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Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour

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Instant confirmationFree cancel up to 24 hours5 hours 30 minutes

Highlights

  • - Follow the evolution of Western art in one day, from Renaissance masterpieces at the Louvre to Impressionist icons at the Orsay Museum.
  • - Begin with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Louvre, including reserved timed entry and highlights like the Mona Lisa, classical sculpture, and Renaissance works.
  • - Enjoy a lunch break after the Louvre to rest and recharge before the second part of the tour.
  • - Continue with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the MusĂ©e d’Orsay, focusing on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
  • - Choose this combo to experience two iconic museums as one connected journey, with expert guidance, smooth pacing, and no need for separate planning.

What's included

  • **Louvre Museum**
  • - Timed access to the Louvre
  • - 2.5-hour guided tour of Louvre Museum
  • - Expert English-speaking guide
  • **Orsay Museum**
  • - Reserved entry to Orsay
  • - 2.5-hour guided tour of Orsay Museum
  • - Expert English-speaking guide

Not included

  • - Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • - Gratuities (optional)
  • - Meals (lunch break is at own expense)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience.

Your experience

Explore the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay in one 5.5-hour semi-private tour with expert guidance and reserved entry tickets.

Getting started

Meet your guide by the Louis XIV statue in front of the Louvre’s main glass pyramid entrance. After a brief introduction, your group will pass through security and have tickets validated before heading inside to begin your museum journey.

What to expect

Louvre Museum & Musée d'Orsay

This combo tour connects two of Paris’s most celebrated art museums, each renowned for its unique collection and historical significance. The Louvre, housed in a former royal palace, is the world’s largest art museum, while the Musée d'Orsay, set in a grand Beaux-Arts railway station, showcases the evolution of modern art.

Features

  • Mona Lisa and Louvre masterpieces: See da Vinci’s iconic portrait, the Venus de Milo, and works by Raphael and Delacroix, each representing pivotal moments in art history.

  • Curated highlights: Your guide leads you to both celebrated and lesser-known pieces, offering context and stories that bring the collections to life.

  • Impressionist collection at MusĂ©e d'Orsay: Discover the world’s finest assembly of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, including paintings by Monet, Renoir, CĂ©zanne, and van Gogh.

  • Architectural landmarks: Experience the Louvre’s historic palace setting and the Orsay’s transformation from a 19th-century train station to a leading art museum.

  • Reserved entry and small group: Benefit from reserved tickets and a semi-private group size for a more focused, interactive experience.

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