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Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Entrance Ticket and Small Group Tour

Paris, France
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
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Overview

Sail past the long lines outside of Paris’ most iconic attraction on a small-group tour of the Eiffel Tower. With your priority access pass, head straight inside the magnificent landmark and embark on a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. Listen to interesting anecdotes surrounding the rich history of the monument and then absorb the spectacular cityscape of Paris from the top level of the tower. Opt to take the tour at a variety of departure times and even watch a magical sunset from this unique vantage point. Numbers are limited to 20 people to ensure a personalized experience.
  • Skip-the-line access to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Choose from a morning, afternoon or evening departure
  • Learn about the Eiffel Tower's architecture and history, dating back to 1889
  • Enjoy spectacular views of Paris from a panoramic viewpoint
  • Small group limited to 20 people for a more personalized experience
  • Ticket includes the 1st and 3rd levels of the Eiffel Tower, so you can visit independently after your guided tour

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This ticket lets you visit all three levels of the Eiffel Tower, with skip-the-line access to floor 2. 

What's Included

  • Expert guide
  • Small group tour (maximum 20 people)
  • Eiffel Tower Ticket Entrance
  • Skip-the-line access to 3rd level of the Eiffel Tower Paris
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 24 Rue Edgar Faure
    24 Rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris, France

    Meet at 24 Rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris; do NOT go to the Eiffel Tower. This activity is not only tickets to the Eiffel Tower; it is a guided tour. You cannot pick up your tickets early. The closest metro station to the meeting point is Dupleix (line 6); our office is a 5 minute walk from there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Greet your guide at a central city location in Paris and stroll to the Eiffel Tower with your skip-the-line ticket. Sail past lines often in excess of two hours and begin exploring the iconic monument immediately. Enjoy illuminating commentary from your guide and hear tales of the tower’s ingenious designer, Gustave Eiffel, and its rich historical heritage. Watch insightful documentaries in the cinematic theater on the 1st Level and see an original spiral staircase used by the architect himself.

Ascend to the 2nd Level to absorb the sprawling cityscape of Paris from above. Enjoy ample time to enjoy the panoramic vistas and then be entertained by stories of crazy exploits involving the tower. 

After your 2-hour guided tour comes to an end, feel free to continue exploring the Eiffel Tower independently. Ascend to the 3rd Level for a glass of champagne at the vertiginous summit and return to the 1st Level for an alternative perspective of the city. 

Please note: Your skip-the-line access does not apply to lines for the elevator to the 3rd Level. This tour provides skip-the-line priority, but is subject to all procedures and security requirements of the Eiffel Tower.

Tickets are available up to 90 days in advance of your chosen travel date.

Eiffel Tower

Skip-the-line access to all 3 levels of the Eiffel Tower

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers from 4 years old
  • Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge
  • The Eiffel Tower summit or elevators may be closed to the general public on rare dates throughout the year for maintenance or safety reasons. Apart from possible delays for elevator closures, this will not affect your guided tour, so no refunds or discounts will be given.
  • Your ticket may NOT include summit access. Please pay close attention to the tour options which will indicate if a summit ticket is included. Please note that it is NOT possible to buy a ticket for the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Your ticket allows you to skip the line to access the Eiffel Tower but there may be a line for security and bag checks and for the elevator. Please note, no knives, sharp objects or glass bottles are allowed.
  • Please note: We cannot predict when the Eiffel Tower will be crowded. In general, long lines are common in the summer, on most weekends and during peak travel periods throughout the year (Christmas, Easter, local holidays). 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. Pre-book and pre-plan, and you’ll be guaranteed access to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy this small-group tour.
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Our tour guide’s...
    Patricia_B, Mar 2023
    Our tour guide’s extensive knowledge of the history of the tower. His name was Martin. The entire experience was awesome!
    Great tour, 5 ⭐️
    Janet_E, Mar 2023
    Great experience with our tour guide, Tobias. Meeting location was easy to find. Tobias was very knowledgeable about the Eiffel Tower and about Paris.
    Top of Paris!
    jeffrey_w, Feb 2023
    Great trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. OJ was knowledgeable and friendly. He kept our girls engaged and that is a big plus. Loved the views and stories!
    First time to Eiffel Tower
    jvales2383, Dec 2022
    Oj was a great guide and very knowledgeable for English speaking tourist, I definitely recommend this tour
    Fab trip to the Eiffel tower
    Helen_D, Dec 2022
    It was very busy so being able to get ahead in the queue was really helpful. OJ our guide was very friendly and helpful.
    Poor tour company!
    Lasanthan_P, Dec 2022
    The tour guide was intelligent and advised us of the history of the Eiffel Tower however, the issue with the tour is that there were no earphones hence it was difficult to hear the tour guide at all times. I travelled to various other cities such as Venice and Rome and their tour operators had a system with ear phones. The tour company should invest in this equipment!
    Don’t miss this tour!
    Lee_H, Nov 2022
    Our guide Maddie was wonderful! Informative and also made suggestions on other areas to visit in Paris.
    Informative and fun
    Jan_K, Nov 2022
    Seeing all the important parts of Paris from one vantage point and getting ideas of what to do next.
    A wonderful experience
    Rick_M, Nov 2022
    Severene(sp) was as entertaining as she was informative. She made the experience one to cherish for many years to come. Merci beaucoup.
    Good guide, great visit with kids!
    Tove_L, Nov 2022
    Our guide Kim was great. The visit took all afternoon, there were some lines here and there but not too bad. Nice when you don’t have to figure out where to go and just can follow the guide. We learned a lot from our guide about the tower and other Paris buildings. My kids (8 and 11) also enjoyed it and liked Kim a lot too.
    Great tour!!
    Mark_S, Oct 2022
    Our guide Kate was fabulous, very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We had a major history lesson! Recommend this company highly
    Poor Tower Experience.
    Sydney_B, Oct 2022
    Travel Guide did a good job. Terrible location for your office. You should state that office was on side around corner. Very disappointed tat we couldn’t go higher in the Tower.
    So much fun
    Cindy_T, Oct 2022
    We enjoyed our time at the Eiffel Tower. Our guide was funny, engaging and intelligent. We learned a lot.
    Ripped off
    John_B, Aug 2022
    We didn't skip any lines!! Given our tickets by the tour operators with a face value of approximately a third of what we had been charged. Stood in line with everyone else in boiling temperatures and no shade. As a 70 year old with a heart condition I am prepared to pay extra for good experiences. This wasn't one of them!!
    Top of the Tower
    Sandra_R, Aug 2022
    The tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable of the history associated with the Eiffel Tower. We had a nice walk to the tower and took pictures before heading up.
    Misleading. The wait was 45 mins in line along with standard entry ticket. List guide in crowd inside. Terrible
    Deborah_E, Aug 2022
    Please refund the tour fee l Ss the standard entry fee. Stating ‘skil the line’ implies there would be virtually no waiting. We had to waste 30mins going to the tour office and waiting 45 mins in line to Eiffel Tower.
    Wonderful Experience!
    Devan_H, Jul 2022
    My niece and I were traveling to Paris for a long-awaited trip. I scheduled this tour so she could experience the best of the Eiffel Tower. We were not disappointed! Zoja was our tour guide and she was amazing. She was down to earth, helpful, and very informed about the history of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
    Our guide Amir was great!!!! Learned so much and had fun.😊
    Mary_T, Jul 2022
    Amir!!! He was a wonderful guide . We learned so much about the tower. Was a lovely tour. Would recommend it to all.
    Small Group is the best! Great tour with lots of knowledge.
    Frederick_W, Jul 2022
    What can you say, it is the Eiffel Tower. Awesome. Anna/Ana (sorry) was great. She took great care of us and our daughter (13yo) really enjoyed talking with her. Small Group is the only way to go to avoid the chaos.
    Perfect Tour Guide
    Dee_F, Jul 2022
    Anna was the best tour guide. She provided great details on the history of the Eiffel Tower, assisted with taking taking photos, very personal and provided tips on other places to visit within the city.
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