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Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Panoramic view of the grand hall inside Musée d'Orsay, Paris, showcasing sculptures and visitors.
Visitors observing paintings during a guided tour at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
Visitors viewing Manet's "Olympia" painting at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
Ornate clock inside Musée d’Orsay during guided tour in Paris.

Duration

2 hr

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Guided tour

Get fast entry to the Musée d’Orsay and experience its most famous paintings up close, led by an expert English-speaking guide.

4.2/5

(54)

Leonor Hamilton

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.
Enny Ingrid de Haart

Enny

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our guide Manuel was very enthusiastic. He explained musée d'Orsay to us in just under 2 hours. We were not bored for a moment. Fortunately, we were able to look around on our own after lunch.
Michael Huang

Michael

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide Hamish was extremely knowledgeable and very good at explaining the artwork we were viewing. He was also very organised and we had a great experience.
    • Skip the long lines with fast access entry and explore with an expert English-speaking guide.

    • See the Musée d’Orsay’s top masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Cézanne, Degas, and Van Gogh.

    • Discover the stories behind Impressionist and Post-Impressionist favorites inside a grand Beaux-Arts station.

    • Choose a semi-private tour in a small group of up to 6 or join a lively group tour of up to 25 guests.

    • Enjoy a smooth, stress-free visit with your entry ticket and reservation fee fully handled.

    • Fast access entry ticket to Musée d'Orsay

    • Reservation fee for Musée d'Orsay

    • English-speaking expert guide

    • 2-hour semi-private tour up to 6 (as per option selected)

    • 1.5-hour guided tour up to 25 (as per option selected)

    • Tips not included (welcomed and appreciated)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.2
    54 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Enny Ingrid de Haart

    Enny

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our guide Manuel was very enthusiastic. He explained musée d'Orsay to us in just under 2 hours. We were not bored for a moment. Fortunately, we were able to look around on our own after lunch.
    Michael Huang

    Michael

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our tour guide Hamish was extremely knowledgeable and very good at explaining the artwork we were viewing. He was also very organised and we had a great experience.
    Gayle Patricia Stellas

    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 Hamilton

    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 Chee Yan

    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 .
  • Enjoy fast access and explore the Musée d’Orsay’s Impressionist masterpieces with an expert English-speaking guide.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide near the entrance, where your fast-access ticket will be checked. After a short introduction, you’ll move through security and head straight inside to begin your guided tour.

    What to expect

    Musée d’Orsay

    The Musée d’Orsay is a grand former railway station known for one of the world’s finest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collections.

    Features

    • Masterpieces by iconic artists: See works by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Cézanne, Degas, and Van Gogh as your guide brings each artist’s story to life — including Monet’s Water Lilies, Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone, and Renoir’s Bal du Moulin de la Galette.

    • Stunning Beaux-Arts setting: Walk through the museum’s grand former railway station halls and view the famous station clock overlooking the galleries.

    • Curated route through top highlights: Follow a smooth, well-planned path that brings you to the museum’s most important and unmissable masterpieces.

    Options

    • Choose a 2-hour semi-private tour in a small group of up to 6, or a 1.5-hour group tour with up to 25 guests.
  • Orsay Museum

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday09:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Wednesday09:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Thursday09:30am - 09:45pmlast entry 09:00pm
    Friday09:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Saturday09:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
    Sunday09:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 05:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking, as it may be requested at the entrance.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum. Cloakrooms are available at the entrance, but bringing luggage may delay group entry.

    • Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not permitted inside the exhibition spaces.

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

    • Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum galleries.

    Accessibility

    • The museum is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available throughout the building.

    • Wheelchairs are available upon request.

    • Accessible restrooms are available at the museum.

    Additional information

    • Due to increased security measures, some lines may still form even with 'Skip-the-Line' access.

    • Photos are allowed inside the museum without flash.

    • Restroom facilities are available at the entrance and throughout the museum.

    • The tour is subject to a 24-hour cancellation policy, where you can cancel or modify your tour for free up to 24 hours in advance.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

    Meeting point

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

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