Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included

Name: Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included
Brand: Babylon Tours Paris
Price: 63 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (652 reviews)

5.0 · 652 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Babylon Tours Paris Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 2h–2h 30m
Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €63 · max 6 from €140 · private from €326
Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup: 01:30, 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets: Admission included
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

Follow the Musée d’Orsay's route into Impressionism through works by Manet, Monet and Van Gogh.

Choose a private tour for your party for an exclusive guide, with reserved entry included; shared options are also sold, and temporary exhibitions cost extra. 4.95 from 652 reviews at €63 per person for 2h–2h 30m.

In our comparison: #4 of 15 in Musée d'Orsay Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

11 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

Option	What the operator says	From, per adult
Essential Tour 12 Guest GroupThe page priceEnglish	SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.	€63
Essential Tour 12 Guest Group English	SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.	€63
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max SPANISHSpanish	Museo del Louvre Paris Tour Esencial en Grupo Reducido Max 6	€140
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max EnglishEnglish	Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.	€140
Private Tour in ENGLISHEnglish	PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR IN ENGLISH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people

Private Tour in GERMANGerman	PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN GERMAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people
Private Tour in SPANISHSpanish	PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN SPANISH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people
Private Tour in FRENCHFrench	PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN FRENCH; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people
Family Tour for KIDS or TEENSEnglish	Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!	€326 for 2+ people
Private Museum RUSSIANRussian	PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN RUSSIAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people
Private Tour in ITALIANItalian	PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN ITALIAN; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€326 for 2+ people

Children from €10 (ages 0 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Explore the defining masterpieces of: Monet • Manet • Renoir • Degas • Van Gogh • Cézanne • Gauguin
PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (NOT Private if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Reserved Entry 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

Reviews

5.0

652 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 644 of 652

Star breakdown of all 652 ratings

5 stars

631 · 97%

4 stars

13 · 2%

3 stars

4 · 1%

2 stars

2 · 0%

1 star

2 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the art history and personal attention, though some describe very crowded galleries.

Praised

Historical context and stories that make Impressionist art easier to understand
Small groups allow questions and personal attention
Guides keep children and teenagers interested in the art
Help navigating the collection and finding key works

Complaints

Some find the galleries very crowded, while others find the crowds manageable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 April 2026 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts at the bottom right side of the large stairs in front the entrance of the Orsay Museum. · Open in Google Maps
Departure: 01:30, 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup: No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator: Babylon Tours Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Musee d'Orsay
Join a guided tour through this former Beaux-Arts train station and explore the movements that led to Impressionism. See Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass and Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Discover artists who came before, like Millet and The Gleaners, and those who followed, including Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles. You’ll also view works by Claude Monet, including his famous poppies. Learn how these artists transformed art and why their work was so revolutionary. Highlights (subject to availability): • Manet – Luncheon on the Grass • Renoir – Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette • Monet – Poppy Field, Water Lilies • Van Gogh – Bedroom in Arles • Degas – Ballerinas • Millet – The Gleaners ⸻ ITINERARY • Explore masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art • Entry to the Musée d’Orsay • Learn key techniques from artists like Van Gogh and Renoir • See both highlights and lesser-known works • Admire the museum’s Beaux-Arts architecture
2h 30m · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator

Join our 2.5-hour premium guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay—designed for travelers who want more than a standard museum visit. Led by our top-rated expert guides, you’ll skip the lines and go straight to the masterpieces that matter.

This isn’t a generic overview. You’ll follow a carefully curated route that brings the story of 19th-century art to life—connecting the artists, rivalries, and breakthroughs that led to Impressionism. From Manet to Monet and Van Gogh, every stop is purposeful, insightful, and engaging.

Our small-group format ensures a more personal, interactive experience, with time for questions and a pace that never feels rushed—something large tours simply can’t offer.

Recognized by TripAdvisor as the #1 Thing to Do in France, this tour reflects the highest standard in guided museum experiences.

For an even more relaxed visit, choose our Thursday evening option, when the museum stays open later and crowds are often lighter.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Your booking is for a Babylon Tours guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay and includes both the guide fee and museum admission.
Babylon Tours retains and manages the admission tickets exclusively for the tour; they are not provided or transferred for independent use. No additional payment for museum admission is required.
You may cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. Babylon Tours absorbs any non-refundable ticket costs without deducting them from your refund.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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)**

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Notes: Orsay 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.

Good to know

Children from €10 ages 0 to 9

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Musée d'Orsay Tours

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #4 of 15	€63	2h–2h 30m	4.95 (652)	varies by option
The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max	€63	2h	4.97 (1089)	shared
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included	€259	5h 30m	4.99 (245)	private
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max	€259	5h 30m	4.96 (707)	shared

Ranked #4 of 15 in Musée d'Orsay Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €47 to €326, median €159; typical length 2h. 7 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Musée d'Orsay Tours

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