Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included
Description
Join our 2.5-hour premium guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by our top-rated expert guides, you’ll skip the lines and go straight to the masterpieces that matter. This isn’t a generic overview. You’ll follow a carefully curated route that brings the story of 19th-century art to life—connecting the artists, rivalries, and breakthroughs that led to Impressionism. From Manet to Monet and Van Gogh, every stop is purposeful, insightful, and engaging. Our small-group format ensures a more personal, interactive experience, with time for questions and a pace that never feels rushed—something large tours simply can’t offer. Recognized by TripAdvisor as the #1 Thing to Do in France, this tour reflects the highest standard in guided museum experiences. For an even more relaxed visit, choose our Thursday evening option, when the museum stays open later and crowds are often lighter.
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Join a guided tour through this former Beaux-Arts train station and explore the movements that led to Impressionism. See Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Discover artists who came before, like Millet and The Gleaners, and those who followed, including Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles. You’ll also view works by Claude Monet, including his famous poppies. Learn how these artists transformed art and why their work was so revolutionary. Highlights (subject to availability): • Manet – Luncheon on the Grass • Renoir – Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette • Monet – Poppy Field, Water Lilies • Van Gogh – Bedroom in Arles • Degas – Ballerinas • Millet – The Gleaners ⸻ ITINERARY • Explore masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art • Entry to the Musée d’Orsay • Learn key techniques from artists like Van Gogh and Renoir • See both highlights and lesser-known works • Admire the museum’s Beaux-Arts architecture
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Orsay museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
Reviews(635)
Our tour with Sunday was everything that we expected and more. We saw the most significant pieces while she also showed us other pieces that were notable. Sunday was knowledgable and personable. We highly recommend this tour and guide.
Sunday was a delight! Made a museum tour interesting even for my kids, 13 and 17! She was witty and very knowledgeable! We loved this laid back tour full of information!
Julian was a delight! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. There were six of us, so a very intimate experience… time for questions and humor.
Great tour and a wonderful way to see the museum without getting lost in the crowds. Jennifer was a great tour guide full of interesting stories about the artist. The museum is my favorite big but not too big.
Lilly our guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and we had a fabulous tour. It was incredibly crowded though on Tuesday bc the Louvre is closed. So be aware that if you go on a Tuesday it will be packed. Lilly was able to maneuver us around but it was wall to wall people.
Eduardo our guide put together a thoughtful and interesting tour drawing together lots of information and prior knowledge. To me it was like putting together the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Musee d’Orsay with Emilie P. Emilie was very knowledgeable, skillfully led us through the museum to see all of the highlights and told us stories about the museum and artists along the way. This was well worth the time and money.
If you are planning a trip to Paris — whether it is to unplug a bit, to be curious tourists, or to get your fill of culture — there is one place that you absolutely must include in your itinerary: the Musée d'Orsay. People often think that Paris is "just" the Louvre when it comes to art, but the truth is that the Musée d'Orsay really has nothing to envy in the majesty of its famous neighbor. In fact, in many respects it even risks winning you over more! Just as it happened to me and my daughter, who just returned from a memorable week spent in Paris. The Musée d'Orsay will make you fall in love because it will enchant you with its unique atmosphere. The museum is located inside a spectacular former nineteenth-century railway station (the Gare d'Orsay), converted into a museum in the 80s. Walking under its enormous naves is a magical experience. Here you will find the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art in the world. Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne... the concentration of wonders per square meter is simply extremely high! Do not forget to go up to the top floor to take a photo behind the giant transparent clock of the old station: the view of the Seine and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre is pure postcard material. I would also add that in the museum there is a wing entirely reserved for children, an area for games, drawing, or relaxation dedicated to children and parents who might want to take a moment of rest in a dreamlike hall. Highly recommended!
Lots of standing but a slow walk. Very good tour. Our lady, Monika was very informative! We felt like we recived a great review of the history of the artists.
It was a wonderful tour with a small group, getting time to comfortably look around. Our tour guide Liliya G was excellent she was knowledgeable and explained very well. The booking was easy, the organisers gave sufficient information before the tour date.
