--- title: Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/area-opera-jewellery-fashion-palais-royal-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 70 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 130 languages: [en, fa, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 26 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/area-opera-jewellery-fashion-palais-royal-walking-tour/ --- # Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Opéra district through its fashion, jewellery and cultural landmarks, with Palais Garnier among the sights. A guided walk covering local history and culture is included; visiting inside the opera house costs extra. 4.95 from 56 reviews at €70 per person for 2h 10m. In our comparison: #26 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview You might be wondering what makes This city so special,It’s somehow charming, alluring, and fascinating all at once.The Opéra district in Paris is lively, cultural and historic. The Palais Garnier is one of the capital’s most emblematic opera houses. This area includes clothing, fashion accessories, perfumes, beauty products, homeware and a wide range of gourmet products. French culture is a tapestry of influences that have shaped the country over centuries,we will explore why French culture is unique, and makes it so special. By the end of the tour you have learned about clothing, in France, fashion is an integral part of the country's identity. The history of French jewelry-making is intricately tied to the history of Paris and its Place Vendôme, where in 1893 the first great jewelry brand was established . From iconic landmarks, world-class museums, Michelin-star cuisine, one of the leading fashion industries in the world, and romantic ambiance. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for me in the front of the cafe… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Children from €65: ages 13 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €70 per person - Duration: 2h 10m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ned - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, FA, French - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.95 from 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 56. - 5 stars: 55 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the engaging mix of fashion, architecture and history, though several mention heavy city traffic. **Praised:** - Friendly, engaging explanations of fashion and cultural history - Stories behind fashion houses and jewellers around the Opéra district - Historical context for Haussmann's architecture and the development of modern Paris - Relaxed walking pace with time to look around and enjoy the sights **Complaints:** - Heavy city traffic mentioned in several reviews Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-06 to 2026-09-09); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Walking tour, learning about the history and culture. ## Not included - Visit inside of the Opera house 14 Euro ## Itinerary 1. **Jardin du Palais Royal** (20m) - Ordered by the Cardinal de Richelieu in 1633, the Palace was built close to the Louvre, at the time royal residence, to enable this influential minister to stay nearby the king. At the heart of Paris, a few steps from the Louvre Museum and hidden in the middle of government... 2. **La Comedie Francaise** (5m) - We will talk about Moliere the famous writer, his plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright.A unique and absolute reference in France, the troupe of the... 3. **Rue Saint Honore** (25m) - The 1,840 meter-long (6,036 feet) street tying the heart of Paris to the prestigious 8th arrondissement is known for its trendy side. Cultural, historical sites and artistic jewels can be found by walking down the rue Saint-Honoré. The Haussmann-style façades of the stone... 4. **Eglise Saint-Roch** (15m) - With its 126 meters long and its plan inspired by that of Notre-Dame-de-Paris, theSaint-Roch Church isone of the largest in Paris. Of course, since theChurch of Saint-Roch took many decades to build, different architectural styles are mixed, such as the classical and the... 5. **Place-Vendome** (20m) - The square was laid out in 1702 as a monument to the glory of the armies of Louis XIV, the Sun King. It was later replaced by the Vendôme Column, modeled after Trajan’s Column in Rome, to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte’s victory at Austerlitz in 1805. Today It is well known for... 6. **Palais Garnier** (25m) - The glamorous Opera Garnier was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III as part of his project of reconstruction of Paris. To build the new Paris Opera House, a competition for the best design was conducted in 1860.The Paris Opera House, another name for Palais Garnier, has long... 7. **Musee du Parfum - Fragonard** (15m) - Set in the heart of Paris, just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, the Musée du Parfum is a one-of-a-kind, fun and instructive museum concept, bringing to life the making of a mythical luxury object, now part of our everyday life: perfume. collection of ancient bottles... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for me in the front of the cafe with a WALKING TOUR POSTER. I will be in front of the cafe Nemours . Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvYAMtCVu5kcRmAVmbFzjizg ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 54** | €70 | 2h 10m | 4.95 (56) | shared | | [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared | | [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private | | [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private | Ranked #26 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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