Paris · MUSÉE D'ORSAY TOURS
The Orsay holds the Impressionists in a railway station on the Left Bank, and it closes on Mondays. These 15 compare plain entry, audio guides and guided visits, with prices and the Thursday late opening.
Visit the Musée d’Orsay with a reserved day ticket for one entry, then explore its former railway station, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, and temporary exhibitions at your own pace. The ticket does not include an audio guide, so bring your own plan for the galleries.
“It was such a comprehensive exhibit & well displayed. Highly recommend.”
Enter the Musée d’Orsay on your chosen day with a flexible-time ticket, then explore at your own pace. The downloadable audio guide offers commentary on more than 300 works, including art by Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cézanne. There is no live guide, and the app guide may not cover every artwork.
“The Musee D'Orsay is an incredible museum. Having the audio guide made it even more interesting to learn about the artists & their works. It was easy to install the necessary app & download the guide.”
Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16, moving between Montmartre, a major art museum, Île de la Cité and the Eiffel Tower by foot and Metro. Your museum ticket and a flexible one-hour Seine cruise are included. The Eiffel Tower ticket, lunch and café stop are not.
“Excellent tour of the highlights of Paris. A lot of walking but very enjoyable seeing the city that way.”
Explore Musée d’Orsay independently with a date-specific entry ticket, then take a one-hour Bateaux Parisiens cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Set your own museum pace and cruise time. The museum ticket has no timed slot or priority access, and you’ll need to travel between the two stops yourself.
“I only went to the museum as I had been on a boat before. Musee D’Orsay was incredible. I booked through this site as the museum tickets had sold out. It was more than it was at the museum, but worth it.”
Meet an English-speaking art expert outside the Musée d’Orsay for a 1-hour-45-minute small-group tour, with reserved entry and headsets. Follow the story from 19th-century painting to Impressionism through works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh. The tour ends inside, leaving you free to revisit favorite rooms at your own pace.
“Sylviane was very knowledgeable and expertly navigated us through the museum highlighting the history of the building and of the important works. She clearly enjoys her job and we were very fortunate to have her as our guide.”
See Musée d’Orsay’s major works with an English-speaking guide who connects Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh to the ideas and scandals of their era. The 1-hour-45-minute tour includes admission and a dedicated entrance; afterward, you can keep exploring on your own. Guides vary, with Anthony, Avi, and Perrine among those who have led tours.
“Our guide, Pariene, was excellent - very knowledgeable and personable!”
Spend about two and a half hours at the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking guide and reserved entry. Trace the path from Millet and Manet to Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh, with time for questions in a group advertised as no more than six. Guides vary, with past tours led by Eduardo, Liliya, Christophe, and others.
“This is a wonderful museum with mant facets to see. Having a guide provides a much better to see the "best" in a relateively short time.”
Meet at the Louvre pyramid at 10 a.m. for a guided highlights tour, then walk across the Seine to the Musée d’Orsay. The five-and-a-half-hour outing covers major works from the Mona Lisa to Monet, with time to ask questions in a small group. Guides named in past tours include Alessandra, Belen, Marcel, and Anais, though your guide is not guaranteed.
“Not only being able to see the art and statues but also to be given a personalized explanation of the historical significance all at our own pace was a great experience. Lili was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend her.”
Spend about two hours inside the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking guide and prebooked admission. Expect a focused route through works by Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, with art history explained in a clear, connected way. Guides such as Avi, Amelie, Antoine, and Hugo have led tours, though your guide is assigned for your date.
“Very excellent tour with Violet. You probably would want to schedule some times after the tour to see the paintings more closely at your pace. The tour is excellent to understand the concept of the museum and paintings. The tour guide is a bit p.”
Visit the Musée d’Orsay in Paris with an open-entry ticket valid during opening hours, 9:30am to 6pm. Enter through dedicated Entrance C1 and explore the permanent collection and temporary exhibition at your own pace. No guide, transport, or food is included, and busy days can still bring queues.
“Open-timed Entry to Quai d’Orsay museum inc Sargent in Paris exhibition, skip the line & at the time to suit.”
Follow the path to Impressionism at the Musée d’Orsay, from Millet and Manet to Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh. This English-language tour lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours, with reserved entry and morning, afternoon, or evening starts. Choose a private guide for your group or a lower-priced semi-private option. Guides such as Dina, Christophe, and Liliya have led engaging tours.
“Dina was absolutely delightful! Her knowledge of the museum and the displays was outstanding. It was like taking an art history class with a fun and lively instructor! Highly recommend!”
This open-date combo ticket covers one visit to the Musée d’Orsay and one to the Musée Rodin, with access to permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Enter Orsay through Entrance C1 and use skip-the-line entry at Rodin. There is no timed slot, so you can choose the order and spend as long as you like in each museum.
“The Musée d'Orsay is worth a visit; it's a beautiful place. I still have yet to visit the Rodin Museum. The good thing is that this ticket is valid for a year. This purchase worked out well for me.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Musée d’Orsay for a two-hour highlights tour, entering through a separate entrance with a skip-the-line ticket. You’ll see works by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet and others, while learning how the former train station became a major art museum. Guides on this tour have included Ahmed, Hugo, Adam and Karolina.
“Adam was awesome and unlocked the Orsay for us. We learnt so much about how to read a paining, the historical and social context of the paintings and the lives of the artists. Intellectually stimulating.”
Spend two hours at the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking art historian, tracing French art through works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and others. Choose a group of up to 25 or a semi-private tour for up to six. Guides such as Anais, Blerta, and Hamish have been praised for lively explanations and helpful context.
“Anais was fabulous!!! She was so well informed about the art work. She took her time and answered our questions. The building that the Museum D Orsay is located in ( the old train station) is charming. The art is magnificent. Anais was great. She was also a lot of fun.”
Spend about 90 minutes at the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking guide, following the story of artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, and Degas. Guides including Gonzalo and Afsaneh have led tours, though you cannot choose a particular guide. Museum admission costs extra, so buy your ticket separately before you go.
“Excellent knowledge of the artwork and great to see and hear so much about some amazing artists. Definitely recommend doing this tour.”
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