Opera Garnier: Private Tour with Ballet Artist & Show Tickets

Trip Overview

An exclusive Opera Garnier tour for those seeking true immersion into the world of art and legends. You'll be guided by a professional ballet artist, sharing insider stories and perspectives you won't find in any guidebook.

Explore the lavish architecture of Charles Garnier: the grand marble staircase, gilded halls and foyers, and Marc Chagall's famous ceiling. Visit the Opera museum with its unique collection of costumes and sets, as well as the legendary library housing rare scores and archives.

Discover the story of its construction under Napoleon III, the dramatic obstacles faced by young architect Garnier, and the mystery of the underground lake that inspired "The Phantom of the Opera." We'll visit the legendary box that has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide.

Want to extend your experience? We can arrange tickets to a performance at Opera Garnier upon request. First, discover the Opera through an artist's eyes, then experience the magic as it comes alive on stage. Complete immersion into Parisian opera.

Highlights

  • Guided by a professional ballet artist with insider knowledge
  • The monumental Grand Staircase
  • Chagall’s iconic painted ceiling
  • The Grand Foyer inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles
  • Opera museum with historic costumes and set designs
  • Backstage legends, ghost stories & the real-life Phantom of the Opera
  • Performance tickets (available upon request)
  • Private
  • English, Russian
  • 3 Hours
  • 7+ days before departure
  • Opera Garnier

Includes

  • Private guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Performance tickets (available upon request)

Excludes

  • Personal expenses