To climb the Eiffel Tower by the stairs or to taste Paris with a guide, two tours are listed online on WizardTrip. The first leads on foot up to the second floor. The second strings together tastings in Montmartre or around Notre-Dame. They have 6,144 and 5,412 reviews, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 (as of 18 October 2026).
This article settles three points: what the reserved access includes, what the three food tour options contain, and which one to choose.
Climbing the Eiffel Tower by the stairs: what you need to know
Both tours start from a fixed meeting point, with no hotel pickup, and show instant confirmation.
Eiffel Tower stairs: what does the guided climb include?
The meeting point is at 3 rue Buenos-Ayres (75007 Paris), outside, next to the café. The street faces Entrance 1. The guide holds a blue “Epic Tours” sign. The listing asks you not to go straight to the tower and not to go through the security checks before you have found them.
The guided stair climb lasts 2 hours, for 25 people at most. You climb the 674 steps that separate the ground from the second floor. A pause on the first floor lets you see a reclaimed spiral staircase and walk on the glass floor. From the second floor, the view takes in the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and the Seine.
After the guided part, you stay as long as you like; the tour ends at the tower. Travelers must have at least a moderate level of fitness. One traveler writes in October 2026: “If you get the chance, take the stairs. It is absolutely worth it.”
The options: summit and cruise
The summit is an option. From the second floor, a glass elevator goes up to the very top. The listing mentions Gustave Eiffel’s restored office and a champagne bar there, where drinks are at your own expense. The tower’s rules require visiting the summit first, before the lower floors.
The other option is a one-hour cruise with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the Eiffel Tower. It passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, with audio commentary in 14 languages. Departures are daily, every 30 minutes, from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm. The guide hands over the tickets on the day of the tour, and they remain valid for one year.
Lines and security
The listing doesn’t advertise skip-the-line access. It warns of possible waits. Lines for the elevators and security checks generally last from 30 minutes to an hour or two. At peak times, the checks sometimes take up to an hour.
The summit can also close without warning, at the operator’s discretion. If you have booked it, the listing then provides a partial refund. Of six recent reviews, five give 4 or 5 out of 5. The harshest (1 out of 5, October 2026) targets customer service after a ticket problem, not the climb itself.
Paris food tour: Montmartre, Notre-Dame or Express?
The food tour is booked in three options: Montmartre, Notre-Dame and the Latin Quarter, or Express in central Paris. The listing states from 2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes: 2 hours for the Express, 3 hours for the other two. The Montmartre and Notre-Dame options have 10 tastings, the Express offers fewer. The group is limited to 12 people for the first two, 16 for the Express.
Montmartre option
The meeting point changes by day. Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, it is at the exit of the Anvers metro station (line 2). On weekends, or every day at 6 pm, it is at the exit of the Abbesses metro station (line 12).
The route passes near the Sacré-Cœur, stops for 10 minutes in front of the “I Love You” wall and for 5 minutes near the Moulin Rouge. It alternates between shops and markets in the neighborhood, then ends on Boulevard de Clichy. You then eat what you have gathered, with wine, in a place the listing calls a “secret spot.”
Notre-Dame and Latin Quarter option
The start is at the exit of the Pont Marie metro station (line 7). The route sets off from the Marais, follows the Seine, crosses the Île Saint-Louis and then the Île de la Cité, and passes Notre-Dame and Shakespeare and Company. It lingers for 30 minutes in the Latin Quarter and finishes near the Panthéon. Admission to Notre-Dame and the Panthéon is not included.
Express option, central Paris
The Express lasts 2 hours in the 1st arrondissement. The meeting point is in front of the Starbucks at 21 rue des Petits Carreaux (75002 Paris), where the guide holds an orange umbrella. The tour ends at Louvre-Rivoli station. The listing doesn’t detail its route and specifies that the 10 tastings don’t apply to it.
What is served, and what is not
The listing’s list of inclusions mixes the three options. Read the one for the option you choose. It mentions in particular:
- Savory: aged Comté, truffle croque-monsieur with a glass of French wine, savory tart or fine charcuterie.
- Sweet: praline brioche, macarons, seasonal pastry or artisanal chocolates, crêpe or Breton galette.
- Cheeses and wines: artisanal cheeses, red and white wines.
- Secret Dish: a signature dish from the organizer, whose composition the listing doesn’t detail.
Vegetarians are welcome. Vegan and gluten-free diets, as well as milk, lactose and cheese allergies, cannot be accommodated. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 18. The route and the menu may change depending on availability, the weather and other circumstances.
Reviews differ. In October 2026, Amanda gives 4 out of 5. She enjoys the ten tastings but writes: “we were really hoping for more depth on each of them.” Another traveler, at 1 out of 5 the same month, laments the little walking in Montmartre and 90 minutes seated in a room. Four reviews out of six, on the other hand, give 5 out of 5.
The two tours compared
| Eiffel Tower stairs | Gourmet food tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours | From 2 hours (Express) to 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Meeting point | 3 rue Buenos-Ayres, 15 min before | Anvers, Abbesses or Pont Marie metro, or rue des Petits Carreaux |
| Maximum group size | 25 people | 12 people (16 for the Express) |
| Guide language | English | English |
| Meals and drinks | Not included | 10 tastings with wine (fewer for the Express) |
| Options | Summit by elevator, one-hour cruise on the Seine | Three options: Montmartre, Notre-Dame, Express |
| Wheelchair | The listing doesn’t specify | Not accommodated |
| Bad weather | Cancellation possible, according to the listing | Tour goes ahead |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 24 hours before | Full refund up to 24 hours before |
| Price from | €45 | €64 |
Diets, children, wheelchairs: what do the listings say?
The food tour accommodates no wheelchairs, no people with reduced mobility and no pets. Infants must be seated on an adult’s lap. The stairs listing asks for at least a moderate level of fitness and mentions neither an age limit nor wheelchair accessibility.
What happens in case of rain or a summit closure?
The food tour is not canceled in bad weather, but the route and the menu may change. The Eiffel Tower climb indicates a possible cancellation for bad weather, without detailing the conditions. If the summit closes unexpectedly, a partial refund is provided when you have booked it.
Which one should you choose?
- You want to climb on foot and see Paris from the second floor: the guided stair climb, with the summit option.
- You want to taste cheeses, wines and pastries in a small group: the Montmartre or Notre-Dame food tour, limited to 12 people.
- You have 2 hours in the center: the Express food tour, which has fewer tastings.
- You follow a vegan or gluten-free diet: the Eiffel Tower climb, as the food tour doesn’t accept them.
For the rest of your stay, the city’s tours and excursions are gathered on the Things to do in Paris page. The country’s other destinations are on France.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps do you have to climb on foot to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower?
There are 674 steps from the ground to the second floor, according to the guided climb listing. The tour lasts 2 hours, with a pause on the first floor, and travelers must have at least a moderate level of fitness.
Can you go up to the summit of the Eiffel Tower with the guided stair climb?
Yes, as an option. A glass elevator goes up to the very top from the second floor, and the rules require visiting the summit first. It can close without warning: the listing then provides a partial refund.
Where is the meeting point for the Eiffel Tower stair climb?
At 3 rue Buenos-Ayres, 75007 Paris, outside, next to the café, 15 minutes before departure. The street faces Entrance 1 and the guide holds a blue “Epic Tours” sign. Don’t go through the security checks before you have found them.
How many tastings does a food tour in Paris include?
According to the listing, the Montmartre and Notre-Dame options include 10 tastings, with wine. The Express option, which lasts 2 hours in central Paris, offers fewer, without the listing giving the number.
Is the Paris food tour suitable for vegetarians and wheelchairs?
Vegetarians are welcome. Vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and cheese-free diets are not accommodated. The food tour accommodates no wheelchairs, no people with reduced mobility and no pets.
Can you cancel the Eiffel Tower climb or the food tour?
Yes: up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, both listings provide a full refund. The food tour is not canceled in bad weather, whereas the tower climb can be.
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