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Unveil the mysteries of the Musee d'Orsay and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Français, English, Español, Português, Русский, Italiano

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets are not included
• Your local host will buy the tickets for you in advance; so no need to worry about it!
• Pay the entrance fee to your local host in cash at the beginning of the tour
• These tickets are personal and not flexible (you choose your entrance time after which you are not allowed to change it) and not refundable
• Please communicate the COMPLETE NAME of all travellers as this is needed for the buying of the tickets
• Please note that the instant confirmation is contingent upon ticket availability and may not be guaranteed immediately

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 13 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the Rhinoceros statue, at the Musee D'Orsay - Paris to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Inside the Musee d'Orsay

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Paintings of Vincent van Gogh and Paintings of Claude Monet, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Paris

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

joli🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

6 September 2025

We highly recommend Bibiana! She is a wealth of information and makes a crowded day in the museum feel peaceful. Our day with her was a highlight of our trip!Amazing Tour

2t4mqn5vd6🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

3 September 2025

This was such an enjoyable tour. Fe provided a very informative tour! The time passed so quickly. Her extensive knowledge was very helpful and she was very engaging. Would love to tour with her again! Excellent Tour

Agnieszka🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Fe)

6 August 2025

Fe was a great guide. The experience was unforgettable, Fe was engaged and passionate. My family and I gained an understanding of how Impressionism emerged as a style and a moment that changed the course of art. Fe created warm atmosphere, she was waiti g for us in front of the Musée . After booking the tour she was available and answered all my questions . I really recommend Fe as a guide! Great experience in d’Orsay

Tim

(About local Fe)

4 August 2025

Fe did so much more than throw a few facts out way; she really explained the history of the paintings we viewed, what was important about them and in them and how each artist influenced the next generation of artists and art movements. We learned so much and had context to match with the beauty of the art itself. Fe was a pleasure to walk with; she’s a fountain of information and just a lovely person. Best tour!

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

12 July 2025

Our family of adults really enjoyed our tour of the fabulous Musée D’Orsay. Bibiana is warm, engaging and very knowledgeable. We learned about how art evolved over time, as one group or movement of artists was influenced by and pushed the boundaries of the prior movement. I highly recommend her. Excellent tour guide and teacher

Doc Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

4 July 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I could give Fe 20 stars or hearts, I would! My daughter Nikki and I had an absolutely unforgettable experience with her today. She’s not just a guide, she’s a true storyteller with a wealth of knowledge and contagious passion. Fun, animated, and incredibly engaging, Fe brought every piece of art to life (and made us laugh with her “Italian hands” joke!). We felt a real connection with her, and the tour was everything I could have hoped for and more. Thank you, Fe! You made our day at d’Orsay magical!From Monet to Magic, Fe at the d’Orsay!

Lindsey

(About local Fe)

30 June 2025

We had the best time with Fe as our guide. She took us through the highlights of the museum unwinding the history of the development of impressionism, which made the art interesting to even my 12 year old who was not particularly excited about 2 hours in an art museum! Fe was enthusiastic and excited about art history and her knowledge and ability to explain about each work in a fun and exciting way was way beyond our expectations! This was the BEST way to tour a large art museum, especially with kids! Both kids, 10 and 12, thought it was fantastic and that she was amazing. If we were in Paris longer, I definitely would have booked Fe for a tour of the Louvre as well. Fe was fantastic!!

Stevie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

19 June 2025

Fe guided my husband and me on a two hour tour of Musee d’Orsay. She was personable, extremely knowledgeable, and a master at maneuvering through the crowds. We learned a lot and saw all of the high points that could be seen in that time frame. She took pics of us at key spots and she was so sweet. Although she wasn’t available to take us through the Louvre the following day, she saw us there with another guide and made a point to come say hello. Great morning with Fe!Top notch tour!

Scott🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Bibiana )

7 June 2025

Bibiana met us at the Musée D'Orsay and gave us a private tour based on my interests as an artist. The transition from Neoclassicism to Impressionism was brought to life for us based on Bibiana's profound knowledge and addictive enthusiasm. We were so enthralled with her story, we were barely aware of the time, or the crowds of visitors around us. I would highly recommend Bibiana as a Paris museum guide. Perfect Inspiration for an Artist

Melinda

(About local Henrick)

4 June 2025

We had an excellent tour of the Musee D’Orsay with Henrick. It is obvious that he is extremely knowledgeable about art and history and the city of Paris and he is able to communicate his knowledge in a way that is engaging and lively and genuinely fun. I did the tour with my two teenagers. It is a testament to Henrick and his communicative style that even my teenagers were completely engaged and left the museum with a true appreciation for the art that we were able to see. I would absolutely recommend Henrick and the next time we are in Paris we will specifically request him for any tours that we do. Thank you Henrick for making our vacation and specifically our tour of the museum a special one! We really appreciate you.Excellent tour

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Fe)

1 June 2025

Fi told us a story and took us on a journey through the history of art and the museum. I was a novice, knowing very little, and my colleague was more knowledgeable. Fi catered for both. Entertaining! Simply perfect! I’d do the same again in a heartbeat. The best ever tour guide!

Meg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

28 May 2025

We did a few tours on this trip and Fe was our very favorite! Her passion and enthusiasm is contagious. Super knowledgeable and it was easy to hear her. We also appreciated Fe’s flexibility to change the tour on the fly when we wanted to start in a different section than she was originally planning. If we come back, Fe will be on the top of our list ☺️Brilliant guide, loved her enthusiasm!

Dana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

23 May 2025

Julien took us on tours of the Orsay and the Louvre. We would have been totally lost without him! We are not big museum people but he made sure to show us the necessities and introduce us to some lesser known pieces as well, all while keeping it interesting. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun. We highly recommend him! Julien was fantastic!

Inga🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Fe)

5 May 2025

This was our *second* tour with Fe – and just like the first time in Louvre, we left the Musée D'Orsay absolutely glowing. Fe isn't just a guide; she's a trained art historian with an incredible gift for storytelling. Her knowledge runs deep – not only about the paintings (which she brings to life with stunning detail and heart), but also about the museum’s architecture, the era’s cultural backdrop, and the kind of quirky fun facts that make you smile long after the tour is over. There’s a special energy Fe brings – a kind of vibrant, infectious enthusiasm that gently pulls you into the world of art, whether you're a lifelong lover or just beginning your journey. Some paintings felt almost alive, as if we were watching over the artist’s shoulder, with Fe’s words guiding us through brushstrokes, choices, and emotions. She has this rare ability to make every detail sparkle – and every guest feel like they're discovering art for the first time. We’ll definitely book with her again next time we’re in Paris. Thank you, Fe – you're a true gem! An unforgettable dive into art

Lucie 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

(About local Hugo)

3 May 2025

We very much enjoyed Hugo's insightful and very knowledgeable tour of the most famous art pieces at Musee d'Orsay. His ability to engage and immerse our 9 and 11 year old was much appreciated. Great Family Tour

Marte🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Hugo)

27 April 2025

Hugo made our visit to Musee d’Orsay a truly amazing experience. His passion for art and his ability to tell the stories behind the masterpieces, makes him the perfect guide! He has my best recommendations.A memory for life

Ron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

22 April 2025

Bibiana was one of the most knowledgable people regarding Fresh Impressionism that I have ever met. I was visiting Paris with my twenty year old son and she explained impressionism in a way that made it easily understood . I give Bibiana my stongest recommendation.The Impressionists of Paris

Lauri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

15 April 2025

The tour of the D'Orsay with Julien was great! First, Julien offered to buy the tickets for us before the tour to save time (we, of course, reimbursed him for the tickets) - it was wonderful that we could just meet him at the entrance and walk into the museum. Once the tour began, Julien's knowledge of the artists and their works was incredible and he kept us engaged throughout the time. We felt that we saw and learned so much during our time together. And when we needed a little break during the tour, Julien was so accomodating and immediately pivoted to explaining other art pieces to us while we rested. Julien is a master storyteller and made the tour so much fun! We highly recommend a tour with Julien! And thank you again, Julien! We're so appreciative.Wonderful tour of the D'Orsay with Julien!

Julie

(About local Fe)

16 March 2025

We booked a tour of The musée d’orsay with Fe as a group of four friends. It was a fun, informative couple of hours and Fe was absolutely wonderful and so knowledgable. Her enthusiasm was infectious and you feel totally immersed in the experience. Her communication was faultless so very easy to organise everything. We would love to come back again. Thank you Fe. XSuperb tour 🥰

Lance

(About local Fe)

16 March 2025

Fe was a great guide. Engaging, knowledgeable, and eager to share info about the museum. Our two teenage boys tend to easiky tire of museums, but they also loved the visit. Highly recommend Fe when you schedule your visit to the Orsay. Great Orsay Experience!

Julie

(About local Emilie)

16 March 2025

We had a fantastic morning with Emilie so much knowledge and enthusiasm thank you , we loved the museum and will be back . Devon girls tour Musee D’Orsay

Kim

(About local Julien)

8 March 2025

Julien is definitely one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! His knowledge of art is extensive and he makes the experience fun! Julien is amazing!

sbw8

(About local Fe)

3 March 2025

Fernanda was really terrific. Super knowledgeable, fun and easy to listen to. She was able to lead our family through the Musée d'Orsay In a way that allowed us to understand the historical relevance of the art and the progression of artistic styles in two hours. Highly recommend. Great Experience

kimberly

(About local Hugo)

11 February 2025

I organized this tour of the Musee D'Orsay for a group of 6 college students. They loved every minute of it and was a highlight of their 4 days in Paris. Hugo was flexible, kind and very knowledgeable and engaging. I hope we can plan another tour on another occasion. Thank you Hugo!Tour loved by college students!

Vanessa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

1 January 2025

My family (3 adults and 2 children) visited the Musee d’Orsay with Hugo as our guide. I can’t say enough good things about him. His explanation of the art and the historic building were fascinating. Not only was the tour great for the adults, he really related to the children. I wholeheartedly recommend Hugo.Best tour ever.

Elizabeth

(About local Anna)

29 December 2024

Anna was friendly as well as informative. She took good care of us.Tour of the Muse D’Orsay

Gibran🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucien)

27 December 2024

Lucien gave my family and I a wonderful tour of the Orsay Museum. He is knowledgeable and makes the tour engaging. Would definitely recommend. Wonderful guide

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

12 December 2024

We booked a second tour w/ Hugo on a return trip to Paris because we had such a good experience the first time! Hugo is an excellent guide. He loves art, is incredibly knowledgeable, and does a great job of making art accessible to all ages and backgrounds. He curates what he shows you, which is incredibly helpful in an overwhelming space like the Louvre, and is happy to answer any/all questions. He is also thoughtful about customizing information if you have kids, or special interests. His english is excellent and he's charming. He also uses a mic/headphone system which helps tremendously w/ communicating in crowded spaces. We would happily book with him again!Second Great Experience

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Bibiana )

19 November 2024

My wife and I arranged a private tour with Bibiana over two days to visit the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. What a great decision. Bibiana knows how to set you at ease immediately with a ready smile and warm demeanor. She knew how to beat the crowded line ups, where to store our bulky coats (it was cold outside) and how to deliver insight about the many pieces of art we viewed with energy and enthusiasm. I would highly recommend her and hope to see her again on our next visit to Paris.Friendly and informative

Kristin 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

19 November 2024

We’ve toured with many private guides; Fernanda is among the best. She is not only extremely informative but so enthusiastic. She welcomed every question; whenever we showed interest in an object we were passing on the way to elsewhere she stopped and gave a full explanation. She was a lot of fun, too, and so friendly. And prompt, too. Our trips to Musee D’Orsay and The Louvre were much richer and rewarding because of her. We highly recommend Fernanda and would tour with her again. Loved our two tours wirh Fernanda!

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

12 November 2024

5 STAR. My wife and I were very fortunate to have Hugo guide us through the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay on two separate days. Hugo has a PhD in Art History at the Louvre school! and was a treasure of knowledge and made the wonders of the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay come to life. He guided us through the crowded galleries and was exuberant about his favorite artists in each of these museums. You definitely want to book him for your museum visits!Great tours of the Louvre & Musee d'Orsay

Scott🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Chrystelle)

5 November 2024

We learned so much and gained a greater appreciation for the artists of this period Higher recommend her tour MerciFantastic journey

Johanne B.🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Emilie)

2 November 2024

Despite some technical problems at the start dealing with wheelchair access and some other problems that are not worth mentioning, Emilie proved to be a resourceful person and very knowledgeable every step of our visit. Because my husband is handicapped and travels on a small scooter, it’s a bit more challenging when negotiating his way through museums. Emilie was very attentive and made sure that he and everyone around him were safe. Emilie also added some personal comments and anecdotes which made the guided visit even more interesting. Thank you Emilie for your support, patience and knowledge.A very resourceful and knowledgeable guide

Neil🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

1 November 2024

Anna was able to expertly guide me to all of the highlights of the Orsay as we journeyed to the impressionists. As a solo tour, she guided but was very flexible as we visited wonderful works of art.

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

30 October 2024

Bibiana was a wealthy of knowledge and able to communicate her passion for art and art history in ways that kept me enthralled Exhilarating

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

21 October 2024

Bibiana was wonderful and clearly passionate about art! We very much enjoyed the way she presented the Orsay to us, as a walk through the different periods of art. It helped us to learn the reason behind the paintings. Thank you, Bibiana!Wonderful walk through the Orsay!

Amy

(About local Julien)

10 October 2024

My family and I toured Musee D’Orsay with Julien this week and we loved every minute of it. He is incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. I would highly recommend him! Fantastic tour with Julien!!

Rick

(About local Emilie)

6 October 2024

We were lucky to book Emilie the day before we arrived in Paris for the d”Orsay museum. She was very knowledgeable about the art and artist and knew how to navigate the crowds very well. It was a pleasure spending the 2.5 hours with her.Emilie and d’Orsay

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

2 October 2024

Hugo while touring us through d’Orsay and 5th floor, provided historical and architectural information of d’Orsay. Then our tour from Manet to Monet, Cezanne and contemporaries was enlightening as to both the style of painting they evoked and well as the personal histories of the artists. Then Post Impressionism with Van Gogh’s history as well as his extremely productive final 2 months of his life. A mini art history course while enjoying the artists paintingsImpressionism tour d’Orsay

Laraine

(About local Julien)

8 September 2024

Julien was a perfect guide for our morning at the museum. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and had so much interesting information to share. We highly recommend Julien for any museum or Paris tour experience.A wonderful morning at the Musee d'Orsay

Rachel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hugo)

7 September 2024

Hugo gave us a wonderful tour of the Musee D’Orsay. He is clearly a pro at this. He tailored his talk perfectly to our mixed age group (including 8 & 9 year old boys). He showed us a great selection of artwork, whilst ensuring we never felt rushed and there was plenty of time to take in the views too. He is great company and hugely knowledgeable. Would have loved to have gone on his tour of the Louvre too. Thank you from us all!Fabulous guide!

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

3 September 2024

A wonderful tour of the Orsay! Julien’s knowledge made the artwork stand out and come to life. We learned a great deal and developed a much deeper appreciation for the history of the Orsay and its art.Excellent Tour of the Orsay

Caylin

(About local Bibiana )

14 May 2024

Every time I come to Paris, I will be sure to call Bibiana!!!!! She gave us an extraordinary tour of Musee d'Orsay. She created a living art history lesson by expertly navigating through the museum, identifying key pieces and showing the evolution of art during a very exciting time in the art world. The tour was equally amazing for the adults in our group as well as the young teens in our group. We will never forget our time with Bibiana! BOOK HER NOW!!! Extraordinary Tour with Bibiana

Lana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

14 April 2024

Wow! This amazing museum was made even more incredible by the knowledge, passion, and storytelling of the fabulous Julien! Couldn’t ask for better. Julien is an art savant!

julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

5 April 2024

From the very beginning of this tour I was so happy I booked it. We were at Musee D' Orsay during spring break and it was very very busy. Fernanda took us to the front of the very long security line and then even helped us skip the ticket line so that we could buy a joint ticket with L'Organerie. Fernanda was very knowledgable and kept it interesting for both me and my 10 year olds. I will be booking with her again when we go back!Very Worthwhile

Yen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

21 March 2024

If it's your first visit and you don't have all day, a guide is the way to go! Super friendly and knowledgeable, Hugo guided us expertly into and through the Musee de'Orsay. There are a lot of people and a lot of art to view, so having a guide took the guesswork out of figuring out what pieces to see and navigating through the crowds to them. We thoroughly enjoyed the meaningful discussions about the pieces, the artists, and what influenced them.Book Hugo for the Musee de'Orsay!

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Fe)

18 March 2024

Fernanda took us on a fantastic and very memorable trip around the Musee D'Orsay. The tour was tremendously well organised and was both very informative and accessible. Fernanda has amazing knowledge and was very good at communicating that to us. My teenage children (not the easiest audience in the world) were really enthralled and both very much enjoyed the tour. It was genuinely fascinating. Fernanda herself is a very charming and kind person who really couldn't do enough to accomodate us. I always find these tours are made not only by what the guide knows but how good a company they are generally as you walk around, and we all really enjoyed Fernanda's company. Fantastic tour of the D'Orsay

Simon🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Julien)

3 March 2024

Julien was fantastic- great sense of him, really engaging and interactive. Gave great insights behind the artworks which gave excellent context. Very generous with his time and knowledge. Highly recommended!!!Engaging, entertaining, educative

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

28 February 2024

Hugo was great! Very knowledgeable and entertaining guide through the Orsay. Highly recommend.Very Knowledgeable Guide

Mallory

(About local Fe)

6 January 2024

I have had the privilege of visiting many art museums with group and private tours. Fernanda blew them all away! She is knowledgeable, passionate, and so effusive. Her excitement about the art and history was infectious and we could have easily stayed for 4 or 6 hours with her rather than our prescribed 2! She was so generous with her time, staying a little extra to make sure we tied everything together and got the full picture. I cannot recommend this brilliant woman enough and cannot wait for my next trip to Paris to learn from her again!Highlight of our trip!