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Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier

Visitors inside Opéra Garnier, Paris, admiring ornate chandeliers and gilded architecture.
Opera Garnier's grand staircase with ornate chandeliers and intricate architectural details.
Colorful costume display at Opéra Garnier exhibit in Paris.
Opéra Garnier interior with ornate ceiling and chandelier, Paris.

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10:00am - 04:00pm

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Gain fast access to the Opera Garnier with timed entry tickets and explore the magnificent location that acted as a backdrop for the famous novel The Phantom of the Opera, at your own pace.

4.5/5

(2,317)

DAURIAC MARTINE

Dauriac

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE PALAIS GARNIER IT'S AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY I WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO COME TO PARISD WITHOUT VISITING THE OPERA GARNIER ON THE OTHER HAND, BRAVO FOR THE EMPLOYEES' STRIKE, SAD FOR THE TOURISTS, THE FOREIGNERS WERE VERY HAPPY, IT GIVES A BEAUTIFUL IMAGE OF FRANCE.
Olivier Verhaegen

Olivier

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Breakfast was as expected with croissant, baguette, yogurt, hot and cold drinks in a typical French brasserie. Unfortunately the day of the visit to Palais Garnier there was a staff strike but we were allowed to come back the next day without any problem. Communication with Headout was perfect.
Sofía Delucchi Suarez

Sofía

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Easy access, wheelchair accessible as well. The place is very nice as you would expect from an opera house. It could be optimized if there was something written about the history for those of us who did not buy the audio guide, although the place is so impressive that it may not be necessary.
    • Benefit from quick and easy access to this magnificent building, the Opera Garnier, in the center of Paris with these timed entry tickets.

    • Set eyes on the writhing snakes of the bronze “Pythonisse” sculpture, before climbing the double stairway of the Grand Escalier (Main Staircase).

    • Stroll through vast foyers, filled with sparkling mosaics, colorful marble columns, and gold-leaf flourishes.

    • Everywhere you look will be a feast for your eyes including the temporary exhibitions, which you get access to with these tickets.

    • Timed entry tickets to Opera Garnier

    • Access to temporary exhibitions

    • Live guide
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.5
    2,317 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Angela Peters

    Angela

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Magnificent interiors . The Chagall freize was a standout. The hall of mirrors & chandeliers opulent & the theatre itself stunning. Surprised no audio guide was Included for the self guided tour. But still an amazing experience & well worth the visit. We showed Security our timed entry tickets & were able to bypass the lengthy queue with no problems. .
    Antonio Prado Rocha

    Antonio

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was extraordinarily good to have received the ticket the day before.
    Faina Shatskina

    Faina

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It's an excellent opportunity to see so buttifull historical building.
    Milford Chubb

    Milford

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Yeah very much really enjoyed the decorations and history
    Irina Karlström

    Irina

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Incredible building and very well balanced guiding text!
  • Boasting an eclectic and ostentatious Baroque design, the Opera Garnier is one of the most extravagant representations of Second Empire architecture in France. Thanks to your timed entry tickets, benefit from quick and easy access to this magnificent building in the center of Paris.

    Inaugurated in 1875 and named after its exciting young architect, Charles Garnier, it is the largest opera house in Europe. You will set eyes on the writhing snakes of the bronze “Pythonisse” sculpture, before climbing the double stairway of the “Grand Escalier” (Main Staircase). Imagine the swish of crinolines as you admire the breathtaking décor and stroll through vast foyers, filled with sparkling mosaics, colorful marble columns, and gold-leaf flourishes. Everywhere you look will be a feast for the eyes.

  • Opera Garnier

    Monday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 04:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 04:00pm
  • Additioanl information

    • For reasons related to theater activity, the performance hall is regularly inaccessible to visitors, and some spaces might be closed to the public.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

    • Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Show your ticket at the intersection of Scribe and Auber Streets.

    • Address: Auber - 75009 Paris, France.

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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