
Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour
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Is Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour worth booking?
Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour is a 5.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $253 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 13 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $253 per person
Explore and learn the stories behind some of the world’s most famous works of art on this private tour of the Louvre Museum and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. With your informative English-speaking guide, visit the Louvre a
What you get
About this experience
Explore and learn the stories behind some of the world’s most famous works of art on this private tour of the Louvre Museum and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. With your informative English-speaking guide, visit the Louvre and admire the 'Mona Lisa,' 'The Raft of the Medusa,' 'Venus de Milo' and other masterpieces. Enjoy some free time before meeting your guide again at the Musée d’Orsay, home to 4,000 artworks from the second half of the 19th century by artists including Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Rodin. This private tour limited to six people ensures more personalized attention from your guide.
What's included
Included
- Private one-way transport from your hotel (only if option selected)
- €22 entrance ticket to the Louvre museum for adults
- Private guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transport to the Louvre Museum (unless option selected)
- Transport back to your hotel
What you'll see and do
Louvre Museum
After meeting your guide at your central Paris hotel, travel by metro or comfortable minivan to Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping mall near the Louvre. During your 2-hour visit to the Louvre, your informative guide will share anecdotes and history about artistic masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and The Raft of the Medusa. Admire works by artists such as Rembrandt and Delacroix, and tell your guide about any other works you particularly want to see.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Musee d'Orsay
A former train station, this museum houses more than 4,000 artworks from the second half of the 19th century by legends including Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin and Rodin. Again, enjoy the convenience of skipping the entry lines. Your guide will show you the highlights, sharing facts and stories to help you better understand the significance of the many famous artworks here.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
For tour only option, the meeting point is : At the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre, 75001 Paris
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Tour Only
Private tour of the Louvre and Orsay Museums (excluding transport)
Tour with Transport
Private tour of the Louvre and Orsay Museums with private transport from your hotel to the Louvre museum (zip codes 75001-75020 only) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, ja, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Meeting the French
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will go by foot between the two museums, which is a walk of approximately 10 to 15 minutes
- Please note this tour is limited to a maximum of six people per group.
- For the Louvre : Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must do to see the highlights and learn a ton!
David was a fantastic guide and knew anything we wanted to know! If there was a “highlight” it was being evacuated from the Louvre because of a bomb threat! The Louvre and the d’Orsay were both amazing!!!
via Viator
Excellent Guided Tour!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, we didn’t have to wait in any lines. Definitely have a game plan for the Louvre, the guide will know the fastest way through to see the most.
via Viator
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide
Sophie was an excellent guide. So knowledgeable! She made visiting the two museums so easy and helped us to understand art history much better. Our guide was especially helpful in the Louvre. It was very crowded and would have been overwhelming without Sophie. She made sure we saw the important items.
via Viator
A wonderful highlight of our trip
This was a highlight of our trip. Our guide Virginia met us in our hotel lobby and together we took the metro to the Louvre. We skipped the line and she gave us a historical background of the Louvre dating back to the initial fortress from the 1200s. We then hit the highlights of the Louvre. After a quick lunch we walked to the Musee d’Orsay and again got a historical perspective on the building and it’s transformation into a museum. Then we hit the highlights including wonderful descriptions of the masterpieces. Virginia was such a kind and happy person! We loved having her as our guide and would have her show us all of Paris if we could!
via Viator
Our guide's depth of knowledge...
<p>Our guide's depth of knowledge exceeded our expectation. The time passed quickly with her. Money well spent! JW, Colorado</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $253 to $1316
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $253 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris Louvre and Orsay Museums Masterpieces Private Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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