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Private Guided Orsay Museum Tour and Skip the Line Entry
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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- The Impressionists — A clear look at the big names (Monet, Renoir, Pissarro) and why their style actually changed everything
- Van Gogh — We’ll head to his self-portraits and the *Starry Night* (subject to museum rotations)
- Degas’ Dancers — How he captured the messy, moving reality of backstage Paris
- Manet & Renoir — The 'rebels' of their time. I'll show you why these paintings caused such a scandal when they first appeared
- The Giant Clock View — The best photo spot in the building (and a great place to see the city through the glass)
- Architecture — The story of how a luxury train station became an art museum
- How to 'Read' a Painting — I’ll share a few simple tricks to help...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Post-tour tips — I’ll point you toward the best nearby cafés for a post-art debrief
A custom route based on what you actually want to see
My time as your guide for 2 hours
Your museum tickets (I handle the booking)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Water fountain at the entrance of Musee de Legion d’honneur
Return
Musée d'Orsay
Inside Orsay Museum
Private Guided Orsay Museum Tour and Skip the Line Entry
About
- The Impressionists — A clear look at the big names (Monet, Renoir, Pissarro) and why their style actually changed everything
- Van Gogh — We’ll head to his self-portraits and the *Starry Night* (subject to museum rotations)
- Degas’ Dancers — How he captured the messy, moving reality of backstage Paris
- Manet & Renoir — The 'rebels' of their time. I'll show you why these paintings caused such a scandal when they first appeared
- The Giant Clock View — The best photo spot in the building (and a great place to see the city through the glass)
- Architecture — The story of how a luxury train station became an art museum
- How to 'Read' a Painting — I’ll share a few simple tricks to help...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Post-tour tips — I’ll point you toward the best nearby cafés for a post-art debrief
A custom route based on what you actually want to see
My time as your guide for 2 hours
Your museum tickets (I handle the booking)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Water fountain at the entrance of Musee de Legion d’honneur
Return
Musée d'Orsay
Inside Orsay Museum
Itinerary
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Musee d'Orsay
Arrival & Station Grandeur
Meet outside, clear entry seamlessly, and step into the central nave.
Focus: Discover how a 1900 Beaux-Arts railway station transformed into a world-class art museum.
The Rebellious Beginnings
Head to early modern masters: Manet and early Renoir.
Focus: Uncover why these bold masterpieces shocked 19th-century Paris society and sparked an artistic revolution.
The Impressionist Core
Move up to the famous Impressionist gallery Monet, Pissarro, Degas.
Focus: Explore Monet’s play of light, Degas’ movement in ballet, and visual tricks to "read" painting techniques.
Post-Impressionist Icons & Van Gogh
Transition into the world of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.
Focus: Examine Van Gogh’s intense self-portraits and Starry Night Over the Rhône.
The Giant Clock View & Wrap-Up
Finish near the iconic top-floor clock for memorable photos overlooking Paris.
Wrap-up: Your guide shares local café tips, leaving you perfectly positioned inside to keep exploring at your pace.
