See the largest collection of French impressionist paintings in a private group and discuss the works that interest you most with your guide. Benefit from a more intimate experience as you move through the museum with your knowledgeable, licensed guide in a private group.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration options: 2 - 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Serbo-Croatian
Private group

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or a restricted right to speak inside
Some collections may vary throughout the year

Highlights

Discover masterpieces of art at the Musée d'Orsay with a private guide
Tour the museum at your pace and learn about the many works of art from your expert guide
Learn about techniques used by artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir, and more
Spend more time admiring the art and less time looking for it as your guide helps you travel seamlessly from work to work

Full description

Get an expert introduction to one of the most celebrated museums in Paris with a live tour guide. The museum, housed in a former train station, is steeped in history and contains a wealth of artworks from the 19th century. Learn about the featured artists of the museum’s collection of French art on this walking tour around the iconic museum. Explore the backgrounds and individual styles of artists such as Manet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Gauguin. As well as viewing some selected highlights, learn the secrets surrounding the techniques used by the Impressionists and post-Impressionists. Along the way, your guide will also explain the social background and turmoil of the 19th century, providing an in-depth insight into the layered artworks. With such insight, discover how a handful of art rebels paved the way for the Impressionist art movement.

Includes

Access to Musée d'Orsay
Live tour guide

Meeting point

Meet by the rhino statue in front of the Orsay Museum. Your guide will be carrying a red tote canvas bag

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 103 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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I gave our guide, Oliver, a very difficult task to help me recreate my year as a student in Paris. He was charming, knew his art history, got us in and out of the museum on time. This guided tour was a total self-indulgence on my part. I was short on time and visiting Paris for perhaps the final time. It was a treat to be a "student" once again. The only negative is that the company expected me to "review" the tour immediately. I was enjoying a trip and kept my "internet" time to a minimum. Let a client get home before requesting a review! Please don't send repeated requests. If a client enjoyed your services, they will post as soon as they are able. Thank you, Oliver!

October 11, 2019

An amazing insight and to Paris generally.

Felix was an exceptional adviser on the Musée d'Orsay . His insight to the artworks and interesting facts behind the history of the artists was amazing. It was exceptional to have such insights delivered in such a meaningful and understandable way. I would recomend Felix in the most highly terms. Look forwrad to seeing more of Paris with Felix's guidance.

June 9, 2019

December 29, 2019

Musée d’Orsay: Private Tour

Musée d’Orsay: Private Tour

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An amazing insight and to Paris generally.