The story behind the Eiffel Tower’s rocky past, universal symbol of love and architectural genius
Supplied by: Vidi Guides
Join us on this fascinating walk from the Trocadero to the Eiffel Tower. As we meander along the backstreets of this beautiful neighbourhood, we’ll unveil a more intimate angle of the Eiffel Tower - exploring it’s rocky past, its architectural genius and discovering why it has become a universal symbol of love and romance.
You’ll join Alice, a local historian, and James, a journalist living in Paris, as we trace the neighbourhood’s past. We’ll learn about Paris’ relationship with the World Fairs and the reason why the Tower was built in the first place. We’ll uncover some amazing views of the Tower and its surrounding buildings, learn about Gustave Eiffel and some amazing stories that have happened in the 135 years since the Tower’s construction. Our interactive digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly onto your smartphone!
Highlights
- The ultimate guide to the Eiffel Tower and its surrounding area
- Love podcasts? You'll love this immersive walking tour of the Eiffel Tower neighbourhood
- Learn about the Tower’s rocky past, its architectural genius and why it’s a global symbol of love
- Explore at your own personal pace and discover the most instagram-able views of the Tower
What's included
- Digital audio guide, to be downloaded onto your smartphone before your visit
- On-screen pictures to enhance your experience
- Geo-localised map to keep you on the right track
- Entrance ticket
- Headphones
Overview
The tour starts on the Parvis Droits de l'Homme (the Human Rights plaza), where you’ll take in the most breathtaking views of the tower. We’ll start walking towards the tower as we set the context about the World Fairs and the deeper meanings behind the Tower.
As we continue our walk, we’ll look out for some other prominent World Fair buildings, and explore the unique meaning behind each one. We’ll discover local open-air artwork and walk through a square that holds the memory of one of the significant milestones in our modern history.
We’ll cross the Pont d’Iena and stop to spot some other famous Parisian landmarks. This is also where we’ll learn more about the man who gave the Tower its name: Gustave Eiffel. We’ll delve into some controversy about the Tower’s early history, learn about its fight for survival (it was built as a temporary structure) and discover how it has been able to adapt and reinvent itself over the past 130 years.
Next, we’ll wind through some backstreets as Alice shows you the most instagram-able spot to take in the tower - one that few tourists will know about. We’ll discover some fun anecdotes and learn about the Tower’s more recent developments. As we approach the Tower, we’ll give you a quick quiz to test whether you’ve been listening!
See the City of Lights in all its glory and witness the tower as it sparkles at the stroke of a new hour. The tour ends at the base of the Tower, so you’ll be free to either queue for the ride to the top, or continue walking down the Champs de Mars, where we can learn about another famous French icon - Napoleon!
The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Eiffel Tower tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before your visit to streamline your trip!
Know before you go
Please download 'Vidi Guides' from the App Store of your mobile device and enter the code you receive after booking (from email address: bookings@vidiguides.com).
Please remember to bring a pair of headphones with you
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
