The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and a must-do when in Paris. When people think of Gustave Eiffel’s masterpiece, they often think going up to the top – but what about what lies beneath the tower?
Go behind the scenes and explore the Eiffel Tower in a completely unique way; see the secret bunker under the Champ de Mars and the engine room that keeps the Tower’s lifts in motion. A professional actor will accompany you and bring to life the stories and legends of the Tower. They will portray an evocative love story as you explore the wartime bunker – something most visitors don’t even know exists! Then move on to discover the machinery that keeps the Tower’s lifts moving at the engine room.
Your actor-guide will also take you to the 2nd floor, from where you can marvel at the spectacular view over the roofs of Paris. What’s more, this tour grants you skip-the-line entry to the tower, which means you can skip the notorious queues and go straight in! The tour group is limited to 20 persons, giving you a great opportunity to ask questions from your expert guide.
Please note, due to the popularity and limited nature of this tour the supplier only opens this tour for sale 30 days prior to the travel date. Also, this tour is not available in the month of July and has very limited availability in August. If you wish to make a more advanced booking then we recommend this tour. >>
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When does it run?
The tour operates daily however due to its popularity may not be available on all days, the available days and slots will be shown on the availability page.
Duration
90 minutes
Start time
Tours are available at 10.30am, 11.00am, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm, 4.00pm and 9.00. However not all slots are available on all days, the available slots will be shown on the availability page.
Meeting point
North Pillar of the Eiffel Tower in front of Gustave Eiffel statue. Paris 75007.
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Ending point
The tour ends at the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
- Tour information
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Meet your actor guide at the North Pillar of the Eiffel Tower, in front of Gustave Eiffel statue. If you’re travelling by metro, get off at BirHakeim (line 6), or if you’re travelling by RER, disembark at Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel.
Your guide will escort you to the secret bunker under the Champ de Mars and the Tower’s engine room. While you admire this engineering and architectural wonder, your actor guide will enact the famous stories and legends of the Tower.
Next, you will visit the wartime bunker, where you will witness a brilliant performance of an eternal love story dating back to 1932, about a young American woman and a handsome aviator who fall in love at the heart of Eiffel Tower. Fast forward to 2013 when Lemony, the heroine, celebrates her 100th birthday in memory of Antonin Beruz, his adventurous husband, at the famous Jules Verne restaurant on the second floor of the monument.
Follow them as they take you to a journey of their romantic adventures touching all the corners of the Eiffel Tower. Become spectator and actor at the same time for this guided visit, and cross the ages for a conclusion appropriate to this magical place!