10 Nov 2022
In preparing for our trip to France, we weren’t able to book tickets directly on the Eiffel Tower website on the day and time we needed. I referred to Rick Steve’s Paris guidebook which recommended booking online with Fat City Tours in Paris. It was very easy to book it and pay for it ahead of our visit. When we arrived at Fat City’s office, the staff was very happy to see us and even directed us to a wonderful Patisserie close by for lunch.
When time for our tour arrived, we met our guide, Nick, a knowledgeable and funny Brit. There were 8 of us in our group and Nick led us on the short walk to the Eiffel Tower, explaining its history along the way. Nick shepherded us through the line, through security and into the Tower. He stayed with us explaining the elevators and instructed us on how to get up to the summit. On the second level, he pointed out the various landmarks in Paris. Nick was delightful. We had a wonderful time. It does cost a bit more to visit the Eiffel Tower through Fat City Tours, but we felt it was well worth it. I highly recommend using Fat City Tours and especially Nick as a tour guide. Such a wonderful time! Fat City Tours does a lot of other types of tours too. Be sure to check them out. Visiting Paris can be a little overwhelming, but Nick and Fat City Tours helped us feel so comfortable!