Discover the Orsay Museum: An In-Depth Guided Journey

The Orsay Museum stands as the heart of Impressionist and 19th-century art in Paris. On this expertly guided tour, you will seamlessly skip the ticketing queues and step inside a stunning former railway station transformed into a world-class museum. Dive into the vibrant world of Monet, Renoir, Degas and more while exploring collections that mark key transitions in modern art.

Your Introduction to the Orsay Museum

Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the specified entrance to the Orsay Museum. With pre-arranged tickets and a brief security check, you’ll quickly pass the entrance lines. Your guide will outline the museum’s unique history and highlight its transformation from a 19th-century train station to a leading art institution.

Experience Impressionism Up Close

Venture through bright galleries filled with immersive works by iconic Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. Your guide will provide insights into the creative lives and signature techniques of artists such as Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Manet. As you stroll through the museum, you’ll learn how these painters revolutionized the art scene, capturing light, movement and daily life with passion and originality.

• Marvel at masterpieces including Monet’s water lilies, Renoir’s intimate portraits and the unforgettable ballet scenes by Degas.

• Explore the diverse range of Realist and Symbolist art with works by Cézanne and Gauguin that capture the changing spirit of late 19th-century France.

• Admire the innovative interplay of color, brushwork and subject matter that set the Impressionists apart from their predecessors.

Your guide will share captivating background on the social changes, artistic rivalries and historic moments that influenced each movement. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning art enthusiast, the experience is tailored to create lasting connections with the works on display.

Upgrade Your Visit

For a more intimate journey, select the small group option and enjoy closer interaction with your guide and fewer distractions as you navigate the museum. Alternatively, savor a three-course French meal with wine in the museum’s on-site restaurant to complement your cultural immersion (option available at booking).

Planning Your Day at the Orsay Museum

• The tour lasts approximately two to three hours, ensuring you see the museum’s most celebrated highlights without rush

• Wheelchair access and guide dogs are accommodated, with cloakrooms available for your convenience

• Entry is complimentary on the first Sunday every month

• Plan your visit around the museum's varying closing times; check ahead for late-night openings

Gain new perspectives, broaden your appreciation of French art and history and unlock the stories behind iconic works that defined an era—all guided by a passionate art historian.

Book your Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Tour tickets now!