Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour at Musée d'Orsay
Explore the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay in one 5.5-hour semi-private guided tour with reserved entry and expert commentary.
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What does this museum combo tour include?
This 5.5-hour experience combines guided tours of Paris's two most celebrated art museums. Start at the Louvre for a 2.5-hour tour covering Renaissance masterpieces, classical sculpture, and the Mona Lisa. After a lunch break, continue to the Musée d'Orsay for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights including works by Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
How does the tour work?
Meet your guide at the Louvre's main pyramid entrance by the Louis XIV statue. After the Louvre tour, you have free time for lunch before reconvening for the Orsay tour. Reserved entry is included at both museums.
Semi-private experience
Group sizes are kept small, allowing for more interaction with your guide and a less rushed pace through the galleries.
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Cover the evolution of Western art from the Renaissance to Impressionism in one expertly guided day.
Why you'll love it
- Two-museum day covering the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay
- 2.5-hour Louvre tour includes the Mona Lisa and Renaissance masterpieces
- Dedicated Orsay session with Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh highlights
- Semi-private format over 5.5 hours with a lunch break included
- Skip the queues with pre-arranged entry to both museums
What's included
- Expert guide for full 5.5-hour tour
- Guided tour of the Louvre Museum
- Guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay
- Coverage of Renaissance masterpieces and sculpture
- Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights
- Tastings or other purchases
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Opening hours
- Mon09:00-18:00
- Know before you go
Bring a valid photo ID for museum entry
Wear comfortable shoes for standing and walking
Bring water and consider snacks for the lunch break
Meet at the Louis XIV statue 15 minutes before start time
- Visitor guidelines
Large bags must be checked at museum cloakrooms
Photography without flash is permitted in most areas
Stay with your guide throughout each tour
Food and drink are not permitted in galleries
- Cancellation policy
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked
How long is the combo tour?
The total experience is approximately 5.5 hours, including a lunch break between museums.
Is lunch included?
No, but you have a break between tours to eat at a nearby restaurant or café.
Where do I meet the guide?
Meet at the Louis XIV statue in front of the Louvre's main glass pyramid entrance.
What will I see at each museum?
At the Louvre: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Renaissance works. At the Orsay: Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and others.
Can I cancel my booking?
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.
Where you'll be
Musée d'Orsay, Cour Napoléon et Pyramide du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
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