--- title: Opera Garnier Mysteries Private Guided Tour with Entrance lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/opera-garnier-mysteries-private-guided-tour-with-entrance/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 200 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 108 of 168 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/opera-garnier-mysteries-private-guided-tour-with-entrance/ --- # Opera Garnier Mysteries Private Guided Tour with Entrance **Guidekin's take:** Explore Opera Garnier through stories of its Phantom and the lake beneath the building. A private tour for your party includes a guided visit and pre-booked entrance tickets; transport to and from the attraction is excluded. 4.87 from 75 reviews at €200 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #108 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This convenient ticket-included tour with reserved access will allow you to experience the magic of the Opera Garnier in a private, relaxed and informative manner. Your certified guide, holder of the official French national guiding license, will provide you with a wealth of historical and cultural information including anecdotes about the famous Opera's Phantom or the mysterious lake beneath the monument. The entrance tickets with a quick access, the single-group booking and the audio headsets will ensure you'll have the most comfortable and memorable experience possible. This is a strictly private tour : one booking = one group. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet at the café Le Relais Paris… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30, 12:30, 14:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €35: ages 0 to 12 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €200 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: NickInParis - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 75 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 75. - 5 stars: 69 (92%) - 4 stars: 3 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the detailed explanations and personal attention; some were disappointed to miss the auditorium. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the opera house's history, architecture and decoration - Private tours adapted to personal interests and questions - Patient, friendly guidance without feeling rushed - Considerate assistance for visitors with limited mobility - Quick entry that avoids the main queue **Complaints:** - Missing the auditorium disappointed visitors who considered it the main reason to book - Some report access behind the scenes, while others found only public areas and questioned the value Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-07 to 2026-06-13); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Entry Fees included - Entrance Tickets pre-booked for you - 100% Private Tour : only your travel party will participate - one booking = one group - Official Expert guide fluent in English, German and French ## Not included - Transport to/from attraction - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Discover the exuberant lyrical palace created by Charles Garnier in the 1860's** (1h 30m; admission included) - Immerse yourself in the magical neo-baroque rooms of the most iconic of the opera houses. Our comprehensive tour will include the Subscribers' rotunda, the Bassin de la Pythie, the Grand Staircase, the Avant-Foyer, the Grand-foyer, the Ice Rotunda, the Moon and Sun Rooms, the... 2. **Meeting point: Café Le Relais Opéra, Rue Auber, next to the Opéra House** (pass by, no stop) - Your guide will send you a text message reminder on the evening before your tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point We'll meet at the café Le Relais Paris Opéra, Rue Aubern, next to the Opéra Garnier. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvxJ_yzZu5kcRLCG0T8TjjzQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €400 | €200 | | 4 | €480 | €120 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #108 of 168** | €200 | 1h 30m | 4.87 (75) | private | | [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | | [Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower](/france/paris/tours/private-guided-professional-photoshoot-by-the-eiffel-tower/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.98 (411) | private | Ranked #108 of 168 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 168 of 168 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/private-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/opera-garnier-mysteries-private-guided-tour-with-entrance/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md