Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Tour & Seine River Cruise | Small Group

Your expert Paris Unscripted guide will meet you at Pont d'Iéna, in front of the Statue of the Roman Cavalier on the south side of the bridge closest to the tower. With reserved access tickets already arranged, your group of no more than 10 will enter without the uncertainty of waiting in long queues to buy tickets on the spot. Your guide will lead you up through the tower by elevator, sharing the remarkable story of Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece along the way — from its controversial construction in 1887 to its transformation into the world's most visited monument. You'll discover hidden details, surprising facts, and perspectives that most visitors completely miss. On arrival at the 2nd floor the group proceeds directly to the summit elevators, ascending straight to the top at 276 metres above Paris. A 360° panorama stretches across the entire city - the Seine winding through Haussmann's grand boulevards, Sacré-Coeur crowning Montmartre in the distance, and on a clear day views extending up to 70 kilometres. Don't miss Gustave Eiffel's private office, faithfully preserved near the summit, where wax figures recreate his historic meeting with Thomas Edison. Your guide will be on hand throughout to point out landmarks and share stories at each level as you make your way down. The visit follows a top-down route - from the summit you descend through the tower's floors at your own pace with your guide, discovering each level on the way down including the sweeping 2nd floor views. When you're ready, make your way to the Seine River cruise dock — just a 3-4 minute walk from the tower. Boats depart every 30 minutes until 10pm, so simply turn up and board the next available departure. A multilingual audio commentary is included on board as you glide past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and more along the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.

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