Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Access

4.9
(12 reviews)
Paris, France

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Choose the Paris view that fits your style, then let the city do the rest. Select an English-guided Eiffel Tower visit to the 2nd floor or summit, or pick a combo that pairs the tower with a Seine River cruise for an extra layer of Paris magic.

Start at the Eiffel Tower and ride the elevator up to the 2nd floor, where the skyline spreads out in every direction. If the summit option is selected, continue higher by elevator to reach the tower’s highest level, including highlights like Gustave Eiffel’s private office. From there, enjoy a true 360° panorama over Paris landmarks.

If the chosen option includes the Seine cruise, the next chapter is effortless. Boats depart from the Eiffel Tower area, so it’s easy to fit into your day. The cruise ticket is flexible and can be used the same day or another day, up to one year from booking. A multilingual audio guide from the cruise operator is included as you glide past Paris along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.

What's Included

Live Guide
Optional self-guided audio tour app that includes interactive maps of the city
Eiffel Tower elevator access to the 2nd floor (depending on option selected)
Access to the Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower elevator access to the Summit (depending on option selected)
Seine River Cruise Tour (depending on option selected)
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Check in with your Crown Tours host at least 30 minutes before your activity start time. Our meeting point is located in the small park next to the ticket line (entrance 1) on Allée Léon-Bourgeois. Our staff will be easy to recognize wearing a purple Crown Tours jacket.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Check in with your Crown Tours host at least 30 minutes before your activity. The meeting point is in the small park next to the ticket line at Entrance 2. Look for staff in purple Crown Tours jackets who will make your arrival smooth and stress-free.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Eiffel Tower

    Take the elevator up the tower with your pre-booked tickets. From the second floor or summit, enjoy sweeping views of Paris as you spot the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Louvre in the distance, all framed by the city skyline.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Pause at the statue of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the tower. This hidden gem at the base is often missed by visitors, but it’s the perfect way to connect with the history of Paris’s most iconic landmark.

    Admission ticket free
  • Palais Garnier (Pass by)

    Before or after your tower entry, use the immersive app to follow one of two 1.5-hour routes through Paris. Each stop includes its own audioguide story, bringing the city to life as you discover hidden gems, fashion hotspots, scandals, and perfect Eiffel Tower photo moments.

    Admission ticket free
  • Seine River (Pass by)

    Prefer to relax instead? Board a Seine River cruise and admire Paris from the water. Glide past Notre-Dame, the Musée d’Orsay, and elegant bridges while enjoying a different perspective of the City of Light.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Seine River

    Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Seine and see Paris from a fresh perspective, right from the water. Glide past famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Île de la Cité, with beautiful bridges and classic riverfront views along the way.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Summit access subject to Eiffel Tower operational status (can sometimes close due to weather).
  • Please note that late arrivals to the tower cannot be guaranteed entry.
  • The Seine River cruise operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 30 minutes. Your cruise tickets are valid for 1 year and can be used anytime within that period.
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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