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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

Français, English, Español, Português, Italiano, العربية

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 10 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

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!

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

23 April 2025

First of all, Julien was spectacular!!! BUT, tickets were not available when we showed up when our voucher specifically stated not to buy tickets and just pay cash to Julien who would have the tickets. Your website should state to purchase the tickets at the same time you book a guide!?!?! But he helped us reschedule another day, but the tickets available had to be a package so we’re a lot more money. Once on the tour with Julien, he was remarkable with information and stories to make the experience memorable!Leuvre

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

22 April 2025

Emilie was very knowledgeable and provided a terrific overview of the Louvre highlights. Great visit with Emilie!

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

Wilfried

(About local Paul)

22 April 2025

Lieber Paul, herzlichen Dank für die wunderbare Zeit mit Dir auf dem Montmartre. Wir haben gemeinsam sehr lecker gegessen, bezaubernde Ecken der Stadt erkundet, und vor allem, wir haben einen aufmerksamen und gewinnenden Menschen kennengelernt. Primetime with Paul. Das empfehlen wir gerne weiter. Wilfried Gaul-Canjé aus Neuss am RheinNice to meet you

Esther

(About local Maxime)

22 April 2025

Our family recently had the pleasure of joining Maxime on a food tour in Paris, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our trip! My 8-year-old daughter, my husband, and I all left the tour with full stomachs and happy hearts, thanks to Maxime's exceptional guidance and expertise. First and foremost, Maxime is a true foodie. His passion and knowledge about food shine through in every stop he takes you to. The selections he made were impeccable—each bite was a testament to his refined taste. Beyond that, Maxime is a cheese expert, and we learned so much from him about different types of cheeses, how they’re made, and even the best bread pairings to enhance their flavors. It was an educational and delicious experience rolled into one! What truly sets Maxime apart is his warm personality and ability to make you feel at ease. He’s incredibly easy to talk to, full of fascinating insights, and genuinely cares about making the tour enjoyable for everyone. He doesn't just treat you as a customer; he treats you as a friend. Another highlight of the tour was Maxime’s flexibility and thoughtfulness. When he learned that we had a plane to catch later that day, he made adjustments to ensure we could enjoy the tour without feeling rushed. For instance, he prepared a pie ahead of time to save us precious minutes—such a considerate touch that truly went above and beyond. The food was, of course, outstanding. The oysters Maxime introduced us to were some of the best we’ve ever had—fresh, briny, and absolutely unforgettable! And he didn’t stop there; he took us to a secret spot that I won’t reveal to avoid spoiling the surprise for future guests. Let’s just say it was a magical experience that made us feel like true locals. It’s a place we’d never have discovered on our own, and it was the perfect way to cap off the tour. Maxie is diligent to send us a list of cheese that he shared with us afterwards! Thank you. Overall, Maxime made this food tour the highlight of our Paris trip. His expertise, kindness, and attention to detail created a unique experience we’ll always treasure. If you’re looking for an extraordinary food tour in Paris, don’t hesitate—book with Maxime. You won’t regret it! Hidden gem! Like hanging out with a friend

Lara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

20 April 2025

This tour was a wonderful way to see the vibrant and bustling Monmartre! Maxime shared his love for the food, the experience of food as part of the culture, and for Paris in general. He is a true professional and a student of his craft, not only sharing the history of the foods we tried and helping us understand what made each stop special, but also, explaining the history of Monmartre in a way that kept even my 16 year old engaged! For those that may wonder, the food was plenty and we were very full by the end! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Maxime for any of the tours he offers - you won't be disappointed. An absolute pleasure!

Jenny

(About local Bibiana )

20 April 2025

My husband and I both agree that Bibiana was the greatest tour guide we’ve ever hired to tour an art museum. And we’re so glad that museum was The Louvre! Bibiana demonstrates a striking passion for the medieval and Renaissance art she showed us. Her knowledge of those works, the artists and their era, even the techniques used by each and what made each artist and piece unique was very evident. Bibiana was so patient and sweet with our two toddler sons and we feel like she became our friend in the two amazing hours we spent with her. We are looking forward to our next tour with Bibiana!Our best art museum tour guide, ever.

Kristin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

19 April 2025

Alexia was great. We booked at the last minute and is was worth every penny. Be prepared to walk a lot but was fun to talk about the French and how they differ from the U.S. Thanks for all the time and attention. Great way to experience Paris

Patti🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paul)

16 April 2025

Paul was so friendly and interesting. Enjoyed our time with him. Our tour ended at the Eiffel Tower at sundown when the tower is blinking lights. Seeing a part of the city we were not familiar with was a treat. Would book again. Eiffel Tower & Much More

Ekaterina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

15 April 2025

My family had an incredible day with Maxine. He was so kind, friendly and accommodating to our large group. Max took us to all the places we asked for and more. He has a great knowledge of philosophy and it was fascinating taking a deeper dive into familiar historic events from a new perspective. Thank you for such a memorable day. We hope to see you next time we are in Paris. Wonderful day with Max

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!

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexia)

14 April 2025

Had a great tour with Alexia. The food was amazing and we learned a lot about the city, the culture, etc. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!Delicious food tour in Paris

Paige🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

14 April 2025

Our family of 5 booked a tour with Sophie, and we had a great time. My children are 4, 7, and 9 and they were all very happy to do the scavenger hunt. Sophie was engaging and structured with the time which helped keep the kids focused. My 4 year old got a little tired of walking at one point but in the end he has a great time. I would recommend this tour for any family! Grear foe kids

Randi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

11 April 2025

Communication with Julien prior to the day of the tour was great! He kept us informed of all of the important details, including the place to meet him on the day of the tour. He purchased our admission tickets to the Louvre in advance, and was waiting in the line to enter the museum before it opened. Once it opened we very quickly made our way to see the Mona Lisa and it gave us a great view before the crowds arrived. He continued yes to point out the highlights of the Louvre and explained a lot of detail in the paintings to really help us understand the artists perspective. It was a fantastic way to see the highlights and avoid the crowds and lines as much as possible. Great Louvre Tour

Laure

(About local Alexia)

9 April 2025

Thank you so much Alexia for this FoodTour! It was a real pleasure to do the “South” foodtour, really, really gourmet 😍 The quantities are very generous and above all, it's so good! Big +1 to the Niçoise pissaladière, enjoyed over a good beer in the Canal Saint Martin district, and to the Portuguese specialties. We're really traveling around the Mediterranean! Tunisia, Lebanon, Portugal, Côte d'Azur, Italy.... I'm rediscovering this lively neighborhood full of good things Alexia's smiles and great anecdotes at our stops ☺️... I can't recommend it enough! Generous quantities! I can't recommend it enough!

Courtney 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

9 April 2025

We love the 10 Taste WithLocals and our time with Maxime was absolutely fantastic. He adjusted his original plan to be closer to our VRBO and introduced us to a neighborhood we have never been to and would have never known to explore. It was fabulous and a fast new favorite in Paris. My husband even went back to one of the bakeries the next morning because we loved it so much.Wonderful Experience

Ingrid

(About local Ali)

6 April 2025

Super leuke ervaring , Ali is spontaan en vertelt alles heel leuk en duidelijk . Leuk dat je op plekken komt waar je normaal niet zou komen . Aanrader! Gezellig, leuke informatie

Teresa

(About local Bibiana )

3 April 2025

We had an enjoyable morning at the Louvre with Bibiana who is an expert in Renaissance Art. We started touring from the foundation of the Louvre understanding how the palace turned into a great museum before maneuvering between the most iconic exhibits of the Louvre. Bibiana's narratives was simple and precise. As a painting expert, she did not just throw out a bunch of information but instead she weaved a historical picture of how painting styles evolved and how an amateur could understand the story and thus appreciate each artwork. Bibiana - the connoisseur of art history

Leisha

(About local Alexia)

2 April 2025

Alex is a wonder and attentive food tour guide. Alex knows all the great places in Paris. She was able to tailor to our preferences. Highly recommendedTailored to our preferences

Lisa

(About local Julien)

31 March 2025

Julien was a fantastic guide for my family of 4 (two adults and two teens). He was so knowledgable and the tour was interesting. We were also one of the first to get in to view the Mona Lisa before the crowds arrived. He is also just very kind and easy going. Highly recommend! Explore the Louvre with a Local Guide

Yvonne

(About local Fe)

31 March 2025

My family and I had a memorable two hours with Fernanda seeing the highlights of the Louvre. We loved her positive energy, her storytelling, and her knowledge of the Louvre and its works of art. She expertly maneuvered us around the crowds and we appreciated the extra care she gave to my parents who are in their eighties. I highly recommend Fernanda for any tours that she offers. If you are able to visit the Louvre at 9 for the first entry, I would strongly recommend it to have some time without the crowds. Knowledgeable and engaging guide

Lori

(About local Julien)

30 March 2025

Our private Louvre tour with Julien was an absolute highlight of our trip. He is deeply knowledgeable, fun, attentive, and very thoughtful. He covered the highlights beautifully, shared the history of the palace, showed us points of interest from the windows, and listened to our art interest. Such a delight evening! We highly recommend Julien!!OUTSTANDING!!

Betsy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

30 March 2025

Fe was a truly knowledgeable guide for the Louvre. We purchased our tickets ahead of time and Fe got us in without needing to stand in line at all. She was supportive of our interests and helped us use our time wisely. Fantastic art historian

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julien)

29 March 2025

Brilliantly entertaining, extremely knowledgeable and totally charming. Highly recommended.Super guide Super guy.

bvg🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Julien)

29 March 2025

My wife, our two adult daughters, and I had the pleasure of visiting the Louvre with Julien. It quickly became clear that Julien not only shared his deep passion for the museum’s history and art, but also took the time to get to know his guests to ensure the experience was perfectly tailored from the very first moments inside the museum. We learned so many fascinating details about numerous artworks and the museum itself — he's undoubtedly one of the best guides we’ve ever had! A huge thank you from Switzerland, and a well-deserved 10 out of 10 rating! 😊Close to perfect :)

Marilyn

(About local Emilie)

29 March 2025

Emilie was very personable and knowledgeable. Her specialty is showing and telling guests about the highlights of the Louvre, in their proper historical context, which she does very well. With this background, the Louvre is a treasure in many different ways.Excellent at conveying context

Emilio🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

28 March 2025

Julien was great. Easy to communicate with, on time and he was very good at keeping my family engaged. He knows the Louvre museum like the back of his hand. I recommend himFamily of four with two little kids

Virginia

(About local Fe)

26 March 2025

Our family benefited greatly from Fe’s knowledge and expertise in art history. When we were greeted by a strike at the Louvre at the beginning of our scheduled tour with Fe, she didn’t miss a beat and used the opportunity to give us an outdoor tour of the grounds and surrounding areas, along with in-depth explanation of French history and the museum. Later, when we were allowed to enter the museum, Fe made up for lost time by bringing us on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of the museum, including the Mona Lisa to the immense delight of our youngest family members. Fe is a font of knowledge and she has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Fe Reveals the Highlights of the Louvre!

Jody🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

24 March 2025

Bibiana was fantastic. Her knowledge of art history is apparent. She did a lovely job connecting the art through the different periods. She was able to scoot us around to the major pieces efficiently and had no problem getting us up close. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.Highly recommend!

Anousone

(About local Alexia)

24 March 2025

Superb experience! My first food tour and I really don't regret it! I live in Paris and yet I was able to discover new culinary splties thanks to Alexia who shared her passion with us in a very entertaining way! I did the Strasbourg Saint Denis food tour with some friends and we loved the anecdotes about the neighborhood, the walk was pleasant and it was cool to taste different specialties from around the world!My first food tour and I really don't regret it!

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

22 March 2025

excellent caring helpful and most accurately informative. We want come back to Paris and will book Emilie to be our guideExcellent

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

21 March 2025

We spent the day with Emilie touring both the Louvre & D’Orsay with lunch in the park in between. Emilie provided us with head sets so we could clearly hear her stories, background and history of everything we viewed today. Emilie was sensitive to our limitations and accommodated accordingly. Emilie was knowledgeable, informative and answered all of our questions. Her depth of knowledge both historically and academically added an unforeseen and greatly appreciated element to our experience in both museums. Emilie is kind, compassionate and passionate about her trade as a guide. Her English is wonderful as was her sense of humor! We highly recommend Emilie as a guide while in Paris, especially for the Louvre & D’Orsay!!Exceptional Guide for Louvre & D’Orsay

Chris

(About local Julien)

20 March 2025

Julien led a tour for me, my wife, and our 10 year old and 7 year old children and we loved it! Julien was terrific with the kids and made sure they were entertained and educated throughout. We learned so much, not only about the art work, but about the history of the Louvre itself. He clearly has a passion for art. Highly recommended. Fantastic Louvre tour

jacqueline

(About local Emilie)

18 March 2025

We had an awkward start through no fault of Emilie’s. The Lourve opened an hour late and there was at least a couple thousand people in line. Emilie kept us comfortable and entertained. She also helped keep our spot as second in line while countless other groups tried push their way to the front or “make friends” at the head of the line. Once inside Emilie gave us a wonderful tour and even spent extra time with us to make up for the late start. Highly recommend her!Emilie is the best!

Sanjeev

(About local Maxime)

18 March 2025

I have been on many tours and this was one of my favorites. Maxime tailored the tour to our preferences (no shellfish) and took the time to research delightful hole in the wall food places which a tourist would never stumble upon. In addition he threw in local gossip tidbits which made it a very engaging experience. Definitely choose him!One of my favorite tours

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

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

16 March 2025

Bibiana brought to life art and history! There were 6 of us with varied exposure to France and the Louvre. We all learned something new as she pointed out fascinating facts and helped us understand how to see things in context. Despite the crowd and imperfect audio system, she held our attention for the entire tour. Thanks Bibiana for igniting our interest in learning and appreciating the arts. We will be back and hope to see you again. She brought it!

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

15 March 2025

Thank you so much Emilie for our fantastic tour of the Louve! We can't rave enough about Emilie and are so thankful we booked the Louve with her. We didn't give her a "must see" list of art to see, we are experienced museum goers so we left it to Emilie to show us her version of the Louve. We spent a fair bit of time learning to history of the museum itself rather than running from one masterpiece to the next and are we the better for it! There is a vast part of the original medieval fortress that predates the museum that many people miss. We learned all about it and so enjoyed this part of the tour! After teaching us the history of the Louve, we did see several "must see's" as well. I also wanted to visit the Couture Exhibit and Emilie made sure we knew exactly how to get to the beginning of that show. We could not be happier with her and highly recommend Emilie as a guide! Thanks again Emilie!!Absolutely Wonderful!!

Kate

(About local Bibiana )

15 March 2025

Bibiana was a wonderful tour guide, very warm and friendly. She was very responsive and easy to communicate with. She made the building and the art come alive for us as she customized the tour to suit our needs. She was very attentive and knew all the elevator routes in the Louvre to help minimize the amount of stairs for my dad, which was very kind. Really recommend going on a tour with Bibiana and also going to the Louvre on Friday evenings - zero queues and easy to move about with minimal crowds. Fantastic private tour with Bibiana

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

12 March 2025

Juliane was amazing! We toured the Louvre with our 11 and 7 year old daughters. My husband is a history teacher and has spent many years teaching Art History. Julien was able to keep everyone engaged! The Louvre was our girls favorite part of Paris, thanks to the amazing tour we had!! Cannot recommend enoughGreat Family Tour!

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!

Alena

(About local Emilie)

6 March 2025

Emilie was great at communicating before our visit about meeting and tickets. She kept us on schedule and showed us a large variety of the collection in only 2 hours which I know we could not have done on our own. She also was informative about the art without being dry. She also took us to the gallery we wanted to visit after our tour was over to make sure we didn’t get lost. I would book with her again. Great morning at the louvre

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

Hannah

(About local Bibiana )

27 February 2025

Bibiana was a great tour guide and very helpful and informative. I enjoyed learning about the history of the Louvre and the renaissance art. Louvre Reviee

Leigh

(About local Maxime)

24 February 2025

Maxine provided our group of four with a lovely walking tour of the Marais. The tour included interesting facts and insights, yummy bakery items, coffee and chocolates. The pace was designed to our preference. Maxine was a pleasure.Architecture and food tour in one

Nilda

(About local Bibiana )

21 February 2025

We can’t say enough good things about our time with Bibiana. She was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. We felt really cared for and appreciate all the effort she put into the time she spent with us. Anyone would be lucky to have Bibiana as a guide! 😃 Nilda and JulieA Wonderful Guide

Yanis

(About local Alexia)

20 February 2025

Superb experience with Alexia! Varied addresses, each better than the last, anecdotes about each place... What more could you ask for? Thanks again Alexia for a great time :)Superb experience with Alexia!