Fan of impressionism or simply looking for a cultural and historical tour? Then the place to go is Musee d'Orsay. See the largest collection of French impressionism paintings with a private and knowledgeable licensed guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Listen to an expert guide that will bring the artists and their paintings to life
- Benefit from a personalized experience just for you
- Follow a carefully planned itinerary that covers the collection's most important artwork
Full description
On arrival, picture yourself in front of a former railway station, transformed into a museum and home to various treasures. But wait, you cannot simply pass through the doors of such an incredible place. First of all, you will have to brave the impressive creatures that stand guard over the entrance to the building, such as a rhinoceros, or an elephant measuring 3 metres in height.
Your guide will recount the thousand and one lives that make up the legend of this iconic museum, known throughout the world for its rich collection of impressionist paintings, and shed light on the history of its leading works by equally exceptional artists. Find yourself caught in that magical place between dream and reality, totally immersed in one of the most marvellous pages of the City of Light's history.
Tackling impressionism with a visit to the Musée d’Orsay is an incredibly enriching experience, from which everyone can draw enlightenment and reflection. The museum was born out of an association of a small number of artists in the second half of the 19th Century. Heavily criticised at first, it finally came to have a strong influence on the art of the period.
Includes
- Licensed guide
- 2 hours of guided tour
- Orsay Museum entrance ticket
- Transfer
- Drinks and food
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- All participants who are over 18 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
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Meeting point
1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris. Meet your guide at the rhinoceros statue on the esplanade at Orsay Museum.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- - There may be a line at the reserved access entrance, however this will be much shorter than at the standard entrance
- - Persons under 18 years and EU residents under 26 may have a valid ID
- - The museum is closed on Mondays