Paris: Musée d'Orsay Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets Musée d'Orsay Group Tour
ID: GYG612734-1026127
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a skip-the-line guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay and admire iconic Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in one of Paris’ most beautiful former train stations.
Discover the Musée d'Orsay, an old Parisian train station that was transformed into a museum and showcases the largest collection of impressionist paintings. Get swept up by the Impressionist movement on a guided tour and see works by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Cézanne, among others.
Glimpse into the world of the 19th century through the paintings of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. Gaze at works that illustrate both industrial Paris and the local countryside. Slip away to the south of France with Cézanne, Van Gogh, and Monet, or venture to the other side of the world with Gauguin.
As you follow your guide, hear about the incredible story of this train station hotel, which was transformed into a museum. Gain insight into the scandals that rocked Parisian society as it grappled with the Industrial Revolution.
Upgrade your experience by selecting the Musée d'Orsay and Louvre combo tour. Embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre Museum in the afternoon (if option selected) and hear the in-depth stories behind iconic masterpieces, including the renowned Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace, as well as other hidden gems.
Highlights
- Slip into the world of Impressionism on a guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay
- Admire 19th-century works of art by Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Van Gogh
- Delve into the history of the train station and the creation of the museum
- Take in the views of Paris through one of the clocks of this old train station
- Upgrade your experience by adding an afternoon tour of the Louvre Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Any children joining the tour will need to have had a ticket bought for them
The tour inside the museum lasts 1h30 and we allow 30 minutes for organisation (entering the museum, getting head sets)
The tour does not give access to the temporary exhibitions
There may be a wait of up to 15 minutes at the security check
If you are late, we cannot give you individual tickets because this is a group booking
Once you exit the museum, you cannot go in again
Meet your guide at the time booked next to the entrance of the Musée d’Orsay, next to the horse statue.
INCLUDED
- Licensed guide
- Musée d'Orsay tour
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Cloakroom service for small bags and clothes
- Audio devices to hear the guide better
- Guided tour of the Louvre Museum (if option selected)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
