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Unveil the mysteries of the Musée d'Orsay and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour by night! Every Thursday evening Musée d'Orsay opens its doors for you to discover. Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to discover Musée d'Orsay after dark!

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Español, Italiano, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets are not included and need to be paid directly to the host in cash
• 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 8 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

   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

Paul

(About local Bibiana )

26 June 2025

We met the smiling Bibiana in front of the Musee D'Orsay, which had been unexpectedly closed for technical reasons. The queues outside were kilometric! Bibiana skillfully navigated us through the crowds and has us inside the building within minutes. Bibiana abounds with natural enthusiasm when sharing her knowledge of the museum and its art collection. Rather than just detailing the works present, she explained their fundamental, historical importance in creating/promoting the various artistic movments, Absolutely fascinating and thoroughly recommendable!Perfect guide for a perfect museum!

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

24 March 2024

I had the BEST time with Fernanda and am so glad I chose her. She’s insanely smart and funny and really had a concise plan for the tour that allowed me to really learn about art at this time. I have been to Musée d’Orsay a few times and it is my favorite in Paris. Fernanda shined a new light on it for me and I left feeling a new appreciation for it. She had a plan but didn’t hesitate to deviate based on the conversation we were having. She quizzed me a little on the way which was fun and informative and overall it was just a lovely, fresh way to see the museum with someone who knows it and art so well. Thank you Fernanda!Fernanda is the perfect guide!

Benjamin

(About local Julien)

26 July 2025

We booked Julien through a referral from a friend and this was easily one of the best things we did on our honeymoon. Julien was amazing. He made the Louvre feel personal, approachable, and honestly kind of magical. I’m not an art expert by any stretch, but he made everything feel interesting and easy to understand. The way he told the stories behind the paintings and sculptures really brought them to life. We didn’t have a direction or focus we wanted and entrusted our experience to him. He also picked up on the fact that we were on our honeymoon and added these thoughtful touches throughout the tour. He pointed out romantic pieces, shared cool little hidden spots, and just made the whole experience feel tailored to us. It didn’t feel like a tour, it felt like walking through the museum with a super knowledgeable friend who really cared about making it memorable for us. We walked away feeling inspired, grateful, and so glad we booked it. I could not recommend him enough. We will definitely be booking Julien again the next time we are in Paris.The Highlight of Our Honeymoon

Bonnie🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Ali)

21 July 2025

We had a wonderful time today in the Marais district- our waistlines may never recover! My best friend and I enjoyed a delicious series of pastries with Ali who was a friendly, thoughtful and informative guide. Everything we tried was truly special in: quality , freshness , taste and unique flavor. Delicious Pastry Tour

Katrina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Bibiana )

21 July 2025

We wanted to book a tour to make the most of our Louvre experience both for us and our children aged 11 and 13 rather than be overwhelmed with such an huge collection of art and the crowds. We are not art experts and wanted to have a tour guide help us to get the most from the experience and enhance our understanding and appreciation of the amazing and notable pieces on display. We weren’t sure booking a group tour would keep them engaged and give us what we were after so we opted for a personal tour with Bibiana. We found Bibiana to be warm, friendly and fun and in our time together she covered the early history of the Louvre when it was a palace showing us the old foundations and taking us back in time in the history of France before helping enlighten us on the evolution of Greek and Roman sculptures and art. Both my husband and I felt Bibiana gave us a whole new appreciation for the more famous pieces by classical masters and by the time we parted we felt like experts and could admire the art in a whole new way. We appreciated that Bibiana also made sure to engage our children asking them questions and pointing out aspects to them throughout the tour as well. We were able to skip the line to enter through an alternative entry which was also a bonus and time saver given we visited during the Summer when crowds are at their peak. Overall I definitely felt touring with Bibiana enhanced our overall Louvre experience. A fantastic Louvre experience

Katrina

(About local Paul)

16 July 2025

Limited knowledge of area and poor food selection - 2 of 4 tastings were from backpack. Not a food tour

Sharon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

16 July 2025

We had the most fantastic time with Emilie at the Louvre. It can be an overwhelming place to visit on your own, but Emilie curated the perfect visit for us. She was knowledgeable, engaging and our family has a wonderful visit. Would 100% recommend a tour with Emilie.Best Introduction to the Louvre!

Natacha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

14 July 2025

Ali was very accommodating with the kids. It was a challenging day as it was pouring, but we were able to get the best we could despite the unexpected weather conditions. He gave us good tips and demonstrated knowledge about the area and the history behind each building and neighborhood. We had to make it shorter as the rain was painful for the boysDiscovering the magic of rainy Paris

Norm🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

13 July 2025

Bibiana was a wonderful guide, weaving a compelling story through our 2-hour tour. She was very knowledgeable about art and history, blending both subjects. The tour was quite informative and a great introduction to the Louvre. Super informative tour

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

12 July 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Emilie! She was so friendly and knowledgeable and kept our jet-lagged group of 4 engaged throughout our two hours. We knew we would be tired after an overnight flight and wanted to see the highlights of the museum (Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, etc.), and she showed us all of those and more. I especially appreciated seeing some of the original stone of the palace from the lower level and learning the original history of the location and museum. Emilie was so kind and informative. We would book another tour with her in a heartbeat! Wonderful tour of Le Louvre

Milinda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

12 July 2025

Bibiana has a very special way of teaching you how to see art as it has developed thru the eyes of the artist thru out time. She has mastered how to engage all people from a variety of ages and previous knowledge and add to that. In addition she is lovely to be with and spend time with. We could have spent many days with her and continued learning something new each day. Art historian extraordinaire

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

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(About local Emilie)

10 July 2025

Emilie was a true professional. Knew her way around the Louvre and was able to effectively give myself and my kids the perfect tour around the museum.Emilie was fantastic

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

10 July 2025

We were traveling from the United States with three teenagers. Fe took us on a tour of the Louvre. She was incredible and took great care to explain everything in a way that our entire party would understand. She also got us in very quickly and the front of most exhibits. She is simply awesome.Fe is incredible!

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

10 July 2025

Our family learned so much walking the Louvre with Bibiana. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a museum tour. Great Experience

Clifford🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

8 July 2025

Alexia was absolutely wonderful. She made our food tour perfect. And we learned so much about the area. It was a perfect way to spend the morning learning and eating local foods. She was especially great with our 8 year old son. Expecto Petronous! Wonderful and Thoughtful

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

6 July 2025

We had the pleasure of spending time with Alexia during our stay in Paris, and she was truly fantastic. From the moment we met, she made everything feel easy and welcoming, especially as we were traveling with children. She helped us navigate local menus and order authentic French dishes we might have otherwise missed (escargot & desert & now the kiddos only order lemonade which is more like American sprite)! She was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating, always making sure the kids felt included and engaged. Whether it was finding the right place to eat, helping translate with warmth and patience, or sharing local insights along the way, Alexia was a total gem! Absolutely wonderful! Her kindness, professionalism, and local knowledge made our Paris experience even more special with a local. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a personable, family-friendly, and genuinely helpful guide in the city!Absolute Gem!

MichalGrey

(About local Emilie)

5 July 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Emilie, who met us at the Musee D’Orsay for a three hour private guided tour. She helped us navigate an otherwise daunting experience, introduced us to artists we didn’t yet know and educated us about the evolution of Impressionism. We thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you so much Emilie!Musee D’Orsay private tour!

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!

Corina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

4 July 2025

We loved our tour of the Louvre with Julien. He is extremely passionate about Paris, and art, and you could easily feel that in the way he talks about the paintings. Our family listened to every word he has told us, and wished we had more time to go through the museum. Great tour!

Lela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

3 July 2025

Based on their personable introduction, I booked a tour for my mother & daughter trip with Maxime. A tour guide who gets the importance of coffee, relaxation, and rest? Booked. Maxime was early to arrive, prepared, and friendly. Maxime is as inquisitive as they are knowledgeable of Paris, culture, history, literature, and social issues. They brought more to the activity than we expected. Both my mother and I were more knowledgeable and prepared to orient ourselves in a new city after our tour. We highly recommend Maxime’s services, particularly if you enjoy their introduction. This activity was a highlight of our vacation.What an enjoyable time.

John

(About local Alexia)

3 July 2025

We had a 12 person private that Alexia adapated to our different palettes and energy. She was informative and the stops were all top notch. The perfect amount of back story, history, culture, and local vibe to each experience. We would highly recommend AlexiaIf you are in Paris...DO THIS TOUR

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

2 July 2025

Maximum was Uber knowledgeable, interesting and creative. He recommended a few non tourist places to visit. We were lucky enough to have him guide us thru Notre Dame. This was unexpected based on our timing. Left Bank and beyond

Alex🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alexia)

2 July 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Alexia, who is a fun and easygoing tour guide. She was very thoughtful about places she took us on an extremely hot day. We had great tasty bits all along and ended up having a picnic in the park. Highly recommend Alexia. A fun tour on a hot day

Sean, Leiane and Regan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alexia)

1 July 2025

We did a 3 hour food/tasting tour of the Saint-Germain des pres area with Alexia and enjoyed it very much! We got to see and hear about many places that we would have never discovered on our own. Alexia was very knowledgeable about the area, was an engaging speaker, and asked about our preferences to ensure we were all interested in the things that she covered during the tour. I have already recommended her to two other families who are travelling in Paris this summer, and would definitely seek her out for another tour the next time we are there.Highly Enjoyable Tour with Alexia

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!!

Kate🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Fe)

30 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Fe. She was able to direct us to pieces of interest rather than us trying to fumble our alway through by ourselves. She was very informative and engaging especially with our children who are 14, 12 and 9. Thank you FeThank you Fe

Jessie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

28 June 2025

Maxime is extremely knowledgeable about Grecian statuary and its place in Western Classical art, but if you want a personable tour of the highlights of the Louvre, look for someone else.Not What We Hoped For

Rachel

(About local Fe)

28 June 2025

What a treat for us and our kids in Paris. Fe was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and helped us hit the major highlights of the Louvre. Our 6 and 4 year old are still talking about her.Fe was exceptional!

Lina

(About local Julien)

27 June 2025

Julien was a wonderful tour guide! He really explained the meanings behind the art and was able to engage my children in all the paintings and art that we saw! Now the whole family will look and view art differently! Thank you Julien!Best tour!

Gorana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

24 June 2025

Our family of four loved our Louvre tour with Emilie! I told her our daughters' ages in advance and she prepared a special tour for them, and made sure to point out things of interest for their age level. She saved us a TON of time from skipping the entry line, to being able to use the group visit rest room, to making sure we saw all the important works within our two hours there (the kids can only really muster so much time in a museum before they start losing it :)). Her knowledge of the art and the history was fantastic, and she answered all our questions patiently. She really explained the history behind each painting and made it interesting for all of us. We learned a ton and she was worth every penny. I highly recommend her!Fantastic Louvre tour with Emilie!

Becky

(About local Fe)

24 June 2025

We were delighted with our tour withe Fe: she structured the tour according to our interests and requests. Even though we were late and our tour was shortened, Fe made the most of our time and showed us parts of the museum we would not have seen on our own. She is extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic about art, history, museums and Paris, and it was a pleasure spending the time with her. On our next trip to Paris we will arrange another tour with her. A Great Experience with Fe in the Louvre.

Mikael🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Alexia)

23 June 2025

We took the Pastery tour with lovely Alexia who skillfully guided us between hidden spots, bakeries and parks in an interesting and fun way. The challange was not the easiest, really warm weather and us already starting the day with another tour and on the day of the festival "the day of the music", that brought half of Paris to the streets, Alexia had done her homework in advance, having multiple bakery options, in case of pasteries beeing sold out and even replanning on the go for a ice cream stop in the heat by choosing the lesser known location to avoid the huge lines at the main shop. The thing that really stood out with the tour was the truely great effort and huge heart Alexia showed during the tour and doing so in a genuin way that made it feel like beeing shown around by a friend. We had a wonderful afternoon with Alexia amongst delicious pastry, magical surroundings and streets filled with music. Choose a few hours, an afternoon or a full day with Alexia showing you arround, you woun´t regret it!Fun guidance with alot of heart and effort

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

23 June 2025

Emilie was a wonderful guide and she showed us the best of the Louvre in 3 hours. She made it fun with our grandchildren (10/12) by giving them picture cards to find within the artwork. They stayed engaged the whole time. Her love and passion for the museum was very evident and it made us appreciate this special place even more.Exploring the Louvre with kids

Corinna

(About local Paul)

21 June 2025

Es gab leider nur drei Stationen, wir haben viel über die Kunst in Montmatre erfahren, aber wir waren enttäuscht, dass es wenig Probierstationen gab. Zudem gehörten diese auch nicht zu den Highlights des Viertels.More culture less food

Juliana

(About local Fe)

20 June 2025

Fe was amazing. We loved it. The tour was great and she was incredibly knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to book with her again. The only thing I would mention-which is a Tours with Locals issue, unrelated to Fe- is that the tour times listed aren’t necessarily available if tickets are already sold out through the main Louvre site. For example we booked a 9a-11a tour planning on hustling to the Mona Lisa with a smaller viewing crowd but even though she had us pre-book tickets, they were sold out at that time and the earliest available were 10 which allows for a 9:30 entry. Seems like not a big deal but changed our timing of plans for the day and made the Mona Lisa viewing meh. Fe was excellent, made the most of it, and gave us extra tour time so it’s definitely not a Fe issue. She was truly was an exceptional guide. Just double check the Louvre site when you are deciding on time and buy tickets early!! Great tour!

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!

Justine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

19 June 2025

Maxine was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the food, the historical significance and progression of the neighborhood. He was very patient with my boisterous kids and it was a very memorable and delicious day.

Jonas🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Alexia)

16 June 2025

True Marais specialist! Alexia knows the details of the Marais’ history, along with where the best spots are for pastries (gluten free or regular). Lovely to get such a unique perspective on everything from the public buildings to the parks and stunning back alleys you would otherwise miss. Knowledgable and adaptable

Juliana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ali)

15 June 2025

Ali provided a very enjoyable food and history tour of Montmartre, Paris. All the bites were classics like quiche, macaroons, charcuterie, chocolate- but all very high quality and delicious. We were pleasantly surprised by how much history was provided as we would our way up Montmartre to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top where beautiful views of the city awaited.Food and History with Wonderful Guide

Rodrigo🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Alexia)

14 June 2025

Excelente guía, muy atenta , muy recomendable Great!

Colin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alexia)

13 June 2025

Alexia was great. Cheerful, on time, a great conversationalist with a v good in depth knowledge of the area, historical, food, social history and much more. Thoroughly recommend!!!!!Relaxed and informative

Unknown

(About local Alexia)

12 June 2025

Alexia hat mich und meine Familie auf eine Food Tour durch Monmartre mitgenommen. Sie war unglaublich freundlich, hat uns tolle Ecken gezeigt und viele Tipps gegeben. Das Essen war vorrangig Süßes, hier hätte ich mir mehr herzhafte Alternativen und auf dem Weg vielleicht noch einen leckeren Wein gewünscht. Die Kinder hat es aber begeistert ;-) Vielen Dank, wir hatten durch dich einen tollen Tag!! Tolle Führung

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

11 June 2025

Very knowledgable. Would definitely recommend her!Greaet experience

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Livia)

11 June 2025

Contacted the company after 15 minutes of waiting who was able to get a hold of her. She was unavailable.Didn't show up

Unknown

(About local Bibiana )

11 June 2025

Maria

(About local Julien)

10 June 2025

Julien was absolutely fantastic!Fantastic!

Maria

(About local Julien)

10 June 2025

Julien was absolutely fantastic!Fantastic!

Vincent🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

10 June 2025

Maxine was so helpful, kind and knowledgeable. The next time I am in Paris, I will schedule a tour with him..Maxine is the best....

J.

(About local Fe)

8 June 2025

Fe was great helping us with questions, guiding us before even booking with her. We met her outside the Louvre where the magic all started with detailed explanations on certain aspects outside before she helped us quickly navigate the entrance. Inside, we had the best time learning about the museum pieces with Fe's insight and knowledge. She knows so much about the pieces and was able to connect them with other museums we were at recently in London and Paris. She even gave us some things to look out for in upcoming places we were visiting. Her guidance was one of our highlights for our two week European vacation. Thanks.Best Museum Tour Ever