Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 1,197 travellers
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Don’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks, created by now legendary artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Follow your guide on a 1h45' journey through one of the most exciting periods of the history of art, and discover one of the most dazzling museums in Paris. Small groups and electronic headsets allow for a relaxed and intimate visit.
What's included
What's included
- All ticket and pre-reserved entry through a special entrance are included.
- Discover one of Paris’s most dazzling museums and its vibrant art history.
- See iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more.
- Explore the world’s finest Impressionist & Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
- Enjoy a relaxed, intimate 1h45 tour with small groups and headsets.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Step inside the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist art at the Musée d’Orsay — the museum Parisians love most. Housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay is one of Paris’s must-see cultural landmarks.
Meet your expert local guide just outside the museum and begin an immersive guided tour designed to help you truly understand the art, not just see it. Led by a fully accredited art expert, this experience goes beyond a standard museum visit, offering insight, storytelling, and context that bring the collection vividly to life. -
Stop 2 · 45m
Once considered shocking and scandalous, the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces inside the Orsay changed the course of art history forever. Your guide will explain why bold colors, visible brushstrokes, and modern subjects outraged critics — and how these daring artists refused to compromise.
Discover the lives, rivalries, and ambitions of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, and more. Stand before iconic works such as Monet’s Water Lilies and Manet’s Olympia while learning what makes them revolutionary. After the tour, enjoy free time to continue exploring the museum at your own pace, with a deeper appreciation of the art you’ve just discovered.
Meeting point
Meet your guide opposite the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay, next to the entrance of the Legion d'Honneur Museum.
Your guide will be just by the entrance and will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard.
Please do not get in the lines for the museum!
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert take?
The experience lasts about 1h 45m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $64.02 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?
All ticket and pre-reserved entry through a special entrance are included.; Discover one of Paris’s most dazzling museums and its vibrant art history.; See iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more.; Explore the world’s finest Impressionist & Post-Impressionist masterpieces.; Enjoy a relaxed, intimate 1h45 tour with small groups and headsets..
Where does it start?
Meet your guide opposite the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay, next to the entrance of the Legion d'Honneur Museum. Your guide will be just by the entrance and will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard. Please do not get in the lines for the museum!
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 4.7 out of 5 across 1,197 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Memories France.
