4.8(12 reviews)
Meet the Impressionists: Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour
2 hours
Max 6 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Paris, France
About this activity
Experience the the world's greatest collection of Impressionist paintings on this in-depth Musée d'Orsay tour
Highlights
- Skip-the-line Musée d'Orsay tickets
- Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay with a local, art-enthusiast guide.
- Specially selected highlights of the museum focussing on the best works of the Impressionists
- Famous works by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, Cezanne, Gauguin and more
Full description
Mingle among the Impressionists in the company of a local, art-enthusiast guide on this incredible Musée d'Orsay tour. Using skip-the-line tickets, spend two hours soaking up the iconic works of Van Gogh, Manet, Cezanne, Monet, and Renoir inside one of Paris' most stunning and unique museums.
Take in the inner world of the Impressionists
Spend two hours immersing yourself in the vibrant world of Impressionism on this Musée d’Orsay Tour featuring skip-the-line tickets and a local art-enthusiast guide. Built in an old train station, the Orsay Museum is both an architectural masterpiece, and home to the finest collection of paintings in the world from the 19th-century's most influential artistic movement, Impressionism.
You'll meet your guide outside the Museum and use skip-the-line Musée d’Orsay tickets to stroll right into the central atrium. Originally designed as a train station, the beaux-arts vaulted ceiling is a work of art in and of itself, the perfect introduction to two hours of art appreciation.
Your Musée d'Orsay Tour is all about the Impressionists and how a radical movement of young painters upended the strict art establishment of the 19th century, ushering in a new era of color, light and self-expression. You'll learn the whole story from your guide as you see works like Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet’s revolutionary Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, Monet's Water Lilies, and many other works by the artists who changed the very concept of what a painting can achieve.
The Musée d’Orsay’s enormous collection can be overwhelming for even the most dedicated art fan. Your expert guide is on hand to select the highlights and help you understand their meaning and context with informed but accessible stories and anecdotes. Whether you're an art buff or have never set foot in a museum, by the end of this Musée d'Orsay Tour, you’ll have a deep appreciation for the impact that the Impressionists had on the way we all see the world.
Sites Visited
- Musée d’Orsay
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket for Musée d’Orsay
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris, FR
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur (Musée d’Orsay) Meet at the rhinoceros statue to the left of the entrance (while facing the museum).
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Know before you book
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- 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.
- Please note: If you are visiting before the 6th October, the Musée d’Orsay have reduced the group size to 6 guests per group due to construction work at the entrance.
Know before you go
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- Security measures are enforced at the museum. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- 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.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
4.8(12 reviews)
Théo
Sep 20264.0
Chutes mythiques et impressionnantes mais les explications de la visite sont parfois inutiles et servent à combler le temps.
Amélie
Sep 20264.0
Activité tout compris avec bateau et vue des chutes des tunnels, la guide était très sympathique et apporte des anecdotes à la visite , merci 🙏🏻
Robert
Sep 20265.0
If you’re gonna see Niagara Falls, this is the tour to do it on!
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Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)