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Skip the lines and discover the essence of Belle Époque on a guided tour of Palais Garnier!
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Palais Garnier
This option includes a guided tour of Palais Garnier (skip-the-line) and nearby highlights such as Madeleine Church (outside only) and Palace de la Concorde.
3,5-hour: Palais Garnier & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and 2-hour tour of Palais Garnier (skip-the-line) and highlights such as Madeleine Church (outside) and Palace de la Concorde.
4-hour: Palais Garnier & Madeleine Church
This option includes a guided tour of Palais Garnier (skip-the-line) and Madeleine Church (free entry). See also Place de la Concorde, Grand Palace, and more.
5,5-hour: Palais Garnier, Madeleine Church & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour transfer and 4-hour guided tour of Palais Garnier (skip-the-line) and Madeleine Church (free entry).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Private car transfers with a pickup and drop-off.
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.
Itinerary
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1
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palais Garnier
Visit Palais Garnier. Your Private Guide will take you on a short walk around the opera house so that you can admire its spectacular exterior art and architecture from each side. The Italian-style façade leaves no space without decoration, featuring many lavish statuary, some of which portray deities of Greek mythology. Immerse yourself in the opera’s history from the time of construction, and step inside without waiting in the line at the ticket office thanks to skip-the-line tickets.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
39th Arr. - Opera
Inside Palais Garnier you will explore the opulent Baroque-style interweaving corridors, stairwells, alcoves and landings. Admire the grand ceremonial staircase, the elegant auditorium and the awe-inspiring ceiling paintings of the Grand Foyer hall, which depict various moments in the history of music. You will also enjoy sightseeing in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, which is known for its grand architecture and many theatres.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Explore the elegant Parisian streets and enjoy an extended walking tour with entry to the Madeleine Church (L'église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine). This is your chance to discover more of Paris' amazing architecture and art. La Madeleine was built in the Neoclassical style of ancient Greek and Roman temples and has many impressive frescos, statues, mosaics and other interesting elements. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about the sacred art and history of this remarkable church and its connection to historical figures such as Louis XV and Napoleon Bonaparte.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Place de la Concorde
Explore the famed Place de la Concorde, home to the iconic Ancient Egyptian Luxor Obelisk.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Grand Palais
Explore The Grand Palais
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Petit Palais
Explore The Petit Palais.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Pont Alexandre III
Explore The Pont Alexandre III.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Paris
Private transportation from your accommodation. Save time and effort by booking the convenient pickup and drop-off service and enjoy a round-trip transfer in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. It’s a great way to see a little bit more of Paris from the comfort of a private car!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. Private transportation and admission to Madeleine Church are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Please arrive on time as there are time slots for entry. Sightseeing inside Palais Garnier may be limited due to scheduled performances.
- 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.
- Headphones will be provided for groups larger than 7 people inside 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 at the time of your visit. At such times, you will only see it from the outside.
- The 3,5 and 5,5-hour option includes an approximately 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the address of the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and the exact schedule will depend on the location of your Paris accommodation.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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