Private Eiffel Tower Tour — Summit Access
The world's most iconic tower. Your private guide. No queues.
Duration
2 hours
Group
Private
156 reviews
4.9 / 5
From
€221pp
What's included
Not included:Food and drinks
Highlights
- 100% private — never shared with strangers
- Skip the main queue via the dedicated South Pillar gate (January 2026)
- Elevator to the summit included as standard
- Guide meets you at street level for a proper exterior briefing
- Eiffel's restored private apartment at the top
- On a clear day — 70km views in every direction
What it actually feels like
There are tours of the Eiffel Tower, and there is the Eiffel Tower with someone who knows it. We belong to the second category. Your guide meets you on the street, not in a queue, and the visit begins with a full exterior introduction before you ever step inside.
From January 2026, our licensed guides hold dedicated access to the South Pillar entrance — a gate the public cannot use. You walk past the queues. You take the elevator straight up. The summit is included as standard, not an upgrade, and on a clear day you'll see seventy kilometres in every direction.
Eiffel financed eighty percent of the tower himself. De Maupassant ate at its restaurant daily so he wouldn't have to look at it. A WWI radio antenna is the reason it still stands. These are the stories you don't get from an audio guide.
Practical information
Meeting point
228 Rue de l'Université, Paris 7e
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private — your group only
Languages
English (primary). Other languages on request.
Availability
Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
Meals
Food and drinks
Privacy
100% private — only your group, never shared with strangers.
Step by step
- 01
Meet your guide
228 Rue de l'Université — exterior introduction and tower history.
- 02
South Pillar entry
5-minute walk to the dedicated licensed-guide-only gate. No public queues.
- 03
1st floor
Glass-floor panel and Champ de Mars perspective.
- 04
2nd floor panorama
Sacré-Cœur, Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, La Défense, Montparnasse, Statue of Liberty replica.
- 05
Summit at 276m
Elevator to the top — 70km views on a clear day.
- 06
Champagne bar & Eiffel's apartment
Visit Gustave Eiffel's restored private apartment before descent.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour really private?
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Yes — 100% private. Only your group, never shared with strangers. The price from €221 per person is based on a private group of 2.
Where do we meet?
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228 Rue de l'Université, Paris 7e.
How long is the tour?
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2 hours. Operates year-round. Live availability via the booking calendar.
What's included — and what isn't?
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Included: Dedicated private guide, Elevator tickets to 2nd floor and summit, Skip-the-line via South Pillar entry. Not included: Food and drinks.
What languages is the tour available in?
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English (primary). Other languages on request.
How do I book, and is the price per person?
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Use the live booking calendar on this page for instant confirmation. Prices are per person and start from €221 based on a private group of 2 — the per-person rate decreases as your group grows.
Per person, from
€221
Based on a private group of 2.
100% private — only your group, never shared with strangers. · Live availability via the calendar.
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