eiffel Tower, its construction, architectural innovations, and cultural significance before beginning the climb.
10 min
Stop 2: Eiffel Tower Esplanade and Ground-Level Viewing Area Stand directly beneath the Eiffel Tower and admire the immense iron structure from ground level. This is one of the best places to appreciate the scale and engineering of the monument. Highlights - View the Eiffel Tower from beneath its four pillars - Learn how the structure was constructed in just over two years - Hear stories about public reactions when the tower first opened - Take photos from one of the most unique viewpoints in Paris
15 min
Stop 3: Climb the Eiffel Tower Stairs to the First Floor Begin climbing the Eiffel Tower using the original staircase route. During the ascent, your guide will share stories about the monument's construction, maintenance, and role in French history. Highlights - Climb the Eiffel Tower staircase - Visitors climb approximately 327 steps to reach the first floor. - Enjoy close-up views of the iron lattice structure - Learn engineering facts and historical stories - Experience viewpoints unavailable to elevator visitors
20 min
Stop 4: First Floor Observation Deck (57 Meters / 187 Feet) Arrive at the Eiffel Tower's first floor and explore one of the monument's most interesting observation areas. Highlights - Walk on the famous glass floor - Enjoy elevated views of Paris - Discover exhibits about the Eiffel Tower's history - View the Champ de Mars gardens from above - Take memorable photographs What Can You See from the First Floor? Visitors enjoy views of the surrounding Paris neighborhoods, the Champ de Mars, and the geometric layout of the city below.
15 min
Stop 5: Climb to the Second Floor of the Eiffel Tower Continue your guided ascent to the second floor while learning how the Eiffel Tower evolved from a temporary exhibition structure into one of the world's most recognizable landmarks. Highlights - Additional panoramic viewpoints - Historical commentary from your guide - Unique perspectives over central Paris - Photography opportunities throughout the climb Frequently Asked Question How many steps are there to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower? Visitors climb approximately 674 steps from ground level to reach the second floor observation deck.
30 min
Stop 6: Second Floor Observation Deck (115 Meters / 377 Feet) Reach the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, considered by many visitors to offer the best panoramic views in Paris. Your guide will provide a landmark orientation and help you identify famous monuments, museums, boulevards, and neighborhoods visible from the observation deck. Major Paris Landmarks Visible from the Second Floor Arc de Triomphe Louvre Museum Notre-Dame Cathedral Sacré-Cœur Les Invalides Grand Palais Trocadéro Montparnasse Tower The Seine River Historic Parisian neighborhoods and boulevards Frequently Asked Questions What is the height of the Eiffel Tower's second floor? The second floor is located approximately 115 meters (377 feet) above ground level. What is the best floor of the Eiffel Tower for views? Many visitors consider the second floor to offer the best balance of height, visibility, and photo opportunities. Your guided Eiffel Tower stairs tour concludes on the second floor observation deck.
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