Orsay Museum Guided Impressionist Masterpieces Tour

Skip the ticketing lines and discover the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist and 19th-century art on a guided tour.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide near the designated entrance of the Orsay Museum. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the museum’s highlights and outline the tour route.

What to expect

Step into the world of 19th-century French art and explore Impressionist masterpieces, discover the evolution of modern art, and hear stories behind the artists and movements at a relaxed pace with a guide.

• Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks: View iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, and Seurat, each representing pivotal shifts in modern French art.

• French Realist and Symbolist art: Explore paintings and sculptures by Cézanne and Gauguin, reflecting the era’s cultural and artistic developments.

• Expert-led insights: Your art historian guide will offer context on the techniques and historical moments that shaped the artwork in a small group of up to 6 guests in 2 hours.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

• Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchairs are available in exchange for an ID.

• Guide dogs are allowed at the venue.

Additional information

• Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

• Cloakrooms are available free of charge for visitors.