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Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour
4.8(25)Paris2 hours
VIATOR4.8(21)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$128 / person
Location
Paris, France
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 25 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 6
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Memories France
Meeting point
Meet your guide opposite the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay, next to the entrance of the Legion d'Honneur Museum.Your guide will be just by the entrance and will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard.Please do not get in the lines for the museum!
Description
The gorgeous Musée d’Orsay is home to a stunning array of world-famous Impressionist masterpieces. Considered the favourite museum of both Parisians and visitors alike, this spectacular museum should not be missed! Enjoy a 2 hour small group guided tour, with 6 people or fewer, and experience the museum in the best conditions possible.
Tour Options
Guided Tour in English
Itinerary
Musee d'Orsay
Admission included120 min
Stand before some of the world's most celebrated masterpieces as you explore the Musée d'Orsay with an expert guide. Admire iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Rodin while discovering the fascinating stories behind the artists who transformed the course of art history.
What seems beautiful and timeless today was once considered shocking. Through bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and modern subjects, the Impressionists challenged artistic conventions and changed the art world forever. Your guide will bring both the artworks and their creators vividly to life, revealing the personalities and ambitions behind these extraordinary masterpieces.
With a maximum of just six guests, this small-group tour offers a relaxed and intimate experience, allowing for discussion and a deeper connection with the collection. After the tour, you're free to remain in the museum and continue exploring at your own pace.
What's included
Included
All tickets and entrance fees are included.
Explore world-famous Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more.
Benefit from expert guidance that brings the museum’s art and history to life.
Enjoy an intimate experience in a small group of 6 people or fewer.
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour take?
Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $128 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide opposite the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay, next to the entrance of the Legion d'Honneur Museum. Your guide will be just by the entrance and will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard. Please do not get in the lines for the museum! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Musée d'Orsay Impressionists Semi-Private Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(25)
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William_R
August 14, 2026
A day well spent at the Musee d’Orsay
Our tour guide Tristan was extremely knowledgeable and organized. He guided us seamlessly through the museum, choosing a chronological order to his tour. Not only did he explain the art he chose to highlight, but he provided historical content for his selections. While many people tour the museum choosing only to visit the impressionist works of art, he gave us a through museum tour.
Operator response
Thank you, William! We're so glad Tristan's chronological approach gave such a clear, seamless thread through the visit. We always tell guests that the only real way to appreciate just how radical and daring the Impressionists were is to understand what came before them, and then to see how they went on to shape everything that followed. It's exactly that fuller context that Tristan gave you, and it's what turns a visit focused on one movement into a genuinely rich understanding of the whole story. We'll be sure to pass this along to him and we hope you had a fantastic time here in Paris!
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Takashi_R
June 18, 2026
Anthony is Great
There were six of us in our group. Anthony was our guide, and he was informative and entertaining. He gave us his viewpoint on the exhibits, which I found enlightening.
Operator response
Thank you Takashi! Anthony's personal perspective on the works is one of the things that makes a tour with him so special — it goes so much deeper than just facts and dates. We're so glad it resonated with your group. He'll be delighted to hear this!
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karensT6536VT
June 17, 2026
Fantastic guide!
We have had a wonderful guide Anthony, today! He was so helpful & very knowledgeable. I found his tour full of information & inspirational. Thank you Anthony for giving us great memories of Musee d Orsay 👍
Operator response
Thank you Karen! Inspirational is such a wonderful word to use about a museum visit and we love that Anthony made the d'Orsay feel exactly that. Leaving with great memories and a deeper love of Impressionism is everything we hope for. He'll be so touched to read this — as are we!
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Ali_D
October 5, 2024
Best tour of Musee D’Orsay
Our tour guide Stephanie was phenomenal. Best tour I have ever been on! She was so knowledgeable and very passionate about French History and art.
Operator response
What a period of time that was, such creative foment going on! Thanks for letting us share our enthusiasm about Impressionism and its première museum with you, and now for the fanastic review- we'll be sure to pass it on to Stephanie.
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M87XPedwardk
September 3, 2024
Fabulous
Silvia, was fabulous! Enjoyed and learned!! Clear, great English speaker! Would do again for sure! Very nice lady!!
Ask for her!
Operator response
We are so glad we were able to show you around the fantastic Musée d'Orsay and hope to spend some more time with you in another of our tours for the next time around!
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Stephen_S
June 28, 2024
Connected the dots; learned a ton; gave great historical context
Sophie was a great tour guide. Her knowledge of art was profound. I loved how she started slowly providing history and context finishing with the Impressionist masterpieces. Because of her stories and background provided, she was able to point out things about the famous pieces that made instant sense. It gave me a fresh look at pieces I have seen in my past.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your comments, and I couldn't agree more with everything you say. A good guide adds a whole new perspective to artworks that we think we know well. We've shared your comments with Sophie and we are all really happy to read them. We very much hope you enjoyed Paris and that we may see you again!
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Amanda_H
May 19, 2024
Educational and fun tour
Our guide, Pauline, was so knowledgeable and fun. We had an amazing time learning about the history of the d’Orsay and all the artists. Highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Art history can indeed be so much FUN if done by the right person and nowhere is it more fun than at the Orsay. We are so glad to know that you got so much out of the tour and will pass on your kind words to Pauline. Thank you so much for a fantastic review!
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Michelle_G
May 1, 2024
Informative!
Our guide was knowledgeable in every conceivable way! She navigated us through the museum offering a meaningful timeline and perspective of the art.
Operator response
We so delight in sharing our love of the Orsay and making the art understandable through placing it in its context, its history. Thanks so much for letting us know that we succeeded in bringing home this amazing collection and how it bears witness to such a wild time of creative artistic ferment.
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Michaela_T
October 15, 2023
Skip the time, learn a lot
We arrived early for our tour as requested. Alas, we still waited beyond our entry time to enter the building. Being part of a tour was essential. Otherwise, the line to get it would have take forever. Our guide was knowledgable but was not particularly engaging. She didn't seem passionate or enthusiastic about the museum, the history or the art. I am still glad we had a guide to help us learn more about the artwork we were viewing. I just wish she had been more passionate and more personable.
Operator response
Thank you for your comments, although we are sorry to read that you were disappointed with your guide. We have not been able to identify your booking, we'd be grateful if you could contact us on contact@memories-france.travel so we can see who your guide was. Our team of guides are both passionate and enthusiastic and have chosen their profession because they love sharing this passion, so we would very much like to investigate further.
We hope you had a wonderful stay in Paris!
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Maureen_H
October 13, 2023
Worthwhile
Guide was knowledge and informative. She was able to guide us through the musee with ease despite the throngs of people.
Operator response
Thank you for your review, we are very happy to read that you enjoyed your tour and your guide. The museums in Paris have been quite crowded this summer, things are calming down a little now! We hope you had a wonderful stay here in Paris and that we may perhaps see you again!
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