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

Interior view of Musée d'Orsay, Paris showcasing the grand hall and iconic clock.
Group of people studying the paintings at Orsay Museum, Paris
Person admiring the Olympia Painting at Orsay Museum, Paris
Famous Clock of Orsay Museum, Paris

Duration

2 hrs

Free cancellation

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

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Visit the famed Musée d’Orsay and admire their vast pre-impressionist painting collection with these priority access tickets!

    • Walk right into the magnificent Musée d’Orsay with your skip-the-line ticket and dive into impressionist treasures on this guided tour.

    • With an expert English-speaking guide beside you, discover a newfound understanding of art. Opt for small groups and enjoy a more intimate tour.

    • Admire the vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes of Monet’s Water Lilies or Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone.

    • Daydream with the audio guides! Perfect if you want to listen to the stories behind the art, moving at your own pace, in one of 4 languages.

    • Fun fact: The museum was once a bustling railway station. Its grandeur boasts more metal than Eiffel Tower and glass enough to cover 5 football fields.

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Musée d’Orsay

    • Expert English-speaking guide (optional)

    • Audio guide in French, English, Spanish, and German (optional)

    • Museum map with itinerary and visitor guide

    • Small Group upto 6 (optional)

    • Headsets (optional)

    • Transfers

    • Food & drinks

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

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    What our guests say

    SARA SUTTON

    Sara

    Apr, 2025Verified 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.
    Ingrid Shephard

    Ingrid

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our tour guide Sylvany was wonderful and passionate about her work! She was filled with excellent additional information about the artists and their lives. Brilliant!!!
    Katarzyna Barańska

    Katarzyna

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Lisa Wardlaw-Kelly

    Lisa

    Jan, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide was knowledgeable and approachable. She clearly had a passion for art history and Paris. I learnt lots of new things and the visit was well structured to understand the significance of the impressionist movement, which I appreciated.
    Paul Hogan Love

    Paul

    Dec, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide was quite good. He fleshed out the lives of the artists, and knowledgeably taught us about the techniques and materials of the painters
  • The magic of impressionism

    Bypass ques and spend every saved moment exploring the rich artistic treasures of Musée d’Orsay. The vast collection includes paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography from the Impressionist and post-impressionist art periods. As you wander through the museum's hallowed halls, prepare to be captivated by iconic masterpieces. From Monet’s ethereal Water Lilies to the mesmerizing brushstrokes of Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone, each artwork tells a story, inviting you to unravel its mysteries.

    Guide to Art

    Flexible options allow you to explore this grand museum in your style. Walk beside an expert English guide to discover secrets and scandals behind the colorful life of art. This 2-hour guided tour will instill within you a new wave of interest in art and its artists. You can also opt for audio guides. Available in four languages, these companions offer an immersive journey through art history, allowing you to move at your own pace.

    Opting for small groups ensures an intimate experience, allowing you to absorb insights and engage in meaningful discussions with your knowledgeable guide.

  • Additional information

    • You can pick your audio guides from La Marina (at the foot of the Orsay) at 10:30 AM, 12:30 noon & 2:45 PM.

    • For the audio guide, a deposit of 30€ will be required. At the end of your tour, this amount will be repaid at La Marina.

    • 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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