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Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Due to their interactive nature, tours run approximately 90 minutes. Due to their interactive nature, tours may last longer than the designated time limit.
Tours begin promptly at 10am at the Box Office entrance on 21st Street near Broadway. Adults (18 and up): $10. Youth (8-17): $5. Ages 7 and under are free.
Admission for public tours is charged at the entrance. The theatre no longer accepts cash, so only debit or credit cards are accepted for payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Please note that some areas of the tour are not wheelchair or ADA accessible and the theatre does NOT have an elevator. Cameras welcome. Food and drinks are NOT allowed.
Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. Please email: tours@paramountoakland.org .
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