5 Opéra Garnier Tours in Paris Worth Booking

1.Opera Garnier and Seine River Cruise Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 957 reviews · from $42Our pick

Visit Paris’s ornate Palais Garnier at your own pace, then take a one-hour Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais near the Eiffel Tower. Tickets are untimed, the opera house is self-guided, and the cruise audio guide is available in 13 languages or through a smartphone app.

“The explanation given to all detail in the self guided tour. The way Garnier built this place is amazing. You will certainly have a great time exploring the inside of this marvelous building. It’s truly a must do if you are traveling to Paris.”

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2.Palais Garnier Mystery Game with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 400 reviews · from $32Best value

Enter the Palais Garnier for a 90-minute Arsène Lupin mystery game. Your team gets admission, a roadbook, and a pencil, then follows clues tied to the secret of the Count of Cagliostro. The game runs in French or English and includes access to some closed areas.

“Une façon originale de visiter un lieu mythique ! Un agréable moment je le recommande avec des jeunes adultes ou des ado ! Merci Mme Lupin pour votre visite !”

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3.Opera Garnier Mysteries Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $232Top rated

Meet your certified guide at Paris’ Opéra Garnier for a 90-minute private tour. Explore the Grand Staircase, Grand Foyer, rotundas, library, Moon and Sun Rooms, and auditorium when open. Nick and Alex guide in English, French, or German, with time for questions and photos.

“First of all, this was a personal tour - just me and my husband. No group tagging along . Our guide, Nick, was fabulous! He contacted us by text the day before to tell us where to meet him, thus eliminating confusion. The Opéra House itself is a Read more”

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4.Private Opera Garnier Theater 2-Hour Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Spend about two hours exploring Paris’s Opera Garnier with a private English-speaking guide. Maurizio is praised for lively stories and theatrical touches, while Claudia brings an architect’s eye. The visit ends at the Galeries Lafayette rooftop, though busy days can mean waiting and limited auditorium views.

“For those that want to really experience the all of a beautiful historical site Maurizio went way over the top.! He not only describes in detail what you are observing and appreciating, but also delivers the history and secrets that most of us would never know. He must eat drink and sleep his subject. His presentation is very personal.”

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5.Family-friendly treasure hunt at Opera Garnier

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews

You and your family explore the Palais Garnier in a 90-minute private treasure hunt led in English or French. Children solve clues about a missing ballerina costume and Phantom of the Opera legends while you admire the grand staircase, halls, and ornate theater rooms. Tickets and a licensed guide are included.

“Anne-Laure was fascinating and very kind to the children, thank you!!!”

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