Guided tour
Tips (optional)
Early. Helpful. Polite and friendly.
The Musée d'Orsay has one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. In this exciting 2-hour experience, you'll immerse yourself in the pantheon of great European painters with the help of a local, art enthusiast guide who will show you a specially curated list of the most interesting and important works.
Your tour begins in front of the museum, where you'll meet your guide. Skipping any lines with your skip-the-line tickets, you'll enter the jaw-dropping Main Hall with its towering beaux-arts ceiling vaults, and learn how it went from being a train station to having the preeminent collection of Impressionist paintings on earth.
Diving into the collection, you'll view famous works like Van Gogh's Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet's Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, Monet's Houses of Parliament, Gauguin's Tahitian Women on the Beach, and many more. The collection is a who's who of the biggest names in late 19th-century European art, so whether you are a seasoned art lover or just someone who wants to improve your knowledge, this experience will be unique and unforgettable.
The Musée d’Orsay has so many world-class paintings and sculptures it can overwhelm even the most dedicated art fans. Luckily, your expert guide knows exactly what to see and what you can save for another visit. They'll make sure you experience the most interesting and significant works of art, while also helping you to understand what makes each so special.
