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title: Paris Musée d'Orsay Fully Guided Skip the Line Tour
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rating: 4.51
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# Paris Musée d'Orsay Fully Guided Skip the Line Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Impressionist highlights inside the Musée d’Orsay on a guided walk with a prebooked admission ticket included. Commentary is English only, and you need to be comfortable walking at a moderate pace; hotel transfers are excluded. 4.51 from 641 reviews at €47 per person for 2h.

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

## Overview

Meet the Impressionists on this two hour tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay with an expert guide. Stepping into the stunning interior of the Museum with prebooked tickets, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of incredible art.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Group size varies by option: small group from €47 · private from €265
- 11 start times: between 09:15 and 15:30
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €39: ages 2 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €47 per person for the Musée d'Orsay Tour in English option; other options up to €265
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 641 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walks - France
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €47 · private from €265
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 11 start times between 09:15 and 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.51 from 641 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 560 of 641.

- 5 stars: 524 (82%)
- 4 stars: 36 (6%)
- 3 stars: 18 (3%)
- 2 stars: 9 (1%)
- 1 star: 54 (8%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the art history and storytelling, but some report guides failing to arrive.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain the artists and the historical context behind Impressionism
- Humour and storytelling make the art commentary engaging
- Guided routes make the large museum easier to navigate
- Explanations work for both art newcomers and visitors with prior knowledge

**Complaints:**
- Confusing meeting instructions make it difficult to locate the guide
- Some report guides failing to arrive or late notice of cancellations
- Guides can be hard to hear over museum noise
- Some enjoy the detailed commentary, while others say it leaves too little time for more paintings

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musée d'Orsay Tour in English | €47 / person | English | Small Group Tour |
| Private - Orsay | €265 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Meet the Impressionists on this private in-depth tour of the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay with an English-speaking guide. |

## What's included

- Local English-speaking guide
- Small group of max 6 (until October)
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket for Musée d’Orsay

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

## Itinerary

1. **Musee d'Orsay** (2h; admission included) - The Musée d’Orsay has one of the finest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. Skip the line into the museum with your expert guide and view famous works like Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night Over the Rhone, Manet’s Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass,...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 11 start times between 09:15 and 15:30
- 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

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur (Musée d’Orsay) Meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ6ersDCtu5kcRK3qx8cYtGMM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The Musee d'Orsay is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- Please note: Starting in October, this tour will operate with a maximum group size of 20 participants.

## Compared with other Musée d'Orsay Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 15** | €47 | 2h | 4.51 (641) | varies by option |
| [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 #15 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.

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