Gustave Eiffel

In addition to designing one of the world’s most recognizable structures, Gustave Eiffel was one of three architects to contribute to the design of the Hôtel Banke.

Nearby Attractions

See all attractions in Paris
Place Vendôme
An iconic symbol of luxury since the avant-gardists (re)invention of fashion during the 19th century.
Palais Garnier
The iconic opera house was designed by an architect so unknown at the time that on opening night, he was not recognized and had to queue to enter his own masterpiece.
Folies Bergère
A famous music hall, located in the 9th Arrondissement.
Moulin Rouge
An iconic venue opened in the late 19th century, credited with the invention of the can-can dance.
Grande Synagogue de Paris
Built in 1874, the 'Synagogue de la Victoire' provided Parisian jews with a place of worship that reflected the community’s huge demographic, economic and cultural development at the end of the 19th century.
Place de l’Opera
This square is the crossroads of several major Parisian roads, notably the avenue de l'Opéra, the boulevard des Capucines, and the boulevard des Italiens.

Related Tours

Visit the Eiffel Tower Second Floor: Private Guided Tour
Enjoy the best of the Parisian skyline with views over the entire city from one of the world’s most iconic buildings where your private tour guide will accompany you every step of the way, providing invaluable insights and personalized attention.

In your experience, you will enjoy:

  • A private tour guide just for you and your family to set the scene.
  • An in-depth talk about the Iron Lady’s history, from its building through today.
  • Skip-the-line access to the Eiffel Tower's 2nd floor, accompanied by your guide. 
  • Free time to explore the Eiffel Tower at your own pace. 
The Eiffel tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair in Paris. Though it’s a spectacular feat of engineering, the project was completed in just two and a half years, amidst a sea of controversy from those who believed it was an insult and an eye-sore (one signatory was famed author Alexander Dumas!). 

The tower was named after the engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Statue of Liberty, worked on several railroad projects, and was a master builder of bridges. 

Learn about all of this and more on your private tour of the Eiffel tower, where your guide will give you the history of the tower, before taking you past the line to visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. After your guide points out the highlights of the skyline and orients you around the tower, you will have free time to explore the views on your own.  
Climb to the Top of the Eiffel Tower: Private Guided Tour
Enjoy the best of the Parisian skyline with views over the entire city from one of the world’s most iconic buildings with a private guide, who will tailor the experience to your preferences and interests. Whether you're interested in the history of the tower, its construction and engineering, or simply marvel at the stunning views from the top, your guide will be able to cater to your specific needs.

On your private tour to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, you will enjoy:

  • A private tour guide just for you and your family to set the scene;
  • An in-depth talk about the Iron Lady’s history, from its building through today;
  • Eiffel Tower's 2nd-floor access, accompanied by your guide;
  • A visit to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower;
  • Free time to explore the summit of the Eiffel Tower at your own pace. 
The Eiffel tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair in Paris. Though it’s a spectacular feat of engineering, the project was completed in just two and a half years, amidst a sea of controversy from those who believed it was an insult and an eye-sore (one signatory was famed author Alexander Dumas!). 

The tower was named after the engineer, Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Statue of Liberty, worked on several railroad projects, and was a master builder of bridges. 

Learn about all of this and more on your small group tour of the Eiffel tower, where your guide will give you the history of the tower, before taking you past the line to visit the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. 

After your guide points out the highlights of the skyline and orients you around the tower, they will navigate you to the queue for the summit of the Eiffel Tower, where you will visit the summit of the Eiffel Tower for the truly iconic Parisian experience.   
x

Guides

Join the fastest growing community of professional tour guides.

Partners

Use our easy to integrate toolset to include Tours & Attractions in your customer journey.