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Behind-the-scenes Tour of the Eiffel Tower – Skip-the-line tickets

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Behind-the-scenes Tour of the Eiffel Tower – Skip-the-line tickets

Excursions & Unique 5 avenue Anatole France, Champ de Mars, 75007 paris

~2.8 Km from the hotel:

41 min à pieds 6 min drive Book now

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Is there anyone out there who has not wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Eiffel Tower? Everyone thinks that they know the Eiffel Tower, the illustrious monument which has helped to make Paris so famous. But don't be fooled; she has plenty of hidden secrets that are little-known amongst the general public, and offers magnificent views that were previously only seen by the chosen few. Built for the Universal Exhibition or 1889, Gustave Eiffel's visionary work is the iconic symbol of the French capital. This tour gives you exclusive access to the areas that are usually off-limits to visitors. Your tour guide will tell you the history of the monument that the French affectionately call the "Iron Lady", and share lots of interesting stories with you... Did you know that there is a secret bunker hidden under the Champ de Mars? You will have the chance to go there! You will also have the honor of slipping into the "backstage area"* – the impressive machinery room which controls the lifts. You'll then head to the second floor where you'll be shown to a priviliged spot on the roof of the Jules Verne restaurant to enjoy a little-known 360° panoramic view of Paris.

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Highlights

A chance to explore the hidden bunker
The stunning view across Paris
A unique visit
Fast-track ticket for the Eiffel Tower

The cost is inclusive of

Guided tour in English or in French
Admission to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower
Exclusive access to the Eiffel Tower's wings, only open to participants of this tour, and not to general visitors

The cost is not inclusive of

Access to the 3rd floor of the Eiffel Tower
Tips or any additional costs
Transfers or meals
All other extras

Useful Tips

* Availability: see calendar on booking page
* Languages: French and English
* Start times: variable – choose a date on the availability calendar to see the available times
* Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
* Location: central Paris, 75007
* Getting there: metro stops Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9), Bir Hakeim (line 6) or Ecole Militaire (line 8)
* A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place
* Reduced tariff available for children aged between 6 and 16
* FOR SAFETY REASONS, CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD ARE NOT ERMITTED ON THIS TOUR
* Animals not permitted
* For the safety of participants, high-heeled shoes are not allowed on this tour
* For technical or security reasons, the management of the site reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the tour without offering a refund or an alternative date
* For security reasons, the Eiffel Tower reserves the right to verify the contents of clients' bags and, if deemed necessary, confiscate any items considered dangerous
* The bunker and/or the roof of the Jules Verne restaurant are not accessible on tours starting after 7:30pm
* The tour will start promptly at the scheduled departure time. Latecomers run the risk of missing the tour, which cannot be refunded or rescheduled
* THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES GUIDED TOUR OF THE EIFFEL TOWER ALLOWS YOU TO ACCESS THE SITE VIA THE "VISITORS WITH TICKETS" ENTRANCE – IT DOES NOT GIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO THE LIFTS
* THE AGENT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSABLE FOR ANY DELAYS CAUSED BY A HIGH NUMBER OF VISITORS or technical problems on-site which can lead to the itinerary being modified. No refunds are possible in such cases
* Please allow an additional 30 minutes when planning your itinerary for the day, as waiting time for the elevators may increase the tour duration beyond the scheduled time
* The ticket includes admission to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. Tickets for visiting the top floor are available to purchase at the end of the tour from the 2nd floor

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