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4.8(2,269 reviews)

Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Impressionists Guided Tour

1.8 hours
Max 20 people
Paris, France

About this activity

Meet your guide outside Paris’ Musée d’Orsay. This popular museum displays French art dating from 1848 to 1914 and occupies a beautiful Beaux-Arts former railway station. Bypass the lines, head inside with your guide, and don your headset so you don’t miss any details during your tour. Then, wander the galleries to see the impressionist and post-impressionist art, and study the key paintings as your guide reveals how their techniques shook the art world. Learn about the artists who created them, discovering how their lives shaped their work and how they struggled for recognition. See masterpieces by Van Gogh, Renoir, and other greats, including celebrated works such as Monet’s Water Lilies and Manet’s Olympia, as you hear the stories behind them. Your tour ends inside the museum, so you can continue to explore if you wish.

Highlights

  • Skip the lines on this Musée d’Orsay tour in Paris
  • See key artworks and learn about them from a guide via headset audio
  • View and gain an understanding of paintings such as Monet’s Water Lilies
  • Choose to stay at museum post-tour to view it on your own

Full description

Exploring an art museum without a guide can sometimes mean missing major works or not fully understanding them. Make the most of the art at Paris’ Musée d'Orsay with a guide to show you the most important pieces and reveal the stories behind them. Plus, bypass the lines with a skip-the-line ticket, and choose to continue exploring the art independently post-tour. Upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

Included / Excluded

  • 1h45' guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay
  • Expert, fully accredited guide
  • Skip the line entrance to the Musee d'Orsay
  • Access to stay in the museum as long as you like after your tour
  • Headsets where necessary so you can always hear your guide
  • Entry/Admission - Musée d'Orsay
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Musée d'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France Meet your guide outside in front of the Musée d’Orsay, by the statue of a rhinoceros. Nearest station Musée d’Orsay (RER Line C)

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 1h 45m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

4.8(2,269 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Zechariah
Jul 2026
5.0

Mekal (wrong spelling I’m sure) was very educated and you could tell her passion for the city and its beauty

GetYourGuide
Olga
Jul 2026
1.0

Our tour guide, Orsay, was very kind and informative, however we unfortunately did not enjoy the tour because of the terrible quality of the microphone/headphones. They need to update their technology because we did not understand anything she was saying. The sound quality was just horrible. This wasn’t just an issue with one person, as all 3 people experienced it. I’m very sorry to leave a poor review but I cannot recommend this company unless they update their audio tech soon.

GetYourGuide
Sam
Jul 2026
1.0

Very disappointed. I booked in advance however selected the wrong date in error. There was no consideration whatsoever to rebook or get a refund. I guess it's all about the money and not for the customer. Having a wonderful experience exploring others parts of Paris

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Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

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