The History of Impressionism: Paris Musée d’Orsay Private Tour
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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
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 Transformed from its brief stint as a train station with outdated platforms due to rapid train evolution, this metal structure enveloped in limestone, mirroring the neighboring Louvre and Musee l’Orangerie, has witnessed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.
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The History of Impressionism: Paris Musée d’Orsay Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grigor was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and fun. He helped us with all of our accommodations for the heat, also.
Wendy H,Jun 25, 2026
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5.00Grigor was the best guide we e ever had! So fun and knowledgeable. He loves the history and really engaged the kids, too. Loved the tour!!
Tour of Impressionism
L2401XKdana,Jun 24, 2026
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5.00Kasia was so knowledgeable, thorough and helpful! We loved the tour and maybe experience so much better! We would highly recommend!
Versailles tour
C8319UElindas,Jun 4, 2026
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5.00Grigor gave a wonderful tour of the fabulous Versailles I could never have appreciated it without his detailed descriptions. A very good experience with him as a guide
Impression
kathrynsL9850NP,Jun 2, 2026
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5.00Laurent our tour guide did an amazing job. So much interesting information that 2 hours flew by. We really appreciated his knowledgeable , witty, welcoming personality. Thank for taking your time with us.
We learned so much more than we would have done on our own.
Ian J,Jun 2, 2026
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5.00Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made it possible to get so much more from our visit. Well worth it and we skipped a very long line also. Highly recommended.
Grigor is the BEST!
Theodore U,May 27, 2026
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5.00Grigor was the best guide! He really knew the palace & its history. It felt like a VIP tour & we loved it! Highly recommend to anyone!
Versailles Tour
davidkP5631OI,May 19, 2026
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5.00Gregoire was superb, professional, intellectually stimulating, affable and a terrific tour guide all the way around —couldn’t have enjoyed it more! Thank you
Palace of Versailles
0kelliez,May 12, 2026
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5.00Gregor was a fabulous tour guide . He has great knowledge of The Palace Of Versailles.I would highly recommend this tour .
Amazing golf cart tour of the gardens & Versailles tour!
E364ZJstephaniew,Apr 23, 2026
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5.00Grigor was amazing! Our tour was informative as well as fabulous!!
Montmartre with Eden
Devon D,Apr 16, 2026
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5.00Eden Mele was a fantastic tour guide for Montmartre. My son and I had a terrific hike with her to the top!
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