The cheapest Musée d’Orsay tickets I found are a $45 French-language theatrical tour, and the cheapest in English is a $47 entry ticket with a Seine cruise, which is also the most reviewed at 1,406 reviews. My pick is the Memories France guided tour at $71: 4.8 stars from 1,257 reviews, entry included. I could not read the museum’s own price page, so check musee-orsay.fr for the official adult price.
I compared all 10 Musée d’Orsay tickets and experiences on GetYourGuide this week. One is a plain entry ticket combined with a river cruise, and the other nine are guided tours with the admission built in, so the choice is mostly about the guide, the group size and the language. Prices are in US dollars, taken from the listings in November 2026. The booking buttons open GetYourGuide through affiliate links (see my about page).
Musée d’Orsay Tickets at a Glance
Here are all the Musée d’Orsay tickets in one table, so you can see where the money goes before the detail.
What
Details
Ticket types
1 entry ticket with a Seine cruise, 9 guided tours with entry included
Price range
$45 (Visites Spectacles, in French) to $284 (Rosotravel private tour)
Areas by type
Permanent collections in all; Walks In Europe adds the temporary exhibitions; Visites Spectacles excludes them
Official ticket
Not confirmed: check musee-orsay.fr
Time to allow
1.5 hours (Shedlight) to 4 hours (Rosotravel with the Île de la Cité walk)
Address
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris (per Google Maps)
Google Maps hours
9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday; 9:30 am to 9:45 pm Thursday; closed Monday
The big difference between Musée d’Orsay tickets is not the galleries you reach, because the permanent collection is open to every ticket holder. It is the guide, the group and one rule: the Walks In Europe listing says it includes access to all of the temporary exhibitions, while the Visites Spectacles listing says it does not include them.
Musée d’Orsay Tickets and Prices
Musée d’Orsay tickets and prices start with the one product that is a ticket, not a tour. The Global Tours and Tickets listing costs $47 and includes the museum entry ticket, valid for one entry, plus a one-hour Seine river cruise with an audio guide on the boat in 14 languages. It scores 4.6 from 1,406 reviews, the most of any option here. There is no live guide and no audio guide inside the museum. You do not meet anyone: you enter on your own with the voucher through Entrance 2 on the forecourt. It is non-refundable, which matters if your plans might change.
Global Tours And Tickets
Musée d'Orsay Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise
★4.6 (1,406 reviews)
24-hour ticket
My pick: The only plain entry ticket in the set, at $47 with a river cruise added: 4.6 from 1,406 reviews, but non-refundable and no guide.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Musée d'Orsay entry ticket
✓ Orsay Museum – collection and exhibition admission, valid for one entry
✓ 1-hour Seine River cruise
✓ Audio guide in 14 languages on the boat
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Earphones or headphones
✕ Audio guide in the museum
✕ Live guide
Meeting point: Please go to Musée d'Orsay and enter the attraction on your own with your GetYourGuide voucher. Please use the Entrance 2 Forecourt. 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: This activity is non-refundable
“It was great but should have included audio at the musee as well as the boat” – GetYourGuide review
One reviewer wrote that it was great but should have included audio at the museum as well as on the boat. Another wrote that entry was quick and hassle-free and recommended doing the cruise around sunset. That is the case for this ticket: you pay little, skip the ticket line, and get an evening on the river.
Skip-the-Line Musée d’Orsay Tickets
Skip-the-line Musée d’Orsay tickets come with a guide in the City Wonders Masterpieces tour, $66, rated 4.5 from 525 reviews. It runs 2 hours with an English-speaking art historian, the entrance and reservation fees, and a headset when necessary. You can pick a semi-private or a group tour. The meeting point is the entrance of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur, next to the stairs that lead up toward the Orsay, where the guide waits with a City Wonders sign. The listing says tips and transport are not included, and it cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
City Wonders Ltd.
Musée d'Orsay Masterpieces Guided Tour
★4.5 (525 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A solid middle choice: art-historian guide, entry and reservation included, 4.5 from 525 reviews at $66.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ English-speaking art historian guide
✓ Entrance and reservation fees for the Musée d'Orsay
✓ Headset to hear the guide clearly (when necessary)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Tips
✕ Transportation
Meeting point: Meet your guide at the entrance of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur (Rue de la Légion d’Honneur), situated next to the stairs ascending toward the Musée d’Orsay. The guide will be waiting with a City Wonders sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
The nearest public transport stop is on the RER (Line C) Musée d'Orsay Station. You can also take Metro Line 12 to Solferino. Leave via exit 2, signposted "Musee d'Orsay," and turn left. Walk up Rue de Bellechasse to the museum.
If you are arriving by foot, the Musée d'Orsay overlooks the River Seine on Quai Anatole France. It's the large building with 2 clocks on the river-facing facade. The courtyard in front of the main entrance is between the Quai Anatole France and Rue de la Legion d'Honneur. 5 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Knowledgeable, friendly, interesting and accommodating guide (Carolina). We were disappointed that many popular works were out on loan but we know that is the nature of the industry.” – GetYourGuide review
“To be honest, I only booked the tour because timed tickets were sold out and I wanted quick access. But Adrian delivered so much!”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
That is the honest version of skip the line at this museum: a booked tour gets you in with a reserved entrance, which is worth knowing if a timed slot has run out.
Musée d’Orsay Tour
A Musée d’Orsay tour from Memories France is the one I would book first, at $71 for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It scores 4.8 from 1,257 reviews and is the best-rated option with a large review count. The listing includes a guided tour of about 1 hour 45 minutes with an accredited local guide, a dedicated entrance, all entrance fees and headsets when appropriate. It is English only. You are also free to stay in the museum as long as you like after the tour. The guide waits opposite the main entrance, next to the Legion d’Honneur Museum, with an orange lanyard badge, and the listing says not to join the museum queue.
Memories France
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour with an Expert
★4.8 (1,257 reviews)
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: My pick for a first visit: 4.8 from 1,257 reviews, entry included, and you can stay on after the guide leaves. $71.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ 1 hour 45 minutes guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay
✓ Fully accredited local guide
✓ Dedicated entrance and all entrance fees
✓ Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
✓ Stay as long as you like in the museum after your tour
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pick-up/drop-off
✕ Gratuities (optional)
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!
Nearest stations: RER Station Musée d’Orsay (Line C) or metro Solferino (line 12). 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“It was a wonderful excursion!Antonio was a perfect guide !Thank you !” – GetYourGuide review
“Eleanor was knowledgeable, kind, and witty. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour. A good value.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
The Orsay tour reviews follow a pattern: most of the praise is for the individual guide, and one reviewer wished for more time with her. I compare all nine guided tours on my Musée d’Orsay tours page.
Musée d’Orsay Tickets Price
The lowest Musée d’Orsay tickets price here is $45, for a theatrical guided tour in French from Visites Spectacles. It lasts 100 minutes and gives access to the permanent exhibit, not the temporary exhibitions. A professional actor leads the tour, and the story follows a guide who is the great-granddaughter of an Impressionist painter. It scores 5.0 from only 2 reviews, so treat the rating as a first impression, not a verdict. It is French only, and it meets outside the museum in front of Entrance B on the Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Visites - Spectacles
Paris - Musée d'Orsay: Theatrical guided tour in French
★5.0 (2 reviews)
100 minutes
Free cancellation
My pick: The lowest price at $45, but French only and just 2 reviews: a good fit if you speak French and like a story-led visit.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Admission is included in the price of the activity.
✓ This tour grants access to the permanent exhibit of the Orsay Museum.
Not included / not suitable
✕ This tour does not include access to the temporary exhibitions.
Meeting point: Outside the Musée d'Orsay - In front of Entrance B - Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing - 75007 Paris Esp. Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: French
Duration: 100 minutes
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Superbe visite, la guide était intéressante elle expliquait très bien et j’ai pu comprendre ce qu’était l’impressionnisme. Le parcours montre de très beaux tableaux! Je conseille, même aux enfants!” – GetYourGuide review
If you want the price of the museum entry alone, I cannot give you the official number, because I could not open the museum’s page when I wrote this. What I can show is the spread of Musée d’Orsay tickets: $45 to $284, with most English tours between $66 and $105. If you travel as a group, here is the calculator for any option.
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Prices are the lowest per-person prices on GetYourGuide when I last checked; the final price depends on the date, time slot and age.
Musée d’Orsay Tickets Online
Booking Musée d’Orsay tickets online with a small group is what the Walks In Europe tour is for. It costs $105 for 2 hours and is rated 4.9 from 20 reviews. The listing includes pre-reserved tickets, an expert local guide, and access to the permanent collections and all of the temporary exhibitions. It is an exclusive group of up to 6 guests, and semi-private and private options are available. The guide waits in front of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur with a Walks in Europe sign. English is the only language, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Walks In Europe
Musée d'Orsay Highlights Guided Tour with Pre-Reserved Tickets
★4.9 (20 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The one with temporary exhibitions included and a group of up to 6: 4.9 from 20 reviews at $105.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Pre-reserved tickets to the Musée d'Orsay
✓ Expert local guide with insider knowledge
✓ Exclusive group of up to 6 guests
✓ Semi-private and private tour options available
✓ Guided tour of the permanent collections
✓ Access to all of the temporary exhibitions
Not included / not suitable
✕ Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting point: We will meet in front of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur, directly across from the Musée d’Orsay. Our guide will be there holding a Walks in Europe sign. 5 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Merav was an excellent tour guide with a vast knowledge of art history.” – GetYourGuide review
One reviewer found the museum crowded and noisy but said the guide navigated through the people. Another waited 30 minutes for a guide who did not show a clear sign, and a third could not find the guide in the summer 2024 crowds. Arrive early and know the meeting point before you go.
Musée d’Orsay Tickets Official Site
Searching for Musée d’Orsay tickets on the official site usually means one question: is the museum’s own ticket cheaper than a reseller’s? I could not confirm the museum’s own adult price, because musee-orsay.fr refused my request, so I can only say what a reseller adds. The Shedlight tour costs $70, runs 1.5 hours in French and English, and includes the admission ticket and a live guide who focuses on the birth of Impressionism. It scores 4.8 from 166 reviews. The guide waits in front of the Legion of Honor Museum, opposite the Orsay. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Shedlight
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour of Impressionism with Ticket Included
★4.8 (166 reviews)
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A focused Impressionism story with entry included, 4.8 from 166 reviews at $70, in French or English.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Welcome by the live guide at the meeting point
✓ Admission ticket to the Musée d’Orsay
✓ 1.5-hour guided tour
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Transportation to the museum
Meeting point: The guide will be waiting for visitors right in front of the Legion of Honor Museum, which is opposite the Musée d'Orsay. Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: French, English
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Our guide of Musée d’Orsay was excellent. We had been to this museum several times before, but she was able to tell us things about the impressionist paintings that were completely new to us.” – GetYourGuide review
A reviewer who had been to the museum several times before wrote that the guide told them things about the Impressionist paintings that were completely new. The official site is where I would check the current price and any temporary closure before you pay a reseller.
Is Musée d’Orsay Worth It
Is the Musée d’Orsay worth it? Wikipedia says the museum holds the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, with painters such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Seurat, Gauguin and van Gogh, in a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Per the Wikipedia article, it opened as a museum in December 1986. For a first visit with a guide, the Exploring Tours small-group visit costs $101 for 2 hours, with up to 6 people, rated 4.9 from 17 reviews.
Exploring Tours and Services
Small-Group Guided Tour of the Musée d'Orsay
★4.9 (17 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: A semi-private tour for up to 6 people, 4.9 from 17 reviews at $101, in English, Italian or Spanish.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Semi-private guided tour (small group of up to 6 people)
✓ Experienced Licensed Guide
✓ Available in English, Spanish, Italian & French
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and beverages
✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: The guide will meet you at the entrance of the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur, located at 2 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, directly opposite the entrance to the Musée d’Orsay. The guide will be holding a GetYourGuide sign. 2 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“It was wonderful! Arsen was so knowledgeable and he made it so interesting and informative. We really enjoyed our time there. Arsen made sure all our needs were met, before, during and after the tour.” – GetYourGuide review
The listing says English, Spanish, Italian and French, while the language field shows English, Italian and Spanish, so confirm French before you book. Reviewers praise the guide’s knowledge, and one reviewer who was not an art specialist said they were amazed at being shown the works in a new light.
Musée d’Orsay Tickets for Students
I have no student price to show for Musée d’Orsay tickets. None of the ten listings states a student or youth rate, and I could not read the museum’s own concessions page. The Uncle Sam Tours listing is a leftover in my allocation, not a student product, but it is a reasonable budget option for a guided visit: $69 for 1.5 to 2 hours, with reserved entry, admission and an English-speaking guide. It has only 4 reviews, rated 5.0. The meeting point varies with the option you choose, so read your confirmation. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Uncle Sam Tours
Musée d'Orsay Expert Guided Tour with Scheduled Access
★5.0 (4 reviews)
1.5 - 2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: Not a student ticket, but a $69 guided visit with reserved entry; only 4 reviews, so a small sample.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Reserved entry to the museum
✓ Admission to the Musée d'Orsay
✓ Expert English-speaking guide
✓ Guided tour of the museum's highlights
✓ See famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Gratuities
Meeting point: Meeting point may vary depending on the option you select. Check availability for more details.
Languages: English
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Absolutely awesome! Nea is an excellent guide! She is so knowledgeable and fun! We learnt a lot!” – GetYourGuide review
One reviewer said the guide was great but suggested being shown the group locker and the way out of the museum. Another reported that their party was split into two groups with different guides, and that one guide was weaker than the other. If you are a student, ask the museum about a reduced rate before you pay a reseller.
Musée d’Orsay English Translation
People who search for the Musée d’Orsay in English are usually after a tour in their language, not a translation. The one listing here that is not in English is the Paris Tours visit, $97, in Spanish only, 2.5 hours. It includes a professional Spanish-speaking guide, the entrance fee, a personal audio system and a cloakroom. It has 2 reviews, both 5.0. The guide contacts you the day before or on the morning, holds a sign that says PARIS TOURS, and the listing says the museum entrance is under construction, so the exact location is given that morning. It names Manet’s Olympia, Millet’s The Angelus, Van Gogh’s The Bedroom in Arles and Courbet’s The Origin of the World.
Paris Tours
Guided Tour of the Musée d'Orsay - Tickets Included
★5.0 (2 reviews)
2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: Not English at all: a Spanish-language tour with cloakroom, $97, 2 reviews, for Spanish speakers only.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ Professional Spanish-speaking guide
✓ Entrance fee
✓ Personal audio system
✓ Cloakroom
Meeting point: The tour guide will contact you the day before or on the morning of the sightseeing tour. They will be holding a sign that says "PARIS TOURS".
* The museum entrance is under construction, so the tour guide will indicate the exact location on the morning of the tour. Near the RER exit Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, Francia
Languages: Spanish
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
If you need English Musée d’Orsay tickets, choose Memories France, City Wonders or Walks In Europe above. The Rosotravel private option below covers 11 languages.
Is Musée d’Orsay Worth Seeing
The Musée d’Orsay is worth seeing if you want to understand the 19th century in French art, and the most generous version is the private tour from Rosotravel. It costs $284, lasts 2 to 4 hours, and has no ratings yet. Every option includes the museum entrance tickets and a licensed art guide in your language. The longer options add a walk through Île de la Cité with free admission to Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois (4 and 5.5-hour options only), and private car transfers with hotel pickup on the 3.5 and 5.5-hour options. The meeting point is the Thomas Jefferson statue on Rue de Solférino.
Rosotravel - France Tours & Experiences
Musée d'Orsay Paris Tour, Fast-Track Tickets, Private Guide
2 - 4 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The big-budget private option: $284, 11 languages, no reviews yet; worth it only for a family or a group that wants one guide.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ Private Guided Tour of Musée d'Orsay and Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
✓ Licensed Art Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
✓ Entrance tickets to Musée d'Orsay (all options)
✓ Île de la Cité, Old Town tour with free admission to Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (4 and 5.5-hour options only)
✓ Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service (3.5 and 5.5-hour options only)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Île de la Cité, Old Town tour with free admission to Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (in 2 and 3,5-hour options)
✕ Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service (in 2 and 4-hour options)
Meeting point: Meet your guide by the Statue de Thomas Jefferson, Rue de Solferino, 75007 Paris, France
For a group of four or more, Musée d’Orsay tickets like this one get cheaper per person, but the listing price is the price I can show. Wikipedia reports 3.9 million visitors in 2023, which is why a private guide can shorten a day here.
Opening Hours and Getting There
Before you book Musée d’Orsay tickets, note that the museum is open, per Google Maps, 9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, until 9:45 pm on Thursday, and closed on Monday. The nearest metro station is Solférino, about 5 minutes on foot by my estimate, and the Musée d’Orsay RER stop is 2 minutes away. The full table, the best time and what to know at the door are in my Musée d’Orsay opening hours and visitor guide.
Which Ticket Fits You
Choosing between Musée d’Orsay tickets comes down to the guide, the group and the language. This table of Musée d’Orsay tickets comes from the listings; the sections above hold the detail.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas
Best for
Visites Spectacles
tour with entry
$45
100 minutes
Permanent collection
French-speaking budget
Global Tours and Tickets
entry ticket with cruise
$47
1 day
Collection and exhibition admission, Seine cruise
No guide, evening cruise
City Wonders
tour with entry
$66
2 hours
Masterpieces
Art-historian guide
Uncle Sam Tours
tour with entry
$69
1.5 to 2 hours
Highlights
Reserved entry
Shedlight
tour with entry
$70
1.5 hours
Impressionism
French or English
Memories France
tour with entry
$71
1.5 to 2.5 hours
Highlights
First visit
Paris Tours
tour with entry
$97
2.5 hours
Highlights
Spanish speakers
Exploring Tours
tour with entry
$101
2 hours
Masterpieces
Small group
Walks In Europe
tour with entry
$105
2 hours
Permanent and temporary
Group of up to 6
Rosotravel
private tour with entry
$284
2 to 4 hours
Orsay plus Île de la Cité
Private, any language
Near Musée d’Orsay
The museum sits on the Left Bank, facing the Tuileries across the river, and the walking times below are my estimates from straight-line distance, multiplied by 1.3 at 4.8 km/h. Place de la Concorde is the nearest sight on this list, about 12 minutes. The Louvre is a short walk over the river and I compare it in my Louvre Museum tickets guide. Notre-Dame is about 30 minutes, the Panthéon 34 and the Eiffel Tower 38. Compare lines for the tower in my Eiffel Tower tickets page, and see my Arc de Triomphe tickets for the arch, about 45 minutes away.
The Trocadéro is about 45 minutes away, Sacré-Cœur 52 and the Place de la Bastille 52. The banks of the Seine in Paris are a UNESCO World Heritage site, so I would walk part of the way along the river.
How I’d Choose
My short list of Musée d’Orsay tickets, by type of visitor:
Cheapest: the $45 Visites Spectacles theatrical tour if you speak French, otherwise the $47 Global Tours and Tickets entry with a Seine cruise.
First visit with a guide: the $71 Memories France tour, 4.8 from 1,257 reviews.
Small group: the $101 Exploring Tours visit, up to 6 people, or the $105 Walks In Europe tour, which also covers the temporary exhibitions.
Spanish speakers: the $97 Paris Tours visit, with a cloakroom included.
Museum and river together: the $47 Global Tours and Tickets ticket, with the cruise at sunset.
Private and any language: the $284 Rosotravel private tour, 2 to 4 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need tickets to see Musée d'Orsay?+
Yes, you need an admission ticket, and every option I compared on GetYourGuide includes one. Nine are guided tours with entry built in and one is a plain entry ticket paired with a Seine cruise. A reviewer of the City Wonders tour wrote that they only booked it because timed tickets were sold out and they wanted quick access, so I would not count on buying at the door.
How much do Musée d'Orsay tickets cost in US dollars?+
The ten options I compared cost $45 to $284 per person. The lowest is a French-language theatrical tour at $45, the lowest English-language option is the $47 entry ticket with a Seine river cruise, and most English guided tours cost $66 to $105. I could not read the museum's own price page, so check musee-orsay.fr for the official adult price.
Is Starry Night still in Musée d'Orsay?+
Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône, painted in 1888, is listed in the museum's collection on Wikipedia. Popular works do leave the walls, though: a reviewer of the City Wonders tour was disappointed that many popular works were out on loan. I would ask your guide on the day which of the famous paintings are hanging.
What is the most famous piece in Musee d'Orsay?+
No single piece wins on the data I have. Wikipedia names Manet's Olympia, Courbet's The Origin of the World and Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône among the works held, and the tour listings add Millet's The Angelus, Degas' dancers and Renoir's Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette. Most tours here are built around Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting.
Can I buy a Musée d'Orsay ticket without a guided tour?+
In my comparison only one listing is a plain entry ticket: the $47 Global Tours and Tickets product, which adds a one-hour Seine river cruise. You enter the museum on your own with the voucher through Entrance 2 on the forecourt. It is non-refundable and has no audio guide inside the museum.
Which language should I pick for a Musée d'Orsay tour?+
English has the widest choice, with six listings. Shedlight runs in French and English, Visites Spectacles is French only, Paris Tours is Spanish only, and Exploring Tours lists English, Italian and Spanish. The Rosotravel private tour lists 11 languages, from Arabic to Polish, at $284.
Is Musée d'Orsay worth it?+
I think so, especially with a guide. Wikipedia describes it as holding the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, and reviewers of the small-group tours say the guide made the works easier to understand. The museum drew about 3.9 million visitors in 2023 per Wikipedia, so a guided route saves you choosing.
Every Musée d'Orsay ticket and tour I compared
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour with an Expert★ 4.8
Musée d'Orsay Entry Ticket and Seine River Cruise★ 4.6
Musée d'Orsay Masterpieces Guided Tour★ 4.5
Musée d'Orsay: Guided Tour of Impressionism with Ticket Included★ 4.8
Musée d'Orsay Highlights Guided Tour with Pre-Reserved Tickets★ 4.9
Small-Group Guided Tour of the Musée d'Orsay★ 4.9
Musée d'Orsay Expert Guided Tour with Scheduled Access★ 5.0
Guided Tour of the Musée d'Orsay - Tickets Included★ 5.0
Paris - Musée d'Orsay: Theatrical guided tour in French★ 5.0
Musée d'Orsay Paris Tour, Fast-Track Tickets, Private Guide
