Home to the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world - Monet, Manet, Renoir and Van Gogh, among many others - the Musée d’Orsay should not be missed on a visit to Paris! Join our 1-hour 45 minute tour and let an expert guide lead you to the most iconic pieces in this magnificent museum.
You will quickly understand why the Musée d’Orsay is consistently ranked the favorite museum of Parisians themselves. Built over 100 years ago as a train station, the beautiful beaux-arts structure now displays some of the world’s greatest masterpieces. Your expert guide will meet you right in front of the museum, and your group will bypass any long lines to enter immediately.
Believe it or not, the Impressionists’ peaceful scenes of rural and city life were absolutely shocking when they were painted! The vivid colors and expressive brushstrokes truly shook the foundations of the artistic establishment. Your guide will bring to life the turbulent lives and personalities of the painters, describing how each artist dared to explore new territory and to pursue their artistic vision without compromise, changing the art world forever. You may be familiar with some of the masterpieces on display, such as Monet’s WaterLilies or Van Gogh’s Starry Night over the Rhone. Your guide will take you to the most iconic and important works in the museum, after your tour you are free to remain in the museum and continue exploring as you wish.