Musée d'Orsay & Montmartre Walking Tour: Intimate Impressionist Experience for 8ppl Max
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45 Ratings
Paris
Immerse yourself in the world of Impressionism with this intimate walking tour of Musée d'Orsay and Montmartre. Discover the origins of the movement and explore the vibrant neighborhood that inspired the artists. Limited to 8 guests.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Musee d’Orsay - Paris’ other museum, the Musée d’Orsay, is the perfect complement to the Louvre. With your expert guide, begin your tour through this converted Beaux-Arts train station with skip-the-line admission.

Inside, explore the artistic movements that led up to Impressionism and its colorful works. See Manet’s scandalous Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Discuss with your guide the artists who preceded the Impressionists, like Millet and ‘the Gleaners,’ as well as those who followed, such as Post-Impressionist artist Van Gogh, whose Bedroom in Arles is on display. And, of course, check out works by the father of Impressionism himself, Claude Monet, including his famous poppies.

Learn about the art evolution and personalities that went into creating the Impressionist movement, and understand why these seemingly simple works were so revolutionary at the time.

By the end of your tour, you’ll have learned about techniques used by the artists, seen both the highlights and lesser-known gems of the Orsay, and admired the beautiful architecture of the museum itself.

What's Included
  • Exclusive professional tour guide
  • Private transport from Orsay to Montmartre
  • 5.5-hour tour duration
  • Guided museum and walking tour in a small group (max 8 people)
  • All entrance fees included with reserved entry
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

This guided tour, lasting 5.5 hours and semi-private with a maximum of 8 guests, delves into the beginnings of the Impressionist era. Beginning at the Orsay Museum, you’ll gain immediate entrance into a rich collection of masterpieces from artists like Monet and Cezanne. Next, make your way to the district of Montmartre to explore the backdrop of the impressionists’ existence. This tour accommodates up to 8 patrons and the transport between the two venues is covered.

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
  • Notes: Orsay museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Location
Musée d'Orsay
Meet by the RHINOCEROS statue in front of the entrance of the Orsay Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the rhinoceros.
Cancellation Policy

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

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H2839yeemilym
Mar 14, 2024
Great Experience! - Miriam was an excellent tour guide! Her knowledge of the paintings is very thorough. I would highly recommend doing this guided tour!
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57adiw
Mar 13, 2024
Eduardo - best tour guide in Paris - Hands down Eduardo was the best tour guide we had in Paris. He catered the tour based on our interest and schedule. He spent a significant amount of time explaining the artists and comparing and contrasting art work. Fantastic!
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Dream136936
Mar 8, 2024
What a nice tour! - We visited Paris for a family trip during our Kids’ Spring break. The first activity was the Musee d’Orsay tour only a few hours after our arrival. And, Eduardo was our guide, who was so knowledgeable, energetic, and super friendly. We had such a wonderful tour despite the jet lag because of Eduardo. Thank you!
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Amybm1145gm
Feb 20, 2024
A memorable 1st trip to Museum Orsay - Hugo was an amazing guide! He shared his wealth of knowledge about all the art and his passion showed through. I really enjoyed this tour thanks to Hugo!
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Jmiles1967
Jan 17, 2024
Fabulous - Belen was an excellent guide. Her knowledge of art history as well as the sculptures and paintings was astounding. I highly recommend her.
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Vacation42360255408
Jan 11, 2024
Amazing magical tour with Hugo - Hugo was a fabulous guide. We learned so much about the history of the works and the artists. We felt as if Hugo unlocked all the secrets of the museum:). Thank you for making our visit so memorable.
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Idamarieb2024
Jan 2, 2024
Great experience! - I thoroughly enjoyed the tour guided by Florent. His friendly persona, in-depth knowledge and passion for the Impressionists truly made the experience memorable. Florent’s ability to engage each group participant and provide fascinating insights made the tour both informative and enjoyable, despite it being the busiest time of the year to visit the museum. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking an enriching and delightful tour experience.
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891samanthak
Dec 30, 2023
Awesome time with belen - Amazing! Belen was great! I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in art. We learned so much and Belen was so enthusiastic
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Vincentli114io
Nov 3, 2023
The D’orsay Museum must do tour when in Paris - Marc did an excellent job showing us this beautiful museum. He was a very knowledgeable young man highly recommend.
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Susanpm2610uh
Oct 23, 2023
Exceptional Tour! - Our guided tour with Eduardo was exceptional. His knowledge and passion for the art period he covered was in-depth and engaging. Equally as important was his organizational skills; he presented a clear and cohesive time line of the artists and their work in a relatively short amount of time!!! We’re still talking about our experience! Thank you again, Eduardo.
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