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Paris: The Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise

1. Paris: The Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise

Visit the masterpieces of the Louvre Museum, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Then, go on a cruise along the magnificent Seine River and admire the famous monuments in the city. Being the world's largest museum, the Louvre packs 35,000 artworks into a 73,000 square meter exhibition space in three wings. Each wing possesses more than 70 rooms and displays extensive paintings and objects of art. See the iconic Mona Lisa, marvel at thousands of amazing paintings, and walk among perfect sculptures. Book the option with an audio guide included and enhance your experience and understanding of the works on display. After the visit of the Louvre Museum, take a 1-hour Seine River cruise tour. See more of Paris' iconic monuments such as the Institut de France, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Conciergerie, Musee de Orsay, Hotel de Ville and more. Onboard you have access to an audio guide of your chosen language for free on the spot which will help you learn more about the vast history attached to each monument.

Paris: Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour with Options

2. Paris: Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour with Options

A visitor will quickly understand why the Musée d’Orsay is consistently ranked the favorite museum of Parisians themselves. Built over 100 years ago as a train station welcoming international visitors to the World’s Fair, the Beaux-Arts structure now displays the best art from that period, making it an essential visit during your stay in the City of Lights. Enjoy listening to your expert guide, who will be eager to open your eyes to artistic passion. Believe it or not, the impressionists’ peaceful scenes of rural and city life were thought absolutely shocking when they were painted. The vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes truly shook the foundations of the artistic establishment. Your guide will bring to life the turbulent personalities of the painters, describing how each artist dared to explore new territory and to pursue success without compromise. Traveling back in time, you’ll learn how these images and messages changed the art world forever. See all the major highlights and many other beautiful masterpieces along the way. Stay in the galleries as long as you wish to further explore the collection or perhaps take in a special exhibition.

Paris: Musée d'Orsay Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

3. Paris: Musée d'Orsay Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise

Spend the day soaking up the culture of Paris as you explore the Musée d'Orsay and glide down the River Seine on a boat cruise. Enjoy this magnificent museum with a renowned Impressionist art collection without the wait in line. Relax at the end of your day with the cityscape floating past you. Begin your tour with a skip-the-line ticket that affords you privileged access to the Musée d'Orsay. Once a main railway hub, the Musée d'Orsay has been transformed to one of the foremost art museums in the world. It features sculptures, paintings, furniture, and photographs, mostly of French art. After perusing the Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist collection, which includes works by painters such as Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Cezanne, head over to the banks of the Seine to embark on a relaxing river cruise with an audio guide. Spend an hour peacefully floating along the Parisian riverbank.

Paris: Orsay Museum Entry & Audio Guide & River Seine Cruise

4. Paris: Orsay Museum Entry & Audio Guide & River Seine Cruise

Create a perfect day in Paris with a skip-the-line entry ticket to the Orsay Museum, topped off with a serene cruise down the River Seine. Choose your ideal time for both activities, and enjoy an added audio guide to learn even more about the world-famous Musee d’Orsay. No trip to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Musee d’Orsay, home to world-famous masterpieces including Van Gogh’s self-portrait and 'Starry Night over the Rhone'. Skip the long lines once you arrive, then access your digital audio guide on your phone. Explore the museum at your own pace and listen to the audio guide’s fascinating commentary about the artworks and the artists. Discover the intriguing history of the museum itself, which was once a former train station over a century ago. At the end of an epic visit to the Musee d’Orsay, take advantage of your time in Paris with a ride along the scenic River Seine. Enjoy a 1-hour tour along the river, and admire the City of Light’s iconic landmarks including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.

Paris: Grèvin Wax Museum and Seine River Cruise Tickets

5. Paris: Grèvin Wax Museum and Seine River Cruise Tickets

Book your entry ticket to the Grèvin Wax Museum in Paris and travel through time with celebrities and historical figures alike. Then, embark on a Seine River cruise and admire Parisian highlights, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. At the Grèvin Wax Museum located in the heart of Paris, see more than 200 personalities including stars of television, film, music, and more. Pose and take pictures with your favorite celebrities from the past and present. Afterward, make your way to the Bateaux Parisiens Pier for a cruise along the Seine River. Admire landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, and Notre-Dame de Paris. Listen to the audio guide for facts about the monuments and environment.

Paris: Musée d’Orsay Skip-The-Line Guided Tour

6. Paris: Musée d’Orsay Skip-The-Line Guided Tour

Skip the long lines to the beautiful Beaux Arts building that is now home to the Musée d’Orsay, and enter an alladin’s cave of French art. Located in a former railway station, the museum contains the world’s best collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, although for a longtime it was overlooked. Now you can learn about this unique period in art history, and see masterpieces by Monet, Courbet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Van Gogh. Along the way your guide will explain the social background and turmoil of the 19th century, providing an in-depth insight into the layered art works. Highlights include “La Source” by Ingres, and “The Birth of Venus” by Bouguereau. Marvel at the realism of Courbet’s “L'Atelier du Peintre” (“The Artist’s Studio”) and “A Burial at Ornans.” See the exquisite colors of Manet’s “Breakfast on Grass” and the “Breakfast on Grass” by Monet. Other Monet paintings are the “Rue Montorgueil” and “Cathedrale de Rouen” series. Admire Renoir’s “Bal du Moulin de la Galette,” and the “Still Life” by Cezanne, as well as Van Gogh’s “Auto-Portrait” and “Starry Night.”

Paris: Musée d’Orsay Semi-Private Guided Tour

7. Paris: Musée d’Orsay Semi-Private Guided Tour

Enter the stunning Beaux Arts building of the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and discover a treasure chest of French art. Housed in a former railway station, the museum contains one of the world’s best collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Enjoy a semi-private tour with expert commentary from a guide who will introduce you not only to the masterpieces but to the masters that created them. Learn about a unique period of art history, and how it was harshly criticized in its time. See how painters, such as Monet, radically changed the way we view the world. Many of the museum’s most famous works are by Paris-based artists, and depict scenes throughout France, providing a pictorial history of the nation. Marvel at Van Gogh’s “Starry Night over the Rhône,” and Renoir’s masterpiece “Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette,” a depiction of a typical Sunday afternoon in the Paris district of Montmarte. Discover highlights by Cezanne, Degas, Manet, and much more.

Paris: 2-Hour Private Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

8. Paris: 2-Hour Private Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

Follow your guide on a 2-hour private tour of the Musée d'Orsay and you’ll be taken to the heart of an exceptional museum that is home to masterpieces of western art from 1848 to 1914. In addition, your expert guide will provide commentary on the many works of art you see. You’ll have the opportunity to admire numerous world-famous masterpieces of the Impressionist Movement, and as you walk along the Museum’s corridors you’ll take in major works of Neoclassicism, Realism, and Symbolism, as well. You’ll also be able to share your opinions with your guide as you discuss works that interest you on this journey of discovery.

Paris: Musée d'Orsay 1-Day Ticket with Reserved Access

9. Paris: Musée d'Orsay 1-Day Ticket with Reserved Access

Explore one of the world’s best art museums at your own pace with a reserved access day admission ticket to the Musée d'Orsay. Avoid lengthy lines and the hassle of ticket counters. You’ll simply show your voucher directly at the dedicated entrance for visitors with pre-bought tickets. After a security check, you’ll be able to walk straight inside. The Musée d'Orsay is located in the former Gare d'Orsay train station and is home to one of France's largest national collections of art. The major section of the museum is dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, but you also find some sculptures, photographs, and furniture. This is considered one of the best galleries in Paris and contains masterpieces such as Dance at le Moulin de la Galette by Renoir, Apples and Oranges by Cézanne, Van Gogh's self-portraits and many other unique pieces you’ll have the opportunity to admire. This ticket also includes access to ongoing temporary exhibitions (without a reserved timed entrance). Temporary exhibitions are as follows: Pastels du musée d’Orsay14 March – 2 July 2023 Manet / Degas28 March – 23 July 2023 Louis Janmot. Le Poème de l’âme12 September 2023 – 07 January 2024 Van Gogh à Auvers-sur-Oise. Les derniers mois03 October 2023 – 28 january 2024 Claude Rutault. La porte de la peinture18 April – 16 July 2023

The Orsay Museum: Guided Visit for Families with Children

10. The Orsay Museum: Guided Visit for Families with Children

Specifically adapted to accommodate for children's shorter attention spans this tour is perfect for families with children. Your guide will adapt their language to hold the attention of the children while simultaneously answering any questions you may have. You will feel welcomed as a family while discovering the richness of the museum’s collections in a beautiful setting. In terms of collections, the museum is a prime spot to discover the Impressionist movement. It features painted and sculpted masterpieces by famous artists, including Monet’s Poppies, Manet’s The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia, Renoir’s Dance at Le moulin de la Galette; Degas’ dancers and Cezanne’s The Card Players. Each work of art in the museum has a story and significance, but your guide will avoid overwhelming you and focus on selected major works. If you or your children are art enthusiasts, your guide will adapt the tour to any requests you may have. What better way to experience the Orsay than to visit as a family? 

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What people are saying about Musée d'Orsay

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 52 reviews

It was good. We were able to buy the tickets at short notice (1 day before the activity) and received them early in the morning by email and via Whatsapp. The Louvre Museum was very interesting and the Mona Lisa could only be viewed from a little further because there was a very long line in front of it. If you have the time, you can get closer and take nice pictures. Since this booking was here without an audio guide, and you could not buy one on site, and the descriptions on the exhibits were unfortunately only in French, we could not read the background information on the exhibits. Too bad. The boat trip on the Seine was super nice and especially great in the evening. If you're already in Paris, you should have done these two things!

Some line and wait, even though a time specific ticket. Security check went smoothly. 35,000 plus exhibits were overwhelming. Being January, the line to see Mona Lisa was about 30 people. Did not see room numbers in every room and map did not have all the numbers that were seen, so directions were a bit confusing. Overall, well worth the trip.

I booked this activity because I wanted my daughter to have a cup of tea with me in the most luxuriously decorated ceiling in a restaurant in the world, (that I know of)! We relaxed and discussed which exhibitions we wanted to see, made a plan and then executed it! Awesome!

1. Worth the money 2. You need to dedicate at least one full day to visiting Louvre 3. The audioguide makes the experience much much better 4. You can take the cruise the next day.

Tickets for easy to utilize, and it was a great experience walking through all of the different exhibit