Musée d'Orsay Highlights Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Don’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks, created by now legendary artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Follow your guide on a 1 hour 45' journey through one of the most exciting periods of the history of art, and discover one of the most dazzling museums in Paris. After your tour, enjoy a delicious gourmet French lunch in the spectacular museum restaurant run by renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The menu changes with the seasons and in order to offer you a different experience each time

A vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Please advise the local operator of any allergies or dietary restrictions no later than seven days prior to travel date

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Timed Skip-the-Line Entry – Walk straight in with reserved access, avoiding long queues.

Stunning setting in a grand former railway station, now Paris’ most beloved art museum.

Legendary Artists – See iconic works by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Van Gogh, and more !

Expert Guides - Enjoy a 2-hour journey through Impressionist masterpieces with a passionate guide.

Dine in the stunning Belle Époque restaurant by Alain Ducasse. Enjoy a seasonal starter, main, and dessert, with wine, water and coffee. A special kids’ menu (ages 4-10) makes this a meal to remember!

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Infants aged 0-3 are free of charge, a meal will not be provided for them at the restaurant.

Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Musee d'Orsay

Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts train station, the Musée d’Orsay is home to the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist art—a must-see for any visitor to Paris. With an expert local guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind these masterpieces and the artists who dared to defy tradition. Learn why their bold colors and radical techniques were once seen as shocking, and how their fight for recognition changed the art world forever. See iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and more, and gain a new perspective on paintings you may already know. By the end of your tour, you’ll never look at Impressionist art the same way again!

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Included

After an inspiring journey through the world of Impressionist art, continue your experience in true Parisian style with a gourmet lunch at the Musée d’Orsay’s stunning Belle Époque restaurant, overseen by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Set beneath sparkling chandeliers and ornate gilded ceilings, this elegant dining room is a masterpiece in itself. Savor a delicious seasonal meal featuring a carefully crafted starter, main course, and a selection of delicate pastries for dessert. A glass of wine, water, and coffee are included, making this a truly indulgent and relaxing way to reflect on the incredible artworks you’ve just explored. After lunch, you are free to continue your visit in the museum at your own pace. Whether you wish to revisit your favorite masterpieces, explore more of the collection, or simply soak in the grandeur of the space, your experience doesn’t have to end when the tour does.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Shared Tour 20 participants

Guided tour with lunch : The group size on this tour is limited to 20 participants maximum.

Reviews

4.64

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Recommend
beth g,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the top tour booked we had a great tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and nice. Lunch was delicious and the setting was beautiful.
Great tour and lunch!
Jonathan W,
Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guide was excellent! Museum was excellent! Get the lunch! The lunch was great food in a beautiful room with no wait.
Exceptional museum, delicious lunch!
Cheryl K,
Oct 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Caroline, was excellent… informative, articulate and knowledgeable. The collection was exceptional, however, we were so disappointed to travel all the way from US and not see Van Goth’s Starry Night.
Recommendation
Julie T,
Sep 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ivan is a wonderful tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly and a great storyteller. I also had an amazing lunch in a most beautiful dining room at the museum.
A wonderful impression
Daniel R,
Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
Want to see the impressionists? This guided tour was amazing. A very knowledgeable guild took us on a mini history tour of art. We took the optional meal after in a most elegant restaurant and authentic French cuisine. North American visitors should remember to order their meat dishes one greater than they normally like as medium will be very rare, but armed with that knowledge, enjoy!
Marian was excellent....
Jolene M,
Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marian was excellent. Lunch was excellent . Breathtaking atmosphere. A gem of an experience. Prompt professional and well versed
Museum, Yes! Lunch, No.
Sharon A,
Jun 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour was superb! My advice - skip the lunch. The service is wonderful, but the food is lacking. Revisit the exhibits you'd like to see again and then exit the Museum for lunch.
Experiencing the works of...
Michael K,
May 28, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
Experiencing the works of France’s impressionist painters and sculptors in a museum that was formerly a railway station
Art and lunch - perfect!
tpbel,
Oct 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did not for one second regret booking this tour option - it was truly fabulous in every way. The guide from Memories DMC France (Ardi?) was there to meet us and true to expectations, we completely skipped the line and were led into a side door and through group security as smooth as anything. Groups have their own luggage storage which can take carry-on sized luggage which is really good to know as I had been stressed about whether I would get in with my case. I read many reviews which said the museum has no facility for larger bags and so if this is an issue for you - just book a group tour and you will have access to the larger lockers. Next came the radios which hook on your ear and allow you to hear your guide even though you may be some distance from them. The use of this became immediately clear as the museum is very popular - makes navigating the throng much easier as you can hear your guide regardless of distance. The tour itself was superb. Our guide was clearly very enthusiastic about the impressionists and conveyed such an amount of information about the works in general and about specific paintings in particular by Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir etc. I learnt a great deal and it was an extremely enjoyable experience. I was the only one of the tour taking lunch afterwards so the guide made sure I got to the right place and again I skipped the long line waiting for lunch and was immediately led to my table where they were expecting me. The menu was absolutely fine for me (terrine, fish, chocolate dessert, red wine) and the service was perfect and attentive. The restaurant room itself is of course part of the experience. All-in-all, this tour package suited me very well as I had to go to the airport later - I had no time to spend waiting in queues. This tour definitely makes you feel like a VIP!
Best tour Ever!
Jim H,
Jul 6, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
We toured the d'Orsay museum today with Christiana as our guide and it was the best experience ever. The Museum was beautiful was beautiful and the art of incredible, but our tour guide - Christiana created a great experience - thank you!