
Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry
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Is Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry worth booking?
Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry is a 2.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $9 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (16)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Travel back in time to the most exquisite 19th-century art collection with timed entry access to the Musée d’Orsay. Let yourself wander with your Expert Guide through the beautiful galleries housed in a spectacular conv
What you get
About this experience
Travel back in time to the most exquisite 19th-century art collection with timed entry access to the Musée d’Orsay. Let yourself wander with your Expert Guide through the beautiful galleries housed in a spectacular converted Belle Epoque train station. The connection between French history and art will be revealed when you dive into the dazzling paintings and learn how and why artistic revolutionaries like Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, and Degas changed the art world forever and gave birth to impressionism! You will Discover: Olympia by Manet, Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette by Renoir Poppy Field and Water Lilies by Monet Bedroom in Arles and Self Portrait by Van Gogh, Dancers by Degas The Gleaners by Millet & other masterpieces by Gauguin, Cezanne & many more of the world's most famous artists & works of art! Roam the museum's magnificent hallways & galleries!
What's included
Included
- Timed entry access
- Private Tour
- Certified Expert Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Musee d'Orsay
Meet your guide and enter this majestic building which was once home to an elegant train station opened in 1900! For the first-time visitor or even a well-heeled connoisseur, this museum and art gallery is both unmissable and overwhelming. A guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay with our certified guides is the only way to fully uncover the many mysteries this enormous museum has to offer. You will Discover: -Olympia by Manet -Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette by Renoir -Poppy Field and Water Lilies by Monet -Bedroom in Arles and Self Portrait by Van Gogh -Dancers by Degas -The Gleaners by Millet -Other masterpieces by Gauguin, Cezanne & many more of the world's most famous works of art! -Roam the museum's magnificent hallways & galleries!
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your guide with the White StellarTours badge (BIG BLUE STAR on badge) in front of the Statues of the Six Continents outside the main entrance of the Musée d'Orsay.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide with the White StellarTours badge (BIG BLUE STAR on badge) in front of the Statues of the Six Continents outside the main entrance of the Musée d'Orsay.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- StellarTours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Must see in Paris
Florence was an amazing guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the museum, its history as well as the the various artists and the works that are on display. It’s an absolute mess if you are in Paris and me and my wife highly recommend it!
via Tripadvisor
Orsay
A brilliant time at Orsay! I took two tours with Alberto and they were both great but this was the best - Orsay is beautiful and to be taken around by somebody so knowledgeable really made it special.
via Tripadvisor
Orsay‘s delight
What a day ! Museum was ceowded but our guide was leadind us lije it was his own house. We all have been delighted by the magic of those impressionist. 5 stars !
via Tripadvisor
Johanna was great!
Johanna the guide was wonderful! We would have never discovered so many paintings and learned so much about this museum if we had nöt done this tour with our lovely guide.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect Tour
Our tour with Johanna was very interesting. We saw paintings by Van Gogh and Renoir and other famous artists. Its the best way to discover this beautiful museum.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $9 to $575
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry cost?
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Prices start at $9 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 Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry?
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Around 6 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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Timed Entry 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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