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Guided Tour of Musée d'Orsay w/ Options
Immerse yourself in the world of art with a fascinating guided tour of the renowned Orsay Museum. This world-class museum is home to the most extensive collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art, which will leave you awe-inspired. As you wander through the halls, you will be captivated by the stunning masterpieces adorning the walls, displaying the talents of greats such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir.
Mini group
1 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 6 persons
Mobile ticket
English
What is included in activity
1 hour 45 minutes guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay
Fully accredited local guide
Skip-the-line access and all entrance fees
Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
Stay as long as you like in the museum after your tour
What is not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
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Visitors will quickly understand why the Musée d'Orsay is frequently named Parisians' favorite museum.
The Beaux-Arts structure, which was built over a century ago to serve as a train station for international visitors to the World's Fair, now houses some of the best art from that era, making it a must-see while you're in the City of Lights.
Take pleasure in listening to your knowledgeable guide, who will eagerly introduce you to your artistic passion.
Believe it or not, when the impressionists painted peaceful scenes of rural and urban life, they were viewed as completely shocking. The artistic establishment was shaken to its core by the vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes.
Your aide will rejuvenate the violent characters of the painters, portraying how every craftsman thought for even a second to branch out and to seek after progress without settling for less.
You'll learn how these images and messages forever changed the art world by traveling back in time.
Along the way, take in all of the major highlights as well as numerous other stunning masterpieces. You can stay as long as you like in the galleries to see a special exhibit or learn more about the collection.
Important information:
- Please bear in mind, the increased security measures might affect lines
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Small group
There will be a maximum of 10 members in the group with you
More benefit
It will cost less than an individual one, but will pass in the same comfort
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In a small group, you will get more attention from the guide
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Price
Adult (Age 18-99)
€69.90
per person
Youth (Age 11-17)
€59.90
per person
Children (Age 4-10)
€29.90
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.
Activity book period
You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.
Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Musée d'Orsay
How long your tour will be
1 hrs 30 min
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Reviews by travellers
Christian C.
Very good guide . She gave good info , showed us the highlights of the museum . Unfortunately it seems that by the museum' s rules the visitors can not keep the audio devices used by the guide for more than 1 hr and 30 min so we had to return the devices before we finished the tour of the museum
6 days ago
Caro A.
Well worth it for the time saved queuing and the personal service from the guide. She spoke good English, which is not always the case on these tours, and made up for quite an anxious, breathy delivery with good knowledge and obvious love of the artwork.
9 days ago
Germaine M.
An enjoyable and informative tour. A fantastic way to get a feel for the art, the museum and the history associated with both. About the right length too, not too short or long, and left us with the opportunity to explore more at the end of the tour.
17 days ago
Sylviane A.
When we arrived from the metro it was raining. Our umbrellas served us well. We waited with others in sheltered areas until Wendy arrived at the scheduled time. What a perfect tour. She explained the highlights and concepts of impressionism art so well. We'll remember her tour forever. The tour was at 1015, we had lunch in the D'Orsay afterwards and spent the afternoon in the area. Perfect day. Thank you ! Don and Karen, Calgary, Canada
18 days ago
Adeline B.
I am so happy I chose to do a tour instead of roaming the museum myself. Liliya Goldenberg Was my tour guide and the way she lead us through the museum was perfect. She taught me so much about the rise of Impressionism and what the world was like when these artists came on the scene. She had so many great stories about the different artists that you don’t see on the plaques by the paintings. One was a theory that Van Gogh did not cut of his own ear. Want to hear the full story? You will have to take her tour. A+ I left knowing a lot more about Art History along with seeing these masters work in person.
18 days ago
Irène T.
Our guide, Hervé, was phenomenal! His passion for art and history was infectious. Every museum we visited subsequently was a richer experience because of the knowledge he imbued. Simply fantastic! Do not hesitate to book this tour. We booked by chance, not knowing the tour company or seeing any reviews. We feel very lucky to have stumbled upon this tour.
about 1 month ago
Baptiste T.
Will our tour guide was EXCELLENT. He navigated the museum extremely well and was so knowledgeable. This was our 4th different tour in Paris and we've been on guided tours all over the world and he was by far the best overall guide we've ever had. He said he does the Louvre and Musee D'Orsay although we just used him for the latter. Completely enhanced our evidence, I can't recommend him enough!
about 1 month ago
Timothé B.
The guide was pretty good. I recommend sticking with a group of six or smaller, as it can be hard to hear the guide and walk around in a larger group. The guide was friendly, but I wish she went into more detail about the history or technique behind certain paintings. The museum itself is wonderful and definitely worth exploring.
about 1 month ago
Clotilde D.
Our tour was excellent. Caroline was our tour guide with Memories DMC and she was excellent. She was enthusiastic, passionate, and knowledgeable. It was really interesting to hear backstories to works of art that were politically controversial at that time of history. I was really impressed on how she could teach us about the various schools of art. In the d'Orsay museum the pieces that are being shown are constantly changing so it is really impressive that she can go with the flow when the art changes in location and other works pop up - it really shows her knowledge base. I would definitely recommend this tour and was lucky to end up with Caroline!
about 1 month ago
Rose P.
Great tour and I learnt so much. Arrie was knowledgeable on the various paintings. Really takes you through the highlights of the museum. I was late but the local operator number I called was very helpful and I managed to get into the museum and find the group.
about 2 months ago
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