Galeries Lafayette Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Galeries Lafayette. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• A Magical Evening in Paris With Locals: Private City Walking Tour

• Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Paris  

• Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour With Optional River Cruise

• Full Coverage Paris Private City Tour

• Paris Multi-Day Custom Tour: A Unique Private Adventure

The elaborate Parisian department store and its panoramic rooftop terrace are both free to visit. However, if you want to turn a browsing or shopping trip into more of an experience, there are some fees to consider. For example, the popular fashion shows at Galeries Lafayette have a fee of around €30.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is a Paris institution, rivaling New York's Macy's and London's Harrods as one of the world's most iconic shopping stores. Even if you don't flash your credit card in the fancy boutiques, it's worth a visit to admire its art nouveau architecture and sweeping terrace views over Paris. The store is featured on a number of tours and bookable experiences, so if you want to get more out of your visit, you can take a deeper dive into its architecture on a focused art nouveau and art deco tour, or go all in on Parisian style at a fashion show hosted at the store.

Per one customer who booked the Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Paris, "This was wonderful. We really enjoyed the fashions and the space. Shopping after was amazing. This is a fun thing to do in Paris."

Yes, Galeries Lafayette is open on Sundays—in fact, it’s an excellent time to go. Although many Parisian shops and attractions close on Sundays, the iconic department store is open from late morning until evening (including its Gourmet food hall). Galeries Lafayette also remains open on public holidays.

No, you can’t buy tickets to Galeries Lafayette’s rooftop terrace—and you wouldn’t need to. The department store’s eighth-floor rooftop is open all day from morning to evening, and hosts a range of pop-up restaurants. Except for rainy days, there’s never a bad time to head up and admire the view.

That’s hard to choose—as one of Paris’ preeminent department stores, Galeries Lafayette sells items from a staggering 3,500 brands. However, if you’ve come to treat yourself to pieces from French designers and fashion brands, Galeries Lafayette has items from brands like A.P.C, Isabel Marant, and Dior in stock.

Yes, the Galeries Lafayette does offer tax-free shopping for (certain) international visitors. Customers who are 16 or older and who live outside of the European Union—and who spend more than €100 on their purchases—can receive a VAT refund of 12%. The duty-free area is located on the first floor of the Coupole store.

Yes, there are numerous restaurants and bars inside the Galeries Lafayette. Its dozen-plus options range from high-end wine bars and restaurants run by Michelin-starred chefs to fast-casual lunch spots, sushi purveyors, and more. Its Gourmet food hall is a particularly wide-ranging and decadent place to browse, nibble, and dine.

Yes, you can explore the Galeries Lafayette on a guided tour. A number of itineraries are available, from Parisian luxury and shopping tours to architectural tours. The Galeries Lafayette also operates its own Guided Heritage Tours, which last for an hour and a half and which are held on weekends.

When you're done at Galeries Lafayette, Paris has a ton of other fun things to do. According to travelers, here are some of the top attractions in Paris to visit:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• River Seine

• Musée d'Orsay

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Paris.