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Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Orsay Museum exterior with ornate architecture and entrance in Paris, France.
Tourist viewing through the large clock face inside Orsay Museum, Paris.
Painting of classical scene with figures and columns inside Orsay Museum, Paris.
Tour guide with tourists viewing a painting inside Orsay Museum, Paris.

Duration

2 hr

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Guided tour

    • Skip the line and step straight into the Musée d'Orsay with a local English-speaking guide by your side.

    • Explore masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, and more, brought to life through expert storytelling.

    • Discover the museum’s stunning Beaux-Arts architecture and learn its fascinating transformation from train station to art haven.

    • Your guide curates the must-see highlights, ensuring you experience the most important works without feeling overwhelmed.

    • English guided tour

    • Skip the line entry to Musée d'Orsay

    • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

    • Gratuities

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Explore the Musée d'Orsay’s renowned Impressionist collection on a 2-hour skip-the-line guided tour with an expert local guide.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide outside the main entrance, where you’ll check in and join your group. After a brief introduction, your guide will lead you through security and straight into the museum, bypassing the regular ticket lines.

    What to expect

    Musée d'Orsay

    Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrated for its world-class collection of late 19th-century European art. The museum is especially known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

    Features

    • Van Gogh’s art: See iconic works that capture the artist’s expressive style and influence on modern art.

    • Monet’s Houses of Parliament: Experience the atmospheric brushwork that defined Impressionism and transformed landscape painting.

    • Gauguin’s Tahitian Women on the Beach: Explore vibrant scenes inspired by the artist’s travels and unique use of color.

    • Beaux-Arts architecture: Marvel at the soaring glass ceilings and ornate details of the building, originally a train station opened in 1900.

  • Orsay Museum

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Wednesday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Thursday9:30am - 9:45pmlast entry 9:00pm
    Friday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Saturday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Sunday9:30am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid photo ID for all guests, including children, to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

    • Wear comfortable shoes, as this is a walking tour and you will need to walk at a moderate pace.

    • You may bring a closed bottle of water.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and luggage exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted inside the museum.

    • Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed on this tour.

    • Food is forbidden inside the museum.

    • Selfie sticks and professional photography equipment, such as tripods, are not allowed.

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.

    Additional information

    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Latecomers cannot be accommodated or refunded.

    • Areas visited during the tour may be subject to closure. So, your guide may adjust the itinerary as needed.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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