Eiffel Tower

Hi Betty. I'm having trouble envisioning what you mean by a tour of the Eifel tower. I'm oversimplifying a little, but you pretty much just go up and enjoy the view. Not sure what a tour guide would add...?

I agree with Bob. You go up, make your way to the edge, look out, move around to a different side, make your way to the edge, look out, repeat. When done, go down. I find it hard to imagine what a personal guide would add. If you want to know what you are looking out at, there are dozens of books, pamphlets, and flyers which show all that. Be very careful when buying tickets, lining up for the elevator, while in the elevator, and when up on a level, looking out for pickpockets. It can get quite crowded.

There are actual 1 1/2 hour tours that are available that take you into the "bunkers" of the tower and the boiler rooms to see the workings of the tower etc. as well as anecdotal comments about the histoyr of the tower. The tours sound interesting but only run on Sundays and Wednesdays that I can find.

Thanks for the responses. I guess I am making this too complicated. I have just booked lift tickets for a certain time and am looking forward to enjoying the view! Merci!

Walking down can be fun, with the right weather, and if no one is bothered by a little height.

I think I know why we get occasional questions about taking a tour of the Eiffel Tower. Is is that people see "Tour Eiffel" and think they need to take a tour?

Thanks for all the input , but really, there are tours offered with a couple.of companies. Glad I didnt invest in it!

I actually think a tour of the Eiffel Tower sounds rather interesting in order to get some history and additional access. Once you've been once, there isn't much more to it other than maybe enjoying a picknick at the base and/or watching the sparkling lights. Betty, if this is your first time, then go up and enjoy the view and ambiance. For a second timer, a tour may be worthwhile. If you would be so kind as to maybe inlcude the info for the tours (a website?), I'll add it to my list of Paris things to do when I go back. Have a good time!