About this tour
Ascend the Eiffel Tower to its summit with a guide, then explore Paris from two vantage points: the open-air decks of a hop-on hop-off bus and a Seine River cruise. This combo ticket covers all three experiences, valid for one day on the bus and anytime during operating hours for the river journey. A straightforward way to tick off Paris's biggest sights without the fuss of queuing separately.
Highlights
- Summit access with live commentary on Level 2
- Hop-on hop-off bus covers 45+ landmarks across Paris
- One-hour Seine cruise with recorded narration
- All three activities included in single ticket
- Bus runs every 5-10 minutes (April-September)
- River departures every 30 minutes peak season
- Commentary available in 11 languages
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the Eiffel Tower base and ride up to the summit together, where an attendant offers brief context about what you're seeing. The views are precisely what you'd expect—Paris spreads out below. After descending, you can board the bus whenever suits you; the full loop takes two hours forty minutes, though you'll likely hop off at museums, parks or cafés that catch your eye. The river cruise departs near the Tower and drifts past Notre-Dame, bridges and riverside buildings for about an hour. Both bus and boat run frequently, so you're never waiting long.
Good to know
The summit has no toilets. Children under 4 enter the Tower free. Wheelchair users can reach Levels 1 and 2 but not the summit. Public transport links are nearby if you skip the bus. Service dogs allowed. Wi-Fi available on the bus.
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