Best of Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit or 2nd Floor Access
Description
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
- The time you select during booking is only for your Eiffel Tower entry.
- You will receive your cruise tickets in PDF format one day before your scheduled date, sent via email or WhatsApp.
- Please be aware that longer waiting times are possible during peak season.
- This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, stroller users, or guests who require walking sticks, due to the Eiffel Tower’s limited accessibility.
Reviews(15)
The guide was excellent, however, he was only with us for 50 minutes. So, probably better to purchase your summit ticket on your own and early. That was our mistake and so all tickets were gone and this was the only way to get to the summit while we were in Paris.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations, even though you found the guide excellent. We would like to review the details of your booking and better understand what happened regarding the timing and summit access. Please contact us at feedback@crowntours.com with your booking reference number so our team can check the situation properly and assist you further. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
This experience is great because it removed the stress of getting tickets and the entry process into the Eiffel Tower. Our guide who took us up was very knowledgeable and friendly. If you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower alone, it may be stressful trying to understand the cityscape; however, our guide helped us identify all of the prominent landmarks of Paris from above. If you are planning to visit the Eiffel Tower, I would highly recommend that you use this service.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your guide made your Eiffel Tower visit smooth, informative, and enjoyable with their knowledge of Paris landmarks. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Guide was able to skip most of the line waiting to get in, but it was a bit chaotic. She provided historical details that enhanced the visit. Expensive for the basic effort that the guide provides.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Jeremy. We are glad to hear that your guide helped make the Eiffel Tower visit smoother by assisting with access and sharing historical details that enhanced the experience. We understand your comments regarding the organization and value of the tour, and we appreciate your feedback. Your remarks are helpful as we continue working to improve the overall guest experience. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
We did the Eiffel Tower and Seine River cruise — everything was so well organized, the meeting points were easy, and the team was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re very happy to hear that your Eiffel Tower and Seine River experience was perfectly organized and easy from start to finish. It’s great to know that the meeting points were clear and that our team made you feel welcome throughout the experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Paris or beyond. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Good visit, we went till the summit. The guide was a little less experienced in managing the group. But other than that, it was good
Dear Krishna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for rating the experience positively. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your visit all the way to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, it’s truly a memorable experience. We also appreciate your comment regarding group management. Feedback like yours is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it internally so we can continue improving and supporting our guides in every aspect of the tour experience. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Sky Crown Tours
It was an amazing experience. Chinelo Onwubuta was an incredible guide tour with organized information and great communication. We loved!
The guide Chinelo was absolutely amazing and provided very good advice about the city and useful information. Highly recommended.
Chinelo is a very good guide was thrilled by her as she explained it and also very friendly and helpful
Vielen Dank für Ihre schöne Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie von Chinelo als Guide so begeistert waren und ihre Erklärungen sowie ihre freundliche und hilfsbereite Art besonders geschätzt haben. Ihr Lob geben wir sehr gerne an sie weiter. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Crown Tours entschieden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße, Sky Crown Tours
It was a great experience, Chinello good and very useful new information, thank you so much, it was really wonderful
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour si chaleureux ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une expérience géniale à la Tour Eiffel avec Chinello. Elle sera ravie de savoir que ses informations vous ont été utiles et que vous avez apprécié la visite. Merci encore d’avoir choisi Crown Tours ! Kind regards, Sky Crown Tours
Chinelo was very informative. She had many facts about the tower history and process. Impressive details about the builder.
