OPERA GARNIER & COVERED PASSAGES - Skip the line & Local Expert Guide

A BIT OF HISTORY: Did you know that the Opéra Garnier was built during the same period as the Haussmann buildings in Paris? The 19th century in Paris was a time of permanent changes, especially in terms of architecture. The Palais Garnier is the perfect witness of the industrial revolution and was built with the finest techniques of the time. Behind its fabulous architecture, the building holds wonderful stories too, from the iconic phantom of the Opera to the gorgeous ceiling painted by Marc Chagall, among many others.

ABOUT YOUR TOUR: Palais Royal is very close to the Louvre and yet, visitors often miss it. This is one of the most important places of the French Revolution, as your guide will tell you. Then, we'll head to the famous covered passages from the 1800s such as the Galerie Vivienne or the Passage des Panoramas. Paris' most beautiful glass-covered streets and shopping arcades have been restored to their original charm from the 19th century to attract lovers of fine architecture, gastronomes and antique collectors ! Your private local guide will take you to the Opera Garnier through fast-track, privileged access and tell you amazing stories. The whole point of this building is to make you travel to another world not only through representations, but also through the walk to the concert hall.

MEETING PLACE: Meet your private local guide in front of Le Nemours Restaurant, on Place Colette. 

LOCAL INSIGHT: Ask us more details about the various VIP options for this tour. We can take you backstage and show you the machineries & access behind closed doors areas.