It took about 15 minutes to get up to the lobby area. There was a fairly mid sized queue of about 30 people all waiting to clear the security check to enter the opera without a pre-booked tour.
when I made my way over to the Opera House. I had no idea how I was going to feel after trying to fit in as much as I could. Earlier in the day, I had already visited the Musee D’Orsay, Pompidou Musee, Picasso Musee and the Cluny Musee. On my trip to Paris in September, I went without a plan. Also ensure you check the calendar before you go to see if the auditorium is open. I didn’t have this option when I went and regret not renting the audio guide. If I had to choose between the two options, I would opt for the guided tour. There is a map of the Opera House, but otherwise without the audio guide, you won’t really know what you are looking at. The tickets themselves will run you 14 Euros for adults (children under 12 are free). You are free to wander around and enjoy the scenery on your own pace. If you are more inclined to tour the Opera House on your own, know that there is no time limit on how long you can stay inside. The Opera staff is strict about enforcing these specific tour times as I witnessed several people trying to bypass it. If the tour fills up, you will be out of luck. The tour times are only 11:00 am or 2:30 p.m. The Paris Pass tour is offered in English or French.
You will not have the option for the self guided tour. If you have the Paris Pass, a guided tour of the Palais Garner is included with the pass. You will be asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour due to the theater security. For the guided tours, the Palais Garnier offers both a day time and after hours option. You should pre-book the tour in advance or as soon as you know it is an experience you want. If you are interested in a guided tour, they are about an hour and a half long and are offered in a variety of languages. The Opera House offers two different experiences guided tours or self-guided tours. Image taken from the official Palais Garnier website
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