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Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum with Ticket to the Musée d’Orsay

About the Louvre Museum and the Musée d’Orsay

The Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world, with works that cover centuries of art history and the vestiges of ancient civilizations. The Musée d’Orsay, housed in the former Gare d’Orsay station, inaugurated for the Universal Exposition of 1900, was transformed into one of the best impressionist museums in 1986.

What to see during the visit

During your guided tour of the Louvre, you will discover some of its great masterpieces, such as the Mona Lisa, Liberty Leading the People or the Venus de Milo, with explanations and context to understand why they have marked the history of art. After the tour, you will enjoy your tickets to the Musée d’Orsay to explore the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection at your leisure, through renowned artists such as Monet, Van Gogh or Degas.

“The purpose of art is to remove the dust of routine from our souls.” – Pablo Picasso

Curiosities

  • The Louvre Pyramid was inaugurated on March 29, 1989 and became one of the great symbols of the museum.
  • The Musée d’Orsay occupies a former station built between 1898 and 1900, one of the great cultural transformations of Parisian modernism in the 20th century.
  • At Orsay, in addition to paintings, you will find sculptures and decorative arts that help to understand the passage from academicism to impressionism and modern art.

What does it include?

Entrance to the Musée d'Orsay.
Expert guide and 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre.
Ticket to the Louvre Museum with reserved access.

Not included

Nothing not specified in the "what's included" section.

Place of organization

Carrousel Arch of the Louvre Museum. Meeting in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre 75001 PARIS

General information

Louvre Museum:

  • It is MANDATORY to bring a valid ID or passport (original) to access the monument.
  • It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes in advance.
  • Reserved access may be affected by museum security procedures, such as the Vigipirate plan, security checks, or large crowds.
  • Large bags, strollers, and umbrellas must be left in the museum cloakroom.
  • Groups have a maximum of 25 people.
  • Please note that the guided tour is conducted at a dynamic pace and may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Elevators will not be available during the tour.

Orsay Museum:

  • The ticket is valid all day. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Thursdays until 9:45 p.m. Entry is allowed up to one hour before closing.
  • Please bring headphones and a mobile phone with battery and internet access to download and use the audio guide.
  • You will receive a document through which you can download and use the audio guide app.
  • Tickets for children under 5 years old do not include the audio guide.
  • Until summer 2028, the Orsay Museum will renovate its reception areas, but it will remain open with access to all its collections.
  • During the works, access the museum via the Parvis Entrance (5 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur).
  • Reserved access is subject to regulatory restrictions of the Vigipirate Plan, security checks, or unexpected crowds that may exceptionally cause waiting times.
  • Cloakroom is mandatory for large bags, backpacks, strollers, and umbrellas.
  • Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before the activity.
  • If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered.
Duration:

3h

Available languages

English, English, Spanish

Audio guide

Not available in this activity

Accessibility

Accessible for people in wheelchairs and with reduced mobility

From 130€