Enjoy a private, half-day excursion in the beautiful Montmartre district of Paris and discover the charms of the Belle Epoque while exploring the origins of Impressionism and the great works of its celebrated artists during a tour of the Musee d'Orsay.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 - 5.5 hours
- Starting time 1:30 PM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the charming and picturesque village of Montmartre
- Explore masterpieces of art by French Impressionists and post-Impressionists
- Visit Place du Tertre, the Moulin Rouge, and the home of Van Gogh
- Check out the spectacular Sacré Coeur basilica
- Skip the long lines to enjoy priority entrance to the Orsay Museum
- Learn about techniques used by artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir, and more
Full description
This 5 hour tour explores origins of the Impressionist movement.
Start at the Orsay Museum where you will skip the line and enter directly into its main collection of artwork by the likes of Monet and Cezanne. Then head to the Montmartre neighborhood and experience the surroundings that are the background of the impressionist's lives.
The tour can welcome up to 8 guests and includes transportation between the two locations. This small group tour will connect the artwork at Musée d’Orsay with the neighborhood that was home to most of its artists, Montmartre. Step back into time to the 19th century, when Paris was living the Belle Epoque, when cancan dancers kicked high and when artists enjoyed absinthe in cafés. Explore the cobbled streets stretching between the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré Coeur basilica, considered to be the home of the art movement known as Impressionism.
Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.) Moulin Rouge, Sacré Coeur Cathedral (with time allowed to explore inside as well), Moulin de la Galette, Vincent Van Gogh’s house, Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass, Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, Monet’s Poppy Field and Waterlilies, Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles
Includes
- Guide
- Break for lunch
- Transportation between Orsay and Montmartre
- Walking tour
- Priority entrance
- Museum entrance fees
- Wheelchair tours available only on request
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation (pick-up & drop off)
- Temporary exhibits
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
- The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
- No large bags or suitcases are allowed
- Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
- Occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
- Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
- Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
