Musée d'Orsay Highlights Tour with Gourmet Lunch
- 2h 45m
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
Don’t miss the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist and Post Impressionist art! The Musée d’Orsay is home to some of the world’s most iconic artworks, created by now legendary artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Follow your guide on a 1 hour 45' journey through one of the most exciting periods of the history of art, and discover one of the most dazzling museums in Paris. After your tour, enjoy a delicious gourmet French lunch in the spectacular museum restaurant run by renowned chef Alain Ducasse.
Inclusions
What's included
- Timed Skip-the-Line Entry – Walk straight in with reserved access, avoiding long queues.
- Stunning setting in a grand former railway station, now Paris’ most beloved art museum.
- Legendary Artists – See iconic works by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Van Gogh, and more !
- Expert Guides - Enjoy a 1h45' journey through Impressionist masterpieces with a passionate guide.
- Dine in the stunning Belle Époque restaurant by Alain Ducasse. Enjoy a seasonal starter, main, and dessert, with wine, water and coffee. A special kids’ menu (ages 4-10) makes this a meal to remember!
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants aged 0-3 are free of charge, a meal will not be provided for them at the restaurant.
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts train station, the Musée d’Orsay is home to the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist art—a must-see for any visitor to Paris. With an expert local guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories behind these masterpieces and the artists who dared to defy tradition. Learn why their bold colors and radical techniques were once seen as shocking, and how their fight for recognition changed the art world forever. See iconic works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and more, and gain a new perspective on paintings you may already know. By the end of your tour, you’ll never look at Impressionist art the same way again!
After an inspiring journey through the world of Impressionist art, continue your experience in true Parisian style with a gourmet lunch at the Musée d’Orsay’s stunning Belle Époque restaurant, overseen by renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Set beneath sparkling chandeliers and ornate gilded ceilings, this elegant dining room is a masterpiece in itself. Savor a delicious seasonal meal featuring a carefully crafted starter, main course, and a selection of delicate pastries for dessert. A glass of wine, water, and coffee are included, making this a truly indulgent and relaxing way to reflect on the incredible artworks you’ve just explored. After lunch, you are free to continue your visit in the museum at your own pace. Whether you wish to revisit your favorite masterpieces, explore more of the collection, or simply soak in the grandeur of the space, your experience doesn’t have to end when the tour does.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide opposite the main entrance to the Musée d'Orsay, next to the entrance of the Legion d'Honneur Museum. Your guide will be just by the entrance and will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard. Please do not get in the lines for the museum!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Memories France
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The menu changes with the seasons and in order to offer you a different experience each time
- A vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise the local operator of any allergies or dietary restrictions no later than seven days prior to travel date
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1212 of 4664.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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