What‘s Included

What To Expect

Reviews

• Review of tour.

  James R,

  Aug 14, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  She was very good, extensive knowledge, and wanted to share. This has nothing to do with your guide, but not sure why I had to enter at least 100 characters on a review.

• Exquisite but Crowded

  Susan G,

  Jul 22, 2025

  - Viator

  3.00

  Be prepared, unless you are first ones in morning, the crowds have now reached the opera. It was actually uncomfortable wading through. Also, crowds made it difficult to hear our private guide.

• Worth the trip, just a little long

  Chris W,

  Jun 29, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  The Opera is an incredibly beautiful building that should be visited when touring Paris (or see a show if possible). The private tour certainly helped make the visit more enjoyable and worthwhile by learning more details, but it was a little long for our 10 and 12 year old kids, who after about an hour were in tough shape. I’d recommend going 1.5 hours at most with a family and the entire building can be toured in that time.

• AN excellent tour for history buffs and architectural aficionados.

  Louis C,

  Jan 20, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  The building in MAGNIFICENT and far surpassed my wildest dreams of just how beautiful it is. The focus was on the history of the construction and political environment in which it was build. Little to no discussions of the musical aspects. That was highly disappointing, the guide did not even know the opera that was performed at the opening. No "backstage" visits of behind the stage, dressing rooms, etc. The guide was very entertaining with anecdotes and stories, she answered questions and was a delight herself. I'd say the most disappointing part of the tour was the GHASTLY BILLBOARD that totally obscured the building's front facade. It ruined the entire view of the magnificent edifice.

• Palais Garnier

  Ingram J,

  Jan 9, 2025

  - Viator

  4.00

  This was a great place to visit. Our guide was incredibly kind and personable, she did struggle with her English some, but we were able to understand the gist of her remarks. She was very professional. For the meeting spot- and this is a suggestion for the tour company, not the guide. Please find a more specific spot to meet. We stood in the cold, pouring rain to meet our guide. We were early as requested and the indicated spot was next to a metro stop to the side of Palais Garnier. It was tough to locate our guide and tough for her to locate us. Also, we were unable to go inside the auditorium or see the stage this day and I do not understand why. Other than those two comments above, Palais Garnier was stunning and we enjoyed the parts we were able to see.