Meet the Impressionists: Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour

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Highlights

  • Visit the Musée d’Orsay with skip the line tickets

  • View the collection with a local, expert guide who is passionate about art and will show you a specially curated list of the most interesting and important works

  • Enjoy close encounters with art by Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin, Manet, and more

  • Marvel at the beautiful interior the Beaux-Arts building and learn some of its secrets

Summary

Meet the Impressionists on this in-depth tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay with an expert guide. Stepping into the stunning interior of the Museum with skip the line tickets, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of incredible art. 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€64.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€54.00
Infant (0-1): (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris, 75007, FR

Dropoff location

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris, 75007, FR

Why take this tour?

 Meet the Impressionists on this two hour tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay with an expert guide. Stepping into the stunning interior of the Museum with skip the line tickets, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of incredible art. 

The Musée d’Orsay has one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. On this exciting 2 hour experience, you’ll immerse yourself in the pantheon of great European painters with the help of a local, art enthusiast guide. 

Your tour begins in front of the Museum, where you’ll meet your guide. Skipping any lines, you’ll enter the jaw-dropping Main Hall with its towering beaux-arts ceiling vaults, and learn how it went from being a train station to having the preeminent collection of Impressionist paintings on earth. 

Diving into the collection, you'll view famous works like Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, Monet’s Houses of Parliament, Gauguin’s Tahitian Women on the Beach, and many more. The collection is a who’s who of the biggest names in late 19th-century European art, so whether you are a seasoned art lover or just someone who wants to improve your knowledge, your experience will be unique and unforgettable

The Musée d’Orsay has so many world-class paintings and sculptures it can overwhelm even the most dedicated art fans. Luckily, your expert guide knows exactly what to see and what you can save for another visit. They’ll make sure you experience the most interesting and significant works of art while also helping you to understand what makes each so special. 

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What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Skip-the-line ticket for Musée d’Orsay

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • The Musee d'Orsay is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

  • Security measures are enforced at the museum. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.

  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.

  • The Musee d'Orsay is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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