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Orsay Museum

View French masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas in a former railyway station turned museum.
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Slide 1 of 13, Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
Visitors at the Orsay Museum in Paris, part of Combo: 29129 + 6235 tour package.
2 hrs
Audio guide
  • Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided visit through Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  • Arrive with your reservation, use reserved entry to step inside, then walk straight into the Orsay Museum permanent collections to begin your visit.

  • Wander gallery after gallery in the permanent collections, revisit rooms as you like and shape a visit that matches your own pace.

  • Stay as independent as you like inside the permanent collections, choosing what to focus on and how long to spend in each area during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with an app audio guide or a 2-hour guided tour with an expert English guide, or add a mini guided Seine bridges walking tour.

  • Add combo upgrades such as Eiffel Tower summit, an Orangerie Museum visit with Water Lilies, a 1-hour Seine cruise, or Paris 1874 VR.

More details
  • Enjoy a relaxed, self-guided visit through Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  • Arrive with your reservation, use reserved entry to step inside, then walk straight into the Orsay Museum permanent collections to begin your visit.

  • Wander gallery after gallery in the permanent collections, revisit rooms as you like and shape a visit that matches your own pace.

  • Stay as independent as you like inside the permanent collections, choosing what to focus on and how long to spend in each area during your visit.

  • Upgrade your visit with an app audio guide or a 2-hour guided tour with an expert English guide, or add a mini guided Seine bridges walking tour.

  • Add combo upgrades such as Eiffel Tower summit, an Orangerie Museum visit with Water Lilies, a 1-hour Seine cruise, or Paris 1874 VR.

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€13
Slide 1 of 14, Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Panoramic view of Monet's Water Lilies in Orangerie Museum, Paris.
Explore at your pace
  • Step into the Orangerie Museum to see Monet’s Water Lilies and a rich collection of Impressionist and modern artworks.

  • Your ticket includes access to the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions during your visit.

  • Visit the Nymphéas Room, where Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies murals are displayed in two oval galleries.

  • Explore at your own pace after entry, with the freedom to spend more time on the artworks and rooms that interest you most.

  • Choose between timed entry, open entry, or an Orsay combo ticket depending on the option selected.

More details
  • Step into the Orangerie Museum to see Monet’s Water Lilies and a rich collection of Impressionist and modern artworks.

  • Your ticket includes access to the museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions during your visit.

  • Visit the Nymphéas Room, where Monet’s large-scale Water Lilies murals are displayed in two oval galleries.

  • Explore at your own pace after entry, with the freedom to spend more time on the artworks and rooms that interest you most.

  • Choose between timed entry, open entry, or an Orsay combo ticket depending on the option selected.

from Original price€15
€14.50

3% off

Slide 1 of 12, Group tour at Musée d’Orsay viewing Impressionist painting with guide.
Group tour at Musée d’Orsay viewing Impressionist painting with guide.
2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Unlock Musée d'Orsay with a private art expert who brings Impressionist and 19th-century works to life through clear storytelling and conversation.

  • Meet your expert guide just outside the museum entrance, then use your pre-booked ticket to enter together and begin your private visit right away.

  • Follow your guide through set routes across key galleries, then stay inside after the tour to revisit favorites or wander new rooms at your own pace.

  • Hear clear explanations of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, ask every question, and leave with a deeper grasp of the movement's impact.

  • Select your guide language from English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, or Arabic.

More details
  • Unlock Musée d'Orsay with a private art expert who brings Impressionist and 19th-century works to life through clear storytelling and conversation.

  • Meet your expert guide just outside the museum entrance, then use your pre-booked ticket to enter together and begin your private visit right away.

  • Follow your guide through set routes across key galleries, then stay inside after the tour to revisit favorites or wander new rooms at your own pace.

  • Hear clear explanations of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, ask every question, and leave with a deeper grasp of the movement's impact.

  • Select your guide language from English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, or Arabic.

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€410.97
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1 hr
  • Experience the Orsay Museum plus Ladurée tea time on the Champs Élysées, pairing art-filled galleries with a classic Parisian tea break.

  • Meet a host near the Orsay to collect your entry ticket, then begin a self-guided visit before or after tea time between 3 and 5:30pm.

  • Savor a curated set at Ladurée Champs Élysées, with sweet and savory bites, a hot drink, and freshly baked macarons served at your table.

  • In the Orsay galleries discover Van Gogh self portraits and Monet scenes, then leave with a small Ladurée macaron box as a sweet Paris souvenir.

More details
  • Experience the Orsay Museum plus Ladurée tea time on the Champs Élysées, pairing art-filled galleries with a classic Parisian tea break.

  • Meet a host near the Orsay to collect your entry ticket, then begin a self-guided visit before or after tea time between 3 and 5:30pm.

  • Savor a curated set at Ladurée Champs Élysées, with sweet and savory bites, a hot drink, and freshly baked macarons served at your table.

  • In the Orsay galleries discover Van Gogh self portraits and Monet scenes, then leave with a small Ladurée macaron box as a sweet Paris souvenir.

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€135
Slide 1 of 8, Orsay Museum facade and Seine River cruise boat under Paris bridge.
Orsay Museum facade and Seine River cruise boat under Paris bridge.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.

  • Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.

  • Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.

  • Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

  • Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.

More details
  • Make the most of your time in Paris with one combination ticket: the Orsay Museum and a Seine River cruise.

  • Discover the Orsay’s art collection featuring portraits influenced by the 19th-century revolutionary movement, plus access to temporary exhibitions.

  • Enhance your museum visit with insights into paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and more with the audio guide app.

  • Relax on a 1-hour Seine River cruise, passing iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

  • Choose from audio commentary in 14 languages during the cruise for an informative journey.

from Original price€50.90
€42.66

16% off

Slide 1 of 11, Tour guide explaining Van Gogh painting at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
Tour guide explaining Van Gogh painting at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
1 hr - 2 hrs
Meals included
  • Join an expert-led art tour that spotlights 19th-century masters like Monet and Degas, giving you rich context in a focused window of time.

  • Meet your guide by the museum entrance, have your ticket checked, then move smoothly inside so you spend more time with art than in entry lines.

  • Follow a route through Orsay Museum galleries as your guide points out brushwork, color, and composition in Impressionist and related works.

  • Pause at canvases by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and more while your guide connects themes between rooms so the collection becomes clear to follow.

  • Add extras on select options, from fast-track entry and small-group tours capped at six guests to a three-course lunch with wine or time inside after.

More details
  • Join an expert-led art tour that spotlights 19th-century masters like Monet and Degas, giving you rich context in a focused window of time.

  • Meet your guide by the museum entrance, have your ticket checked, then move smoothly inside so you spend more time with art than in entry lines.

  • Follow a route through Orsay Museum galleries as your guide points out brushwork, color, and composition in Impressionist and related works.

  • Pause at canvases by Monet, Degas, Renoir, and more while your guide connects themes between rooms so the collection becomes clear to follow.

  • Add extras on select options, from fast-track entry and small-group tours capped at six guests to a three-course lunch with wine or time inside after.

from
€59
Slide 1 of 20, Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
Orsay Museum interior with sculptures and Orangerie Museum visitor viewing Monet's Water Lilies.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Follow the evolution of Impressionism across Orsay and Orangerie, two Paris museums located a short walk apart.

  • Orsay Museum: Get fast-track entry to the permanent collection and use an audio guide for self-led commentary.

  • Orangerie Museum: Access the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including the Nymphéas Room.

  • Visit both independently, with no guided group schedule, so you can pace each museum around your day.

  • Pair Orsay’s wider Impressionist collection with Orangerie’s focused Monet experience in one art-led route.

More details
  • Follow the evolution of Impressionism across Orsay and Orangerie, two Paris museums located a short walk apart.

  • Orsay Museum: Get fast-track entry to the permanent collection and use an audio guide for self-led commentary.

  • Orangerie Museum: Access the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including the Nymphéas Room.

  • Visit both independently, with no guided group schedule, so you can pace each museum around your day.

  • Pair Orsay’s wider Impressionist collection with Orangerie’s focused Monet experience in one art-led route.

from Original price€44.90
€38.92

13% off

Slide 1 of 10, The Thinker sculpture at Rodin Museum, Paris, with Musée d'Orsay in the background.
The Thinker sculpture at Rodin Museum, Paris, with Musée d'Orsay in the background.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.

  • Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.

  • Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.

More details
  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum and its gardens, and visit Orsay Museum with an audio guide.

  • Walk through the Rodin Museum and its gardens, home to iconic works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. See unique pieces acquired by Rodin, including works by Van Gogh and Renoir, alongside his own sculptures.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s renowned 19th-century art collection, featuring masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

  • An audio guide in 14 languages at the Orsay Museum lets you dive deeper into Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Rodin’s celebrated sculptures.

  • Visit at your own pace and stay as long as you like during museum hours at both venues.

from Original price€44.90
€38.16

15% off

Slide 1 of 7, Louvre Pyramid and Orsay Museum exterior in Paris, France.
Louvre Pyramid and Orsay Museum exterior in Paris, France.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.

  • Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.

  • Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.

More details
  • Enjoy access to the Louvre and Orsay Museums’ collections, from ancient treasures to Impressionist masterpieces with audio guides for both, in one combo ticket.

  • Access the Louvre’s temporary exhibitions and visit the Musée Eugène-Delacroix, to get a deeper understanding of classical and Renaissance art and history.

  • Admire the artworks at your own pace, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, with expert insights from your audio guide.

  • Explore the Orsay Museum’s permanent collection with art by Monet, Van Gogh, & more, with commentary behind each artwork from your audio guide.

from Original price€80.90
€72.45

10% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Get ahead of the crowd at the Orsay Museum with fast-track tickets. These tickets are timed, meaning you must book a time slot for your visit.

About Orsay Museum

Housed within the former Gare d’Orsay railway station, Musee d’Orsay is not just home to Impressionist masterpieces but also an architectural wonder characterized by natural light and ornate detailing on arched ceilings. Go on a mini-walking tour and explore the museum inside-out!

Great for
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Art & Culture Lovers

Address1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Also known asOrsay Museum
Year opened1986
Founded byVictor Laloux
Visitors per year3000000
Unesco status1991

Did you know?

1. Musee d’Orsay has an extensive collection of over 45,000 photographs, making it one of the first French museums to recognize photography as a form of art.

Why visit Orsay Museum?

Abode of Impressionist Art

Musee d’Orsay is known for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks. It houses over 3,000 art pieces, which include magnificent masterpieces like Monet’s Water Lillies, Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone, and Edouard Manet’s Olympia.

Highlights

Plan your visit

Queue A1

Queue A1

This queue is for visitors with priority access and without any reservations. These include:

  • Pregnant women
  • Disabled individuals with a priority card or a disability card, along with their accompanying companion
  • People with VIP Annual Pass
  • People with Musee d'Orsay Pass, COM and ICOMOS cards, Press card, Culture Card (with a companion), Sotheby's card, Louvre Abu Dhabi card, Barnes Foundation card, Ecole du Louvre card.
  • Professional artists
  • Guide-lecturer
  • People with an auditorium ticket or an activity ticket
Queue A2

Queue A2

This queue is for the individuals who have tickets with specific time slots. These include:

  • Guests with chosen time slots for temporary collections
  • Guests with reserved time slots for permanent exhibitions
Queue C1

Queue C1

C1 is the queue for people who have not reserved a time slot and do not need to make any reservations. These include:

  • People without chosen time slots
  • People with a combo ticket to Orsay/Rodin Museum or Orsay/Orangerie Museum
  • Guests with Paris Museum Pass or Paris Pass'Lib
Queue C2

Queue C2

This row is for the guests purchasing tickets on the spot or ones allowed for free admission. These include:

  • Visitors under the age of 18
  • People aged 18-25 who are European Union or European Economic Area citizens
  • People aged 18-25 who are not citizens of the European Union but are long-term residents of EU countries
  • Students up to the age of 30 studying art at art schools or public universities
  • Job seekers
  • Disabled individuals holding a priority card or a disability card, along with their accompanying person

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What our guests say

Renate C

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Last week
We were given a tour of the Eiffel Tower by a very nice and pleasant young woman. We had a wonderful experience at the Eiffel Tower. The boat tour was also very beautiful. Thank you!

Combo: Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

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