Visit the majestic Palais Garnier opera house to discover the splendor of the Belle Époque aesthetic. See historic buildings and monuments at Place Vendôme and Place de la Concorde. Extended options: visit L'église de la Madeleine and the Louvre Museum.

Highlights
  • Visit the Palais Garnier with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets and explore the stunning opera house
  • Learn about French opera and enjoy the splendor and artistic heritage
  • Admire the elaborate artworks inside the Madeleine Church (3 and 5-hour tours only)
  • Visit the Louvre Museum with skip-the-line tickets (5-hour tour only)

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  • 2 -5 Hours
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  • Live GuideEnglish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish
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  • Skip The Line Tickets for Priority Access
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Join this exclusive tour to visit the prestigious Palais Garnier (Paris National Opera, a masterpiece of 19th century theatrical architecture. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets and live commentary of a Private Guide who will introduce you to the opera’s history, architectural details and cultural activities. Experience the hidden beauty of Paris!

Choose the 2-hour tour to visit Palais Garnier with skip-the-line tickets that let you bypass the crowds and enjoy a fast track entry. Your tour begins at the Opera Square with sightseeing outside the opera house building, giving you a chance to take in all detail of its unique Italian-style exterior façade, which leaves no space without decoration. The marble, stone, porphyry, and gilded bronze friezes, columns, and lavish statuary, many of which portray deities of Greek mythology, are spectacular to look at!

Enter inside Palais Garnier to discover the splendour of the Baroque-style interweaving corridors, stairwells, alcoves and landings. If you thought that the building looks great from the outside, you’ll be even more surprised by its lush, grand ceremonial staircase, the elegant auditorium and the awe-inspiring ceiling paintings of the Grand Foyer hall, depicting various moments in the history of music. The tour will be enhanced with sightseeing in the local area. Take a guided walk along the elegant streets of Paris and discover beautiful tenement houses, boutiques and trendy cafes. See also the elegant Madeleine Church and the famed Place de la Concorde, home to the iconic Ancient Egyptian Luxor Obelisk.

Choose the 3-hour option to visit the Palais Garnier and the Madeleine Church, known locally as L’église de la Madeleine. This 18-19th century building in the form of a Greek temple was originally built in honour of Napoleon’s army and now serves as a church and concert venue. Step inside to admire its lavish decor inspired by Roman baths and Renaissance artists, with a celebrated pipe organ, a great statue of St Mary Magdalene, and a fascinating fresco entitled The History of Christianity.

Choose the extended 5-hour option to visit the Palais Garnier, Madeleine Church and the most visited museum in the world, Louvre. Thanks to skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction you can spend more time exploring the museum’s highlights instead of waiting in the long queues. Enjoy expert live commentary as you tour the world’s greatest collection of art. See masterpieces such as the Monument of King Naramsin, Venus de Milo, and the one and only, Mona Lisa. During this extended tour you will also see more highlights of Paris, such as the beautiful, landscaped Tuileries Gardens, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the iconic Louvre Pyramid.

Includes
  • Private Tour of Palais Garnier, Madeleine Church and Louvre Museum (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Palais Garnier (all options)
  • Free entry to L’église de la Madeleine (3 and 5-hour options only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Louvre Museum (5-hour option only)
  • Admission to L’église de la Madeleine (in 2-hour option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Louvre Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Important information

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand, an IHG Hotel, 2 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point.

Pickup and drop-off to your accommodation in Paris (only in 3,5-hour option)

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admissions to Madeleine Church and the Louvre Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
  • Tours inside Palais Garnier are limited due to scheduled performances. On some days, it is only possible to see it from outside.
  • Headphones will be provided for groups larger than 7 people in Palais Garnier.
  • Church tours during scheduled events (such as the Sunday, daily and holiday masses) are limited, so parts or the entire church building may be closed on your visit. At such times, you will only see it from the outside.
  • Skip-the-line tickets allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. Please arrive on time as there are time slots for entry.