Private Paris Sightseeing & Orsay Museum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- See the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe up close
- Private guided tour of Musée d'Orsay art treasures
- Scenic drive by Place de la Concorde & Champs-Élysées
- Marvel at Van Gogh and Monet masterpieces
- Photo stops at Paris' most famous landmarks
Full description
Discover the city’s celebrated landmarks and Impressionist art on a private Paris tour combining a panoramic city exploration with a guided visit to the Musée d’Orsay. Travel from your Paris hotel with a private, licensed driver-guide in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, with an itinerary tailored to your interests. See the Louvre exterior, Notre-Dame, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, explore the Marais on foot, and discover the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Enjoy a private, skip-the-line visit to the Musée d’Orsay, a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower and a walk through Montmartre to Sacré-Cœur. A restaurant or bistro lunch stop is planned at your own expense, and your guide returns you to your hotel afterward.
Paris Landmarks by Private Mercedes Minivan
Explore Paris with a private, licensed driver-guide, beginning with pickup at your hotel in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Tailored to your interests, the route introduces the city’s architecture through the Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Palais Royal and the Louvre exterior. Continue beside the Seine past the Conciergerie, Notre-Dame Cathedral, viewed from outside, the Hôtel de Ville and Île Saint-Louis.
The Marais, Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Discover the Marais on a short guided walk along Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, passing historic mansions en route to Place des Vosges. Across the Seine, explore the Left Bank through the Latin Quarter, the Sorbonne, the Panthéon, Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Sulpice. In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, discover a neighborhood associated with writers, painters and jazz musicians. Pause for lunch at a French restaurant or bistro selected by your guide to suit your preferences; lunch is not included.
Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay
Continue along the Seine past the Institut de France before entering the Musée d’Orsay for a private guided visit with skip-the-line access. Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station, the museum brings together painting, sculpture, furniture and photography. During approximately two to two and a half hours, explore its celebrated Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections, with works by artists including Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Berthe Morisot and Van Gogh.
Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower
Resume your city exploration at Place de la Concorde before driving along the Champs-Élysées. Take in the Grand Palais, the exterior of Les Invalides and the Arc de Triomphe as your guide introduces more of the capital’s landmarks. At the Eiffel Tower, stop for photographs of the city’s distinctive iron monument.
Montmartre’s Artistic Streets and Sacré-Cœur
Finish your exploration in Montmartre, a neighborhood associated with artists including Renoir, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh. A short walking tour through Place du Tertre reveals its village atmosphere before you reach the white façade of Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Your driver-guide then takes you back to your hotel.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided panoramic city tour
- Timed entrance tickets to Musée d'Orsay
- Experienced local English-speaking guide
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Pickup at Your Paris Hotel
Meet your private, licensed driver-guide at your Paris hotel and settle into an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Begin your discovery of Paris with an introduction to the city’s architecture and an itinerary tailored to your interests.
Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme and the Louvre Exterior
Begin your city exploration at the Opéra Garnier, associated with “The Phantom of the Opera.” Discover Parisian architecture as you continue to Place Vendôme, Palais Royal and the Louvre, viewed from outside.
Meeting point
Start Location
Paris
Paris, Paris, FR
Important information
Know before you book
- This private tour combines Paris sightseeing with a guided Musée d’Orsay visit.
- Your private, licensed driver-guide tailors the tour to your interests.
- Pickup and drop-off are at your Paris hotel.
- The Musée d’Orsay visit includes private guiding and skip-the-line access.
- The museum visit lasts approximately two to two and a half hours.
Know before you go
- Your guide introduces Parisian architecture before the city exploration.
- The Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral are viewed from outside.
- Your guide selects a lunch venue to suit your preferences.
- Les Invalides is viewed from outside.
- A photo stop is planned at the Eiffel Tower.
Cancellation policy
Ophorus requires full payment to guarantee your booking. We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express) or bank transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest). For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 22 days prior to departure > full refund except for all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings* 21 days prior to departure and less > no refund Non‐refundable tickets - Museums or Attractions (Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey …) Giverny Monet House, Loire Valley Castles, Château de Versailles, Eiffel Tower with access to the 2nd floor, Eiffel Tower with access to the 3rd floor (summit)
Reviews
Matt was excellent in all categories nothing could have been better. I would recommend his tour to everyone.
We spent a full day exploring St Emilion with Rodolphe, and it was a highlight of our trip. He's friendly from the moment you meet him, and his knowledge of the region, the wines and the vineyards made every stop interesting. He was also incredibly accommodating, adapting to our pace and preferences so the day never felt rushed or rigid. On top of all that, Rodolphe is genuinely funny. His jokes kept us laughing all day and made the experience even more enjoyable. I'd happily book with Oporus again and would recommend Rodolphe to anyone visiting the area.
Our wine tasting tour was great. Hugo was friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable about wine and also the area. Saint Emilion was such a beautiful village to visit. So enjoyed our day😎
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This tour suits art and history lovers who want to combine Paris’s celebrated landmarks with a private guided visit to the Musée d’Orsay. It also appeals to travelers seeking an introduction to the city before exploring further on their own, with hotel pickup, private transportation and a route tailored to their interests. Neighborhood walks in the Marais and Montmartre complement the panoramic sightseeing, while the Eiffel Tower photo stop adds an opportunity to capture a classic Paris landmark.