Guided tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay
Attractions & guided tours

Guided tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay

Language: English
Availability: Tuesday and Saturday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the Musée d’Orsay with skip the line tickets
  • View the collection with a local, expert guide
  • See art by Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin, Manet, and more
What to expect

The Musée d’Orsay has one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. On this exciting half-day, experience, you’ll immerse yourself in the pantheon of great European painters with the help of a local, art enthusiast guide.

Your tour begins in front of the Museum, where you’ll meet your guide and small group of no more than 15 people. Skipping any lines, you’ll enter the jaw-dropping Main Hall with its towering beaux-arts ceiling vaults, and learn how it went from being a train station to having the preeminent collection of Impressionist paintings on earth. Diving into the collection, you'll view famous works like Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, Monet’s Houses of Parliament, Gauguin’s Tahitian Women on the Beach, and many more.

The collection is a who’s who of the biggest names in late 19th-century European art, so whether you are a seasoned art lover or just someone who wants to improve your knowledge, your experience will be unique and unforgettable The Musée d’Orsay has so many world-class paintings and sculptures it can overwhelm even the most dedicated art fans. Luckily, your expert guide knows exactly what to see and what you can save for another visit. They’ll make sure you see experience only the most interesting and significant works of art while also helping you to understand what makes each so special.

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What's included
  • check Tickets to the Musée d’Orsay
  • check Local expert guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
  • x_not_included Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Where

Musée d'Orsay, 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris

Meeting point:
Meet us 15 minutes before the departure of the tour at the Rhinoceros statue at the entrance of the Musee d'Orsay. Arriving by subway: Solferino station on line 12 and use the exit marked "Sortie 2 - rue de Bellechasse"; turn left on rue de Bellechasse. You may also take the RER C train to the Musee d'Orsay station.
What to remember
  • As with all museums, some galleries of the Musee d'Orsay may be closed without prior notice. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.
  • Some of the rooms in the Musee d'Orsay are not wheelchair accessible
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Provider
WALKS
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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