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Private Musée d'Orsay Tour with Skip the Line Tickets
See Monet, Van Gogh, and Manet masterpieces in Paris's greatest Impressionist museum
What's included
Hear the stories behind art that rewrote history
Expert English-speaking private guide
Skip-the-line Musée d'Orsay entry
Personalized art itinerary
See works by Monet, Van Gogh & Manet
Guide tips
Itinerary
Private Musée d'Orsay Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
See Monet, Van Gogh, and Manet masterpieces in Paris's greatest Impressionist museum
Your tour begins at the Musée d'Orsay
Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Musée d'Orsay. Then, before heading inside, have a quick chat about your interests and what you’re most eager to see. This is your tour, after all, so the visit is tailored to you.
Skip the long ticket lines into a Beaux-Arts station
Walk straight past the long ticket lines with reserved entry into the Musée d'Orsay. Built as a railway station for the 1900 World's Fair, this Beaux-Arts landmark on the Seine now holds Paris's finest Impressionist art.
Face Manet's provocative Olympia
Stand before Édouard Manet's Olympia, the reclining nude that scandalized Paris in 1865. Your guide explains why this direct, unflinching portrait broke every rule of the day and helped ignite the modern art movement.
Explore Monet's light-filled masterpieces
Move into the Impressionist galleries to see Claude Monet at his best. Take in the breezy Poppy Field of 1873, the ambitious Luncheon on the Grass, and Camille on Her Deathbed, a raw tribute painted after his wife died.
Gaze at Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône
Follow your guide to Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône, painted in Arles in 1888. Learn how he captured gaslight shimmering on the water and the constellations above, years before his more famous starry sky.
Study post-Impressionism with Cézanne and Gauguin
Discover how artists pushed past Impressionism in the upper galleries. Study Paul Cézanne's The Card Players, a quiet scene of concentration, then meet Gauguin's Arearea, glowing with the bold colors of his time in Tahiti.
Take in Renoir and Caillebotte
Admire Renoir's Bal du Moulin de la Galette, a sunlit Montmartre dance scene full of movement. Nearby, Caillebotte's The Floor Scrapers shows working men planing a parquet floor, a bold, realistic subject for its era.
Your tour ends inside the Musée d'Orsay
Say au revoir to your private guide inside the museum, then stay as long as you like. Wander back to your favorite works, climb to the giant glass clock for skyline views, or pause at the café before heading into Paris.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us in advance, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID, as it may be requested at museum security.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not permitted inside the museum, so please pack light or plan to use the cloakroom.
Please Note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits your party, and we'll check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line reserved entry to the Musée d'Orsay
Private guided tour of the Impressionist and post-Impressionist collection
A personalized itinerary based on the art you most want to see
Private tour for your group only
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Camera
Water bottle
See what people are saying
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Pam G.
September 24, 2026
Z was an amazing tour guide! We loved his knowledge, expertise, and personal attention!
Great personalized tour
Tom L.
June 26, 2026
I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. I get much more out of the museum with an expert pointing out things that most guide books would omit.
David B.
June 06, 2026
Ursula Z.
March 31, 2026
Manu was an excellent Tour Guide, he was very knowledgable and had a fantastic way to explain in details the paintings. We had an unforgettable time and can’t wait to return and book other tours.
SCOTT W.
March 21, 2026
Sid was great and we really enjoyed the knowledge and approach he took providing us with an overview of the museum and the history leading up to the impressionist and post impressionist era. Would highly recommend Sid for future tours!!
Barbara S.
October 17, 2025
Sara S.
August 09, 2025
great tour and guide
Ryan J.
August 06, 2025
The tour guide was very helpful and informative - access was quick, and had a great day at the museum.
What a Beautiful Museum
Kathleen K.
August 03, 2025
Our guide met us outside the Musee d’Orsay at the appointed time. We were able to walk right into the museum with no wait. Our guide listened to our interests and made certain to include artwork that fit those interests. She was obviously quite knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We had plenty of time to see the museum without being overwhelmed. Well worth the money to learn about the history of the museum (train station) as well as the artwork!
Mary B.
July 21, 2025
Alina A.
July 07, 2025
Private Tour was Spectacular!
Charles M.
June 16, 2025
We had a private tour of the Musée D’Orsay with our guide, Cosette, that was totally amazing! Cosette was a fantastic guide and showed us all of the paintings and sculptures that we wanted to see in the museum. It was a wonderful tour and one that we will not forget! Thanks Cosette!
Great Tour
Ruth L.
June 04, 2025
Johanna was a wonderful guide; her English was flawless and she gave us a lot of great information. Thank you Johanna!
5 star
WENDY B.
May 02, 2025
Ruth was aterrific tour guide.
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Arthur W.
April 30, 2025
The tour with Cosette was amazing!! From the start with her friendly welcome we dove in to the museum with so much to see. Her knowledge of such great works was truly a experience. We as a group of 4 could not ask for a better guide. Merci Cosette
Heidi W.
March 07, 2025
Michael J.
January 24, 2025
Richard R.
January 07, 2025
Informative and great pace
Sarah W.
May 13, 2024
If you are lucky enough to have Auriele as tour guide at Musee d'Orsay, you will have a wonderful time! She was so knowledgable, the way she presented information was helpful and digestible for myself and my 12 y.o. daughter. Musee d'Orsay is a MUST, we enjoyed it more than the hustle and bustle of the Louvre and the tour was well timed and paced to keep us entertained and informed but not exhausted.
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michael L.
November 22, 2023
wonderful highly recommend
Mitchel J.
October 08, 2023
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Gary H.
September 15, 2023
I had a fabulous tour of the Museum with Will. Very informative!
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Gary H.
September 15, 2023
I have been to the Orsay before and Will's tour showed me things I had never seen. Will was very interesting and a great tour guide
Jaime S.
July 23, 2023
Excellent Family Tour
Stephen M.
July 17, 2023
We had a great tour with Veronique. She was very knowledgeable and was good at engaging the children. Would use again. Museum is great.