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Combo: Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private

Starting From From $282.78 per person Current Project Expedition rate
5 Hours
4.9 · 12 traveler reviews
Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Babylon Tours - Paris
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The Experience

What your day looks like

As the saying goes, two museums are better than one. With this Louvre and Orsay combo tour, one of our certified guides will lead you through two of Paris’s most iconic museums. Embark on a journey that spans millennia, from Ancient Greece to the colorful world of 19th-century Impressionism. On this intimate small-group tour, limited to just six people, you will begin with an in-depth visit to the Louvre Museum. From the incredible artistry of Ancient Greek sculptures to the drama of 19th-century masters such as Delacroix, you will uncover the stories behind some of the world’s most famous works. Discover why the Mona Lisa truly deserves her fame, how the Venus de Milo lost her arms, and what connects the Winged Victory of Samothrace to a modern sneaker brand. After a lunch break, cross the Seine to the Musée d’Orsay, where you will explore the vibrant and revolutionary world of Impressionism. Spend time with masterpieces by Ingres, Monet, and Degas. Admire Manet’s scandalous paintings Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass. Marvel at Renoir’s quintessentially Impressionist Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette, and be moved by Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone. By the end of the tour, you will see why Paris is celebrated as the art capital of the world.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Explore the evolution of Western art
  • Discover worldfamous masterpieces
  • Admire Impressionist and PostImpressionist icons
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

The Mona Lisa Uncover the secrets behind the world’s most famous painting. The Winged Victory of Samothrace Marvel at this breathtaking sculpture, poised for flight atop the monumental Daru staircase. Louis XIV’s Apollo Gallery Explore the room that inspired Versailles, home to the French Crown Jewels. Manet’s Scandalous Works Examine Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, two groundbreaking paintings that shocked the art world. Monet’s Masterpieces Admire Monet’s luminous canvases, from the Reims Cathedral to misty views of the London Parliament from across the Thames. Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Icons Delight in Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette and Van Gogh’s enchanting Starry Night Over the Rhone.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Paris

Sightseeing at The Louvre.

Continued

Paris

Sightseeing at Musée d'Orsay.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Semi-private combo museum tour with reserved entry tickets included Group size limited to a maximum of six guests Professional tour guide Duration of 5.5 hours, including a break All entrance fees with reserved entry included Tour conducted in English

Not Included

Hotel pickup or drop-off Gratuities, optional Temporary exhibitions Lunch

What to Bring

Bring: Photo ID or a copy or image of your passport Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable walking shoes

Restrictions

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Large bags or suitcases are not allowed; only handbags or small, slim backpacks are permitted. Appropriate attire is required.

Meeting & Pickup

At the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum (outside). Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

Please provide a good contact phone number to reach the guests on the day of the tour. This is strictly used by the guide to communicate meeting point details and make the tour as seamless as possible. We require the ages of all passengers upon booking. Please provide this information.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-08-02 5.00 / 5

It was very informative.

2026-04-24 5.00 / 5

Loved our guide. They were so very knowledgeable.

2026-04-22 4.00 / 5

Our guide was phenomenal! He was passionate, knowledgeable, kept the group together throughout the tour (navigating lots of other tours) and personable. He called the group”my family.”

2025-08-13 5.00 / 5

The best way to see the Louvre and Orsay museum. Our tour guide, Emily, was OUTSTANDING. Her knowledge and expertise in Art History made this tour my favorite. A MUST DO if you love art!

2025-08-11 5.00 / 5

Our tour guide and tour were amazing. We got to see all of the top sculptures and paintings at the Louvre and Orsay along with interesting facts about the art.

2025-03-26 5.00 / 5

The guide kept us an hour longer than we expected and then the tour was a little long. However, our guide was very knowledgeable and had very interesting information to share.

2024-10-16 5.00 / 5

Great tour. The guide, Romain, was so knowledgeable about history and art. It was also great to understand how the artists that are shown in the D’Orsay were influenced by art we saw at the Louvre.

2024-06-11 5.00 / 5

Best ever...our guide was very knowledgeable and was very easy to understand.

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