Paris Opera Neighbourhood Walking Tour

Paris, France
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

An immersive tour into the history of opera in Paris with our knowledgeable musicologist guide, an expert in music history. As we stroll the streets of Paris, we discover the opera houses of the present and the past, follow the evolution of this unique genre, and learn the secrets of the lives of famous composers and musicians. Anecdotes, legends, political intrigues, and crimes are also on the menu, with the sound of some of the most beautiful opera music ever written.

What's included

  • Sound and photo support
  • In-depth stories and historical context
  • English & French Speaking Local Guide
  • Food

What to expect

  1. La Comedie Francaise
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The meeting point of our tour, where we discover the second oldest theatre and company in Paris, the heirs of Molière himself. Entry is not included
  2. Palais-Royal
    20m
    The grand Royal Palace in Paris is one of the most beautiful Parisian palaces and the home of the first opera house, with its majestic gardens, just across from the Louvre museum. Entrance to the gardens is free.
  3. Square Louvois
    20m
    Site of a former opera house, now a park with a fountain
  4. Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    More than a 150 years old theatre, founded by Jacques Offenbach, the father of operetta and French cancan
  5. Opera Comique
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Paris. We learn about its architecture and its immense musical heritage, making it one of Europe's most important opera houses. Entry is not included
  6. Palais Garnier
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We inspect and enjoy the sumptuous architecture of Palais Garnier and learn stories about its construction, legends, and music masterpieces. Entry is not included.
  7. Athenee Theatre Louis-Jouvet
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    A 19th-century Parisian theatre, one of the most beautiful Italian-style theatres in the city

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is just in front of the main entrance to the Comédie Française theatre. The guide will carry a tablet, a sound speaker, and a microphone.

End point

We finish the tour in front of the old Opera house, Palais Garnier

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and children under 7 are admitted free of charge, accompanied by an adult.
  • The total duration of the tour includes the travel time (walking from one point to another).
  • Walking tour is entirely outdoors, and we won't be entering any attractions listed on tour details.
  • The tour is maintained in case of rain.
  • Non advised for people with severe moving difficulties

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