Paris

Orsay Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included)

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Skip the line Private Guided Tour Orsay Museum
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From $145.33

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Marvel over the masters of Impressionism on a private or small-group tour of the Musee d'Orsay (Orsay Museum) in Paris, and avoid the long waits with skip-the-line entrance. Enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide, who will introduce you to famous works by artists like Renoir, Cézanne, and Manet, while they explain the innovative techniques used by Monet and Van Gogh.
  • Choose from several convenient start times
  • Skip the line tickets are included in the tour cost for your ease
  • See the Musée d'Orsay's collection highlights, all in one tour
  • Choose a small-group tour, or upgrade for a private experience

What's Included

  • PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (NOT Private if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • DURATION 2.5 HOURS
  • WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Reserved Entry 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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Musee D'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France

    Meet by the RHINOCEROS statue in front of the entrance of the Orsay Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the rhinoceros.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Musee d'Orsay

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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)**
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Musée D’Orsay with an Art Historian
Michael_S, May 2024
Belen is a true art historian and was amazing at explaining the context of the artwork on the tour and providing a behind the scenes museum experience. If quality over quantity is your goal you can’t go wrong with this tour
Memorable and very inspirational
Robert_B, Apr 2024
Van Gogh section was amazing, tour guide Belen was very knowledgeable and ensured that we covered the main sections in time, good pace and very professional
A great US guide at the Orsay
John_R, Apr 2024
Our guide Emma was very knowledgeable and friendly. She is American schooled in art in US and France..
Lovely
Tim_C, Apr 2024
Just a lovely time with Nancy, our guide, in the Musee D’Orsay. She was gracious, informed, and entertaining!
Hugo was great!
Samantha_D, Apr 2024
Hugo was an amazing and passionate guide! Highly recommend this tour! We learned so much and glad we took this tour.
Super
Mickael_F, Apr 2024
Loved the energy the guide provided, and fantastic historical information around all the art, as well as well paced tour
Super knowledgeable guide Mariam
Petere_M, Apr 2024
Miriam was over-the-top knowledgeable about all things Impressionism and French history and art and culture. I’ve been on guided tours of Impressionist museums around the world and have never had such an information experience. I know so much about impressionist art, and Mariam taught me so much more than I ever knew! I highly recommend Mariam!
Nice art -but a timid leader and a fairly strong personality in thee group
SIMONE_D, Apr 2024
Beautiful space and incredible art work. Just a little hard to manage two groups with different personalities. Often felt there was a lot of silence and fear of saying the wrong thing… so silence rather than commentary and sharing happening.
Exceptional tour guide!!
Jill_F, Apr 2024
Our tour guide, Belen was exceptional! She knew the highlights of the museum, navigated us thru the crowds with ease, and gave us individual attention. Her in-depth knowledge and backstories were very interesting and made the experience extremely memorable.
Great way to experience the museum!
Penny_M, Apr 2024
Dunya was fantastic! She is very knowledgeable about the history! Her information and experience helped us better connect everything. A great way to learn more about the museum and art!
Great tour.
Sky_A, Apr 2024
Florent was a great tour guide, very knowledgable and went above and beyond to show us extra parts of the gallery. Gallery itself was great and worth a visit for all art lovers.
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!
Fred_S, Apr 2024
Meeting our guide Anatole was easy and efficient. The tour was conducted at a good pace with all major objectives met. Anatole was very knowledgeable, easy to understand, and interesting to listen to.
A beautiful artistic adventure…
John_A, Apr 2024
The Orsay is magnificent! I am sure that this is not the first time that you have seen this comment! When you mix the museum with a delightful and knowledgeable young man guiding you through the best of the best you have struck artistic gold! Matthew was solid! Here is a young man who loves art and can explain the various schools, their rules, and their competition to entice support… We would certainly recommend this opportunity to our friends and family traveling to Paris…
Ingrid was wonderful!...
Michelle_M, Mar 2024
Ingrid was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and friendly. You will be full by the end of the tour. Would definitely recommend..
Tour was one of the highlights of our trip
Lauren_L, Mar 2024
Our guide Malaika transformed the Musee d’Orsay into stories about the artwork and artists so you really come away with an understanding of who the artist was, why the piece was important and what was the meaning behind the artwork. Magical 2.5 hour tour. Thank you!
Great tour
Lora_E, Mar 2024
Great overview of some of the Museum & then additional time you can spend in the Museum once the tour ends. I would recommend it!
Great museum enhanced by great guide
Drew_T, Mar 2024
Our visit to the Musée d'Orsay was so special with Anatole's guidance, insight and humor! We had a great time exploring the museum, learning new things and bantering back and forth with him. His understanding of the arc of art history and his own point of view made for a really enjoyable visit.
Amazing experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gary_A, Feb 2024
Amazing experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And special thanks to Achille, to our wonderful guide at the Orsay Museum. Your expertise and passion for French art truly enhanced our experience. We appreciated your insightful commentary and friendly demeanor throughout the tour. Merci beaucoup for making our visit unforgettable!
Sublime
Kathy_B, Feb 2024
Amazing tour with Violette! Gossiping about the Impressionists and crying over Van Goegh was such fun and a truly unique experience. Violette has a Masters in Art History and is my fave guide of all time! Definitely recommend.
Excellence
Reema_K, Feb 2024
Marcel our guide was one of the best and the echelon of what a blue badge your guide epitomises. His knowledge was extensive and it resonated with real life experiences. My daughter and I really enjoyed the experience and we didn’t know where 3 hours went by. Additionally Marcel was sensitive to us needing a break for coffee and was an absolute gentleman. I highly recommend this tour and an afternoon visiting the Museum with Marcel.
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