Get an expert introduction to one of the most celebrated museums in Paris on a 2.5-hour private tour of the Musée d'Orsay. Skip the long lines for an attentive and individualized tour of masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Van Gogh and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian
Experience
Highlights
- Explore masterpieces of art by French Impressionists and post-Impressionists
- Skip the long lines to enjoy priority entrance to the Musée d'Orsay
- Learn about techniques used by artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir, and more
- Discover the highlights and lesser known gems of the Orsay
- Admire the beautiful Beaux Arts building of the former rail station
Full description
Located in the beautiful Beaux Arts building formerly used as the Gare d'Orsay railway station, the Musée d'Orsay is one of the best loved and most popular attractions in Paris.
Designed as an introduction for first-time visitors, this 2.5-hour private tour will get you to the museum’s highlights, as well as some lesser known gems, with the minimum of fuss and stress. Skip the long lines to enjoy priority entrance, then head to remarkable works by the French Impressionists and more.
Learn about the featured artists of the museum’s collection of 19th-century French art. 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 and discover how a handful of art rebels paved the way for the Impressionist art movement.
Skip-the-line access means you will spend more time admiring the art and less time queuing and you are free to stay on and continue exploring at the end of your guided tour.
Includes
- Professional, local guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Museum entrance fees
- Wheelchair tours available only on request
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transfers to and from the Musée d'Orsay
- Temporary exhibits
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
- The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
- Please note that no large bags or suitcases are allowed
- Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
- There may be occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative. Get Your Guide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
- Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or a restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
- Please provide full names, mobile phone numbers and emails you can be reached at during your trip
- Please bring a valid photo ID
