The Paris opera house
The best Palais Garnier tickets
The official self-guided visit, a theatrical guided tour in English and opera-plus-cruise afternoons: here is how to visit the Paris opera house, with honest advice on refunds, whether you will see the auditorium, and the stage closure from 2027.
See our 4 picks
The best way to see the Palais Garnier is the self-guided visit, about 1.5 hours, booked online. The Opéra sells no visit tickets on site.
It costs €25 for adults from outside the EEA, both on the Opéra's site and here. It cannot be refunded. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 4 picks for the Palais Garnier
The guided tour has free cancellation. The official ticket cannot be refunded. The two combos are new, with no reviews yet.
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from €42 per person Our top pick 1 h 30 min 4.6 (245) reviews on GetYourGuide
Theatrical guided tour in English or French
A 1.5-hour tour led by an actress, who gets you to join in. Pick a time slot in a language you speak well. You can only enter with the guide.
Best for A visit with a story
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from €25 per person 1 h 30 min 4.6 (19,692) reviews on GetYourGuide
Official Palais Garnier self-guided visit
Official ticket, sold by GetYourGuide; non-refundable. You see the grand staircase, the Grand Foyer, the sun and moon salons and the Library-Museum. A media guide costs €8 on site.
Best for Most visitors
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from €104 per person 3 hours New, no reviews yet
Opéra Garnier and a Seine cruise
New on GetYourGuide: no reviews yet. A self-guided Garnier ticket plus a Seine cruise ticket. You visit both at your own pace.
Best for Two sights, no guide
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from €241 per person 4 hours New, no reviews yet
Opéra Garnier, French dining and a Seine cruise
New on GetYourGuide: no reviews yet. A Garnier ticket and a reserved lunch or dinner. The full option adds a Seine cruise. Groups are up to 12.
Best for A special afternoon
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Palais Garnier tickets compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatrical guided tour in English or French | €42 per person | 1 h 30 min | Yes | A visit with a story | Free cancellation and 4.6 from 245 reviews. |
| Official Palais Garnier self-guided visit | €25 per person | 1 h 30 min | Non-refundable | Most visitors | The official visit, with 4.6 from 19,692 reviews. |
| Opéra Garnier and a Seine cruise | €104 per person | 3 hours | Yes | Two sights, no guide | The opera and the river in one booking, with free cancellation. |
| Opéra Garnier, French dining and a Seine cruise | €241 per person | 4 hours | Yes | A special afternoon | The opera, a meal and the river, with free cancellation. |
Theatrical guided tour in English or French
€42 per person1 h 30 min 4.6 (245)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- A visit with a story
- Why we picked it
- Free cancellation and 4.6 from 245 reviews.
Official Palais Garnier self-guided visit
€25 per person1 h 30 min 4.6 (19,692)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- The official visit, with 4.6 from 19,692 reviews.
Opéra Garnier and a Seine cruise
€104 per person3 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Two sights, no guide
- Why we picked it
- The opera and the river in one booking, with free cancellation.
Opéra Garnier, French dining and a Seine cruise
€241 per person4 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- A special afternoon
- Why we picked it
- The opera, a meal and the river, with free cancellation.
- Group size is stated for one tour only: Opéra Garnier, French dining and a Seine cruise, max 12.
- None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Palais Garnier tickets: prices and booking
You must book online; the Opéra sells no visit tickets on site. The prices below are for non-EEA adults: €25 for the self-guided visit and €35 for the Opéra's guided tour.
Ages 13 to 25 from outside the EEA pay €20. Children 12 and under go free. Adults from France and the EEA pay €15 for the self-guided visit.
- Self-guided
- €25
- Guided tour
- €35
- Age 13–25
- €20
- 12 and under
- Free
Opéra Garnier self-guided visit
The self-guided visit takes about 1.5 hours. You walk the grand staircase, the Grand Foyer and the salons at your own pace. The Library-Museum is included too.
The auditorium is often closed for rehearsals, the Opéra says, with no notice. No ticket can promise you will see it.
Paris opera house tour: guided or on your own
Go on your own if you want to take your time; take the guided tour if you want the story. The theatrical tour here is led by an actress and costs from €42. The Opéra's own guided tour costs €35 for non-EEA adults.
The theatrical tour does not go to the underground lake, the workshops or the rehearsal rooms. It does not include a show.
After the opera, an Eiffel Tower tour is the other classic visit with a guide.
Before you go
- No suitcases
- travel bags not allowed
- Metro 3/7/8
- stop Opéra
- No pass
- not in the Paris Museum Pass
- 1 h
- last entry before closing
Leave big bags at your hotel. Suitcases and travel bags are not allowed, and the cloakrooms are closed during visits.
Last entry is one hour before closing. Check the day's hours on the Opéra's site. The Palais Garnier is not in the Paris Museum Pass.
Take metro 3, 7 or 8 to Opéra, or the RER A to Auber.
Booking tips for the Palais Garnier
Check the refund rule
The official ticket cannot be refunded. The guided tour and the two combos have free cancellation.
Book online
The Opéra sells no visit tickets on site. Book before you go.
Pick your language
The theatrical tour runs in French or English, not both. Choose a slot in the language you speak well.
Travel light
Suitcases and travel bags are not allowed. There is no cloakroom during visits.
Check before you go
Big sights can close at short notice for strikes or ceremonies. Check the official site the day before.
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