Private Tour

The History of Impressionism: Paris Musée d’Orsay Private Tour

Overview

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English

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2 hours

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Explore the world's pivotal art movements from 1848 to 1914 on this Private Musée d’Orsay Tour, encompassing Contemporary, Realist, Pointillist, Cubist, and Impressionist treasures. The museum's dynamic exhibits showcase a comprehensive 200-year artistic journey.

This Musee d’Orsay Tour unveils timeless masterpieces like Van Gogh’s "Starry Night," alongside works from Renoir, Cezanne, School of Barbizon, Manet, and Monet. Stroll through history, witnessing style progressions across eras.

Discover the rebellion against traditional artistic norms on this comprehensive Musee d’Orsay Tour. Impressionist artists like Monet and Renoir sought to capture life's fleeting moments, defying conventional norms. Learn how this movement liberated art from preconceived notions, shaping modern art's trajectory.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Priority access entrance into the Orsay Museum

Artwork by Manet, and Monet

Fully guided experience

Van Gogh's Starry Night

Artwork by Renoir, Cezanne, School of Barbizon

Views of the Sacre Coeur and the Seine River

Gratuities

What To Expect

Musee d'Orsay

Discover the essence of art over the last two centuries with this Private Musée d’Orsay Tour. Delve into the realms of Contemporary, Realist, Pointillist, Cubist, and Impressionist masterpieces, spanning from 1848 to the brink of World War I in 1914. The Orsay, housing one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist treasures, undergoes dynamic exhibit rotations to showcase its extensive repertoire. Originally conceived as an electric train station for the 1899 Universal Exhibition in Paris, the Musee d’Orsay's architectural journey unfolds. Transformed from its brief stint as a train station with outdated platforms due to rapid train evolution, this metal structure enveloped in limestone, mirroring the neighboring Louvre and Musee l’Orangerie, has witnessed diverse uses. From wartime mail sorting to cinematic backdrops, it wasn't until the early 1970s that Paris initiated its metamorphosis into the world-renowned museum it stands as today.

2 hours • Admission Included

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The History of Impressionism: Paris Musée d’Orsay Private Tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Orsay museum tour
maverick pkg,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour of Orsay museum with Nazli from Liv Tours. We had a great time. Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Learnt a lot
Worth it!
kristelleg2025,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful kind and informative!! Truly recommend a tour with Giovanna. Every moment was interesting and filled with knowledge.
Personal tour of Palace of Versailles
drbrianevans7,
Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Grigor WAS THE BEST!! Front of the line, behind the scenes and every back door access to areas of the palace that we had all to ourselves. His knowledge & experience was captivating and informative. 100% recommended!! My wife, 10 yr old twins and I can’t say enough about our new favorite experience in France!
Great experience with Vivianne of Liv Tours
J5736BZcharlesh,
Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vivianne was an excellent tour guide who spoke perfect english and communicated all the important facts of the more important paintings to us. She never rushed us and never overwhelmed us with too much information. She perfectly gauged our pace and information level and also engaged in nice casual conversation so we felt like we were at the museum with a knowledgeable friend showing us the highlights
A wonderful time at the Musee d’Orsay with Adam.
CATHYPConnecticut,
Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide today was Adam who was the best tour guide I have had in the many years of visiting museums in the US and here in Europe. He is very well educated in many aspects of art and of the Impressionists especially. From the colors of paint to the cultural influences and prejudices of the times. Today I learned things about these painters I had never heard before. Like how money and the lack thereof shaped the art world before and during the Impressionist movement as well as who was a rebel and whose physical and mental challenges shaped their work and why. Adam loves art history and is a gifted teacher who learned our names and welcomed questions. His mission seems to be to deepen his guidees love and appreciation not just of the art but for the artists themselves. Well done, Adam and thank you. I can never look at a Degas again in the same way or a Van Gogh without feeling his anguish.
Amazing D’Orsay Walk Through
atky2000,
Dec 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gio led us on a wonderful walk through the art of the 1800s, she was terrific at connecting with us and establishing the context surrounding the works and their creators. Would absolutely do another tour with her again!