Book Walking Tours in Paris

Uncover the history behind this iconic landmark with an expert guide while choosing between panoramic city views by day or night.

• Everything you get: Head to the elevator to the second floor or the summit, the highest point in Paris. Along the way, hear captivating stories about the tower’s construction, significance, and Gustave Eiffel’s vision. On your descent, stop at the first-floor glass platform for a thrilling perspective of the city below.
• Why choose this: The Eiffel is more than just a viewpoint—this guided tour offers a deeper understanding of its history. With a small group (max 20 guests), enjoy an interactive experience.
• Choose from multiple slots available— by day, enjoy clear views of Paris landmarks, and by night, witness the stunning city lights and the tower's sparkling illuminations.
• Upgrades: Add a Seine River cruise, with the Eiffel Tower as the convenient boarding point, for a scenic view of the city’s landmarks from the water.

Inclusions

• 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
• Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor (as per option selected)
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Small group between 10 to 20 guests
• Access to 1st floor
• 1-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

• Skip-the-line entry

What to bring

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Please note that you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets before your visit.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
• Expect to stand in line for a security check at entry, which can take between 2 to 4 hours during peak season.
• This is an English-guided tour. Some guides may also speak additional languages, primarily French or Spanish, and may offer extra assistance when possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• Waiting times are to be expected for a security check when you enter.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get a closer look at the Eiffel Tower’s architecture and structure as you hear expert commentary along the way.

• Everything you get: Take a guided climb up 674 steps to the 2nd floor, soaking in stunning views of Paris as you ascend. Pause at the 1st floor’s glass platform, then continue to the second floor where you'll get incredible panoramas. After your climb, feel free to explore the tower at your own pace. You guide will help you with the process of purchasing tickets while giving you in-depth insights of the landmark as you wait in the queues.
• Why choose this: The Eiffel has an intricate structure that is best experienced via the stairs. As you get an intimate, up-close view of the iron-lattice design, a guide will point out details that you might miss.
• Upgrades: Add summit access for an elevator ride to the top for a breathtaking panoramic view from Paris' highest vantage point.

Inclusions

• Access to the 1st and 2nd floors via the stairs
• Stair entrance tickets
• English-speaking guide
• Access to the summit via elevator (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

• Elevator access to the 1st and 2nd floor
• Skip-the-line entry

What to bring

• Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.
• This experience involves a lot of walking and climbing. It's highly recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes in order to fully enjoy this experience.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

• This tour is not accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
• The summit is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• This tour doesn’t include skipping the line. Your guide will purchase the tickets for you after you arrive. The wait time to purchase tickets can be up to 2 hours, but rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information about the Eiffel Tower while you wait.
• It is recommend allowing extra time before your next activity to ensure you make the most of your Eiffel Tower experience.
• Please note you will not be able to purchase tickets to the summit on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. If you wish to visit the summit, purchase these tickets before your visit.
• As per Eiffel Tower rules, if you upgrade your tour to include the summit, you'll need to visit the summit right after the guided tour ends. Afterward, feel free to explore the other 2 floors on your way down. The first level of the Eiffel Tower has more exhibits, a glass floor, and occasional pop-ups.
• The summit of the Eiffel Tower is subject to closures or limited availability due to technical or crowd-related reasons. In case of unplanned closure, a partial refund for the difference between the 2nd and top floor ticket will be provided.
• This is an English-guided tour. Some guides may also speak additional languages, primarily French or Spanish, and may offer extra assistance when possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• Infants under 4 require a ticket. If the infant option is unavailable during booking, please contact Headout support for assistance.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get quick entry and full access to the entire Invalides complex, allowing you to explore at your own leisure.

• Everything you get: Get skip-the-line entry and explore the Army Museum's vast permanent collections, Napoleon’s tomb, Dôme des Invalides, Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation, Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral. Wander through 500,000+ artifacts, interactive digital exhibits, and temporary exhibitions relating to the military history of France.
• Why choose this: Experience one of Paris’s most prestigious monuments and military exhibits, all at your own pace with flexible entry and multiple museums in one ticket.
• Upgrades: Choose to enhance your visit with a multilingual digital audio guide app for detailed self-paced commentary, a guided tour for personalised insights from an expert guide, or a combo ticket that pairs your museum entry with a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Notre-Dame de Paris.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Invalides and Army Museum
• Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
• Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
• Access to the Cour d'Honneur/Artillery Collections and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
• Multilingual digital audio guide (as per option selected)
• Small group guided tour of max. 8 people (as option selected)
• 1 hour Seine River cruise with flexible date and onboard audio guide options (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry and to collect any access passes if required.
• Keep your ticket with you until the end of your visit, as you may be asked to show it to enter different parts of the site.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum. There are no lockers available for storage.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not permitted inside the museum.

Accessibility

• Visitors with motor disabilities can enter through the Place Vauban side.
• People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
• Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

• The museum is free for visitors under 18 and for EU citizens under 26, but a ticket or access pass must be collected on-site before entry.
• Cloakrooms are available for small items.
• The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
• The tills close 30 minutes before the museum closes; plan your visit accordingly.
• Access to the site is from the Esplanade des Invalides (10am to 6pm) and from Place Vauban (2pm to 6pm).
• Family activities are available on weekends at 11am and 2:30pm in French, with tickets for children available on-site and subject to availability.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry or tour start time.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Capture breathtaking city views at the Eiffel Tower and then explore Paris' top sights by bus.

• This single combo ticket covers the Eiffel Tower and a hop-on hop-off bus ride to tick off Paris' biggest bucket-list attractions in one easy plan.
• Hop on and off as much as you like for 24 or 48 hours to 10 Paris highlights like the Eiffel Tower and the jaw-dropping Gothic beauty of Notre Dame.
• You’ll get onboard Wi-Fi and audio commentary while passing by famous Paris sights, so you can learn and post your snaps without missing a beat.
• Get direct elevator access to the Eiffel Tower’s summit and join a small group for a 90-minute guided tour of its fascinating history and design.
• Pause at the Eiffel Tower’s first floor on your way down to stand on the glass platform and soak up heart-racing views of Paris under your feet.

Inclusions

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
• Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Russian & Mandarin Chinese
• Free Wi-Fi & headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Eiffel Tower guided tour

• 90-min guided tour of the Eiffel Tower (near stop 8 on Red Route)
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Elevator access to the summit
• Elevator access to 1st and 2nd floors
• Small group tour (between 10 to 20 guests)

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Red Route
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You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

• First bus: 9:45am from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide/Big Bus Information Centre)
• Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #1 (Louvre-Pyramide/Big Bus Information Centre)
• Frequency: Every 6-13 mins
• Popular stops: Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe

Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Eiffel Tower guided tour

• The 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The summit is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
• Expect to stand in queue for a security check at entry, all for your safety!
• Sometimes good things take time. During peak season you may have to wait as long as 90 mins before your experience begins.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

From skyline views to royal grandeur, see two Paris icons in one combo.

• Everything you get at Palace of Versailles: Enter the Palace at your selected time, then explore the Gardens, temporary exhibitions, Grand and Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet, the Gallery of Coaches, and the Royal Tennis Court. Fountain or Musical Show access is included on eligible dates from April to October.
• Everything you get at Eiffel Tower: Join an expert English-speaking guide for a 90-minute Eiffel Tower tour in a small group, with access to the 1st and 2nd floors. Depending on the option selected, continue by elevator to the summit and add a 1-hour Seine River cruise.
• Why choose this combo: Book both in one go to pair Paris’s most famous city views with its grandest royal estate, while cutting down planning hassle.
• Upgrades: Choose summit access for the Tower’s highest views, and add a 1-hour Seine River cruise to experience Paris from the water too.

Inclusions

• Timed entry to Versailles Palace
• Access to the Gardens and temporary exhibitions
• Access to the Estate of Trianon (Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and gardens, plus the Queen’s Hamlet)
• Access to the Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court
• Access to the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only)
• 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Small group between 10 to 20 guests
• Access to the 1st and 2nd floor
• Elevator access to the summit (as per option selected)
• 1-hour Seine River cruise (as per option selected)

What to bring

Eiffel Tower

• Valid identification (passport or ID card)

Palace of Versailles

• Valid photo ID (may be requested at the entrance)

What's not allowed

Eiffel Tower

• Smoking
• Large luggage
• Non-folding buggies/prams
• Big bags
• Baby strollers
• Rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards
• Other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility)
• Sharp objects
• Glass bottles
• Padlocks and cans

Palace of Versailles

• Baby strollers (inside the palace)
• Pets
• Infants seated on laps (infant seats unavailable)
• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage (inside the palace)
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment (inside the palace)

Accessibility

Eiffel Tower

• 1st and 2nd floors are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Summit is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Palace of Versailles

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not stroller accessible.
• Access to the palace is difficult for people with limited mobility.

Additional information

Eiffel Tower

• You cannot purchase summit tickets on the 2nd floor; buy summit access before your visit.
• Maximum group size is 20.
• Expect to stand in line for a security check at entry (2 to 4 hours during peak season).
• This is an English-guided tour; some guides may also speak French or Spanish (not guaranteed).
• Summit access may be closed or limited due to technical or crowd-related reasons; if unplanned, a partial refund (difference between 2nd and top floor ticket) is provided.

Palace of Versailles

• Arrive 20 minutes before the start time.
• Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens info is available via the venue’s official document link provided on your voucher.
• Gardens close at 6pm from November to March and at 8:30pm from April to October.
• Children aged 0–5 enter free but must be included in your booking.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore Sainte-Chapelle’s stained glass and Île de la Cité with reserved entry and live English commentary.

• Everything you get: You’ll enjoy reserved entry to Sainte-Chapelle, a 60-minute English guided tour, and live commentary on its stained glass and Île de la Cité’s history. A headset and radio are included so you can hear your guide clearly.
• Why choose this: Ideal if you want Sainte-Chapelle’s stained glass decoded by a guide, with Île de la Cité’s history added in one compact tour.
• Upgrades: Choose a longer route with Notre-Dame, or add both Notre-Dame and the Conciergerie to cover more of Île de la Cité’s Gothic, royal, and revolutionary history.

Inclusions

• Sainte-Chapelle reserved entry ticket
• Guided tour of Sainte-Chapelle and Île de la Cité
• Semi-private guided tour, max 5 or 8 people (as per option selected)
• Guided visit to Conciergerie and Notre Dame Cathedral (interior or exterior)(as per option selected)
• Live commentary in English
• Headset and radio (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Skip the line

What to bring

• Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, as skirts and hats are not permitted inside Sainte-Chapelle.

What’s not allowed

• Do not bring sharp objects, luggage, or large bags, as entry is subject to a security check at Sainte-Chapelle.

Additional information

• You must meet your guide at Café ODETTE, 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, to receive entry to Sainte-Chapelle.
• Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
• The tour is conducted in English with live commentary.
• Tips for the guide are not included and are at your discretion.
• Skip-the-line access is not included with this experience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

See Paris in two complementary ways: understand its artistic legacy inside the Louvre with a licensed guide, then step back and take in the city’s grand scale from the Seine.

• Everything you get: Enjoy reserved museum entry and a focused 2-hour guided tour of iconic masterpieces led by a licensed expert. Afterward, continue your Paris experience with a Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise, complete with an onboard audio guide and directions to the pier.
• Why choose this: The Louvre gives you depth; the Seine gives you perspective. Explore the details with an expert, then step back and see how the city’s landmarks connect, all without juggling separate bookings.

Inclusions

• 1.5 to 3-hour Spanish guided tour of the Louvre
• Timed access to the Louvre
• Small group tour up to 20 people
• Headsets when appropriate
• 1 – 1.5-hour Seine River cruise with onboard audio guide available in 10+ languages

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cover Paris’s most iconic sites in one day with a guided small-group tour for a seamless experience.

• Everything you get: Join a full-day walking tour with entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral, a guided stroll through Île de la Cité, and access to the Louvre Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, and Musée de l'Orangerie. All entry tickets and an expert guide are included.
• Why choose this: This tour combines all of Paris’s headline attractions into a single, well-paced day, making it easy to see more with less planning.
• Upgrades: Choose the lunch-included option if you want a relaxed midday break built into your sightseeing day.

Inclusions

• Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Walking tour of Île de la Cité
• Entry to Louvre Museum
• Entry to Sainte-Chapelle
• Entry to Conciergerie
• Entry to Musée de l'Orangerie
• Lunch included (as per option selected)

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not allowed on this experience.
• Drones are not permitted during the tour.
• Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited throughout the experience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided tour of players' locker rooms

• Enter a legendary venue: Discover Stade de France, home to the French national football team and the backdrop for music performances, cultural spectacles, and concerts.
• Bilingual guided tours: Learn of secrets and historic moments within the stadium, including the €45 million roof investment. Tours are available in English and French.
• Access to locker rooms: Get exclusive access to the players' locker rooms, a space that witnesses countless pre-match traditions and post-match emotions.
• Panoramic views and museum visit: From the stands, take in panoramic views of the stadium and field. Your ticket includes entry to the Stade de France museum to relive legendary moments.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour tour of Stade de France
• Guided tour in French or English (optional)
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Stade de France
• Access to Stade de France Museum

• Tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid the rush and to make the most of your experience.
• Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
• For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium.
• Wearing a mask is recommended.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.