Two Hour Guided Tour At Orsay Museum With Time To Explore Orsay Art Museum in Paris
ID: GYG734003-O-1190736
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Embark on a 2-hour tour with a professional guide. Discover masterpieces by Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Monet. Learn about the museum’s Impressionist and Post-Impressionist treasures.
Discover the masterpieces of art at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris with a guided tour that delves into the museum's rich history and stunning collections. Your guide will introduce you to the museum's historical significance and its diverse range of artworks. As you navigate through the museum, you'll uncover the secrets behind the techniques used by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists and learn about the revolutionary figures who shaped these movements.
The tour covers the most important highlights, starting with the ground floor, where you’ll encounter striking sculptures and paintings from 1848 to 1879. Ascend to the top floor to admire art from 1874 to 1886, including decorative elements and a beautifully adorned banquet hall. Among the museum’s treasures are iconic works such as Renoir’s "Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette," Cézanne’s "Apples and Oranges," Van Gogh’s self-portraits, Ingres’s "La Source," and Bouguereau’s "The Birth of Venus."
As you explore, the guide will offer insights into masterpieces by Monet, Courbet, Renoir, Cézanne, Ingres, and Gauguin, enriching your experience with fascinating commentary. You’ll have opportunities to discuss and reflect on the artworks with the guide. The two-hour tour concludes on the museum’s top floor, where you can choose to continue exploring until closing time. This organized, hassle-free tour ensures you experience the Musée d'Orsay’s most celebrated highlights while enjoying an immersive art journey.
Highlights
- Skip the line to access and discover masterpieces of art at the Orsay Museum
- Embark on a 2-hour tour with a professional experienced guide
- Discover the art treasures of the Orsay Art Museum
- Wander among art by Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
The tour is not wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
"Skip-the-line" access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the Museum management).
There may be a queue at the dedicated line for visitors with reservation due to security purpose, however this will be much shorter than at the standard entrance.
Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run.
Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Please be present in front of the Elephant Statue (Rue de la Légion d'Honneur), 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delays.
INCLUDED
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Entrance Ticket with reservation to the Orsay Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
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.
