Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

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Experience enchanting Paris at night...

Experience a delightful evening outing as you explore the enchanting districts and iconic landmarks of Paris. Embark on an insightful city exploration aboard a panoramic bus, before capturing an extraordinary vista from the illustrious Eiffel Tower, immersing yourself in a truly memorable moment.

Our guide to Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

Commencing at the Sydney Place near the Eiffel Tower, your adventure begins with a delightful city tour aboard an open-top bus. Prepare to behold Paris' most renowned landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame de Paris, the Invalides, the Latin Quarter, and many others. Throughout the tour, you'll gain insights into the lifestyles of Parisians and develop a deeper understanding of their perception of the city.

Thanks to your prearranged access, you'll ascend to the second or third floors of the Eiffel Tower, avoiding as much as possible the lengthy elevator queues. Once you reach your chosen floor of this iconic French monument, designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city from a 360° vantage point.

The tour culminates at the Eiffel Tower, concluding your exploration of this magnificent landmark.

Highlights Include:

  • Visit via mobile app in an open-top coach
  • Tour guide at your disposal during the visit
  • Tour of the most famous districts and monuments
  • Commentary available in 10 languages
  • Reserved access to the second or third floor of the Eiffel Tower 

Departure Location:

  • Place de Sydney 75015 Paris.  (near the Eiffel Tower).

Departs:

  • Daily.

Start Times:

  • 1900 or 1945

Duration:

  • Please allow approximately 3 hours for your tour

    Terms and conditions

    Terms and conditions for Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

    • Advanced reservations are required. Please select your chosen date when booking.
    • Not wheelchair accessible.
    • In summer, tours will partially take place during sunlight as it does not get dark until much later in the evening.
    • The sequence of the tour may be changed for operational reasons. 
    • Please note: from June to August, part of the tour will take place in daylight.
    • Please remember to bring your earphones for the tour commentary.
    • Be aware that, although you will have reserved access to enter at theffel Tower, you may still have to wait at the security check
    • Available languages for city tour commentary: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Korean
    • Tours depart from Place de Sydney 75015 Paris in central Paris. You must make your way to the departure location.
    • Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 3 calendar days before departure (Central European Time). Beyond that period, the following fees apply: 2 calendar days prior service: 50% of tour price (Central European Time). 1 calendar days prior service: 100% of tour price (Central European Time).

    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions for Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

    Frequently Asked Questions for Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

    Facilities & Amenities

    • Are there toilets on the Eiffel Tower?

      Yes, there are toilets available on all floors of the Eiffel Tower, which are free to use.

      Baby-changing spaces are available on all floors except the top floor.

    Fun Facts

    • How many stairs up the Eiffel Tower?

      In total, there are 1,665 steps leading from the base square of the Eiffel Tower to the summit. However, please note that the stairs from the 2nd floor to the top are not accessible to the general public. If you're up for the challenge, you can tackle the 674 steps from the base to the 2nd floor, which typically takes between 30 to 45 minutes to ascend, depending on your fitness level.

    • What time does the Eiffel Tower light up?

      The Eiffel Tower illuminates from sundown until 11:45 PM each evening, with an added touch of sparkling brilliance for 5 minutes at the start of every hour.

    Frequently Asked Questions for Illumination Tour and Eiffel Tower

    Facilities & Amenities

    • Are there toilets on the Eiffel Tower?

      Yes, there are toilets available on all floors of the Eiffel Tower, which are free to use.

      Baby-changing spaces are available on all floors except the top floor.

    Fun Facts

    • How many stairs up the Eiffel Tower?

      In total, there are 1,665 steps leading from the base square of the Eiffel Tower to the summit. However, please note that the stairs from the 2nd floor to the top are not accessible to the general public. If you're up for the challenge, you can tackle the 674 steps from the base to the 2nd floor, which typically takes between 30 to 45 minutes to ascend, depending on your fitness level.

    • What time does the Eiffel Tower light up?

      The Eiffel Tower illuminates from sundown until 11:45 PM each evening, with an added touch of sparkling brilliance for 5 minutes at the start of every hour.