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From 6 years old
Please note: the exterior facade of the Opéra Garnier is currently being refurbished.
1 – WE DO NOT ACCEPT LONE CHILDREN (unaccompanied by an adult).
2 - YOU MUST BOOK A TICKET FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT (children and accompanying adults).
Date in red the session is sold out
Date in green : Places are still available 🙂 Please note that if you are unable to select the desired number of tickets on the same order, there are not enough seats available overall -> choose another session.
A fun family visit to the Opéra Garnier
- The Garnier Opera House is a jewel of the Haussmanian era with its baroque style and its gilding, work of Charles Garnier
- The visit takes place inside the Paris Opera House
- The children, booklet in hand will discover who was Baron Haussmannwhat is the baroque style and the grandiloquent architecture of that time
- They will be able to admire the princely staircase, the ice-cream parlour which received the elegant Tout-Paris in the 19th century.
- Then the visit of the dressing rooms closing this visit
- The tour guide will show them the sumptuous ceiling of the opera houseChagall's masterpiece (except in exceptional cases when the hall is reserved for a rehearsal)
- And of course, this visit could not be done without talking about of the famous Phantom of the Opera whose mystery we will try to unravel
Practical information on scheduled tours
- 20 to 22 participants maximum per visit
- Duration of the visit 1h30 and 2h
- Meeting place Place de l'Opéra : Place de l'Opéra on the steps of the Opera House. You will easily recognize the lecturers thanks to their orange shopping bags
- Visit in French
- No waiting tickets (no waiting)
* If you are exempt from paying the Paris Opera admission fee, choose a child's ticket and mention in the form, in the child's age field, "Exempt adult + type of exemption".
Privatization
- Who is it for? : school, extra-curricular, birthday, family privatization...
- Rate From 250 euros per visit
- Increase of 20% on Sundays and holidays
- Number 25 people max (adults and/or children)
- Visit in French or English
- For schoolchildren: from the first grade / primary school
- No wire cutter, very long
Written by Genevieve Elie, 15-04-2024
The guide was very friendly, but asked a lot of questions when nobody had the answers. For my children, the whole thing stretched on and on. We were also disappointed not to be able to boost the main hall, which was closed for rehearsals.
- Good
Written by francoise , on 15-04-2024
Fun activities great for kids The activity leader is great Too bad we didn't get to see the whole place
- ☆☆☆☆☆
Written by Patricia BRUSSET, 11-04-2024
A very interesting visit for children and adults alike. Pauline, our guide, kept the children's attention without tiring them. Well done, Pauline! We recommend it.
- Very interesting tour, well suited to children
Written by Muriel BOUGEARD , 04-11-2024
I recommend this tour. Very friendly guide who adapted her talk to the children and got them involved. Too bad we couldn't see the auditorium because of rehearsals.
- Superb visit with a guide who knew how to interest the children even small (6 years) during all the course. Bravo
Written by Michel Duc, on 11-04-2024
Easy booking and no waiting with the guide at the entrance
- No more fun than a classic guided tour
Written by Anne-Claire Harnois, 10-04-2024
I'd deliberately chosen this "fun" tour so that my children wouldn't get bored, and unfortunately I was disappointed ... despite the guide's top-notch content, it's not really adapted to children ... and as a result, it's very long ... not to mention the very high price, which I don't think is worth it. I wouldn't recommend it: you might as well buy tickets for a classic tour!
- Very good
Written by Cam M, 09-04-2024
Very happy with this visit, well adapted for children and parents. The guide, Nathalie, was very appropriate and kept the children interested. Very good responsiveness on the part of the seller, I was mistaken in the dates when I ordered, the change was made in the minutes following my request for change. Bravo and thank you very much.
- Great guide!
Written by Caroline Loisy, 09-04-2024
We loved the tour and the guide's explanations.
- Great for kids: fun to play with
Written by Nathalie Wittmann Lhostis, 09-04-2024
Very good visit, the animator was very dynamic and kept the children's attention.
- Very nice visit
Written by Agathe KRUMMENACKER, 03-04-2024
We had a great time as a family. Our guide, Nathalie, did an excellent job of capturing the children's attention and explaining the history of the Opéra Garnier. The adults enjoyed it too. Many thanks to Nathalie.
- Perfect
Written by Denis Creton, 21-03-2024
The guide was excellent! He managed to keep the children interested and laughing, and they learned a lot of things and words with a sense of humor that they still remember today. Thank you, it was a great success, even for us adults!
- Activity not honored
Written by Jennifer Delaume, 20-03-2024
The activity was cancelled the same day and I'm still waiting for a refund! Extremely disappointed
- Dynamic
Written by Josephine Carrez, 13-03-2024
The guide's rapport with the children is top-notch. The guide's dynamism and ease of understanding are really appreciated by all. The little text message before the tour telling us how to find our guide was very welcome. The only downside was the length of the tour. Luckily, it was great for keeping us on our toes, but it's also a good thing we'd planned ahead for the afternoon...as we were only in Paris for the day, it could have been a problem....
- Great!
Written by Chiara , on 10-03-2024
I recommend it!
- an easy-to-use guide for children, available to answer their many questions
Written by Christine GARDEL, 06-03-2024
recommended activity
- Perfect
Written by Nolwenn Schirmann, 01-03-2024
A captivating guide for kids and adults alike!
- A fun and educational visit, very successful!
Written by DOMINIQUE MADON, 01-03-2024
A great time at the Paris Opera for children and adults alike, with a captivating and attentive guide (Cyril)!
- Opera visit
Written by Sophie Faget, on 25-02-2024
Very satisfied with our guide Astrid! I recommend Mom Estelle
- Bad experience
Written by Elsa BOUCARD, on 17-02-2024
The guide was particularly unpleasant. The person I contacted by phone was aggressive and hung up on me.
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Good day to you, We are very surprised by this bad experience. We have never had a problem with the guides and we are surprised by the aggressiveness of the customer service. You can send us a private message to "[email protected]" to explain further what happened.
- Speaker interesting for children. Good performance overall.
Written by Clovis Ercilla, 03-02-2024
Acctivity to be recommended.
- Excellent visit with the guide Natalina . She was very child-friendly and knew how to get them involved.
Written by jean-claude SPITZ, 02-02-2024
very good experience on all levels; I will recommend this activity
- Great family visit, we loved it
Written by Isabelle Baille, 02-02-2024
We loved the family outing, natalina was very friendly and above all knew how to arouse our interest and that of our daughter, very good with children, we did not see the time pass, we had a great time and very interesting because we learned a lot of things our best guided tour of paris
- Another great experience
Written by Héloïse DUTEIL, 02-02-2024
This is the 3rd visit we've made with Natalina and it's always a great time for our 5-year-old son and for us parents. We'd do it all over again with our eyes closed.
- disappointing as not suitable for 7-year-olds
Written by Sophie FOUCHER, 31-01-2024
there's little, if any, playfulness, and the presentation is not age-appropriate - for ages 6 and up - and only the document given at the end of the visit makes the difference with a classic tour. Disappointing!
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Written by Nicolas Hurtiger, 30-01-2024
Very good, my 2 children aged 5 and 8 really enjoyed it, and so did I! Great guide, kept to schedule. Would recommend
- visit to opera garnier
Written by PATRICK LEON, 21-01-2024
rating by Chloé ( 10 ans) what I liked: beautiful location, story of the phantom of the opera, intermission room what I didn't like: words sometimes complicated and not explained, too many people, long waiting time
- It was great! Thanks to Cyril!
Written by biliho, on 17-01-2024
It was great! Thanks to Cyril, We had a great time (the tour is not 1h30 but 2h though...) Lots of culture, anecdote and passion. Great job!
- Interesting and educational
Written by Benoît VANNIER, 17-01-2024
Clear, accessible tour commentary for young and old alike. Very pleasant visit. I recommend
- In a word, PERFECT
Written by Thierry BONGIOVANNI, 16-01-2024
Yes, I recommend this activity. And we had a guide, Cyril, who was excellent!!!!
- Great for young people
Written by Maurice Rapaille, 14-01-2024
My 10-year-old grandson, although French is not his main language, was attentive and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Our guide Cyril had a lot to do with this success. Yes, I would recommend this tour.
- Very rewarding
Written by anne lhuillier, 12-01-2024
Exceptional place, full of history and stories... Very interesting guide for young and old.
- To be recommended
Written by M. Hulot, 09-01-2024
Excellent performance by our tour guide Pauline
- I recommend
Written by Isabelle Homb on 07-01-2024
Very nice family visit. Well organized. A top guide, calm and attentive, who knew how to adapt to her audience. Unfortunately, we weren't able to see the Opera House as rehearsals were in progress. However, our guide was able to captivate us with all the history of this magnificent place. We'll definitely be going back.
- Disappointing
Written by Dominique Jung, 04-01-2024
This is not a fun visit. More like a school visit
- A marvel
Written by Philippe Herent , 04-01-2024
Very interesting visit, but a little long for a 6-year-old. Don't hesitate to have a great time with your children.
- Disappointment
Written by Michèle SBERRO, 04-01-2024
With 5 of my grandchildren aged between 8 and 14, this afternoon of fun on Tuesday January 2 was eagerly awaited! What a disappointment to visit the Opera as I've visited it 10 times with adults and even the Ecole du Louvre. Tuesday NOTHING playful! No mystery, no "story", no riddles, no discovery guidelines. A visit for adults with 13 adults and 13 children. After 40 minutes, I didn't dare say to the guide, "Where's the fun in that? Because she quickly handed out an A5 booklet that could have livened up the almost 2 hours .... that were ultimately boring, even for me. So I don't recommend your visit, and I'm sorry I paid.... too much!
- Very good, all the children were interested
Written by Evelyne Savignat-Trauman, 30-12-2023
Recommended for a family visit to learn more
- Very good
Written by Mireille Bourget, 28-12-2023
Very good speaker, both passionate about her subject and good with children. We were disappointed not to have had access to the opera house, but we were lucky enough to discover that the dressing room doors were open! So we were able to admire the hall and the ceiling. I'd recommend L&S for this visit
- Great family time. Guide well suited to children
Written by Juliette GROS, on 28-12-2023
Very good time Well-suited to a tour of the opera. A wide variety of themes covered in a fun, child-friendly way. Highly recommended!
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Written by calLtherine Lafon-Pachot, on 19-12-2023
My grandchildren, aged 9 and 11, and I really enjoyed the visit. The anecdotes and riddles made it very lively.
- does not correspond to the offer
Written by marion dutoit, 05-12-2023
I didn't find the approach playful. The tour was instructive and child-friendly, but very academic, not at all inventive... the children asked if they were going to be marked when the 'game' was handed out at the end of the tour... The facade was veiled by a work by JR. On the one hand, there was no discount for the reasons of a reduced visit, and on the other hand, you failed to seize the opportunity to tell the story of the work by integrating it into the tour, which I find a great pity. In addition, our guide was disturbed by the late arrivals of visitors. We could feel a great deal of pressure and fear of doing the wrong thing, which was very unpleasant... Finally, the opera was there, and despite the crowds, it remains a monument worth visiting.
- Opacity
Written by Andreea GASAN , on 29-11-2023
Be careful when buying tickets... buy them in this order: first for adults and then for children. Because access to children's tickets is not blocked if there are no adult tickets left.
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Hello, No, when the capacity is full, there are no more places for adults or children. The maximum number of people for the fun tour of the Opéra Garnier is limited to 25 (adults and children).
- C'Cétait très bien
Written by CaCCathzetherine Lafon-Pachot, on 27-11-2023
My grandchildren aged 9 and 11 enjoyed the tour Marine kept us interested with her anecdotes The timing was perfect Thank you and see you soon.
- Very good
Written by Jessica , on 20-11-2023
Nice, dynamic speaker, easy to understand and patient with the kids. Very interesting visit, magical place!
- VVvvi
Written by l Le Lourecl, 16-11-2023
My granddaughters and I were very interested in this visit.
- Exciting for young and old alike
Written by SANDRINE FILALI, 10-11-2023
what I liked: the animator knows how to capture children's attention. she gives the historical context without giving a history lesson. difficulties: lots of people and tour groups, which spoils the experience a bit. yes, I'd recommend it because it's a fun approach to opera for children, and it's interactive. however, the group size should not be too large.
- A pleasant moment
Written by Marion D, 09-11-2023
No problem at all! We had a slight train delay and Pauline, our guide, "made up for it" by the time we arrived. We were able to enjoy a very interesting visit. It was my niece's birthday present, and she was delighted. We had a great time.
- Very interesting.
Written by vincent Cousin, 02-11-2023
Yes, I would recommend this guided tour, but with a bemon , not having been able to see the showroom.
- Very nice and interesting visit.
Written by MARIE-ELISABETH TORRE, 30-10-2023
There is absolutely nothing to say. The guide was top notch, and the kids were all ears. A must for all families who want to get their children interested.
- A great fun tour for young and old!
Written by EMELINE HASSER, 30-10-2023
Marie is a very good guide who knows how to carry children! The tour was interesting, fun, dynamic and interactive. I highly recommend it!
- place to see but conditions were not favorable
Written by Françoise, 29-10-2023
what I liked: the grandiose setting and the well-told story what I didn't like : - a long wait in front of the opera house in the rain because of the speaker's lateness, and then the beginning of the explanations, still in front of the opera house and therefore in the rain - the headphone system didn't work properly - because the rehearsal was prolonged, we were unable to see the auditorium, but we were given free tickets to come back, even if there was no rehearsal.
- Painful
Written by SHARON, 28-10-2023
Painful visit. 30 minutes in the rain, too many people and all this without being able to visit the auditorium...
- Nice discovery, too bad we didn't have access to the auditorium.
Written by Marie , 28-10-2023
A wonderful discovery. The guide's discourse is perfectly adapted to children. Too bad we couldn't get into the auditorium (it wasn't specified when we booked), and contrary to the guide's information we couldn't get our ticket stamped to try our luck again another day.
- A little disappointed by this visit.
Written by Linda Lilou Cohen canny, 28-10-2023
The lecturer was friendly but very messy! The tour didn't include the dance studios and bad luck the auditorium was closed. And it was crazy crowded!!! Difficult to get around and not lose the children. In short, a mixed experience.
- Very good presenter
Written by Eve Turner, 28-10-2023
I liked everything, but it was very crowded. I would definitely recommend this activity to others.
- A visit worth seeing
Written by Aurore Puy, 26-10-2023
Astrid a great guide ... despite the crowds and the closed auditorium ...
- Perfect!
Written by Philippe MAGDELAINE , le 25-10-2023
No problem to book. Very pleasant visit with our guide Pauline, very lively, passionate and fascinating! The children and their parents (or grandparents) didn't miss the 2-hour visit. A wonderful experience, to be warmly recommended!
- Pleasant visit without more
Written by Lucie Lainez , le 25-10-2023
Child-friendly tour, good explanations But not fun enough... Far too many people and the auditorium was closed, so there was much less interest! My daughters had high expectations of the Phantom of the Opera, which was hardly explained at all. A very pleasant visit nonetheless, but a little disappointing given the description on the site. My daughters expected better
- Disappointed
Written by dehbya bounoua, on 25-10-2023
I had a problem with the rer and as a result I couldn't come and I find that not to Refund or at least make a gesture for future reservations would have been welcome Especially since it's not the first time I've booked tickets with you, I've already done the Louvre Too bad
- Great visit to the Opéra Garnier!
Written by Pierre Legros, 24-10-2023
Very informative tour of the Opéra Garnier, perfect for children aged 6 and over (and even for parents). Pauline the guide was very patient with the children and all their questions, and the microphone/earphone system made the tour easy to follow. I'd definitely recommend it!
- Great visit
Written by Valerie Dufour, 14-10-2023
Very instructive and fun visit. Cyril is fascinating and manages to captivate young and old alike. The only drawback was that the main room wasn't available for the tour, but we saw and learned a lot.
- A fun, child-friendly tour
Written by Kristel Schaal, 11-10-2023
Perfect visit. My 8- and 9-year-olds were very interested in the tour. The audio guides were very helpful. Visit recommended!!!
- Disappointing
Written by Caroline Huppert, 04-10-2023
It's important to remember that there are a lot of people, countless tourists and visitors, in groups or on their own... we could barely see what was being commented on. The foyer was inaccessible that day. The young guide's commentary was not always child-friendly. There were, however, a few amusing anecdotes about the Phantom of the Opera and its dressing room n°5, as well as the Chagall ceiling covering another.
- Great time at the opera!
Written by Marion Abadie , 03-10-2023
Great tour! Perfect for children, our guide was very nice and knew how to find simple and clear explanations for the whole family! Highly recommended!
- Great visit!
Written by Guillaume GAYRAUD, 03-10-2023
It was a simple matter to find our guide Pauline on the steps of the opera house, and off we went, young and old, for a 2-hour tour. It was a great time for everyone, and Sophie kept everyone's attention right to the end. Thank you
- Disappointing program
Written by Caroline Huppert, 29-09-2023
The idea of giving families a tour of the opera was a good one. So we took our 3 grandchildren, aged 7 to 10. But the crowds were enormous and we couldn't see everything. The magnificent foyer was privatized. You can't visit the rehearsal studios, the stage or the underground lake. It's not explained clearly enough when you buy the rather expensive tickets. The tour guide was competent, but her comments were sometimes too complex for children.
- TO DO!
Written by Fanny ROUTHIER, 05-09-2023
I thought the price was a bit high but it was a great experience, Natalina held my 6 and 8 year old daughters' attention for 2 hours. Great anecdotes, photos, interaction... I really enjoyed it too. Thanks for a great time
- Very good. Adults and children loved it
Written by Julie LÉVÊQUE , 29-08-2023
Great visit, charming and dynamic tour guide who knew how to get on board and meet the expectations of adults and children, who loved it! We'd definitely recommend and plan another visit. Thank you Marie!
- Interesting but not complete enough
Written by Anonyme 78, on 15-08-2023
Fun and interesting tour. The guide took great care of the children. However, this guided tour lacked detail, and a device to hear the guide better would have been appreciated. On another visit to the Louvre by the Ludo et Sophie website, the guide provided more child-friendly information, and we had a radio system with headphones to hear him better.
- child-friendly tour
Written by Odile LEROY, 12-08-2023
many thanks to the speaker who was kind enough to wait for us (incidents on the suburban rail network). very fascinating visit to the opera. My grandson has dazzling memories of this visit. Thanks again to the whole team for making it possible for us to have such a great time.
- Very interesting visit for young and old
Written by marie-Pierre Florentin, 09-08-2023
Very interesting visit from every point of view. Our guide was very attentive to the needs of young and old alike. Everyone was captivated right to the end. I highly recommend Ludo and Sophie. The whole family always learns a lot.
- Not super fun
Written by Sara Marty, 05-08-2023
My 6-year-old daughter wasn't very receptive. A bit complicated to understand, a lot of information, explanations a bit too quick. Difficult to find the person at the reception point, she wasn't wearing the orange tot bag or the sign.
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Hello, We're sorry to hear that you had trouble finding the group. Indeed, on that day, there were several people with orange bags (!). Fortunately, thanks to the telephone numbers we exchanged when booking, the guide was able to find you.
- Garnier Opera House
Written by sylvie lyon, 16-07-2023
Excellent guide, perfectly suited to children of all ages... good knowledge of the history of the opera and anecdotes to boot. Ludo et Sophie: a great way to introduce children to the capital.
- Very good
Written by Valérie SOUILLOT, 12-07-2023
We were delighted with the visit (the only downside, independent of the organizer, was that we didn't get to see the auditorium, but the organizer tried to make up for this inconvenience). The tour guide was very well suited to children/young teenagers. Very interesting and fun tour. Highly recommended!
- We were not informed that neither the façade nor the auditorium of the Palais Garnier would be visible. The base price is high compared with other offers on the market, which makes it exorbitant under these conditions. I sent an e-mail to
Written by Sandra Guignard , 04-07-2023
We were not informed that neither the façade nor the auditorium of the Palais Garnier would be visible. The base price is high compared with other offers on the market, which makes it exorbitant under these conditions. I sent an e-mail asking for a gesture and got no reply. It's disgraceful.
Reply from FamilinParis
Written by the Familin'Paris team
Good afternoon, Madam, It's true that the façade of the Opera House is currently being renovated. Nevertheless, the Ludique tour of the Opera is a visit that takes place inside the building, and the work does not change the relevance of the visit. Exceptionally, the main auditorium is closed to the public during rehearsals. It's true that this is a bit disappointing, but the main part of the visit is still just as interesting for children. Kind regards
- Great guide, great tour for young and old
Written by Marie, 29-06-2023
Visit made with our children aged 6 and 9. We all loved it. It was very interesting, fun and informative. The guide was great. We'll be doing it again in another location the next time we're in Paris, for sure! I highly recommend it! Thanks for a great time!
- Outstanding guide
Written by Olivier Labenne, 27-06-2023
Everything went perfectly. Marie was both efficient and adorable with my 8-year-old daughter.
- Too bad
Written by Fanny Coral, 19-06-2023
We found that the activities organized by other providers were more fun and had better quality materials (booklet, etc). Our guide was good. Too many people and you should have warned that the room was closed or organized an activity to replace this huge lack. For the price, we expected better, as mentioned above, the other tours cost the same and were more interesting.
- Playful visit of the Garnier Opera House
Written by Céline RICORDEAU, on 20-05-2023
My 6 year old son really enjoyed this visit which is very suitable for children and also enriching for adults! Natalina, the guide, is captivating and adapts to the children in front of her!
- Great experience
Written by Audrey ESPALIEU, on 14-05-2023
It was a great experience. The kids loved it. The guide was patient, available, pleasant and made the visit fun. Small downside: the price for 4! But it was worth it. Thank you
- Cancels at the last minute
Written by Gvd , on 10-05-2023
We had a hard time buying the tickets that the children had been hoping for so long! Once we succeeded, we booked the accommodation in Paris and came to spend two days to finally receive a text message on the morning of the visit informing us that the visit had been cancelled due to a loss of voice... what a pity that there could not be a replacement at short notice because the disappointment was immense!
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Written by Auriane Vacher Slavicek, 20-04-2022
We visited the Louvre and the Opera Garnier with Natalina who was a great guide. We both loved it. Can't wait for our next trip to Paris to take part in other visits.
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Written by Socrate007, on 25-03-2022
We went to visit the Opéra Garnier with our 5-year-old daughter. Our tour guide was truly extraordinary, keeping the children's attention for 2 hours! The adults also enjoyed the tour, which was of a high standard. Thank you so much!
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Written by Auriane Vacher Slavicek,, 01-01-1970
We visited the Louvre and the Opera Garnier with Natalina who was a great guide. We both loved it. Can't wait for our next trip to Paris to take part in other visits.
