- Must Do in Paris
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Discover the secrets of Montmartre on a small group walking tour. Enjoy panoramic city views from Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and explore the famous Place du Tertre with an expert guide.
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Paris: Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with Pre-reserved Tickets
Embark on your exploration starting from the Rhinoceros Sculpture in front of the Musée d’Orsay, where you will meet your expert local guide.
Bypass the ticket queues with your pre-booked tickets and step into the jaw-dropping Main Hall, featuring stunning Beaux-Arts vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the privileges of a small group tour with a maximum of 6 people.
Witness the remarkable evolution of Musée d’Orsay, once a bustling train station, now home to a world-renowned collection of Academist, Realist, and Impressionist masterpieces.
Uncover world-famous masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements as you walk through the museum, where you’ll encounter major works by Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, Monet, and many others.
Immerse yourself in an enriching experience with access to the temporary exhibitions and the museum’s extensive collections. While the exhibits can captivate you for hours, your guide will highlight the features of 19th-century art, based on pictorial movements, themes, and several masterpieces.
Explore the collection and see renowned works such as Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass, and Olympia. Admire Renoir’s masterpiece Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, which portrays a typical Sunday afternoon in the Montmartre district of Paris.
Marvel at Monet’s Houses of Parliament, Gauguin’s Tahitian Women on the Beach, and more. The collection features a list of famous names in late 19th-century European art, making your experience unique and unforgettable.
Conclude your tour while you have seen both the masterpieces and hidden gems of the Orsay and admire the captivating architecture of the museum itself. Feel free to engage in a conversation with your expert guide to delve deeper into the techniques used by the artists in these remarkable masterpieces.
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- Musée d’Orsay
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- Discover the highlights and artistic treasures of the Musée d’Orsay, on a guided tour.
- Admire the stunning Beaux-Arts architecture of the former railway station.
- See world-famous masterpieces of the Impressionist and post-Impressionist movement.
- Enjoy pre-reserved tickets to see masterpieces by Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, Monet, and more.
- Benefit from access to temporary exhibitions and the museum’s collections.
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- Expert local guide with insider knowledge.
- Pre-reserved tickets to the Musée d’Orsay.
- Guided tour of the permanent collections.
- Access to all of the temporary exhibitions.
- 2-hour small-group or private tour.
- Small groups of max 6 people.
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- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
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- Photography and video recordings for strictly private purposes are permitted within the museum, provided that they do not compromise the integrity of the artworks (flash must be deactivated), and impede the movement of visitors and the comfort of other visitors.
- Some works may be subject to a photographic ban, particularly in temporary exhibitions. In such cases, this prohibition is indicated on the label of the work.
- Wheelchairs, folding seats, and usable canes in the museum can be made available. Baby carriages with a metal frame are not accepted in the museum. Strollers are available in the cloakroom. All these facilities are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
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- Excessively heavy or bulky items; luggage with dimensions greater than W56×H45×D25; excessive quantities of food and drink, as judged by the staff performing admission inspections in the reception areas; animals, except guide dogs or service animals accompanying persons with proof of disability; scooters, rollerblades and roller skates, skateboards, and folding bicycles are not allowed in the museum visit.
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We will meet by the Rhinoceros Statue in front of the Musee d’Orsay. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.
- For your convenience, the recommended metro station suggested by the Orsay website is Solférino Station (Line 12).