Grand Théâtre ©D.Remazeilles
Visite guidée du Grand Théâtre - Crédit Sophie Duboscq
Visite guidée du Grand Théâtre - Crédit Thomas Sanson
grand théâtre
grand théâtre
Grand Théâtre ©D.Remazeilles
Visite guidée du Grand Théâtre - Crédit Sophie Duboscq
Visite guidée du Grand Théâtre - Crédit Thomas Sanson
grand théâtre
grand théâtre
Monument

Opera House guided tour

From 10€ / pers

Bordeaux's city centre features a marvellously elegant monument. The Grand Théâtre has delighted visitors and been the pride and joy of Bordeaux for over two centuries.

  • Bordeaux's must-see monument
  • 50 min guided tour
  • Headquarters of the Opéra National de Bordeaux

The guided tour includes an exterior presentation, the vestibule with the main staircase and, from 17 July to 28 August, access to the auditorium only during guided tours organised by the Tourist Office.

A majestic building designed at the end of the 18th century by the architect Victor Louis, the Grand Théâtre is undoubtedly the most spectacular. It stands on the site of the ancient Roman temple of the Pillars of Tutelle. Its elegant and refined neo-classical architecture makes it one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe.

It is one of the few remaining theatres to have been built entirely of wood. It was inaugurated in 1780 with the presentation of Racine's "Athalie". Since 1990, ongoing restoration work has restored the Grand-Théâtre to its 18th-century glory, while adapting it to the needs of our time.

Guided tour in French, English or Spanish on selected days - choose your language.

by Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions
Bordeaux Tourist Office partner

Ecocertified partner

Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions has the following certifications for its sustainable management: Accueil Vélo, Tourism and handicap and ISO 20121.

Good to know

Duration

50 minutes

Number of participants

de 2 à 20 participants

Good to know

se présenter 5 mn avant l'horaire de visite. Accessible aux personnes en situation de handicap.

Meeting point

Entrée principale du Grand Théâtre, Place de la Comédie, Bordeaux, France

They had this experience

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Visite agréable dans un lieu prestigieux
Alexandre Delaurie 08/12/2025
Très bonne visite dans l'ensemble, le guide était fort sympathique et le lieu est magnifique. C'est cependant très accès sur l'histoire du lieu, ce qui est un peu long, surtout si on ne vie pas dans la région. Il est aussi dommage que l'on ne soit pas allé sur scène ni que l'on ait pas visité les parties non accessibles au public comme les loges ou les ateliers.
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Fabulous tour!
Madeleine Scully 07/31/2025
Our guide was excellent and the tour was wonderful. We would definitely recommend this tour to others
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Εξαιρετική ξενάγηση!
SOULELE CHRYSOMALLI 07/28/2025
Η ξεναγός πολύ ευγενική και ιδιαίτερα καταρτισμένη στο αντικείμενο της . Μας μετέδωσε τις γνώσεις της και την αγάπη της για το θέατρο!! Φυσικά και έχω ήδη προτείνει αυτή τη ξενάγηση ! Την ευχαριστούμε θερμά !!!
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Lively informative tour
G & K Adair 07/24/2025
Our tour guide gave us a fascinating, entertaining and very informative tour of the grand theatre. We enjoyed his narrative and were awed by the beauty of the building. Booking online was easy, and they offered English speaking tours. We would have liked to go up to the upper level for a better view of the theatre, or behind the stage, but this was not offered.