Landmarks

Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier

Name: Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier
Start: 2026-11-08T15:00:00
End: 2026-11-08T16:00:00
Location: Palais Garnier

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.
Entry to Palais Garnier is free for visitors with disabilities and one accompanying companion.

4.5/5(2,794)

Rodrigo R

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

The great experience began with how easy it was to buy tickets, and continued with entry right on time at the attraction. Spectacular place, definitely worth a visit.

Meilhat G

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

Before the meeting time, we appreciated receiving confirmation along with details on how to recognize our guide. We were very pleased with our tour, which started right on time with historical background outside. It then continued inside with explanations that were consistently interesting.

Gretchen H

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

The Opera House is not to be missed as I felt it was more grand the the palace of Versailles. Glad I saw it because it is very beautiful. Which I had the version to explain. I thought this was included in my visit cause I paid $7 euros xtra but staff said no at Opera House. I was disappointed in that.

Sharryn H

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

Claire was our guide. She had excellent knowledge and made the tour very enjoyable. The palace was so beautiful and was not at all what I expected. A must see when visiting Versaille. Will be recommending not just this tour by Claire to all my friends. Can wait to visit it again one day.

Tatevik T

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

It was great...Thank you for your service ...It was very comfortable to buy tickets beforehand by your hely❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you very much we love you

Christine M

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I loved being able to see the Opera house before it closed. Just a note that the self guided audio equipment is not part of this tour but it was easy to purchase at the opera house. Loved the tour!

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.

2,794 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
1.9K
622
145
37
69
Guests from United States, Canada, Italy and over 62 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Meilhat G
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
Before the meeting time, we appreciated receiving confirmation along with details on how to recognize our guide. We were very pleased with our tour, which started right on time with historical background outside. It then continued inside with explanations that were consistently interesting.
Sharryn H
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2026
Claire was our guide. She had excellent knowledge and made the tour very enjoyable. The palace was so beautiful and was not at all what I expected. A must see when visiting Versaille. Will be recommending not just this tour by Claire to all my friends. Can wait to visit it again one day.
Christine M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I loved being able to see the Opera house before it closed. Just a note that the self guided audio equipment is not part of this tour but it was easy to purchase at the opera house. Loved the tour!
Rodrigo R
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The great experience began with how easy it was to buy tickets, and continued with entry right on time at the attraction. Spectacular place, definitely worth a visit.
Melanie W
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2026
With the online tickets, entry was completely hassle-free. Breathtaking building, great atmosphere. It's truly worth seeing.

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.

Additional information

Entry to Palais Garnier is free for visitors with disabilities and one accompanying companion.

Tip: Keep an eye out for the writhing snakes of the bronze Pythonisse sculpture.

For reasons related to theater activity, the performance hall is regularly inaccessible to visitors, and some spaces might be closed to the public.

The Palais Garnier is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm (from 10am to 5pm from mid-July to the end of August) unless exceptional closures. The monument closes one hour later.

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