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Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included

4.9(598)1 hour
VIATOR4.9(259)TRIPADVISOR5.0(339)

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.

Tour Options

Private Tour in GERMAN
  • PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN GERMAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Essential Tour 12 Guest Group
  • SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max English
  • Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Tour in SPANISH
  • PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN SPANISH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Family Tour for KIDS or TEENS
  • Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!
Private Museum RUSSIAN
  • PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN RUSSIAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Private Tour in ENGLISH
  • PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR IN ENGLISH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Private Tour in ITALIAN
  • PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN ITALIAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Private Tour in FRENCH
  • PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN FRENCH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Essential Tour 12 Guest Group
  • SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max SPANISH
  • Museo del Louvre Paris Tour Esencial en Grupo Reducido Max 6

Itinerary

Admission included150 min

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

Highlights

TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Explore the defining masterpieces of: Monet • Manet • Renoir • Degas • Van Gogh • Cézanne • Gauguin
PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (NOT Private if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Reserved Entry Included!)

What's included

Included
TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Explore the defining masterpieces of: Monet • Manet • Renoir • Degas • Van Gogh • Cézanne • Gauguin
PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (NOT Private if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Reserved Entry Included!)
Not included
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Traveller Ratings

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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)**

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