Palais Royal to the Opera Garnier Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Opera Garnier, Paris, France | Paris, France


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Guided tour of the magnificent interior of the Opera Garnier
Unforgettable panoramic views atop Galeries Lafayette
Passages Couverts hidden, covered shopping arcades
Splendid Palais Royal with its popular manicured gardens
Enlightening walking tour of Paris’s hidden treasures

Inclusions:
Guided wallking tour of Paris
Admission to the Opera Garnier
Headset for tour commentary

Description:

Uncover some of Paris’s hidden treasures on this eye-opening walking tour through seldom-traversed covered passageways. Starting from the regal splendor of the Palais Royal, make your way to the magnificent Haussman interior of one of the world’s most famous opera houses, the Opera Garnier.

The breathtaking architecture of the Palais Royal is impressive in itself, but venture beyond the popular gardens to explore the controversial art installation, the Buren Columns, located in the palace’s inner courtyard.

Next, stroll through the Passage Choiseul. Built in 1825 as a high-end shopping arcade, and renovated to its former glory in 2012, it is the longest covered passage in Paris, at over 625 feet (190 m) in length. Wander into the nearby Galerie Vivienne, another hidden passageway – this time more sumptuous in style, and where Jean Paul Gautier opened his first boutique, which still stands as the company's flagship store.

Reach the glorious façade of the Opera Garnier and marvel at the grand beauty of this Hausmannian masterpiece. Enjoy a guided tour of the opera house and soak up the historic atmosphere of the home of Phantom of the Opera.

To top off your experience, gaze at unforgettable panoramic views across the whole of Paris from the rooftop terrace of the famous department store, Galeries Lafayette.