Entry tickets and a licensed guide are included; guiding is English only. 5 from 45 reviews at €159 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Musée D'Orsay: the Impressionists and Beyond (small group)The page price | €159 | |
| Private Orsay Tour | Private | €319 for 2+ people |
Children from €139 (ages 0 to 2). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 45 of 45
Star breakdown of all 45 ratings
Reviewers praise the art history, storytelling and interactive guidance; some would have liked more time on the tour.
Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 February 2023 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
The Musée d’Orsay has been ranked the best museum in world for six years straight and is a must-see when in the city of lights. Housing a collection spanning from 1848 to 1914, the Orsay museum offers insight into one of the most tumultuous periods in human history. From the invention of tubes of paint, to trains, to electricity, this time period forever changed society and the world. Let your expert guide weave you through the collections, including impressionists such as Monet and Renoir to post impressionists like Vincent Van Gogh. You will learn about more than just techniques as the relationships among the artists in this time period are just as important as their work. You will get to see world-renowned masterpieces and, hopefully, some unexpected treasures, too!
2h · Admission includedAfter meeting your expert guide, your small group will bypass the general admissions line to enter the museum’s magnificent collections. You will begin your crash course by learning about the salons of Paris in the 19th century which determined the “quality” of an artist’s work. Once you have a strong base in what the elite were looking for in art, you will learn about one of the first rebels in the museum, Manet. Then, head upstairs with your guide to explore the impressionist collection, housing works of art by artists like Monet, Renoir, Degas, Valadon, and Lautrec. See how these artists fed off of each other; whilst being outsiders and miscreants of the elite art scene at the time. Finally, you will learn about the tragic life of Van Gogh through an analysis of his most famous paintings. To allow you the chance to explore more of the museum on your own, you will finish in the post-impressionism wing, allowing you to explore more or exit the museum.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #7 of 15 | €159 | 2h | 5.0 (45) | 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 #7 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