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Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert

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1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

  • 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.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
75007 Paris, France

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End point

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

Your tour will end inside the museum.

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Musee d'Orsay

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Musee d'Orsay

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with an Expert?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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