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Paris Palais Garnier and Covered Passages Private Walking Tour

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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Visit one of the most famous and beautiful opera houses in the world, Opera Garnier (Palais Garnier), and discover the hidden old shopping arcades of Paris on this private tour. Marvel at the marble and gold interior of Opera Garnier, the setting for The Phantom of the Opera, and admire its grand staircase. Then, with the help of your expert guide, finish your tour by discovering the 'passages couverts', hidden, covered shopping arcades built in the 19th century.

This private tour is limited to five people for a more intimate, in-depth experience.

What's Included

  • Private one-way transport from your hotel (only if option selected)
  • 6-hour Private tour (Maximum 5 people)
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transport to the Opera Garnier (unless option selected)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel providing it is in central Paris (arrondissements 1 to 20, zip code beginning 75 only).If you are staying outside of central Paris, you will need to arrange a central meeting point, usually a metro station, when you reconfirm your tour. Transportation (taxi, bus, subway) is not included unless you select the option.

What To Expect

Palais Garnier

Meet your private guide at your central Paris hotel and begin your journey into 19th-century Parisian life. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the Opera Garnier, a grand old opera house that was the setting for The Phantom of the Opera. Finished in 1875, this 1,979-seat structure is now home to the Paris Opera Ballet.Delight in the gold, glass and marble interior of this majestic building filled with paintings and sculptures as your guide shares its history. Marvel at the grand staircase and the auditorium's ceiling, which was painted by Marc Chagall in 1964. Being on a private tour makes for a more relaxed, friendly experience, so feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you like.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Passage des Panoramas

Next, your guide will lead you to an area near the Louvre to discover the passages couverts, covered shopping arcades tucked behind many of the city’s wide boulevards. Some of these architecturally impressive arcades are faded now but others have been restored to their 19th-century glory.As you wander through these arcades, hear stories of how Parisian life used to be and imagine upper-class women dressed in lavish gowns window shopping in these very same passageways. Have your camera ready to capture photos of the remarkable old boutiques, cafes and art galleries in these arcades, some of which have barely changed through the years.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you do not select the private transport option, your guide will accompany you by public transport (usually metro) from your hotel to the Opera Garnier

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Palais Garnier and Covered Passages Private Walking Tour?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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Activity code: C-3234OPERAGARNIER

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  • Private one-way transport from your hotel (only if option selected)
  • 6-hour Private tour (Maximum 5 people)
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transport to the Opera Garnier (unless option selected)
  • Transport back to your hotel

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you do not select the private transport option, your guide will accompany you by public transport (usually metro) from your hotel to the Opera Garnier

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