Orsay Museum guided tour tickets get you skip-the-line entry and an expert guide to the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist art, from just $60 per person. See the masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, and Renoir without the queues or the guesswork.
Orsay Museum Tour Details and Price (2026)
Musée d’Orsay Skip-the-Line Tour with Expert Guide
- From $60 per person (discounted rates for children)
- 1 hour 45 minutes guided tour
- Skip-the-line entry through a special reserved entrance
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small group with headsets so you always hear your guide
- Free time to explore on your own after the tour
- 4.7 stars from 1,190+ reviews, 92% recommendation
The Musée d’Orsay is one of the most visited museums in Paris, and its lines can be long. This tour includes pre-reserved entry through a special entrance, plus a guide who takes you straight to the highlights instead of leaving you to navigate the collection alone.
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What You’ll See
Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts former railway station on the banks of the Seine, the Musée d’Orsay holds the finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world. Your guide takes you to the essential works and explains the artists and the movement behind them.
Vincent van Gogh. His self-portraits, “Starry Night Over the Rhône,” (Photo) and “Bedroom in Arles,” among the most beloved paintings in the collection.
Claude Monet. The founder of Impressionism, with works capturing light and movement in a way that changed art forever.
Édouard Manet. Including “Luncheon on the Grass,” a painting that scandalized Paris when it was first shown.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir. His warm, luminous scenes of Parisian life, including “Bal du moulin de la Galette.” (Photo)
The building itself. The great glass-roofed hall and the famous giant clock face overlooking the Seine, a highlight in its own right.
After the guided portion, you’re free to stay and explore the rest of the museum at your own pace.
Before You Book
- Meeting point. 2 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, opposite the main entrance to the Musée d’Orsay, next to the Legion d’Honneur Museum. Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Closed Mondays. The Musée d’Orsay is closed every Monday. Tours don’t run that day.
- Best time. The museum is busiest midday. Morning and late-afternoon tours are calmer.
- Thursday late opening. The museum stays open late on Thursdays, a good option for smaller evening crowds.
- Security screening. Bags are checked at entry. Large bags and luggage aren’t allowed.
- Photography. Allowed in most areas without flash.
- Combine with the Seine. The Orsay sits right on the river, easy to pair with a walk along the Left Bank or a Seine cruise.
- Cancellation: free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
What Travelers Say
“Loved learning about the history of the train station and the paintings exhibited in it. Our guide Julie was engaging, knowledgeable and a great source of information.” (Trina C., May 2026)
“Excellent tour, very knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the time after the tour to explore on our own. Amelia, our guide, was great.” (John G., May 2026)
“Anthony was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable, sweet and fun to listen to. He also gave us great recommendations for food and other spots to visit in Paris.” (Amy C., June 2026)
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The world’s greatest Impressionist collection, skip-the-line entry, an expert guide, and free time to explore afterwards. From $60 per person, in one of the most beautiful museums in Paris.
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Prices based on 2026 rates. The Musée d’Orsay is closed Mondays. Confirm details at checkout.