Tickets, pre-reserved entry through a special entrance and headsets are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 4.7 from 1,197 reviews at €70 per person for 1h 45m.
In our comparison: #14 of 15 in Musée d'Orsay Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 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. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Tour with Skip the LineThe page price | 1h45' hour guided tour: Group size is limited to 20 participants. | €70 |
| Small Group Tour | Maximum of 6 participants | €110 |
Children from €10 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,106 of 1,197
Star breakdown of all 1,197 ratings
Reviewers praise the art context and easier entry, though some find the tour groups too large.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 October 2025 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Step inside the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist art at the Musée d’Orsay — the museum Parisians love most. Housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay is one of Paris’s must-see cultural landmarks. Meet your expert local guide just outside the museum and begin an immersive guided tour designed to help you truly understand the art, not just see it. Led by a fully accredited art expert, this experience goes beyond a standard museum visit, offering insight, storytelling, and context that bring the collection vividly to life.
1h · Admission includedOnce considered shocking and scandalous, the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces inside the Orsay changed the course of art history forever. Your guide will explain why bold colors, visible brushstrokes, and modern subjects outraged critics — and how these daring artists refused to compromise. Discover the lives, rivalries, and ambitions of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh, and more. Stand before iconic works such as Monet’s Water Lilies and Manet’s Olympia while learning what makes them revolutionary. After the tour, enjoy free time to continue exploring the museum at your own pace, with a deeper appreciation of the art you’ve just discovered.
45 min · Admission includedDon’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks, created by now legendary artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Follow your guide on a 1h45' journey through one of the most exciting periods of the history of art, and discover one of the most dazzling museums in Paris. Small groups and electronic headsets allow for a relaxed and intimate visit.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #14 of 15 | €70 | 1h 45m | 4.7 (1197) | shared, max 6 |
| 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 #14 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