--- title: Orangerie & Monet Water Lilies Guided Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/orangerie-monet-water-lilies-guided-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 92 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 35 (Small-Group Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/orangerie-monet-water-lilies-guided-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max/ --- # Orangerie & Monet Water Lilies Guided Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Orangerie's Water Lilies and wider art collection in a small shared group of up to six. Reserved entry, admission and a guide are included; the shared tour needs at least two guests and does not accommodate wheelchair users. 5 from 92 reviews at €140 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #5 of 35 in Small-Group Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this 2 hour semi-private (6 Guest Maximum) 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 5 from €140 · private from €326 - Starts 10:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: 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 English Tour 10am option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 92 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 5 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: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 5.0 from 92 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 92 of 92. - 5 stars: 92 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art explanations and unhurried viewing; past Olympic closures made the museum hard to reach. **Praised:** - Art history explanations clarify Monet's techniques and the artists' lives - Commentary on the downstairs collection adds to the Water Lilies visit - Time to absorb the paintings without feeling rushed - Small groups make the museum visit feel personal - Approachable guides welcome questions and respond to visitors' interests **Complaints:** - Reaching the museum was difficult during past Olympic security closures Written by Guidekin from the 89 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-07-11 to 2026-09-30); 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 English Tour 10am | €140 / person | English | SEMI-PRIVATE MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 5 GUESTS MAXIMUM | | UPGRADE TO PRIVATE 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 | ## What's included - SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR w/ Reserved Entry Included - PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE - DURATION 2 HOURS - SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 6 GUESTS MAXIMUM - ALL ENTRANCE FEES ## 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 - Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair ## 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: 2026-10-01 - 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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) - A maximum of 6 people per tour allowed - Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. - 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. ## Compared with other Small-Group Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 35** | €140 | 2h | 5.0 (92) | varies by option | | [Amazing Paris Segway Tour](/france/paris/tours/amazing-paris-segway-tour/?format=md) | €64 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (867) | shared | | [Paris Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour Semi Private 12ppl Max](/france/paris/tours/paris-latin-quarter-guided-walking-tour-semi-private-12ppl-max/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (272) | shared | | [Paris Wine and Cheese Pairing Small-Group Experience](/france/paris/tours/paris-wine-and-cheese-pairing-small-group-experience/?format=md) | €62 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (140) | shared | Ranked #5 of 35 in Small-Group Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €204, median €129; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 35 are private. 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