Orsay Museum and Louvre Museum Tour 2026
Skip-the-line guided tour of the Louvre and Orsay Museum | Reserve now & pay later
About Orsay Museum and Louvre Museum Tour
Choose the Orsay Museum and Louvre Museum Tour — featuring two of Paris’s top museums. At the Louvre, see over 35,000 works of art including the famous “Mona Lisa”, “Venus de Milo”, and the “Winged Victory of Samothrace”. Then, explore the Orsay Museum which houses the largest collection of Impressionist paintings by masters like Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir. Book your guided tour today and explore art history!
Explore two of the most iconic museums in Paris, the Louvre and Orsay, and take a chronological journey through art history, from Ancient Greece to the French Impressionists. Your guide will lead you step-by-step, explaining how each period influenced the next to give you a full picture of art’s evolution over time.
Visit the Louvre, Paris’ largest museum, and see Leonardo da Vinci’s famous “Mona Lisa” up close. Your guide will share stories about the creation of this 500-year-old painting and the mystery behind the Mona Lisa’s enigmatic smile. You’ll also see more of da Vinci’s other masterpieces like “Bacchus” and “La Belle Ferronnière”.
Step into the Musée d'Orsay's beautiful Beaux-Arts building. Originally a railway station, the building, now filled with art, is a masterpiece in itself. Enjoy how Orsay Museum architecture blends with the amazing collection of Impressionist art housed inside.
Explore the Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay with a professional guide. They’ll share interesting facts, insights, and stories to help you better understand the artists and the periods they belonged to. The guide will also explain the history and significance of the artworks you see.
You can book your tour now and pay later. If your plans change, feel free to cancel up to 24 hours before the tour and receive a full refund!
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I’m so glad I booked a tour of these two museums! Louis, our guide, made this experience so fun! He really knew how to engage the group, and his knowledge of the Impressionist works at the Orsay was remarkable. Monet’s Water Lilies and Degas’ Ballet Class were among my favorites. At the Louvre, I was blown away by Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Standing so close to it felt surreal. The tour was well-paced, and with our entry tickets, we were even allowed to stay in the museum after the tour to explore a bit more.
The Orsay and Louvre Museum tour was the perfect way to experience two of Paris's most famous museums in one day. Our guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable which made the whole tour pass by super quickly. Seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre was amazing, but I also loved Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait at the Orsay. The starting time of the tour was perfect, allowing us to explore at a comfortable pace. We never felt rushed, and the tour was well-organized. If you're a fan of art and history, this is the perfect tour for when you’re in Paris!
DESCRIPTION
Orsay Museum and Louvre Museum Tour
- Expert art historian guide
- Reserved entry ticket to both museums
- Museum entrance fees
- Spanish, English, German, Italian, French, Russian
EXPLORE THE ICONIC MUSEUMS OF PARIS
Join the Louvre and Orsay Museum Tour for a full day of exploring two of the most famous museums in Paris, guided by an expert tour guide. The Louvre, the most visited museum in the world, is home to over 9,000 years of human creativity, including artifacts from ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. The Orsay Museum features the world’s largest collection of Impressionist art and is a must-visit when in Paris. Together, these museums display tens of thousands of works across vast exhibition spaces and feature some of the most iconic works of art.
MEET THE LOUVRE - A GLOBAL CULTURAL LANDMARK
The Orsay Museum and Louvre Museum Tour starts at the Louvre Museum. Your guide will lead you in and talk about how the museum was originally built as a fortress in 1190 before becoming a royal palace and eventually a public museum in 1793. With over 35,000 works of art spread across 400 rooms, the Louvre is the largest museum in France. Your guide will show you the most iconic pieces, including Da Vinci's “Mona Lisa” and the “Venus de Milo”. They will also explain the significance of the “Winged Victory of Samothrace” and show you the Louvre’s largest room, the Salle des États, where the “Mona Lisa” is displayed.
DISCOVER IMPRESSIONIST ART AT THE ORSAY MUSEUM
After a lunch break, your guide will take you to the Musée d'Orsay, housed in the former Gare d'Orsay railway station. As soon as you walk in, you’ll be struck by its stunning Beaux-Arts style and the giant Orsay Museum Clock. Your guide will explain how the museum was converted in 1986 and became home to thousands of works of 19th-century French art. You’ll learn about the Impressionist movement, as your guide will talk about works by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Degas. They will also share interesting stories behind masterpieces like “The Ballet Class” by Degas and “The Balcony” by Manet.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Interesting facts about the Louvre and the Orsay Museum
100 DAYS TO SEE ALL THE ART AT THE LOUVRE
If you spent 30 seconds at each piece in the Louvre, it would take you 100 whole days to see them all.
MONA LISA'S SIZE
The Mona Lisa is smaller than you might think. It measures 21x30 inches (53x77 centimeters) in size.
A RECORD-BREAKING MUSEUM
The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world with over 9 million visitors a year!
MORE METAL THAN THE EIFFEL TOWER!
The Orsay Museum has 12,000 tonnes of metal in its construction, which is 5,000 tonnes more than the metal in the Eiffel Tower’s construction.
ARTISTS SAVED THE ORSAY MUSEUM
The Orsay Museum was saved from demolition in the 1970s, thanks to a preservation campaign led by art historians, museum curators, and cultural figures who convinced the French government to transform the former station into a museum.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Ensure you bring a valid passport or ID card, as you may be asked to show it at the entrance.
- Tours are limited to a maximum of six guests per guide to ensure a more intimate and personalized experience.
- Ensure that you share full names, a mobile phone number, and an email address where you can be reached before the tour.
- This tour comes with a free cancellation policy, just like most of our Orsay Museum tours.
- A few tips before you visit Orsay Museum can help you know what to ask your guide.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide by the statue of Louis XIV, located in front of the Louvre Pyramid.
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Explore all the Louvre and the Orsay highlights with a single guided tour!
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Skip-the-line
Orsay Museum Ticket
Skip the crowds and enjoy direct access to the Orsay Museum to explore its masterpieces at your own pace. Discover the world’s largest permanent collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including famous artists like Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, Monet, and Cézanne. Walk through the beautifully preserved former Gare d'Orsay railway station and view the impressive collection of sculptures, decorative arts, and photography. Explore the art museum's permanent display and temporary exhibitions for a memorable Parisian art journey.
Paris art pass
Paris Museum Pass
Visit 60+ top museums and monuments of Paris. You can skip the line at the famous Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa, the Palace of Versailles to see where the French royal family lived, climb the Arc de Triomphe on Champs-Élysées, visit the Center Pompidou or the City of Paris Museum of Modern Art, and the list goes on! You can enjoy access to Parisian museums for 2, 4, or 6 days and add a relaxing cruise on the Seine.
Museum bundle deal
Orsay Museum & Rodin Museum Combo Ticket
Gain access to both the Orsay and the Rodin Museum with a combo ticket. Visit the Orsay Museum to experience the paintings of famous Impressionists. Then, approach the Rodin Museum and explore the world of art through sculpture and human expression. Skip the line at both venues. Secure your Orsay Museum and Rodin Museum combo ticket now and experience two very different but equally impressive art forms!