These tours are in small groups, accompanied by a guide. The tours take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Guided tours are also available in French and English through our partnership with the Lyon Tourist Office.
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Duration: 1h30
Language: French
For 12 years and over
Tariff: €12 per persone

Come and explore backstage at the opera! Visit the main auditorium and the Amphitheatre and learn all their secrets, thanks to this guided tour for all the family. Young Marianne is staging her first opera. Will she be able to put on the show of her dreams?

Language: French
Duration: 1h30
For 8 years and over
Tariff: Adult: €15 / Children under 12: €12

Sunday 14 September 2025 - 10.30am
Sunday 5th October 2025 - 10.30am
Sunday 9 november 2025 - 10.30am
Sunday 14 december 2025 - 10.30am
Sunday 18 january 2026 - 10.30am
Sunday 1st february 2026 - 10.30am
Sunday 15 february 2026 - 10.30am
Sunday 15 march 2026 - 10.30am
Sunday 12 April 2026 - 10.30am

Don't miss the opening of bookings for family visits for the 2025-2026 season on 5 September at 12 noon !

Discovery tour

Would you like to organise a group visit? We help you to define the number of groups needed, offer you suitable slots and advise you for a successful visit.

Booking Details

Groups are welcomed from Monday to Saturday at 1:00 PM by reservation only. Reservations must be confirmed no later than the 15th of the month prior to the visit. For a better visiting experience and safety reasons, you will be divided into 1, 2, or 3 groups based on your numbers.

Public with reduced mobility

We invite people with reduced mobility, who cannot make the visit on foot on 18 floors, to inform our teams 7 days before their visit so that it takes place in the best conditions.

Languages: French, English
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
For all ages from 7 years old

For groups with mental and intellectual disabilities, tailored tours are available. Accompanied by a trained guide, discover the history and behind-the-scenes of the Opera.

Booking information

Groups are welcomed Monday to Saturday at 1:00 p.m., by reservation only. Reservations must be confirmed no later than the 15th of the month prior to the visit. For better comfort and safety, you will be divided into one or two groups. An information sheet will be provided upon booking to help you prepare for your visit.

Languages: French Duration: 1h or 1h30 From age 7

Discover all the architectural detail of the venue from the comfort of your own home. From the Peristyle to the Grand Foyer, via the Amphitheatre, the dance studio and the entrance hall, not forgetting the Les Muses bar/restaurant with its breathtaking views over Lyon!