Orsay Museum Private or Small-Group Guided Tour
Paris, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the highlights of the Orsay's collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art on a private or small-group tour of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Let an art historian guide lead you straight to masterworks by Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas and more. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and learn the history behind the art for a truly immersive experience.
- Perfect for art fans who want an in-depth experience at the Orsay Musuem
- Hear the stories behind the art from your guide
- See famous works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, and other luminaries
- Upgrade to a private guide for a more personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Learn about the artists' lives and works, plus make sure you don't miss any highlights, with this guided tour.
What's Included
- Bilingual Private Guide
- Museum Entry Fee (16 Euros/adult; Adults only pay)€16.00 per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuity
- Entrance fee - Musee d'Orsay€16.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Please meet your guide in front of the National museum of la Legion d honneur, 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, in front of musee d Orsay, contact your guide if needed.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Musee d'Orsay
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 15 minutes before selected departure time
- It is necessary to advise supplier the date of birth of each participants.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Museum entrance tickets are not included in the tour price
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 398 reviews
Cynthia_H, Jun 2026
Excellent tour of the museum and the art! Highly recommend to obtain a better appreciation of art history.
Becky_S, Jun 2026
This was a truly unique experience but it seemed rushed. The description said 90 minutes but our tour guide was there for an hour. I appreciated her expertise and insider knowledge; it was like a fire hose of information. I learned a great deal. But after she left we stayed and attended an exhibit and looked at some of the art we had been rushed by.
Wendy_B, Jun 2026
Catherine was a wonderful guide with an extensive knowledge of artworks, sculptures & history of the Musee de Orsay building.
She was able to accommodate my husband's wheelchair accessibility during the Tour through the crowds of visitors.
She gave the highlights of the Orsay so we could wander through the Musee for the rest of the day.
Eric_H, Jun 2026
Our guy never got back to us and never showed up. I asked for a refund, but I have not heard back about that either.
Michael_W, Jun 2026
Our guide was fabulous! The tour was so interesting, he really provided great information about the artwork and the artists. We felt like we had insight into the life and times of the artists. He also used an iPad to share photos and a wireless headphone system so he could whisper and we could still hear him. Damien McDonagh is a grear tour guide, I highly recommend!
Deborah_V, Jun 2026
Beautiful old train station, turned into a fabulous art museum. Very knowledgeable guide the meeting place was different from what Viator shared. We had a hard time finding our guide.
David_K, May 2026
The quality of Viator tours varies greatly depending on the individual guide, who isn't known in advance. I've generally had pretty good luck, but they can be great to just okay. Also, make sure to confirm whether entry tickets are included or not, and if not, make sure they are available for the date of your tour.
Beth_C, May 2026
Ana was a great tour guide, she taught us about the painters, and showed us how the paintings changed based on your perspective. We loved our tour with her, highly recommend!
Carol_G, May 2026
This was the best guided tour I have ever experienced. Our guide was very knowledgeable about art and we so much from her.
Maurizio_S, May 2026
This tour should not be offered without admission tickets. I booked the tour and then went online to buy museum admission tickets but they were sold out. When I messaged the guide company they messaged back a day later and abruptly said to cancel the tour. I wrote back to say I found some admission tickets to the museum through a third party so we were still good to go. We made it for our 16:00 tour and no guide in site. VERY unprofessional. Very expensive tour and we've taken tours all over the world. Never has anything like this happened before. Disappointing to say the least.
Sally_S, May 2026
Excellent tour! Our guide Crystal was very engaging and informative! I would highly recommend this tour!
Marcus_W, May 2026
The museum was closed and no one bothered to tell us until we arrived at the meeting place. We have requested a refund.
roderick_c, Apr 2026
The guide was wonderfully knowledgeable and brought a nice energy and enthousiam to the tour. Thank you!
cheryl_b, Apr 2026
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DUFFAN
Prénom usuel: Afsaneh She was so knowledgeable and heartwarming throughout the tour. It was a pleasure to have this time with her
Peter_U, Apr 2026
Damien was very knowledgeable and great at navigating crowds to experience key works of art without huge crowds around them. His passion for many of the key artists we explored was infectious.
Lynn_H, Feb 2026
Best tour of my life with Juan. She was informative, professional and yet made it personal for me. A memory that will stay with me. I love art. I love history. And I love art history. She had it all.
Jeannine_L, Jan 2026
My daughter, son (who is a wheelchair user) and I had the best time with our guide Gonzalo. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable; we truly enjoyed our experience. And, Gonzalo really looked out for my son which was very much appreciated. He and this beautiful museum tour get 5 stars!!
Cathy_B, Jan 2026
Excellent knowledge of the artwork and great to see and hear so much about some amazing artists. Definitely recommend doing this tour.
Nitesh_P, Jan 2026
Our tour guide was amazing..very caring, kept the kids engaged!
However, purchasing tickets, communication from the local tour company wa very poor. We paid more than we should have for the tickets.
David_O, Dec 2025
Tour set for 4 pm on NYE which is when museum closes entry. After our guide no-showed we sprinted to entrance and made it inside. Tour had no communication and never responded to my repeated requests for contact information. Awful. Asked for a refund. Still awaiting a response.
Athena_W, Dec 2025
Gonzalo is a knowledgeable guide. The tour flowed well with how the art style changes overtime. Gonzalo told stories of how artists influenced each others, how some artists decided to break the painting rules and eventually evolved into new painting styles. There are just so much too see in Musee D’Orsay. A good tour guide certainly makes a difference. We were lucky that no other people booked the tour on the same time as us. It became a private tour. Also we were reminded that we need to purchase the general admission tickets ourselves as soon as we booked the tour. Everything went well from booking to the actual tour.
Byron_H, Nov 2025
Voucher received day if event. First time notified that entry ticket would be needed to purchase separately.
Jonathan_E, Nov 2025
Afsi was a wonderful guide - so informative and articulate about the pieces in the Orsay. She was great & I highly recommend her tours!
Sarah_P, Nov 2025
Our tour with Afsaneh was well worth it, especially for families like ours who wanted to maximize our time during a short trip to Paris and make sure that our teenage kids learned a few things about art along the way. Afsaneh was extremely knowledgeable and her passion for art (especially the Impressionists) kept everyone engaged during the tour. I highly recommend.
tmblewis, Nov 2025
Fantastic tour. A guide can make or break a tour and our guide was the best. Incredible Lu knowledgeable in communicating the ideas, the importance, the reasons for the paintings (and sculptures) that we viewsd. We ended the tour with new knowledge and appreciation. Our favorite tour in Paris by far!!!
Martin_W, Nov 2025
Excellent tour guide was very knowledgeable walked at a good pace so we could see many of the paintings and explained each one . There were only 4 of us .
Lisa_R, Oct 2025
Beware. An entry ticket into the museum is NOT provided in the price. My tour guide was nice to contact me the night prior to the tour. NO reminder to pre purchase an entry ticket. ALSO INSTEAD OF ASSISTING IN PURCHASING THE TICKET ALL I RECEIVED WAS A STERN LECTURE YOU NEED TO READ THE FINE PRINT BETTER!
Anthony_L, Oct 2025
Our guide was late arriving to the museum. We were not aware that he was trying to contact us through the "Whats App", to let us know he was running late and on his way. This did stress us out, but all's well that ends well!
The tour itself went well, Guide was knowledgeable & helpful.
Adam_H, Aug 2025
Small group is definitely the way to go (ours was only us!)
The guide gave us different perspectives and we felt her passion shine through! Excellent guide and tour.
Sue_L, Jul 2025
Went through the museum on a guided tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding the art as he was himself an artist. He explained the use of colors and to achieve certain effects within the paintings. I enjoyed his explanations and thoughtful comments!
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