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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

(2,346)

Lejla Ramic

Lejla

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I absolutely love the Palais Garnier in Paris! it’s like stepping into a dream woven from marble, gold, and music. Every detail, from the grand staircase to Chagall’s vibrant ceiling, feels steeped in history and elegance. The air seems to hum with the echoes of operas and ballets past, and you can almost imagine the rustle of silk gowns and the murmur of an enchanted audience. It’s not just a building; it’s a living masterpiece that captures the soul of Parisian art and romance.
Chong Choi Sieng Angela

Chong

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We bot the 10am slot and the queue to get in started quite long already when we arrived at 9.45am. It was straight forward for us since we bought on line in advance. The whole visit took around 1.5 hrs. It is not to be missed! The grandest theatre with renovations comparable to the Italian Vatican museum or French Versailles. Getting the digital tickets fm Head out is easy and reliable!
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. .
    • 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
    2,346 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Lejla Ramic

    Lejla

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I absolutely love the Palais Garnier in Paris! it’s like stepping into a dream woven from marble, gold, and music. Every detail, from the grand staircase to Chagall’s vibrant ceiling, feels steeped in history and elegance. The air seems to hum with the echoes of operas and ballets past, and you can almost imagine the rustle of silk gowns and the murmur of an enchanted audience. It’s not just a building; it’s a living masterpiece that captures the soul of Parisian art and romance.
    Chong Choi Sieng Angela

    Chong

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We bot the 10am slot and the queue to get in started quite long already when we arrived at 9.45am. It was straight forward for us since we bought on line in advance. The whole visit took around 1.5 hrs. It is not to be missed! The grandest theatre with renovations comparable to the Italian Vatican museum or French Versailles. Getting the digital tickets fm Head out is easy and reliable!
    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. .
    Roberto Guillermo Prieto Saldaña

    Roberto

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It is a wonderful place! I have to comment that people come in talking a lot! But they leave silent. The experience makes them mute, to see so many wonders inside such a majestic place! I was there for 3 hours. But seeing so many incredible things drove me crazy! An experience that I plan to repeat next year!
    Maria Sigrisi

    Maria

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Visiting the Opera Garnier is a wonderful experience to say the least. The palace is a concentration of beauty and awe for the eyes of the beholder. Absolutely not to be missed!
  • 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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