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Orsay Masterpieces for Adults
4.9
68 Ratings
Paris
Immerse yourself in the world of 19th century Parisian arts with a small group 2-hour tour of the Orsay Museum. Explore masterpieces by renowned artists and discover the social changes and controversies of the era.
Immerse yourself in the world of 19th century Parisian arts with a small group 2-hour tour of the Orsay Museum. Explore masterpieces by renowned artists and discover the social changes and controversies of the era.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Musee d’Orsay - Immerse yourself in one of France’s most exquisite museums, the Orsay Museum. When in Paris, it’s an essential destination. Connect with your guide beside the ‘elephant sculpture’ right outside the museum, bypass the extensive queues, and explore a realm of avant-garde artists. In 1874, the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors…
- Musee d’Orsay - Immerse yourself in one of France’s most exquisite museums, the Orsay Museum. When in Paris, it’s an essential destination. Connect with your guide beside the ‘elephant sculpture’ right outside the museum, bypass the extensive queues, and explore a realm of avant-garde artists. In 1874, the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors and Engravers organized an exhibit in Paris that would instigate a profound departure from traditional art forms and initiate one of the most beloved movements in the history of art. Their creations were seen as scandalous, and critics dismissed them as lunatics. Today, it’s difficult to believe that the finesse of brushstrokes or the selection of a subject in artwork could cause such astonishment, but to the Parisians of the 19th century, these pieces were tantamount to a cultural upheaval. During this tour, both grown-ups and youngsters will not only encounter iconic works like Manet’s Olympia, Monet’s Poppy field, Degas’s ballet dancers, or Van Gogh’s bedroom but will also uncover the compelling personal narratives of these intrepid artists who struggled for acclaim.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket. Only for adults. Under 18 years old, the entrance is free.
- Entrance ticket. Only for adults. Under 18 years old, the entrance is free.
Additional Information
Enjoy a 2-hour tour of Paris’ second most visited museum, led by a fully certified guide and limited to a small group of up to 6 people. This visit will transport you back to the 19th century, a time when Paris emerged as the capital of the arts. Esteemed artists like Millet, Manet, Courbet, Monet, Renoir, and Cassatt captured the social transformations…
Enjoy a 2-hour tour of Paris’ second most visited museum, led by a fully certified guide and limited to a small group of up to 6 people. This visit will transport you back to the 19th century, a time when Paris emerged as the capital of the arts. Esteemed artists like Millet, Manet, Courbet, Monet, Renoir, and Cassatt captured the social transformations of a new era, often shocking audiences and facing rejection. This tour is suitable for both adults and families with children. Please specify your preference when booking.
- ideal for families and children
- the tour takes place with a minimum of 4 people. If this number is not reached, we will give you either another day or cancel it. This would be notify before 48 hours.
Location
Musée d'Orsay
The visit ends inside the museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(68 Ratings)
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Shelly_v
Jul 11, 2024
Great family tour with... - Great family tour with Damien. He kept us entertained while taking us to the highlights of the museum.
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John
Jun 26, 2024
An outstanding tour by a knowledgeable expert in art history - An outstandingly tour with Cynthia, an art history expert and teacher who made sure we understood the evolution of art overtime, starting with the classical representations, followed by realistic paintings, then impressionism, then expressionism. She taught us about the difficulties progressive artists faced in each. With acceptance from the establishment. This often resulted in impoverishment as the official art academies would not allow their innovative work to be shown and purchased. Progressive artist eventually, had to ban together and create their own shows in order to get their innovations seen by the public. The best tour I ever had.
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Kelly_l
Apr 3, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Cynthia was amazing! Our whole family really enjoyed her and she brought the art to life. I would highly recommend.
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Craig_b
Jan 6, 2024
I was in a hurry when I... - I was in a hurry when I booked this and missed the part where we were supposed to purchase our own entry ticket. Nevertheless the guide waited and we started a few minutes late. Our guide (Cynthia) was amazing and successfully got our teenage kids to interact which is no small feat! I would recommend this tour.
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V336qxtomh
Jan 6, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide - This Musée is my favorite and I forgot you can buy tickets onsite. The only reason bought the tour was because I thought it was sold out! At times it’s better to be lucky than smart, as Cinthia Ramirez, our tour guide was truly exceptional with her knowledge, explaining the history and genuine passion for the Art in the museum. She is absolutely fantastic. I would have gladly paid double the price because of the value she brings to the tour.
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Fran_p
Aug 23, 2023
Wonderful experience.... - Wonderful experience. Guide was exceptional, knowledgeable and a true professional Great all around and highly recommend this tour
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Becca_r
Aug 16, 2023
Best way to experience the D’Orsay - Cynthia was a fantastic guide and made our d’Orsay experience truly memorable. Her knowledge of art history and the stories she told enriched our enjoyment of the artwork so much. Well worth the fee! Be sure to buy tickets to the museum ahead of time online to skip the long line!
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Majoh949
Jul 9, 2023
Remarkable experience! - We have a wonderful trip through time with Cinthia Ramirez. Her explanations were engaging, dynamic, illustrative and open-minded. We walked the masterpieces in the Musée d'Orsay in a clear storytelling way; she fulfilled our curiosity and left us talking all day about what we learned with her. My next time in Paris, I will book more tours with her. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and passion with us.
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Zhannag2023
May 30, 2023
Eye Opening Experience - Cinthia is so knowledgeable and such a great storyteller, we learned so much about the painters and the French history. Highly recommended.
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Vinceo703
Jun 11, 2023
Disorganized - We booked a 7 pm tour guide via TripAdvisor and bought our museum entry tickets accordingly. The next day the operator wrote and said a 7 pm tour wasn’t available. They eventually suggested a 1:30 pm tour guide and we agreed. On our way to the museum, they wrote and said the tour guide had train trouble and couldn’t make it at 1:30. The operator cancelled our tour. We changed plans and went to the museum at 5:30. While there, the operator called to say that they found a tour guide for 7:00, after all. At that point it was too late for us. We appreciated their effort, but it was surprisingly disorganized.
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