Paris Musée de l'Orangerie Visit with Optional Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the artistic soul of Paris with a visit to the Orangerie Museum, nestled in the scenic Tuileries Gardens. Home to Monet’s iconic Water Lilies, the museum also showcases masterpieces by Picasso, Cézanne, Matisse, and more—offering a must-see Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection.
If you select the guided tour option, your visit begins with a 30-minute outdoor walking tour around the museum, led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the museum’s history, the featured artists, and the rise of modern art in Paris. Please note: no guide accompanies you inside.
With the reserved access option, skip the ticket lines and enjoy priority entrance to explore the museum at your own pace. Your ticket includes access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Whether you choose a self-guided experience or an introductory tour, this is the perfect way to discover one of Paris’s cultural gems.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Musee de l’Orangerie
You are free to take your time exploring the Musée de l'Orangerie if you have a reserved access entrance ticket. Say goodbye to waiting in line for hours on end and for ticket windows to open with your reserved ticket. Instead of waiting for big group tours to move in unison, explore the museum at your own pace to make the most of your time taking in the world-class artwork within. View the additional pieces in the museum by, among others, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, and Maurice Utrillo. The museum is best known for housing eight of Claude Monet's Water Lilies canvases permanently. The two parts of the collection—the Water Lilies and the École de Paris (School of Paris)—feel more connected now because of the early 20th-century reorganization of the Musée de l'Orangerie. Savor the grace, flow, education, and stimulation of the circuit.
Options
Reserved Access With Audio
Reserved Access With Audio: In this option, the traveler will receive reserved access tickets with an audio guide. Duration: 2 hours
Walking Tour
Walking Tour: 30-minute outside guided tour followed by self-guided museum visit. Duration: 2 hours
Morning Tour
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What‘s Included
Audio Guide
Guided Tour (If option selected)
Access to all of the temporary and permanent exhibits
Orangerie Museum entry with reserved tickets
Transport
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unfair business
olivia c,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Viator sent me a ticket for a different person and for a different museum. Therefore I did not receive the audio tour and had to wait in the “person without timed ticket” line. I called before arriving to clear it up and they said it would be okay with just the one ticket. They refuse to give me a refund which is bad business practice.
Exasperating to enter; time well spent once inside
David P,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Entry is a major pain. I recommend coming at least 40 minutes early. After entering there are various good paintings and a very good center exhibition on the ground floor.
Stunning Water Lillies
Julia P,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Smaller museum than expected. Perfect for an audio tour on your own. You have time to listen to the 1-3 minute summary for each painting. Monet’s Water Lillies murals are stunning. Something everyone should see in their lifetime.
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