Musée d’Orsay Tour: Explore 19th Century Art

Experience the best of 19th century art and Impressionism at the Musée d’Orsay with our expert guides. Join our semi-private tour and enjoy reserved entry for a more intimate experience!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Musee d’Orsay - Join a guide on a tour through this converted, century-old train station and explore the artistic movements that led up to the Impressionists and their vibrant, colorful works. Visit Manet’s scandalous Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Learn about those who preceded the Impressionists like Millet…
What's Included
  • Semi-private museum tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Duration 2.5 hours
  • All entrance fees (reserved entry included)
  • Group size is never more than 6 guests
What's Not Included
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Join us for a 2.5-hour semi-private tour (maximum of 6 guests) of the Musée d’Orsay. With our expert guides, discover the essential works displayed in the Musée d’Orsay, Paris’s gallery devoted to 19th-century art and the Impressionists. Dive into the sculptures and paintings in this globally acclaimed gallery. If you can, opt for our Thursday evening…

Location
5 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts at the bottom right side of the large stairs in front the entrance of the Orsay Museum.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Beth_b
Mar 10, 2026
Informative and very interesting - Very knowledgeable tour guide. Lots of walking and am now better able to appreciate Impressionism and the artists who contributed to this period.
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Explorer821985
Mar 5, 2026
Informative and engaging insights into the Musée d’Orsay - I learned so much on this tour! I thought it would just be a good way to introduce my son to this art (and architecture), but from the very beginning, Paloma taught me so many fascinating things, too! Her tour wove together information about French history and politics and the ways they influenced changes in artistic styles. Unlike a lot of tours where the leaders try to engage tourists with tired dad-jokes, Paloma had a deep knowledge of art history, presented with a light and engaging touch. The tour was a delight!
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Coastal634822
Feb 28, 2026
Informative and interesting tour with Paloma - Paloma was such a bright light during our time in Paris. Although I was not feeling my best (food poisoning), Paloma was patient and accommodating as I was only able to attend part of the tour. She came prepared with recommendations, stomach aids and encouraged me to participate as much as I could. My friend continued on with the tour and came out smiling, stating that this was by far the best tour she had been on. Paloma was knowledgable, encouraged conversation and questions and knew so many things not just about the art and architecture but about the people associated with the art and the time. What a treat. Luckily, I was able to get a summary of the tour from my friend. Next time we are in Paris we will definitely be requesting Paloma for a tour!
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474maried
Feb 27, 2026
Excellent experience - Our guide, Catherine, was excellent. She was very clear with information, instructions and travel tips. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Versailles and we ended up spending the entire day there!
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Joseph_w
Feb 27, 2026
Small group, very... - Small group, very informative. Anatole was an exceptional guide. He was a master of his field and a captivating storyteller
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Olivia_c
Feb 23, 2026
Excellent and informative and easy - Florent was excellent - I loved how he had structrued the tour to make it very easy to see the journey of the art and the evolution. He has so much knowledge and I abolsutely loved it all. A highlight of our trip to Paris and indeed the trip to Orsay would not have been nearly as enjoyable or interesting without the tour. 5 stars.
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Jack
Feb 20, 2026
Excellent tour - Excellently organised, Florent C’s knowledge massively added to the experience and told the stories behind the works and museum we wouldn’t have otherwise known. Got the most out of it and much more efficiently than we would’ve without a guide.
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Sarah
Feb 20, 2026
A great tout - Manu was an excellent guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. He speaks English and French very well. I would recommend this tour highly.
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Patrícia
Feb 19, 2026
Sensational visit to the Museum by guide Tina! Without her, nothing would be possible! I highly recommend her. - Sensational visit! The guide Tina made our tour, the best! Extremely intelligent and attentive! I highly recommend the visit and the guide that could not be better. Our tour was for a maximum of 6 but there was nobody but my family, so we had a sensational and personalized tour! Wonderful.
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Jonfmclellan
Feb 19, 2026
Very good tour - A very good tour from Malaika - very knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt a lot and had fun. Recommended! - worth the money, you get much more out of a visit with a guide like her.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).