Eiffel Tower Stair Climb with Optional Summit Access, Paris

After connecting with your orange-hat-wearing guide and fellow climbers at the designated meeting point, you'll make your way to the base of the Eiffel Tower to begin the ascent. You'll climb through the iconic structure's interior, gaining insight into its brief notoriety and significance as a cultural landmark. Along the way, your guide will share anecdotes and interesting facts, keeping you engaged and entertained throughout the climb.

Your first stop is the first floor, where you can take a breather and enjoy spectacular views of Paris. Feel the thrill of standing on the transparent floor while admiring the cityscape below. Explore the exhibits, including a nearly forgotten piece of the tower's original spiral staircase. Afterward, continue your climb to the second level, where you're rewarded with sweeping views of Parisian landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, and more. Here, your guide can suggest dining options, such as the popular macaron bar, or where to find authentic souvenirs to commemorate your visit.

If you've selected the summit upgrade, this is where your guided portion concludes, and you'll proceed to the summit via a glass-walled elevator. At the summit, take a peek inside Gustave Eiffel's restored private office, complete with wax figures of his daughter Claire and Thomas Edison. Delve into displays featuring historic maps and a model of the 1889 summit. Revel in the unparalleled views from both indoor and outdoor observation decks, and perhaps toast your achievement with a glass of Champagne from the city's highest bar. 

After your summit visit, you have the freedom to explore the first and second floors at your leisure on your descent. The first level offers more exhibits, that captivating glass floor, and occasional pop-ups worth checking out.