l'Orangerie & Monet's "Water Lilies" Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
On this 2 hour semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection is one of the best in Paris. A former home for royal orange trees, the Orangerie today houses artwork by some of France’s most notable names.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 6 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: Orangerie museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR w/ Reserved Entry Included
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2 HOURS
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 6 GUESTS MAXIMUM
ALL ENTRANCE FEES
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
What To Expect
Musee de l’Orangerie
Situated in the beautifully manicured Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie transformed into a museum in the early 20th century when Paris’s over-crowded museums needed new galleries. The Orangerie most famously houses the series of various waterlilies Monet granted to France thanks to his friendship with George Clemenceau, which earned their own private gallery space. The expansive collection of 19th century and early 20th century paintings features works by other famous Impressionists and those who came after. View Cezanne’s studies of fruits and flowers, seductive portraits by Matisse, and various phases of Picasso’s career through several nudes. Other artists including Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo, all make the Orangerie a must-visit for anyone who appreciates French art and the Impressionist movement.
Options
Semi-Private English Tour 10am
SEMI-PRIVATE MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 5 GUESTS MAXIMUM
UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUR
SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of L’Orangerie with Malaika.
James S,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Malaika gave a great tour. She was efficient and knowledgeable about all of the painters. It was a wonderful experience.
Glad we did it
Shaina M,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was wonderful! Small museum but he made it very interesting and pointed out art that we might have overlooked without a guide. We were late due to circumstances out of our control, and our guide was very kind and accommodating about it and let us join the rest off the group late. We got great pictures of The Water Lilies and were glad to have a guide for the downstairs exhibit as well.
The tour was much more...
Kevin H,
Jan 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was much more than expected. Dunya gave us a wonderful history of the Museum and Monet, then opened our eyes to the wonderful surprise art in the lower level! Great morning.
Hugo makes this a must tour.
Cathy G,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00A thoroughly delightful experience with Hugo our guide. He explained what was happening in society or with the subject of the paintings. His inventive approach to the two “Nymphieas” rooms was different from any other tour I’ve taken. He is a gem.
Belen was terrific as a tour guide
Johnny B,
Jul 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was the first day that the Olympic Red Zones for security were enforced, everything was chaos, the buses & Metro near our hotel on St Louis Isle did not run, & no taxis could get anywhere near…. We had to walk many many kilometres because of security barriers & no map was available showing barriers to know how to get to the Orangerie. This made us very very late for our 2 hour 10.00am tour. Belen was incredibly understanding & patient. We kept in touch with her & she knew of the first day chaos, so she very kindly waited 1 & 1 /2 hours till we finally arrived thru checkpoints etc. Her love of Monet’s art was evident & the depth of her knowledge & ability to impart it were just fantastic. She had a tour to guide somewhere else after, but even so, generously gave us 40 minutes instead of the 30 minutes that we were actually entitled to. We learnt so much, & as Benel said, felt very very fortunate to be in L’Orangerie on a day when very few others could get there, so were able to truly appreciate the Water Lilies just as Monet intended - in peace & tranquility with an opportunity to reflect in his amazing interpretations of light & colour.
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