Guided Tours

Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Tour

Name: Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Tour
Start: 2025-09-20T13:30:00
End: 2025-09-20T15:30:00
Location: Paris

D’Orsay Museum viewed from the Seine River in Paris, showcasing its grand architecture.

Visitors viewing sculptures in the grand hall of the Orsay Museum, Paris.

Group tour at Musée d’Orsay viewing Impressionist paintings with guide.

Sculpture of a ballerina in Orsay Museum, Paris, with visitors viewing Impressionist paintings.

Duration

2 hr - 2 hr 45 min

Open today

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.2/5

(76)

Leonor

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our guide Hamish knew his stuff and explained the selected art pieces quite well. Comment which you can pass on to the Orsay. The headsets were not good at all - they were static-y, even being a short distance awar from the guide - the audio did not transmit at all.

Stephen

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Abed, our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic ! There were 6 in our group. Abed was delighted with our questions and became more enthusiastic. He gave the basics and much, much more. Our tour also included the great paintings that were missing due to being out on loan. Yes, it was an "awesome" experience.

Sara

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our museum guide Julie was the greatest guide I have had in all the world ! She made such an amazing visit with very interesting facts about the paintings and artists. Also she has this incredible sense of humor which made the visit so fun.

Bypass the ticketing lines and head straight to the museum to explore 19th-century art influenced by the Impressionist movement.

Let your art historian share stories and techniques behind paintings by Monet, Degas, and Renoir, as you explore the museum's collections.

Upgrade to a premium guided tour with only 6 guests versus 20 guests, or enjoy local flavors at the museum restaurant post your tour.

Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Orsay Museum

Expert English-speaking guide

Groups of 6 people or fewer (based on option selected)

Three-course lunch with one glass of wine (based on option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.2
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What our guests say
Avital
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide Anais was great! She was so intelligent and Passionate about art. We enjoyed it very much.
Michael
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I thought that Hamish our guide was very knowledgeable and gave excellent descriptions of the art we saw at the Orsay museum. He was very organised and managed our small group well. Definitely one of the best!
Gayle
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Being able to focus on many of my favorite impressionists in detail & understand how they influenced or contributed to other artists & styles
Leonor
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide Hamish knew his stuff and explained the selected art pieces quite well. Comment which you can pass on to the Orsay. The headsets were not good at all - they were static-y, even being a short distance awar from the guide - the audio did not transmit at all.
Yeoh
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide was excellent . He was knowledgeable about art history and the Museum's collection . We learnt much from him and enjoyed our visit .

Skip the ticketing lines and discover the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist and 19th-century art on a guided tour.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide near the designated entrance of the Orsay Museum. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the museum’s highlights and outline the tour route.

What to expect

Step into the world of 19th-century French art and explore Impressionist masterpieces, discover the evolution of modern art, and hear stories behind the artists and movements at a relaxed pace with a guide.

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks: View iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, and Seurat, each representing pivotal shifts in modern French art.

French Realist and Symbolist art: Explore paintings and sculptures by Cézanne and Gauguin, reflecting the era’s cultural and artistic developments.

Expert-led insights: Your art historian guide will offer context on the techniques and historical moments that shaped the artwork.

Orsay Museum

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	09:30am - 09:45pm	last entry 09:00pm
Friday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	09:30am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs are available in exchange for an ID.

Guide dogs are allowed at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Cloakrooms are available free of charge for visitors.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.