Experience two of the most iconic attractions in Paris. Ascend the Eiffel Tower summit for panoramic views of the city and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine River to discover Paris’s most famous landmarks.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Discover monuments such as Notre-Dame and the Louvre
See Paris landmarks from the water
Experience a 1-hour Seine River cruise
Enjoy breathtaking views across the Paris skyline
Access the summit of the Eiffel Tower
Your day at a glance
See Paris from above and from the water with an Eiffel Tower Summit visit and Seine River cruise. Meet your English-speaking guide near the Eiffel Tower for an introduction before using reserved elevator access to the second floor. Continue independently to the summit for panoramic city views, Gustave Eiffel’s former office, and time to explore the first floor.
Your experience also includes a one-hour Seine River cruise with multilingual audio commentary, passing elegant bridges and landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and the Palais de Justice.
Meet Near the Eiffel Tower
Begin this Paris Eiffel Tower Summit and Seine River cruise experience on Avenue de la Bourdonnais, approximately a five-minute walk from the monument. Meet your English-speaking guide for an introduction to the Eiffel Tower before walking together to the entrance. Your pre-purchased ticket provides reserved entry and elevator access to the second floor.
Eiffel Tower Second Floor by Elevator
Travel by elevator to the Eiffel Tower second floor and look out across the Paris skyline from one of the city’s most distinctive viewpoints. Your guide shares stories and anecdotes about the monument’s history, from its controversial beginnings to its place as a defining symbol of Paris. This elevated setting also offers time for photographs and a closer look at the tower’s remarkable iron structure.
Summit Access and Gustave Eiffel’s Office
After the guided introduction, continue independently by elevator to the Eiffel Tower summit, the monument’s third level. Take in panoramic views over Paris and visit the former office of Gustave Eiffel. The summit also has a bar where drinks may be purchased at your own expense.
First Floor Discoveries
On the way down, spend free time exploring the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. You may visit the immersion gallery, browse the gift shop, or step onto the glass floor for a vertigo-inducing perspective beneath the tower.
Seine River Cruise Through Paris
Your experience also includes a one-hour Seine River cruise with multilingual audio commentary. Depart from in front of the Eiffel Tower and glide through central Paris, passing elegant bridges and waterfront landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, and the Palais de Justice. The cruise ticket is provided at check-in and may be used during your stay.
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Eiffel Tower Introduction
Meet your English-speaking guide Avenue de la Bourdonnais, about a five-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Receive an introduction to the landmark before walking with the group to the tower entrance.
Meet your English-speaking guide Avenue de la Bourdonnais, about a five-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Receive an introduction to the landmark before walking with the group to the tower entrance.
Use your reserved entry ticket to travel by elevator to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor. Enjoy views over Paris as your guide shares facts and anecdotes about the tower’s evolution from controversial construction to city icon.
Use your reserved entry ticket to travel by elevator to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor. Enjoy views over Paris as your guide shares facts and anecdotes about the tower’s evolution from controversial construction to city icon.
Continue independently by elevator to the Eiffel Tower summit. Take in panoramic views over Paris, visit Gustave Eiffel’s former office, and, if you wish, purchase a drink at the summit bar.
Continue independently by elevator to the Eiffel Tower summit. Take in panoramic views over Paris, visit Gustave Eiffel’s former office, and, if you wish, purchase a drink at the summit bar.
On your descent, explore the Eiffel Tower’s first floor at your own pace. Visit the immersion gallery, browse the gift shop, or step onto the glass floor for a striking view directly below.
On your descent, explore the Eiffel Tower’s first floor at your own pace. Visit the immersion gallery, browse the gift shop, or step onto the glass floor for a striking view directly below.
Use the cruise ticket provided at check-in for a one-hour journey on the Seine. Multilingual audio commentary accompanies views of Paris bridges and waterfront landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, and the Palais de Justice.
Use the cruise ticket provided at check-in for a one-hour journey on the Seine. Multilingual audio commentary accompanies views of Paris bridges and waterfront landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, and the Palais de Justice.
Arrive 15 minutes before your selected Eiffel Tower entry time.
Late arrivals cannot enter the tower and are not eligible for a refund.
Entry to the Eiffel Tower is reserved for a specific time.
Standard elevator access to the Eiffel Tower summit is included.
Infants aged 0-3 years old must buy a standard adult ticket to participate in this activity.
Know before you go
The cruise ticket is valid for up to 30 days after check-in.
Bring no luggage, as storage is not available at the office.
No refund at Eiffel Tower if you arrive with luggage.
The Eiffel Tower portion is not wheelchair accessible.
The cruise departs from in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Included
Eiffel Tower timed entrance ticket
Access to the Eiffel Tower summit
Seine River sightseeing cruise ticket
Audio commentary during the cruise
Excluded
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (lunch)
Personal expenses
Gratuities for the guide
Additional information
Please note that the meeting point is not at the Eiffel Tower. Tours depart from a designated meeting point, located next to the Eiffel Tower. Cruise departure is conveniently located in front of the Eiffel Tower and usually runs 7 days a week, approximately every 30 minutes from 9h00 until 21h00 in winter and around 22h00/22h30/23h00 in summer. Times are given as information only.
This experience is ideal for first-time visitors to Paris who want to see the city from two memorable perspectives: from the Eiffel Tower summit and on the Seine. It suits Paris landmark lovers, photography enthusiasts, and travelers interested in the monument’s history, including stories of Gustave Eiffel and access to his former office. The combination of guided introduction, reserved second-floor entry, independent summit time, and a Seine River cruise also appeals to visitors who want to pair iconic sightseeing with a relaxed view of Paris’s riverside architecture.
Voucher information
Please note that it is NOT possible to buy a ticket for the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.Cruise ticket will be provided at check-in and will be valid during your stay (up to 30 days).You will be denied entry to the tower without refund if you arrive with luggageItems not allowed in the tower include: over-sized luggage or bags, climbing or jumping gear (especially bungee jumping and parachutes), publicity materials of any kind, non-foldable child buggies/strollers, animals (except those required by disabled visitors), glass bottles, drink cans, excessive amount of food or drink
Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France, 75007 Meeting pointView in Google Map
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Sheela Ramesh
19, Feb 2026Google
Trip was well organised, and the tour guide was very informative & co operative.
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Andrea Ciceri
26, Dec 2025Google
All excellent, with more than pleasant guide.
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Shirley Madden
12, Dec 2025Google
Everything was well organized. I think the guide should have a microphone. We could not hear him as we walked many blocks to the Eiffel Tower.
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Quick answers
Do I need to buy a ticket for a child under 3 years old?
Infants aged 0-3 years old must buy a standard adult ticket to participate in this activity.
Can I buy a ticket for the summit when I will be on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower?
This experience includes a ticket to the summit. For your information, please note that it is NOT possible to buy a ticket for the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Which items are not allowed in the Eiffel Tower?
Items not allowed in the tower include : over-sized luggage or bags, climbing or jumping gear (especially bungee jumping and parachutes), publicity materials of any kind, child buggies/strollers that are not fold-able, animals, except those required by disabled visitors, glass bottles, drink cans, an excessive amount of food or drink
Is the cruise guided?
Most cruises include audio commentary explaining the history of the monuments along the river.
Is access to the Eiffel Tower summit included?
Yes, this experience includes access to the summit level of the Eiffel Tower.
Which monuments are visible during the Seine River Cruise?
The Seine River cruise passes landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum and historic bridges of Paris
Can the cruise be taken later in the day?
Your Cruise ticket has a validity of 6 months.
How long does the experience take?
The Eiffel Tower visit usually takes about 1.5–2 hours and the Seine River cruise lasts approximately 1 hour.
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