Musée d'Orsay 2-Hour Tour of Masterpieces for Adults with Optional Families & Kids
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Overview
This two-hour guided tour takes place inside the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, focusing on masterpieces of 19th-century French art. The group meets the professional guide outside the museum by the elephant sculpture, then skips the regular entrance lines to begin the visit. The guide leads a small group of up to six people through the museum, providing live commentary throughout. The tour highlights important works by artists such as Millet, Manet, Courbet, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Degas, and Van Gogh. Visitors see famous paintings including Manet’s Olympia, Monet’s Poppy Field, Degas’s Ballet Dancers, and Van Gogh’s Bedroom. Alongside viewing these masterpieces, the guide explains the social context of the time, describing how these artists challenged traditional art styles and faced rejection. This tour is designed for adults but can be booked with an option to include families and children. Admission tickets are not included and must be purchased in advance; children under 18 enter free. The tour requires a minimum of four participants and will be rescheduled or canceled with notice if this number is not met.
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Itinerary
Musee d'Orsay
Meet the guide by the elephant sculpture outside Musée d'Orsay and enter with a skip-the-line privilege. The guide leads a two-hour walk through the museum’s collection, focusing on the 19th century when artists like Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh challenged traditional art. The tour covers key works including Olympia, Poppy Field, Ballet Dancers, and Van Gogh’s Bedroom, along with stories about the artists’ social context and struggles for recognition.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide INSIDE the orsay museum. pass the security check, flash your 'entrance ticket', and find your guide in the information desk area. Look for your tour guide on the GREEN SOFAS holding a yellow bag. Arrive 20m/30m before to be on time
End point
The visit ends inside the museum.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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