The Musée d’Orsay in Focus: Impressionists & Beyond (Max 6)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
After meeting your expert guide, your small group will bypass the general admissions line to enter the museum’s magnificent collections. You will begin your crash course by learning about the salons of Paris in the 19th century which determined the “quality” of an artist’s work. Once you have a strong base in what the elite were looking for in art, you will learn about one of the first rebels in the museum, Manet. Then, head upstairs with your guide to explore the impressionist collection, housing works of art by artists like Monet, Renoir, Degas, Valadon, and Lautrec. See how these artists fed off of each other; whilst being outsiders and miscreants of the elite art scene at the time. Finally, you will learn about the tragic life of Van Gogh through an analysis of his most famous paintings. To allow you the chance to explore more of the museum on your own, you will finish in the post-impressionism wing, allowing you to explore more or exit the museum.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Musee d'Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay has been ranked the best museum in world for six years straight and is a must-see when in the city of lights. Housing a collection spanning from 1848 to 1914, the Orsay museum offers insight into one of the most tumultuous periods in human history. From the invention of tubes of paint, to trains, to electricity, this time period forever changed society and the world. Let your expert guide weave you through the collections, including impressionists such as Monet and Renoir to post impressionists like Vincent Van Gogh. You will learn about more than just techniques as the relationships among the artists in this time period are just as important as their work. You will get to see world-renowned masterpieces and, hopefully, some unexpected treasures, too!
What‘s Included
All Entry Tickets
Expert English-Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
Gratuities
Options
Musée D'Orsay: the Impressionists and Beyond (small group)
Private Orsay Tour
Private
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An outstanding tour of the Musée D’Orsay!
Bruce D,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An outstanding tour of the Musée d’Orsay with Eduardo! Putting all these paintings into their historical and aesthetic context really illuminated their significance and their beauty! It was a pleasure to be guided through this extensive collection by someone so knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended!
Amazing stories, amazing art, tour with Adam!
facefacefaceface,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Van Gogh’s visions and tears … Monet’s shenanigans … A defiant gaze from a courtesan-muse … Stuffy gatekeepers and how the Impressionists beat them at their own game … how a failed train station became a top art museum .. My partner and I took Adam’s excellent tours of the Louvre and d’Orsay, and we came away knowing so much about the art, how it fit into its time and society, and how the people who made it were inspired, funded, loved, and hated. If we ever came back to Paris, we’d literally take the same tours … they’re that good. Adam is an expert, an amazing teacher, and a born storyteller. If you like saying WOW, laughing, and learning amazing facts and stories to inspire you and stay with you long after you go home … book a tour with Adam!
Team ADAM!
Journey762712,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Team Adam is the way to go. The best tour guide ever!! He kept you totally engaged the entire time and was extremely knowledgeable. I walked away knowing much more than when I entered the museum. I'll def book more when I return to Paris
Musee d’Orsay your
topgun302,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam’s tour was incredible!!! He did not just give us information but gave us a really amazing insight to the artist, the era and the background of the artwork. Thank you Adam. This was the best tour we’ve had in Paris if not in the world and we’ve been to many countries already. Thank you
Adam is the best tour guide we ever had Engaging impressive knowledge Fun and keep your attention all the time.
minnie5SanJuan,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour we had taken Adam knows his art and science
Adam was fantastic!
cynthialQ7686LW,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was fantastic! He is so well versed on the different Artists and paintings. He takes his time and wants you to really understand the background of each artist’s work. The experience was fascinating and worth it! I highly recommend scheduling Adam at Fat Cat.
Experience Multiple Realities at the D’Orsay!
madisonl833,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was an amazing tour guide! I came here before with a friend 2 years ago and experiencing it with his guidance was very interesting, I learned so much!
Amazing Adam
nancylN875MF,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We lucked out with Adam!! He was so knowledgeable and charismatic- made such a difference in our visit. I learned a ton and will look back on this fondly.
Go Team Adam
scottfG5858FO,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was the best. He kept things moving, his knowledge was scholarly and entertaining so understanding the art, artist and influence of how and what was happening during that time period to what we see today make a lot more sense which takes us to the why. It’s always nice to connect the why. Thank you Adam!
Tour of Musee D'Orsay with Violette our tour guide
Q1543MOlarryh,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Violette was an outstanding tour guide. She was knowlegeable, eneretic, enthusiastic and inspiring. WE learned so much and appreciate her abilty as a teacher and her love of art!
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