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Musée d'Orsay: Our most recommended tours and activities

Paris: 1-Hour River Seine Cruise

1. Paris: 1-Hour River Seine Cruise

Embark on a roundtrip cruise on the River Seine that begins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide under the bridges of Paris and marvel at a succession of beautiful monuments along the waterway as you listen to commentary about Paris and the sights you pass by. During your cruise, you pass by the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, The Louvre, and more. Choose to take your cruise at night for another perspective of the "City of Light" altogether as the city becomes illuminated when evening approaches.  Individual audio guides are available in 14 languages and provide commentary about Paris and its history, monuments, and architecture. Please note the audio guide is available through your smartphone by connecting to the Wi-Fi onboard.

Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off Discovery Bus Tour

2. Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off Discovery Bus Tour

Experience the best of Paris in just one, two or three days with this hop-on hop-off tour! The 100% clean buses provide a comfortable and convenient way to see the city's top landmarks and attractions, including the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. As you tour the city, you can use the audio guide commentary to learn more about Paris and hop off at any stop to explore the sights in more detail. Visit the Louvre Museum, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral, do some shopping in the Champs-Elysées, visit the top of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower and enjoy amazing views of the city. Take a walk in the Latin Quarter, Marais, or Ile de Saint Louis and learn more about Paris through the audio guide commentary. A child-friendly channel is available for the little ones in English and French. Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours upon first validation, and you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you like within the validity period. The route stops are as follows: 1. Haussmann – Grands Magasins – 11, Rue Auber 75009 Paris2. Opera Garnier – 49, Avenue De L’opéra 75002 Paris3. Musee Du Louvre – Place Du Carrousel 75002 Paris4. Notre-Dame – 4, Rue Du Petit Pont 75005 Paris5. Musee D’orsay – 8, Quai Anatole-France 75007 Paris6. Concorde – 12, Place De La Concorde 75008 Paris7. Champs-Elysees – Georve V -116, Avenue Des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris8. Trocadero – 50, Avenue Du Président Wilson 75016 Paris9. Tour Eiffel – 69, Quai Branly 75007 Paris10. Pont Alexandre III – Invalides – 41, Quai D’orsay 75007 Paris

Paris: The Louvre Museum and Seine River Cruise

3. 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: Evening River Cruise with Music

4. Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

Bask in the night glow of Paris on a Seine River sightseeing cruise. Tour the City of Lights and soak in the relaxing atmosphere on board as music plays. Take in a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Orsay Museum, the Alexandre III Bridge, the Concorde Square, the Petit, and Grand Palace, the Marie Bridge, and many more as you sail. To learn more about the monuments you see, download the tour app to use during the cruise (download instructions found on confirmation voucher).

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

5. 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: Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

6. Paris: Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

Discover the beauty of the Seine river with this Paris dinner cruise. Savor authentic Parisian cuisine as you sail past sights like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre museum. Board your cruise by the Musée d'Orsay museum and sit down to a sophisticated gourmet meal as you soak up the beauty of the Paris evening from the water. Cruise past famous museums, striking monuments, quaint quarters, and magnificent bridges. Sail past iconic highlights like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, the National Assembly, and Pont Neuf. Enjoy a rich starter, choose your main course, and end with a typical dessert. After your sightseeing cruise, disembark at the departure point. Starters For 6:45 PM sailing: Seared salmon and leek compote with a grain crisp For 9:15 PM sailing: Choice of:• Seared sea scallops with leek compote and shellfish jus • Lightly cooked foie gras, grape compote, and orange marmalade with pecan financier• vegetarian cream of red kuri squash, chestnuts, and roasted squash seeds Main course For both departures, choice of: • Suprême of young guinea hen with mashed potatoes, fricassee of local mushrooms, and vin jaune sauce • Fillet of sea bream with parsnip mousseline and honey-roasted carrots with thyme• Steak with shiitake mushrooms and a small cauliflower soufflé (+€9)• Vegetarian polenta with truffles and a seasonal vegetable medley Desserts L’instant by Paris seine (mini cheesecake/chocolate finger cake) or pear and chocolate crumble Drinks Coffee or tea at the end of your meal Cheese and "a la carte" drinks are available to purchase onboard among a wide selection of cocktails, wines, beers, and soft drinks. Children's menu Starter: Salmon mille-feuille with leek compote Main Course: Suprême of poultry, mashed potatoes Dessert: Chocolate finger cake

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: Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

8. Paris: Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

Cruise down the Seine on a boat trip in Paris with an audio guide. Choose to ride during the day, the evening sunset, or at night when the city is illuminated and enjoy an ice cream you can pick up from the kiosk before you get on board. Make your way past the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Make your way to the bottom of the Eiffel Tower and head to the kiosk to pick up your ice cream, soft drink, or waffle before you get on board the boat. It is up to you whether you ride during the afternoon, catch the evening sunset, or float through Paris under the stars and city lights. Relax on board the boat and admire views of the Eiffel Tower from a different perspective as you travel down the Seine. Pass under the bridges and take great photos of all the unique architecture. Travel beside the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral as your boat continues to wind down the river. Use your own headphones to plug into the audio guide in 14 different languages giving commentary about the city's history.

Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise w/ Audio Commentary

9. Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise w/ Audio Commentary

Take a day or evening cruise on the River Seine and enjoy spectacular views of Paris illuminated against the night sky or while the sun is out. Enjoy informative audio commentary on your smartphone as you cruise on this boat trip past the city's most famous buildings. Embark on this round trip boat excursion to see Paris by night or day. Listen to the on board audio-guide commentary on your smartphone (available in 14 languages) to learn more about the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and other attractions. Glide gently through the Paris of today and yesterday as you enjoy panoramic views from the classic trimaran boat, with terrace and exterior passageways. Marvel at iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Musée d’Orsay. See the spooky gargoyles of Notre Dame and pass the imposing façade of the Louvre Museum, Grand Palais, and many more sites.

Paris: Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour with Options

10. 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.

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What people are saying about Musée d'Orsay

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 50,927 reviews

A fantastic trip. we'll worth the money. we went for the Premier package which proved to be well worth the little extra. lots of food, lots of wine, and great views from our perfectly placed table at the front of the boat.

It was the perfect ending to our Paris trip! If you are looking for an affordable river cruise that allows you to see the popular sights of Paris, this is the excursion for you!! We did it at dusk, and it was perfect!

The bus was comfortable and heater was on for the small breeze that was blowing. Earphones were also provided. In all a great experience for myself and my 2 children, 5 and 11 years old.

It was amazing, prioritized access so no waiting in line. 50 museums in Paris for that price is great. Would recommend if you’re a fan of museums and photography

Super cozy boat, very friendly people, unforgettable views.