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Skip-the-ticket-desk-line Eiffel Tower 2nd level access and Seine cruise
Availability: Everyday
Do this because
- Avoid the lines with Eiffel Tower skip-the-ticket-desk-line
- Drift leisurely past the iconic monuments of Paris
- Discover more with your English-speaking guide
- 25 people max for a more personal experience
What to expect
When you want to experience essential Paris, you’re not alone. Beat the crowds with this express ticket to the Eiffel Tower’s second level and a knowledgeable local guide to the Parisian highlights. Then enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Seine to get a different perspective on the city.
Choose between morning and afternoon departures, enjoying:
- A guided walk through the Trocadéro gardens with spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower and the city beyond
- As much time you like enjoying views at the Eiffel Tower
- Your choice of departure time for the Seine river cruise
- Tales from your guide about the Eiffel Tower, its history and how it has become today’s icon
- Accompany your guide to the river cruise dock (200m/218yds from the tower) or make your own way
- A skip-the-ticket-desk-line one-hour river cruise with views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and more
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What's included
Expert English-speaking tour guide
Small groups of 25 people or fewer
Reservation and entrance tickets with skip-the-ticket-desk-line access to the second level the of Eiffel Tower and a Seine river Cruise
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
What's not included
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Food/beverages
Reduced price
- Children (ages 4-14 years)
- Infants (ages 0-3) free
Where
Architecture Museum at the Palais de Chaillot, 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
Meeting point:
The meeting point IS NOT at the Eiffel Tower. Meet your guide 15 minutes before departure in front of the main entrance to the Architecture Museum at the Palais de Chaillot. Metro stop Trocadero (line 6 or 9). Exit n°1. The guide will be wearing a blue polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.
What to remember
- This tour ends at the second floor of the Eiffel Tower
- Once on the second floor clients are free to purchase a ticket which allows them to ascend to the summit in their own time
- There is a line for the elevator to the summit
- The boat cruise lasts one hour and you are free to do this whenever you like after the Eiffel Tower tour
- Extra security measures: we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
- To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
- We are unable to accommodate wheelchair users or those with any impairments requiring special assistance
- We are unable to accommodate prams or baby carriages on our group tours
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When
- This tour has numerous departure times, the guest must select only one departure time when booking, and times are not interchangeable.
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the activity begins.