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Discover the Musée d'Orsay and its Impressionist masterpieces, with paintings by Van Gogh, Monet and Manet, inside the former train station.
This guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay focuses on the highlights of one of the finest collections of Impressionist painting in the world. Skip-the-line access lets you enter this former railway station, now one of the most important museums in Paris, directly.
The experience begins in front of the museum entrance, where the group meets the guide. Once inside, beneath the vaulted ceilings of the Beaux-Arts main hall, the guide explains how the building went from being a train station to housing this collection and reveals some of its secrets.
The tour continues through the collection, with works such as Van Gogh's Self-Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhône, Manet's Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, Monet's Houses of Parliament and Gauguin's Tahitian Women on the Beach, as well as pieces by Cézanne and other great names of late 19th-century European art.
As the museum holds a vast number of paintings and sculptures, the guide selects the most interesting and significant works and explains what makes each one special. An experience designed both for those already familiar with Impressionist art and for those who want to learn more about it.
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Additional information
● Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other participants, latecomers cannot be waited for. No refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows
● This tour is conducted in English
● This is a walking tour. Participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
● This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility, wheelchair users or strollers
● All participants, including children, must present ID on the day of the tour
● Strict security measures apply at the museum. Only handbags and small backpacks are allowed. Items larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted
● The Musée d'Orsay may close due to strikes. If time permits, participants will be contacted before the tour. In the event of last-minute closures, the cancellation may be communicated at the meeting point
● Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. The guide may need to modify the route on the day of the tour
● Photography is allowed. Selfie sticks are not permitted
● Closed water bottles are allowed. Food is not permitted inside the museum
● Mobile vouchers are accepted
● Tips for the guide are always appreciated
● The activity may be affected by external circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Expertly guided walking tour
✔ Skip-the-line ticket for Musée d’Orsay
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Tickets, meals, and drinks unless specifically stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Meeting Point
Musée d'Orsay – 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
The guide meets the group in front of the museum entrance, at 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur. Look for the guide holding a yellow sign