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Musée d'Orsay: Impressionist Masterpieces with Audio Guide

Paris, France2 hoursGuided in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese

Wander the world's great Impressionist collection inside a grand former railway station, with a reserved entry time and an audio guide that brings Monet, Renoir, Degas and Van Gogh to life at your own pace.

2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Self-guided; book for up to 10 travellersKeeps the experience personal
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, ChineseLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Reserved entry time, so there's no ticket-desk queue to join
  • Multilingual audio guide to shape your own route
  • Impressionist and Post-Impressionist rooms with works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne and Van Gogh
  • The station's soaring nave and its gilded clock
  • Views across the Seine through the giant clock-face windows

Full description

The Musée d’Orsay fills a Beaux-Arts railway station on the Left Bank with French art from roughly 1848 to 1914, and its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries are among the most admired anywhere. A reserved entry slot takes the guesswork out of the ticket desk, so you can walk in and start with the paintings rather than the queue.

Your audio guide, available in several languages, adds context as you move between the sculpture-lined nave, the upper-floor Impressionist rooms and the famous clock windows looking out over the Seine towards Montmartre. Stay as long as you like: there’s no group to keep up with and no fixed route.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive at the museum

    Head to the entrance shown in your confirmation at your reserved time and pass the standard security check.

  2. Collect your audio guide

    Pick up your audio guide inside and choose your language.

  3. The main nave

    Start among the sculptures of the old station hall beneath the arched glass roof.

  4. Impressionist galleries

    Climb to the upper floor for Monet, Renoir, Degas and the Post-Impressionists.

  5. Clock windows

    Finish at the great clock windows for a view across the Seine and the Tuileries.

Included

  • Reserved entry ticket to the Musée d'Orsay permanent collection
  • Audio guide
  • Mobile ticket and entry instructions

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Temporary exhibitions that require a separate ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Musée d'Orsay, Left Bank, Paris (7th arrondissement). The exact entrance for reserved tickets is shown in your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The museum is usually closed on Mondays and some public holidays; opening hours can change, so please check before you visit.
  • Arrive a few minutes before your reserved time; security screening applies to all visitors.
  • Large bags and luggage may not be allowed inside.
  • Some rooms or works may be closed or on loan without notice.
  • Price shown is a guide per adult; we confirm the final price and availability before you pay.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I plan for the visit?

Most visitors spend around two hours, though you're free to stay longer. There's no time limit once you're inside during opening hours.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The audio guide is offered in several languages; tell us your preference in the request form and we'll confirm what's available for your date.

Can I visit temporary exhibitions?

Some temporary exhibitions are included with museum entry and others need a separate ticket. We'll let you know what applies when we confirm your booking.

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