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Private Opera Garnier Theater 2-Hour Tour in Paris

4.8 · 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Napoleone Tour
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
09:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Palais Garnier opera house on a private tour for your party, with a guide focused on the building.

Entry tickets are included, but they do not bypass the queue, so waiting is possible on busy days. 4.8 from 56 reviews at €169 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #128 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €169 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Entry Tickets (no skip-the-line)
  • Private guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Children from €27 (ages 1 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
56 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 56

Star breakdown of all 56 ratings

5 stars
52 · 93%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise lively storytelling and detailed explanations, but report uncertainty over access to the auditorium.

Praised

  • Animated storytelling and humour make the opera house's history engaging
  • Detailed explanations of the art, architecture and social history
  • Guides point out decorative details that visitors would otherwise miss
  • Friendly guides who make the visit feel personal

Complaints

  • Crowded interiors during the visit
  • Older complaints describe difficulty finding the guide, delayed contact and extra ticket purchases
  • Some faced uncertainty about auditorium access, while others were able to sit inside

Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 August 2016 to 3 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:45 on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Tour ends on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Napoleone Tour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

On this privately guided Paris walking tour, discover the Palais Garnier, the city's beautiful opera house.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair mostly accessible, please advise when booking

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €27 ages 1 to 12
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

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Ranked #128 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. Compare all 168 Private Tours

From €169 per adult