Discover masterpieces by artists from Monet to Renoir on this 2 to 2.5-hour small-group tour of Paris’ renowned Musée d'Orsay (Orsay Museum). With numbers limited to just eight people, you’ll enjoy personal attention from your guide as you learn about the birth of impressionism, discover the unique techniques of Van Gogh and Cezanne, and see exquisite artworks by Manet, Degas, Gauguin and many more.

Avoid long lines with skip-the-line admission
Learn about the birth of impressionism at Musée d'Orsay
A small group limited to 8 ensures personalized service
All entrance fees and private guide included

What's Included

SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
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
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Musee D'Orsay
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 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

That said, this IS a walking tour so be prepared to do that!

Would highly recommend this tour, the skip the line, small group is the way to go.

Reviews

5.0

228 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Great immersive experience

Cesar_R, Mar 2023

Julien (the tour guide) was excellent! He enlightened us to the history of the pieces we viewed and answered all our questions. A must when visiting this museum!

Hooray for D’Orsay

Patti_S, Mar 2023

We had a great experience although the museum was very crowded. This could be in part due to the strike having closed the Louvre and Orsay the day before and is no reflection on the tour itself. Our guide Barbara was fantastic and very knowledgeable and adept at sweeping us through the crowd. Fabulous museum!

Must do tour of Musee D’Orsay

Mikio_R, Mar 2023

Excellent tour. Informative. Efficient. Alex taught us a lot and highlighted important facets of each piece and the movements they represented/affected. He also made sure to get us close to the important works for a better view.

Great art tour

Carmen_B, Mar 2023

A very informative, light-hearted tour. Our guide was friendly and helpful while giving life to Impressionism.

We’ll worth it

Raubi_S, Feb 2023

Great details shared in easy conversational way We felt we learned and were entertained Highly recommend this tour

Guide with art history background

Amelia_Y, Feb 2023

Miriam was knowledgeable and a great guide! elevated the visit for sure with the in-depth history with interesting anecdotes that you wouldn’t get with an audioguide. 100% recommend

Outstanding tour

Jay_K, Jan 2023

Marcel was awesome. We had 6 people on our group and we covered key aspects of the museum. Very informative. I would highly recommend it.

Must buy to get the full Orsay experience

Aya_B, Jan 2023

I went to the Orsay Museum and it had a really long line so I went to look for fast passes to get in, not really expecting much from the tour but Anatole exceeded my expectations. I really liked the progression in which Anatole presented the artwork in Musée d'Orsay. He explained how we got to the Impressionist movement in a very organized and entertaining manner. This is my first time on a guided museum tour and I'm afraid that I can't go back to audio guides. after this.

One of our favorite tours

Kristen_M, Dec 2022

Lili was a fantastic guide. So knowledgeable! She is an excellent teacher and communicated so well. I went in knowing little about Impressionism and came out understanding so much more. My teen son really enjoyed this too. Lili was excellent in keeping him interested and asking him questions. The Musée d’Orsay is a wonderful museum. I highly recommend this tour.

Magical!

Andrea, Nov 2022

Musee d’Orsay is a magical place. Lilliya was an incredible guide. She was so knowledgeable, friendly and warm. I learned so much from her. She’s truly passionate about art and it shows. I love the small size of the group as well.

Orsay tour

Jay_M, Nov 2022

Kotryna was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge was impressive and the pace of the tour was just right.

Impressionist experience at its best

Agatha_P, Oct 2022

Emma was great. She had lots of explanations and made the experience wonderful. The choice of masterpieces analyzed was very balanced

Our tour guide was...

JuliaM_G, Oct 2022

Our tour guide was delightful, informative, passionate, and an all around art aficionado. We highly recommend him to all.

Pick an Artist as your Guide .

Thomas_F, Oct 2022

Our guideValerie , an artist herself , made a once in a lifetime experience an educational experience . Expert commentary and details made it our favorite visits .

Excellent

Ahmad_A, Sep 2022

Kotryna was very knowledgeable and engaging. I loved the visit to Orsay. My only feedback is to consider the little microphone headphones similar to the Louvre tour.

A-must-do-tour of the Louvre

Jennifer_D, Aug 2022

We toured The Louvre today with John Edward. He was very informative and personable. Highly recommend!

Excellent tour and great...

Steven_H, Jul 2022

Excellent tour and great experience. Our tour guide, Elena, is knowledgeable, personable and very accommodating to the group. Met a very nice family, also from the States, good time all around. A basic understanding of art from different era’s would’ve helped me appreciate it more but still a fun experience for beginners. Also learned the history of the Museum itself which was part of the attraction for me. Highly recommend.

Formidable!

Freddy, Jun 2022

Great guide who was knowledgeable patient and enthusiastic. The art was incredible - especially Van Gogh. Our guide was the best.

Excellent museum and guide

Isabel_K, May 2022

I highly recommend this guided tour. Our guide, Belen, was amazing. She is so knowledgeable about history and art. Made the museum come alive. Don’t miss a trip to this wonderful museum. It’s worth your time

SUPERB TOUR GUIDE

Drew_D, Apr 2022

Lili was superb. Best tour guide ever. Incredibly knowledgeable. Very good at communicating the significance of each artist and painting to us in a way that engaged three teenagers! Perhaps the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Truly amazing. Highly recommended!

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