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
1,035 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!!!
Traci M,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Elizabeth was an amazing tour guide! She went over the history of the building and then the background of the impressionist movement. Then we saw the premiere pieces in the museum. It’s good to note that this is an overview of things so it’s worth staying behind and visiting paintings or sculptures she doesn't have time to cover. We lucked out an only had 5 of us. I think it would have been a challenge with 20. The headsets worked well!
Excellent!
Beatriz S,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our cicerone was Celia. Impresive young lady, knowledgeable, funny, and extremely nice. We really enjoyed the tour, she gave us very good hints to understand the Museum. Very nice experience.
Very knowledgeable tour...
Hilary F,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable tour guide. It was a great experience, although if you really like art be prepared to spend several more hours after the tour on your own as there is a lot to see.
Stephanie was amazing....
Deborah H,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stephanie was amazing. Very knowledgeable, passionate, professional and spoke excellent clear English.
We had a wonderful...
Fern R,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Anthony today at the Orsay. His passion and love for art was easy conveyed. It was a great experience
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