Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Tour and optional Summit by Lift

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  • Duration:1 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Paris, Île-de-France
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With the 2nd Floor or Summit Direct Access to the Eiffel Tower option, experience a unique visit of the iconic Eiffel tower! Soar at 115 m high for a 360 stunning view of the City of Light and all of its gorgeous landscapes, from where our expert team will provide you with every bit of information and facts about the famous Iron Lady.
Your guide will point out all of the other major French monuments that can be spotted from the 2nd Floor! Snap breathtaking pictures from that perfect spot and make this experience an unforgettable one!
Wander around for as long as you wish before heading up to the Summit Level where a panoramic and unobstructed view of the most romantic city in the world will leave you speechless


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Posted By : Michael_A
We fledgling didn't make a plan for the eiffel tower before arriving in Paris but thanks to Viator we were able to get tickets for the summit on a day's notice with a few options as far as the time. Easy to find and guide was great, Jacopo. And the price was less than what our hotel concierge said he could arrange for us!

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Posted On : 2024-05-09 17:10:05 full ratings


Posted By : Eric_B
Be aware what you're paying for so that you won't be disappointed. This is basically a ticket reseller (a scalper, or tout, if you're a Brit) at elevated prices. If you time your purchase right (60 days out from your visit), you can buy the ticket directly from the Tour Eiffel website for a fraction of the price.

That said, we knew exactly what we were getting into (unlike, apparently, many of the customers who have left reviews). We booked a family trip to Paris during peak season (around Easter), and, unfortunately, by the time we knew our dates, the 60-day advance on-sale directly from the Tour Eiffel website had already passed, and all tickets to the summit had already been sold out for our dates. This was our son's first visit to Paris (we had been a couple times before and had already done the Eiffel Tower), but we wanted to make sure our son had the experience. So, we essentially paid this "tour" group about three times the ticket price directly from Tour Eiffel. Again--we knew exactly what we were doing and what to expect.

Otherwise, it all went very smoothly. Based on previous reviews, we made sure we arrived early to the given address. It's a small office with a very small, very cramped, and very hot waiting room in the back (don't be fooled by the "lounge" moniker). At our time, the guide came and summoned us and everyone else at our assigned time and led us outside and handed us tickets. Again, these are the SAME EXACT tickets that you can purchase directly from Tour Eiffel, Except these have the tour operator's name ("GAMBI TOUR") in place of your name if you had purchased them yourself. And yes, we left exactly on time--so don't be late! The guide then walked us over to Champs de Mars, where the tower is located (maybe a 6-7 minute walk). As other reviews have mentioned, he went at a quick pace and never really looked back to make sure the whole group was keeping up. Not a problem for us, as we're fit and quick walkers, but could potentially be problematic if you're older, injured, etc. He then led us through security, to the queue for the lift/elevator for the second floor, and then up the lift. Once at the second floor, he gave a brief explanation of how to get the lift up to the summit as well as a brief (maybe 4-5 minute) discussion of some of the history and facts about the tower. He was very friendly and funny, but, remember, you're paying for a ticket (and escort in), and not an actual "tour" in the truest sense. This fact was apparently lost on many reviewers who were disappointed that they payed so much money and got so little "tour". After he finishes his spiel, you're on your own to explore the rest of the tower.

Would I recommend this "tour" to others? Well, only if you're in the situation that we were in, where all tickets directly from Tour Eiffel have already sold out for your dates. Just make sure that you understand what you're paying for--tickets for a sold out date/time at inflated prices, and not really a tour. Otherwise, if you plan better, and go to the TE website exactly 60 days from the date you plan to visit, you can just buy your tickets yourself for a fraction of the price.

Once last note... One of the reasons it's so hard to get tickets for TE, especially for peak dates, is precisely because of companies like this. Companies who buy as many tickets as they can for every date and every time window, so that they can resell them as "tours" on Viator and other sites at vastly inflated prices. If it weren't for these types, it wouldn't be so difficult to get tickets directly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 12:58:57 full ratings


Posted By : Cheryl_W
Danyel shared great historical facts and made everyone feel welcomed and included in the tour. I'm glad we took this tour with Danyel. The eiffel tower visit could have been confusing, but he explained the process more than once. That help a great deal. Thank you Danyel!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 13:05:31 full ratings


Posted By : Bob_C
Great views. The reserved access helped minimize the wait times, as we had a separate line from those just purchasing tickets on their own. However, please know that there is no "tour" or any information. The "tour guide" simply walks in front of you from the ticket office to the Eiffel Tower. They then leave and you are on your own to ride to the top and spend time as you see fit. So, the premium being paid is just to minimize wait time, not to get any history lessons or inside information.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 19:58:46 full ratings


Posted By : Marielle_B
Tour guides were really nice and had a lot to tell about the tower and it’s history. Entering the tower may feel overwhelming due to all the security, but the guides help you through everything. The tour ends at the second level. After that you can explore all the levels on your own. It was really nice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 14:38:22 full ratings


Posted By : Neil_S
Our guide was fabulous. The tower was worth the wait. The view from the pinnacle was breathtaking. I am very glad that we were able to transcend to the summit. It was a once in a lifetime experience
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 14:26:42 full ratings


Posted By : Andrea_P
Samy was our guide. He was very kind and knowledgeable. I recommend the tour for any type of group or solo traveller.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 05:39:13 full ratings


Posted By : Fania_W
Our tour guide, Zack (Zach?) provided lots of context and historical facts that really helped us appreciate this national monument. I can't imagine that we would have had nearly as enjoyable an experience without him. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 10:55:53 full ratings


Posted By : Mary_S
We loved Disney but this tour needs to be clear on the directions for the pick up and drop off. There are 5 pick up locations and only 2 return stops. It is very vague in the listing. Additionally, the buses need to have clear designation that it is for Disney. Maybe a sign in the front window since they are tour buses.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 14:01:11 full ratings


Posted By : Rhonda_M
The views are incredible, but so are the lineups - even with an advanced booking. Be prepared to spend 80% of your time waiting in one line or another.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 15:50:17 full ratings