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Orsay Museum Semi-Private 6ppl Max Tour
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575 Ratings
Paris
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
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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
- Semi-private museum tour
- Professional tour guide
- Duration 2.5 hours
- All entrance fees (reserved entry included)
- Group size is never more than 6 guests
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
Join us for a 2.5-hour semi-private tour (maximum of 6 guests) of the Musée d’Orsay. With our expert guides, discover the essential works displayed in the Musée d’Orsay, Paris’s gallery devoted to 19th-century art and the Impressionists. Dive into the sculptures and paintings in this globally acclaimed gallery. If you can, opt for our Thursday evening tour to avoid the crowds.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
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Dianalo155jl
Jul 27, 2024
My favorite museum tour! - This was my favorite museum tour of my entire trip. Our guide, Hugo, was passionate about the art and did an excellent job contextualizing the pieces to highlight their importance. He was the best guide and the museum is incredible. I would strongly recommend!
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Jlw3491eh
Jul 25, 2024
Well-curated tour - Marcel provided a great tour of the Orsay! I appreciate that we went in chronological order to observe the change in painting styles over time. The selection of paintings we looked at was well curated, and Marcel was extremely knowledgeable and had additional reference images on an ipad that he shared with us. There were only 4 people total on the tour, so we were able to ask lots of questions and the tour felt more personal. Also the 5pm tour was great; the museum was not too hot and it was not overly crowded. 5/5 experience.
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Navigate06072571878
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour - Daniel was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful experience. He explained the major works of art in detail along with historical facts and context. Highly recommend!
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Departure34313880294
Jul 23, 2024
Fantastic tour and guide! - Our guide Daniel was phenomenal! Our tour was during the 2024 Olympics, and it took much longer than anticipated to arrive at the museum. Though we were stressed and delayed, Daniel stayed in contact with us, working behind the scenes with the museum staff to ensure we breeze through the lines. To top it off, his tour was engaging and fun, leaving us with even further appreciation for art and how it developed through the ages. Loved it and fully worth the experience!
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Goiy2022
Jul 17, 2024
Fun, engaging, and educational! - My husband and I just had an amazing tour with Paloma for our semi-private louvre museum tour. Paloma was our guide. She’s an excellent storyteller. We’re lucky to have her educational and historical perspective throughout the tour. Love it! Thank you!
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Lynn_c
Jul 17, 2024
Lovely Orsay Tour - Florence was an excellent guide! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the art and history of the museum.
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Bfarooq
Jul 16, 2024
A great experience at the Museum D’Orsay - We did Musee D’Orsay tour with Daniel. He was amazing! It wasn’t a museum tour as much as a story. That brought the paintings to life and provided the historical context and depth required to appreciate the art. My 14-year old daughter was fully engaged throughout the 2.5 hours. Highly recommended!
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D_w
Jul 13, 2024
The Orsay is a must see if you are in Paris! It holds the most beautiful Impressionist Paintings in the world. - The Orsay is probably the most wonderful museum in Paris. It holds a priceless collection of Impressionist paintings. It is large and I highly recommend you go with a guide so your time is spend as efficiently as possible. I always recommend a Private tour or a small group tour as this is the best way to see it. It usually doesn't cost much more than a larger group tour. The Orsay is a must see in Paris and the art work is so beautiful it cannot be described. To see it up close is an experience not to be missed.
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Jamesladika
Jul 12, 2024
Small group Orsay tour really enhanced visit - Daniel was awesome. We had two teens in our group and he was able to keep even them interested in the art by sharing his impressive knowledge of the museum history and the art contained. We really appreciated his energy and enthusiasm. Thanks Daniel
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D
Jul 10, 2024
Fabulous Private Tour of The Orsay! - This was an absolutely fantastic private tour of the Orsay Museum. It is very large and having. Guide is a must. Our guide Ivana, was fabulous. She took us all over the museum and made everything come alive. We had two teenagers and she made the tour even better for them by asking them questions and directing some of the commentary towards their age group. I would highly recommend taking this tour especially a private tour that skips the lines. Ivana was wonderful to spend the morning with. Top notch!!!
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