Orsay Museum: Impressionists Guided Tour
Overview
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1 hour 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 1h45' journey through one of the most exciting periods of the history of art, and discover one of the most dazzling museums in Paris. Small groups and electronic headsets allow for a relaxed and intimate visit.
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
Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All ticket and pre-reserved entry through a special entrance are included.
Discover one of Paris’s most dazzling museums and its vibrant art history.
See iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and more.
Explore the world’s finest Impressionist & Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
Enjoy a relaxed, intimate 1h45 tour with small groups and headsets.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Musee d'Orsay
Did you know the Musée d’Orsay is the Parisian’s favorite museum? This spectacular Beaux-Arts building was once a train station, and is now one of the must-see museums in Paris. Meet your guide just outside the museum, and join our tour. Our fully accredited local guides are eager to share their passion for this stunning museum with you.
Musee d'Orsay
Learn about how these now well-known paintings were considered so scandalous when they were first shown, how their sublime colors and revolutionary techniques shook the art world to its foundations, and how the colorful lives of the painters themselves shaped their work and dramatically changed the face of art. Discover how these daring artists fought to be recognized, you will certainly recognize many of the breathtaking paintings on show here, and the chance to see Monet’s Water Lilies or Manet’s sublime Olympia up close is not to be missed. Your guide will take you to the most iconic and important works in the museum, after your tour you are free to spend as long in the museum to continue exploring as you wish.
Options
Guided Tour - 20 participants
2 hour guided tour: Group size is limited to 20 participants.
Reviews
1,122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience
Cheryl F,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. We hit the highlights and the guide was especially informative. The architecture of the museum alone is worth the tour.. so many wonderful exhibits to explore. So much too learn about the development and history of Impressionism - definitely worth going to too
Ivan was friendly and...
julie l,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ivan was friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us the highlights. The tour was very enjoyable, I'd highly recommend!
Excellent and knowledgeable guide
Rebecca T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ivan was the most fantastic guide. He helped us understand the context of the art that we viewed, explaining about society and the role of the academy at the time and how it influenced painters. We were delighted with the tour.
Wonderful Tour!
Thompson M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing, bringing the story of the Impressionists to life. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will highly recommend it to others.
The guide was energetic...
Nena U,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was energetic and passionate and I would not have the same appreciation and understanding of the masterpieces without joining this tour.
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