Opera Garnier private visit

The Opéra Garnier in Paris, one of the world's best-known opera houses, offers sumptuous detail and centuries of history, and this in-depth private tour makes it easy to understand. Choose between morning and afternoon departure times, go directly to the Opéra Garnier and enter directly. Once inside, you'll learn all about its history from your guide's commentary, admire its richly decorated architecture and have the chance to discover a French cultural icon at your own pace.

This private tour offers the most personalized sightseeing experience
Discover the highlights and history of Paris’s iconic Opéra Garnier
Choose from morning and afternoon tour times to suit your schedule
Benefit from the expertise of your certified guide and discover the stories behind this monument

What's included

Appointments and pick-up

Meeting point

Opéra, 75009 Paris, France

We'll meet at the café L'Entracte in front of the Opéra Garnier Access by metro: lines 3, 7 and 8, Opéra station, exit no. 1

Arrival point

This activity ends at the rendezvous point.

What to expect

Palais Garnier

Discover the exuberant lyric palace created by Charles Garnier in the 1860s. Immerse yourself in the magical neo-baroque halls of the most emblematic of opera houses. Our comprehensive tour will include the Subscribers’ Rotunda, the Pythia Basin, the Grand Staircase, the Avant-Foyer, the Grand Foyer, the Ice Rotunda, the Moon and Sun Rooms, the Library and the Auditorium. Your certified guide will cover many aspects of the Opera’s rich history and architecture, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please note that the auditorium may be closed for technical or artistic reasons.

1 hour 30 minutes - Entrance ticket included 