Combo: Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private 6ppl Max
About this activity
Highlights
- Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum
- Winged Victory of Samothrace at the Louvre
- Apollo Gallery and French Crown Jewels at the Louvre
- Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass at Musée d’Orsay
- Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh at Musée d’Orsay
Full description
Explore the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay on a 5.5-hour semi-private guided tour for up to six guests. Reserved entry to both museums is included. See renowned artworks from the Mona Lisa to Monet and Van Gogh, with a lunch break between visits.
Begin outside the Louvre Pyramid at the Louis XIV equestrian statue and enter the museum with your guide and the reserved ticket included in the tour. Over approximately 2.5 hours, explore the Louvre’s permanent collection and hear the stories behind artworks and galleries such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Apollo Gallery with its French Crown Jewels. Museum displays can change, so individual works may not always be on view.
After a 30-minute break to buy your own lunch, continue to Musée d’Orsay. The former railway station houses Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Spend approximately 2.5 hours with your guide learning about artists and works including Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, paintings by Monet and Renoir, and art by Van Gogh. The guide connects the collections across both museums, making this a single 5.5-hour journey through centuries of art. Reserved entry to the permanent collections of both museums is included; lunch, drinks and temporary exhibitions are not.
Included / Excluded
- Semi-private guided tour of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay
- Reserved entry tickets to both museums
- Professional English-speaking guide for a group of up to six
- 5.5-hour experience, including a lunch break
- About 2.5 hours in each museum
- Food and drinks, including lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Louvre Pyramid - Louis XIV equestrian statue meeting point
Meet at the Louis XIV equestrian statue outside the Pyramid, then tour the Louvre with reserved entry. Highlights include the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Apollo Gallery.
Lunch break
Short break for lunch; food and drinks are at guests’ own expense. Then cross the Seine to Musée d’Orsay.
Meeting point
Start Location
Louvre Pyramid - Louis XIV equestrian statue meeting point
Paris, Louvre Pyramid, Paris, FR
Meet your guide outside the Louvre Museum by the Louis XIV equestrian statue in front of the Pyramid. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
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Know before you book
- The semi-private group has a maximum of six guests.
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code and the full names of all guests.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
- This semi-private museum tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Meet by the Louis XIV equestrian statue outside the Louvre, in front of the Pyramid.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved tour start time.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Your guide holds the reserved entry tickets for both the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay.
- Bring a photo ID, or a clear photo or copy of one showing your date of birth.
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Information required at booking
- Full Names of each traveler
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay may close unexpectedly or open more than one hour late. FareHarbor’s current policy offers an appropriate alternative in that case, with no refund or discount. Security screening may cause a wait even with reserved entry. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted; only handbags or small, slim backpacks may be brought through security. Museum displays and access to individual rooms can change, and some rooms restrict speaking. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.