Paris: 2-Hour Orsay Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour
At a glance
Paris: 2-Hour Orsay Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour is a 2h guided experience in Paris, France, operated by City Wonders Ltd. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 133 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $67.57 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Expert, English-speaking art historian guide, Headsets [when necessary] so you can hear your guide at all times, Entrance ticket & reservations fee for the Musée d'Orsay.
Highlights
- Rated 4.5/5 by 133 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 25 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a semi-private fully-guided tour of Paris's most beloved museums, the Musée d'Orsay. Together with your guide and small group of fellow tour participants, you'll enter a world of colour and light, taking in all of the museum's most iconic works. See masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir, and perhaps find a few unexpected favorites. Your guide will provide details about each work as well as the artist who created it, bringing each piece to life through expert commentary.
What's included
What's included
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
- Headsets [when necessary] so you can hear your guide at all times
- Entrance ticket & reservations fee for the Musée d'Orsay
- Tour in a group of 25 people or fewer [if option selected]
- Tour in a group of 6 people or fewer [if option selected]
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Our Musée d’Orsay Masterpieces guided tour brings all the world renowned artwork to life as our expert guide introduces you not only to the masterpieces but also to the masters who created them. Get to really know and understand the life and works of the masters and make the most of your time by being shown the true highlights of this vast collection.
Learn about the Impressionist period through the world's largest collection of Impressionist paintings. Get up close and see the individual brushstrokes on some of the most famous paintings, a painting technique that was fervently criticized at the time. See works by many French painters such as Renoir, Degas and Monet. Although Van Gogh was Dutch, his famous Starry Night is a representation of the French city of Arles, overlooking the Rhône. View Renoir’s Impressionist masterpiece Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, a depiction of a typical Sunday afternoon in the Parisian district of Montmartre.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur (Rue de la Légion d’Honneur), situated next to the stairs ascending toward the Musée d’Orsay.
The nearest public transport is the RER on line C, stop Musée d'Orsay.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris: 2-Hour Orsay Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $67.57 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Expert, English-speaking art historian guide; Headsets [when necessary] so you can hear your guide at all times; Entrance ticket & reservations fee for the Musée d'Orsay; Tour in a group of 25 people or fewer [if option selected]; Tour in a group of 6 people or fewer [if option selected].
Where does it start?
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur (Rue de la Légion d’Honneur), situated next to the stairs ascending toward the Musée d’Orsay. The nearest public transport is the RER on line C, stop Musée d'Orsay.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 133 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
