Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Impressionists Guided Tour

Highlights

Skip the lines on this Musée d’Orsay tour in Paris
See key artworks and learn about them from a guide via headset audio
View and gain an understanding of paintings such as Monet’s Water Lilies
Choose to stay at museum post-tour to view it on your own

Summary

Meet your guide outside Paris’ Musée d’Orsay. This popular museum displays French art dating from 1848 to 1914 and occupies a beautiful Beaux-Arts former railway station. Bypass the lines, head inside with your guide, and don your headset so you don’t miss any details during your tour. Then, wander the galleries to see the impressionist and post-impressionist art, and study the key paintings as your guide reveals how their techniques shook the art world. Learn about the artists who created them, discovering how their lives shaped their work and how they struggled for recognition. See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, and other greats, including celebrated works such as Monet’s Water Lilies and Manet’s Olympia, as you hear the stories behind them. Your tour ends inside the museum, so you can continue to explore if you wish.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 48 minutes

Group Size

Why take this tour?

Exploring an art museum without a guide can sometimes mean missing major works or not fully understanding them. Make the most of the art at Paris’ Musée d'Orsay with a guide to show you the most important pieces and reveal the stories behind them. Plus, bypass the lines with a skip-the-line ticket, and choose to continue exploring the art independently post-tour. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

What’s included?

1h45' guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay
Expert, fully accredited guide
Skip the line entrance to the Musee d'Orsay
Access to stay in the museum as long as you like after your tour
Headsets where necessary so you can always hear your guide
Entry/Admission - Musée d'Orsay
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 45m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Memories France

About operator:

Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.