Guided Tour of Musée d'Orsay Highlights

From€47
1 hour
Paris, France

About this activity

Experience the Musée d'Orsay's masterpieces with a guided tour, featuring skip-the-line access and expert insights into Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Musée d'Orsay
  • Expert guide providing in-depth art insights
  • Visit to iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks
  • Explore masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas
  • Discover the museum's stunning architecture and history

Full description

Dive into the world of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism with a guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay. Skip the lines and explore masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas, all while an expert guide shares fascinating insights into the art and history of the museum. This tour offers a deep dive into the museum's rich collection and stunning architecture, ensuring an unforgettable cultural experience in Paris.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Musée d'Orsay
  • Expert guide providing in-depth art insights
  • Visit to iconic Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible; please inform the provider in advance if assistance is needed.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • 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.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
  • Please note: Starting in October, this tour will operate with a maximum group size of 20 participants.

Traveler reviews

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We had a very...

We had a very informative, enjoyable tour with Claire. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the arts and shows it enthusiastically. One thing most enjoyable was how she connected the art and history of the period with very interesting stories. She also did a super job describing an artwork in one room, telling us to keep a certain something in mind, and making a connection with another piece by a different artist in another room. Claire was also quite good at moving around the crowds while still emphasizing the important pieces. I would gladly take another tour from her. Thanks, Claire!

Stephen_BOct 4, 2026VIATOR

Chaotic entrance, no skip the line

Finding the meeting location and tour guide is confusing and chaotic with museum employees giving you conflicting information and insisting there is no such thing as a ticket that "skips the line". Lovely museum though

TS_TSep 30, 2026VIATOR

D’Orsay

A must do and Felicia was great. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made everything that much more interesting.

Marilyn_GSep 27, 2026VIATOR

Highly recommend!!

Hugo was our guide and fabulous tour of the museum. Hugo knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and manageable to get through this museum.

Margaret_MSep 23, 2026VIATOR

We loved having Laurence...

We loved having Laurence lead us through the Museum and we learned a lot about art history. She’s a very animated and knowledgeable guide. It would have been better to have headsets. The Museum was crowded and we had to stay close to hear her. As a result I don’t think we enjoyed as many paintings as we might otherwise been able to.

Diane_TSep 21, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. 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. This tour is in English. This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.