Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included

About this experience

Join our 2.5-hour premium guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by our top-rated expert guides, you’ll skip the lines and go straight to the masterpieces that matter. This isn’t a generic overview. You’ll follow a carefully curated route that brings the story of 19th-century art to life—connecting the artists, rivalries, and breakthroughs that led to Impressionism. From Manet to Monet and Van Gogh, every stop is purposeful, insightful, and engaging. Our small-group format ensures a more personal, interactive experience, with time for questions and a pace that never feels rushed—something large tours simply can’t offer. Recognized by TripAdvisor as the #1 Thing to Do in France, this tour reflects the highest standard in guided museum experiences. For an even more relaxed visit, choose our Thursday evening option, when the museum stays open later and crowds are often lighter.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h 30min

   Join a guided tour through this former Beaux-Arts train station and explore the movements that led to Impressionism. See Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Discover artists who came before, like Millet and The Gleaners, and those who followed, including Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles. You’ll also view works by Claude Monet, including his famous poppies. Learn how these artists transformed art and why their work was so revolutionary. Highlights (subject to availability): • Manet – Luncheon on the Grass • Renoir – Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette • Monet – Poppy Field, Water Lilies • Van Gogh – Bedroom in Arles • Degas – Ballerinas • Millet – The Gleaners ⸻ ITINERARY • Explore masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art • Entry to the Musée d’Orsay • Learn key techniques from artists like Van Gogh and Renoir • See both highlights and lesser-known works • Admire the museum’s Beaux-Arts architecture

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts at the bottom right side of the large stairs in front the entrance of the Orsay Museum.

•TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts at the bottom right side of the large stairs in front the entrance of the Orsay Museum. •It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour. Babylon Tours Phone / Text 0019179990380 Web: www.babylontours.com Mail: babylontoursinfo@gmail.com

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Notes: Orsay museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
• IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
• Your booking is for a Babylon Tours guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay and includes both the guide fee and museum admission.
• Babylon Tours retains and manages the admission tickets exclusively for the tour; they are not provided or transferred for independent use. No additional payment for museum admission is required.
• You may cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. Babylon Tours absorbs any non-refundable ticket costs without deducting them from your refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.