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Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour Highlights

  • Visit Musee d’Orsay, a former train station and admire artworks by renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Musee d’Orsay and get insights into its exhibits’ historical context, artistic techniques, and interpretations. 

  • Marvel at the architectural beauty of the former railway station, which was transformed into a museum and learn about the history and design of this building.

  • Stroll through the galleries and look at a collection of decorative arts, including furniture, ceramics and textiles from the 18th and 19th century. 

Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour Overview

About Musée d'Orsay, Paris:

Musée d'Orsay is a renowned art museum housed in a former railway station. It is home to the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, showcasing works by iconic artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas. In the museum, you can marvel at iconic works like Luncheon on the Grass and Bal du moulin de la Galette.

About Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour:

  • Explore the various galleries at Musée d'Orsay on a guided tour and see artworks by renowned artists like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cézanne. 
  • Walk through the museum and listen to the expert guide’s insightful commentary about the history, artistic techniques, and interpretations of the artworks.
  • Learn about the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements, as well as the social, cultural, and political influences that shaped these periods.
  • Look at sculptures and decorative arts, including beautiful pieces from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, as you explore the museum. 
  • Enjoy special events organised at the museum like Sciences Po in Orsay, an introduction to art history. 
  • Take-in the panoramic views of the Paris skyline from the museum's clock tower and spot famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: Musée d'Orsay is located 2.6 km from the city centre. It will take 15 min via the Quai de l'Horloge route to reach there.
  • By Train: Take a train from Austerlitz station to Musée d'Orsay station, which is 160 metres away from the museum. You can reach Musée d'Orsay from the train station on foot in 2 min. 

Select Package Options

Look at masterpieces by renowned artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas with admission to the Musée d'Orsay. Enjoy a 1 hour 45 minutes long guided tour led by a fully accredited local guide. Admire Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces within the museum's grand halls and get insights into their cultural and historical context.


Age Policy:

  • Children and adults will be charged the same.
Price Includes
  • Guide
  • Ticket

More Details about Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

Know Before You Go for Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

  • Refrain from touching the art or leaning against the wall at the museum.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue.
  • Consumption of alcohol or smoking inside the premises is strictly prohibited.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • Eating and drinking is not permitted inside the museum premises.
  • Wheelchairs, folding seats and canes that can be used within the museum grounds can be made available at the museum.

Things To Carry for Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

  • Walking shoes
  • Valid id proof

Accessibility Options for Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour

  • Wheelchair Accessible