--- title: Orsay Museum Private Tour - Tickets & Local expert guide lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/orsay-museum-private-tour-tickets-local-expert-guide/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 299 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 15 (Musée d'Orsay Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/orsay-museum-private-tour-tickets-local-expert-guide/ --- # Orsay Museum Private Tour - Tickets & Local expert guide **Guidekin's take:** Manet, Van Gogh and Monet are the focus of a private tour for your party through the Musée d'Orsay, with room for questions and a pace shaped around you. Museum tickets and a local guide are included, but transport to and from the museum is excluded. 4.88 from 34 reviews at €299 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #12 of 15 in Musée d'Orsay Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - Private 2.5 hours tour of the Musée d'Orsay. - Discover the secrets of Manet, Van Gogh and Monet and what makes their Art Revolution. - Explore the world's most inspiring art at your own pace. - Enjoy & feel free to ask all questions to your private local guide. - Morning or afternoon tour – choose what is best for you! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide OUTSIDE the Orsay Museum… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 13:00, 14:00, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €299 per person for the ORSAY private tour option; other options up to €419 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MY PRIVATE PARIS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 13:00, 14:00, 18:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.88 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 34. - 5 stars: 32 (94%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 2 (6%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art explanations and engaging delivery; a few find the commentary lacks depth **Praised:** - Art history explanations that connect paintings, artists and changing styles - Engaging storytelling and humour, including for children and teenagers - A clear route through the collection and a manageable selection of artworks - Time for questions and discussion of paintings at a comfortable pace **Complaints:** - Some find the commentary short on depth, while others praise the historical context Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-01-10 to 2025-05-06); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | ORSAY private tour | €299 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Italian, Spanish, German | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | | Louvre & Orsay - COMBO Tour | €419 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Italian, Spanish, German | Louvre & Orsay: Explore the two greatest museums of Paris in a single private tour. Start with the Louvre and continue to Musee d'Orsay. Duration: 5 hours: 2 hours in each museum with a nice stroll by the Tuileries garden and along the river Seine in the middle for snacks/drinks. | ## What's included - Professional Local guide - Tickets to ORSAY MUSEUM - Private tour for you and your party only! ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Transportation to/from attraction - Personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Musee d'Orsay** (2h 30m; admission included) - Skip-the-line tickets included ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 13:00, 14:00, 18:00 - 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 Meet your guide OUTSIDE the Orsay Museum by the Thomas Jefferson's statue, near the bridge Léopold-Sédar-Senghor. They will be wearing an orange badge reading MY PRIVATE PARIS In case you cannot find your guide, please call us at +33 768800684 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrwsuZCtu5kcR8jigdeGGR_8 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €598 | €299 | | 4 | €716 | €179 | | 6 | €834 | €139 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Musée d'Orsay Tours start at €47 per person. ## Compared with other Musée d'Orsay Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 15** | €299 | 2h 30m | 4.88 (34) | private | | [The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max](/france/paris/tours/the-musee-d-orsay-guided-tour-orsay-museum-semi-private-6ppl-max/?format=md) | €63 | 2h | 4.97 (1089) | shared | | [Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included](/france/paris/tours/louvre-and-musee-d-orsay-exclusive-museum-tour-entry-included/?format=md) | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.99 (245) | private | | [Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max](/france/paris/tours/louvre-and-musee-d-orsay-guided-museum-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max/?format=md) | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.96 (707) | shared | Ranked #12 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/orsay-museum-tours/?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/orsay-museum-private-tour-tickets-local-expert-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md