--- title: Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/orangerie-and-monet-water-lilies-exclusive-tour-reserved-entry/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 101 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 168 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/orangerie-and-monet-water-lilies-exclusive-tour-reserved-entry/ --- # Orangerie and Monet Water Lilies Exclusive Tour Reserved Entry **Guidekin's take:** Focus on Monet Water Lilies and the Orangerie collection on a private tour for your party. Reserved entry, entrance fees and a dedicated guide are included; temporary exhibitions and hotel transfers are excluded. 5 from 101 reviews at €140 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #17 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour, your expert guide will lead you through history to explain why this unique, yet overlooked collection is one of the best in Paris. A former home for royal orange trees, the Orangerie today houses artwork by some of France’s most notable names. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside the museum at the right side of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €140 · private from €326 - Starts 10:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. English option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €140 · private from €326 - Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 101 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 101 of 101. - 5 stars: 101 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the art history and Monet context; some want or recommend extra time to absorb the paintings **Praised:** - Guides make art history clear through engaging stories about the artists - Context about Monet helps visitors understand and appreciate the Water Lilies - Coverage of other artists and collections adds depth beyond Monet - Guides adapt to visitors' interests and make room for questions - Photos shown during the tour help illustrate the artists and artworks **Complaints:** - Some want or recommend extra viewing time, while others praise the balance of viewing and explanation Written by Guidekin from the 97 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-11-19 to 2026-09-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. English | €140 / person | English | Semi-Private Tour in English : Save money by booking a small group tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private German Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | German | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | | Private English Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | English | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | | Private French Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | French | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | | Private Italian Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | | Private Spanish Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | | Private Russian Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY | ## What's included - WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose small-group option) - TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose small-group option) - ALL ENTRANCE FEES - GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR w/ Reserved Entry Included ## Not included - Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL) - Temporary exhibitions NOT included ## Itinerary 1. **Musee de l’Orangerie** (2h; admission included) - Situated in the beautifully manicured Tuileries Gardens, the Orangerie transformed into a museum in the early 20th century when Paris’s over-crowded museums needed new galleries. The Orangerie most famously houses the series of various waterlilies Monet granted to France... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Outside the museum at the right side of the entrance of the Orangerie Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the entrance situated inside the Tuileries Garden.  Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJo6qq6i5u5kcRCpYBp4rQP9w Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) - Notes: Orangerie museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year. - IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)** ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €280 | €140 | | 4 | €560 | €140 | | 6 | €798 | €133 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 168** | €140 | 2h | 5.0 (101) | varies by option | | [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | | [Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower](/france/paris/tours/private-guided-professional-photoshoot-by-the-eiffel-tower/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.98 (411) | private | Ranked #17 of 168 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 168 of 168 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/private-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/orangerie-and-monet-water-lilies-exclusive-tour-reserved-entry/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md