Landmarks

Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier

Name: Self-guided tour of Palais Garnier
Start: 2026-01-09T15:00:00
End: 2026-01-09T16:00:00
Location: 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.

Open today

10:00am - 05:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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

(2,418)

Vijay

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The experience at Palais Garnier was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we entered, the grandeur of the architecture, the ornate ceilings, and the iconic grand staircase left us in awe. Every corner of the opera house reflects history, elegance, and artistic brilliance. The self-guided tour was well organized and allowed us to explore at our own pace, appreciating the intricate details and rich stories behind the space. Booking through Headout was seamless and hassle-free, with clear instructions and easy access. A truly enriching cultural experience that beautifully captures the soul of Paris.

Marianna

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I absolutely loved my self-guided tour of the Palais Garnier. The building is truly breathtaking — from the grand staircase to the beautiful auditorium and the elegant hallways. The atmosphere was calm, and it was very easy to explore everything at my own pace. The audio guide was helpful and made the experience even more interesting. Overall, it was a memorable visit and definitely worth it!

Anne

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I booked for Niki de Saint Phalle ( magnificent ) and also for the TRANSPARENCE exhibition. The 2 visits were charged. I was refused entry to the TRANSPARENCE exhibition because I was a single adult. Poorly explained on the site, perhaps a misunderstanding on my part... So I'm asking for a refund of the 13 euros for the exhibition I was refused entry to.

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.

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What our guests say
Suzanne
Jan 2026
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4/5
Impeccable welcome and organization. The history of this place is incredible. The palace is just magnificent, spectacular and unique in the world.
Malaise
Jan 2026
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5/5
Visit at your own pace, with an exhibition retracing the 150 years of the Palais Garnier, featuring photos, paintings, statues, costumes...
Federica
Jan 2026
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4/5
Atmosphere of yesteryear......palazzo to visit especially for those who like a certain context
Alessia
Jan 2026
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5/5
Accurate and ffiable site, easy and intuitive app to use, I recommend
Vijay
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The experience at Palais Garnier was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we entered, the grandeur of the architecture, the ornate ceilings, and the iconic grand staircase left us in awe. Every corner of the opera house reflects history, elegance, and artistic brilliance. The self-guided tour was well organized and allowed us to explore at our own pace, appreciating the intricate details and rich stories behind the space. Booking through Headout was seamless and hassle-free, with clear instructions and easy access. A truly enriching cultural experience that beautifully captures the soul of Paris.

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

Monday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 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