Musée d’Orsay Orsay Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max Reserved Entry Included!
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Experience the best of 19th century art and Impressionism at the Musée d’Orsay with our expert guides. Join our semi-private tour and enjoy reserved entry for a more intimate experience!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Musee d’Orsay - Join a guide on a tour through this converted, century-old train station and explore the artistic movements that led up to the Impressionists and their vibrant, colorful works. Visit Manet’s scandalous Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Learn about those who preceded the Impressionists like Millet and The Gleaners, as well as those who followed like Van Gogh, as visible in his Bedroom in Arles. And of course you’ll check out works by Monet himself, including his famous poppies.

Learn about the history and evolution behind this movement and understand why these seemingly simple works were so revolutionary at the time.

Highlights generally include (if artwork is not on loan or being restored):
• Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass  • Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette  • Monet’s Poppy Field and Waterlilies  • Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles  • Degas’s Ballerinas  • Millet’s The Gleaners

What's Included
  • Small group size with maximum of 8 guests
  • In-depth semi-private museum tour
  • Expert professional tour guide
  • 2.5-hour immersive experience
  • All entrance fees included with reserved entry
What's Not 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
Additional Information

Embark on a 2.5-hour semi-private voyage (limited to 8 guests) through the renowned Musée d’Orsay. Alongside our proficient guides, delve into the most celebrated artworks exhibited in the Musée d’Orsay, a Parisian museum dedicated to art from the 19th century and the Impressionist period. Immerse yourself in the exceptional sculptures and paintings in this globally recognized museum. Keep in mind our Thursday night schedule if you’d prefer a less crowded experience.

  • 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.
  • 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.
Location
Musee D'Orsay
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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558stuartj
May 26, 2024
We learned a lot! - Our guide, Romain, was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the paintings and the painting styles. He answered all of our questions, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour! We were so glad that we had the guide during our tour because otherwise we wouldn’t have learned and enjoyed the museum as much. There were only 6 of us on the tour, and Romain quickly learned our names! We would highly recommend this tour and guide!
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Davidsa7940uc
May 26, 2024
Musée d’Orsay with Hugo. - My guide was Hugo. Not only was he very knowledgeable, but he was authentically enthusiastic. What’s amazing is that he is parisien and speaks English as a second language perfectly and was able to not only explain the Gate of Hell by Rodin but also hold me captive and move me to tears. I highly recommend going to the musée d’Orsay with Hugo.
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Lena_c
May 26, 2024
A great guide for the Orsay - Julien is a wonderful guide for the Orsay Museum. Perfect English, well informed and friendly and gave an interesting background to the paintings he showed us. Definitely recommended!
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Lori_c
May 25, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Our tour was very informative and thorough. Nancy was a great guide and very knowledgeable on art! Beautiful art work on display!
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Sherriparks
May 23, 2024
Anatole at Orsay was amazing! - Anatole was an amazing guide! Informative, casual, attentive and funny! We thoroughly enjoyed it. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone! Thank you!
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Neginm
May 23, 2024
Musée d’Orsay tour - We were a small group of 5 and our guide Anatole was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Would highly recommend the tour and the guide
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733jackiei
May 23, 2024
Best Tour Guide! - We cannot give enough GREAT compliments to our tour guide, Florent. He was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We have taken many guided tours throughout Paris and Versailles but none have been as memorable as this one with Florent. The Orsay Museum speaks for itself, however Florent brought it alive with history and humor. He was intelligent and accurate as well as personable and well versed. We completely enjoyed spending the couple of hours together as he wove us through the museum highlighting everything from pre to post impressionism. His enthusiasm was contagious as we asked so many questions. Our conversations were enlightening as we talked openly about the artwork which included the Orsay building too. We very much recommend this semi-private guided tour because it helps you to navigate this incredible museum without becoming overwhelmed. It's well worth the money, and if you're lucky enough to have Florent as your tour guide you will have an unforgettable experience.
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Maps715843
May 23, 2024
Awesome Imression - Awesome tour .......... guide (Matthieu) was knowledgeable, patient, and energetic. Presented the information in a fun and understandable way. My wife and feel like we learned so much. I have used Babylon three times now..... their guides are the best of the best. Highly recommend.
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Sandra_e
May 22, 2024
Great tour - Bel was great! Would go on another tour with her any time. Wish we could stay longer and do that. She was so knowledgeable and learned so much!
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De_re
May 22, 2024
Belen is the best - We are two professors, one at Harvard the other at NYU and we found Belen always insightful and illuminating. At the same time she paid close attention to the 2 other couples. Overall she was superb and on our next visit we will seek her out again
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