Combo: Orsay Museum + Montmartre Guided Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay, then discover the artists and streets of Montmartre on a private guided tour. Reserved museum entry and transport between the two areas are included.
Highlights
- Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass at the Musée d’Orsay
- Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette
- Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet paintings
- Moulin Rouge exterior and Montmartre’s artists’ streets
- Sacré-Cœur exterior and panoramic Paris views
Full description
This 5.5-hour private guided tour combines reserved-entry access to the Musée d’Orsay with a guided walk through Montmartre. Explore the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection with your own guide, then travel to Montmartre with transport included. See the Moulin Rouge exterior, artists’ haunts, and Sacré-Cœur, where the tour ends.
Begin inside the Musée d’Orsay, a former railway station built for the 1900 World’s Fair. Your private guide introduces the artistic changes behind Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, with works that may include Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass, Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhône, and Monet paintings. Individual artworks may be unavailable because of loans, restoration, or changing displays.
After the museum visit, included transport takes you to Montmartre. Walk past the Moulin Rouge and through the neighborhood associated with artists, cabarets, and the Belle Époque. Stops may include Rue Lepic, the Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose, Place du Tertre, and other sites along the route. Finish outside Sacré-Cœur with panoramic views of Paris. Entry to the basilica, if available, is independent and is not part of the guided tour.
Included / Excluded
- Private English-speaking guide for the museum and Montmartre walk
- Reserved-entry ticket to the Musée d’Orsay permanent collection
- Transport from the Musée d’Orsay to Montmartre
- 5.5-hour private guided museum visit and walking tour
- Wheelchair-friendly private tour; route may be adapted as needed
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Temporary exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay
- Meals and drinks
- Guided entry inside Sacré-Cœur or the Moulin Rouge
Itinerary
Musée d’Orsay private guided visit
Reserved-entry private guided visit to the Musée d’Orsay permanent collection, including Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights.
Montmartre private guided walk
Transport from Orsay is included. Begin at the Moulin Rouge exterior, then walk through Montmartre’s artists’ streets and landmarks.
Meeting point
Start Location
Musée d’Orsay - main entrance stairs
Paris, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, FR
Private guided tour starts outside the museum at the bottom-right side of the large front stairs.
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Know before you book
- Provide a reachable mobile phone number, including country code, when booking.
- Full refund when canceled at least 24 hours before tour start.
- Wheelchair-friendly private tour; contact Babylon Tours in advance so the route and transport can be planned.
Know before you go
- Meet outside the Musée d’Orsay at the bottom-right side of the large front stairs, facing the museum entrance.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the Montmartre walk.
- Your guide will provide reserved-entry access to the Musée d’Orsay permanent collection.
- Bring a valid photo ID; a clear photo or copy of it is accepted.
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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
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
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Additional information
If the Musée d’Orsay unexpectedly closes or opening is delayed more than one hour after the tour start, an appropriate alternative tour is provided without refund or discount. Security checks may cause a wait despite reserved entry. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted; bring only a handbag or small backpack. Some museum rooms restrict speaking, and displays may change or artworks may be on loan or under restoration. The private tour is wheelchair-friendly; please contact Babylon Tours in advance so the guide can plan the Montmartre route and included transport.