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Bypass the ticketing lines and get access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.
- What’s included: Bypass the ticketing lines and enter anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
- Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your skip-the-line tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
- Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context.
Bypass the ticketing lines and get access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.
- What’s included: Bypass the ticketing lines and enter anytime during the opening hours. Access Orsay’s permanent collection, including Van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône and Monet’s Poppy Fields.
- Why choose this: Save up to 45 minutes, especially during peak hours in the summer season and the holidays, and at least 15-20 minutes during normal times with your skip-the-line tickets. Explore the museum at a relaxed pace.
- Upgrade: Learn about the artists and their creations at your own pace with an audio guide, focusing on what interests you most with historical context.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to the Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
- Audio guide available on the app. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones. (As per the option selected)
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Evelyn
Jun 2025Verified booking
The fast track tickets were wonderful to have! The Orsay was so very crowded that without them we would have been in line for hours. We chose not to use the audio guide we purchased. Again crowd size limited our ability to stop, look and listen. In the future I will book sooner and get a tour guide. Thanks to head out- the only one to get us last minute tickets into the Orsay !
Sandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibits, of course, but also the interior. It has an interesting design and layout. There were a lot of people in the building.
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Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
We did a self-guided tour through the museum and spent several hours enjoying the art and stopping for a nice meal in the Orsay. Day was just delightful because of environment (the former train station alone is worth seeing), exhibits and manner of display.
Marcia
May 2025Verified booking
Entry was easy with a slotted time and queues related to that time. The art displayed was wonderful and I saw some of my favourites. I loved it. I enjoyed a hot chocolate and a slice of banana cake at a cute and well serviced cafe at the Musee.
Stru?i
May 2025Verified booking
We had 9:30 set time tickets and were redirected to a shorter line. Anyone buying tickets with any time entry has to wait in a very long line. I recommend these tickets
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Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Jacqueline
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful museum with quite a lot of diversity. Too big to visit in one visit. The Krogh exhibit was very impressive
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Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Cynthia
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibits were awesome. Love the impressionists.
Dieter
May 2025Verified booking
The waiting time was there because we were there 15 minutes earlier, but it wasn't necessary!
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Terrence
May 2025Verified booking
It was all about the 5th floor.
Emilio
May 2025Verified booking
What surprised me the most was how easy and agile this museum is.
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Gianluca
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibition among the most beautiful in the world in a spectacular location
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Antoniya
May 2025Verified booking
This experience is perfect for art lovers and a good time spent in Paris
Patrick
May 2025Verified booking
I avoided long lines. It was a very pleasant experience.
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FANI
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice museum and interesting!!!!
Mr
May 2025Verified booking
The art, the museum, the location, the food!!!
Alberta
Apr 2025Verified booking
Really excellent service. I was able to get in quickly and the audio guide was very helpful.
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Sanela
Apr 2025Verified booking
Paintings by Vincet van Gogh and Pierre Auguste Renoir
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Nadīna
Apr 2025Verified booking
Art of Monet, Renoir and Degas, Van Gog and interior of the expositions
CHEN
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was a great experience, it's a pity that I didn't get to see Monet's sunrise reflection, but I also saw a lot of paintings that I learned during my school days, so it was a lot of fun!
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Carmen
Apr 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience, unfortunately no water lilies have bloomed yet
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BANU
Apr 2025Verified booking
Amazing museum.
Lampert
Mar 2025Verified booking
I hadn't been here in almost 15 years. I've fallen back in love with this museum, which I find extraordinary!
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Selin
Mar 2025Verified booking
Increadable musuem! The best collection of arts is there.
Skip the ticketing line at the Orsay Museum and explore at your own pace with an audio guide.
Everything you get: Enjoy quick entry past the ticket queues, an audio guide, and access to the museum’s permanent & temporary collection, including Monet's "Impression, Sunrise," & Degas' "The Ballet Class paintings.
Why choose this: Save from 45 minutes up to an hour or more during peak seasons, & atleast 20 minutes during normal season, with more time to explore the museum's Impressionist art at your own pace, with the included digital audio guide.
Skip the ticketing line at the Orsay Museum and explore at your own pace with an audio guide.
Everything you get: Enjoy quick entry past the ticket queues, an audio guide, and access to the museum’s permanent & temporary collection, including Monet's "Impression, Sunrise," & Degas' "The Ballet Class paintings.
Why choose this: Save from 45 minutes up to an hour or more during peak seasons, & atleast 20 minutes during normal season, with more time to explore the museum's Impressionist art at your own pace, with the included digital audio guide.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry tickets to Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
- Audio guide
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
The venue experienced power outages and then evacuated us after about an hour. This was at one of the museums of the combo ticket. No explination was provided.
Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I made the reservation 30 min in advance, we went straight in and no lines. What I didn't like is that they say it closes at 6:00 pm when in fact it is 5:30 pm so the time we were able to be inside was even less than expected.
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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
We had an absolute magnificent time! It was so easy making the reservations and walking into the museum almost immediately when we got there. I downloaded your Head Out app and access to the tickets was a breeze! We enjoyed Musee' D'Orsay so much! Thank you!
ECE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Museum's architecture is awesome! The idea of transformation from a train station to a museum. And also, Van Goghs of course!
PHILIP
May 2025Verified booking
We love this Museum which we have visited previously. The fastrack ticketing was easy and successful, although I bought 3 tickets, but the audio guide was not suitable for us all. The exhibits are wonderful, and on this occasion there were additional exhibitions.
Marco
May 2025Verified booking
Variety of esppste works. Cleanliness of the facility. Organization. Only note the too long wait time to get a drink at the bar.
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Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibit was good. Would have like to have had more exhibits explained than what was available. The Audio Guide was definitely a good experience.
Massimo
May 2025Verified booking
The reservation system avoided long waits. I was with minors and they are known to be a bit impatient. For the rest I certainly do not have to comment on the works : simply splendid. For the whole family high cultural experience
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Lumineau
May 2025Verified booking
I think I took a ticket with the audioguide, but it was so complicated with my cell phone that I gave up.
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Antonella
May 2025Verified booking
The museum was already reported to be full, but thanks to this type of ticket, I found a seat by making a reservation only a few days before and entered without standing in line at the 'entrance.
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King
May 2025Verified booking
The fast track is essential to bypass the long queues. Really enjoyed seeing the all the exhibits. The audio guide was very helpful as well.
Alexander
Apr 2025Verified booking
I followed instructions and went to the meeting place, but could not see anyone from the tour company. Staff then out me a queue, but we we got in, the QR code was not acceptable and we had to buy new tickets. I could get any help from the cat via the app and no-one answered the phone. Thankfully Headout fully refunded our tickets, and I appreciate that.
Winifred
Jun 2025Verified booking
Was unable to use the audiophile the instructions were not clear for me
john
Jun 2025Verified booking
it was so easy online, then so quick and easy at the museum
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Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was nice to walk up to the entrance knowing that i would not have to wait for an inordinate amount of time.
Olena
May 2025Verified booking
Easy purchase. Nice and quick access to the museum. Interesting app
Vogtmann
May 2025Verified booking
The art is sensational but there were a lot of people there.
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Renato
May 2025Verified booking
Quick to get in, good communication.
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GIANPIETRO
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect all the entry procedure.
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Marta
May 2025Verified booking
Unfortunately, there were not many works in the audio guide
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Steven
Apr 2025Verified booking
Instructions said go to "C1" but after waiting on that line we were told we should've gone to "C2."
Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
The system works, even in urgency
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LE
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was perfect.
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Combos
Combo (Save 7%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
from €58.30
€54.22
7% off
Explore two of Paris’s most famous art museums with one combo ticket, complete with audio guides for both.
Everything you get at the Louvre Museum: Immerse yourself in its vast collections—from classic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to rotating temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also includes entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix and a digital audio guide filled with expert commentary to enhance your visit.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Discover the world’s largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists including Monet & Van Gogh. Enjoy full access to the museum’s permanent collection, along with an insightful audio guide to help you navigate the highlights.
Why choose this combo: Explore two of Paris’s most famous museums with Impressionist and classical art collections at your own pace. Enjoy audio commentary, access to both permanent (for Orsay) and temporary (for the Louvre) exhibitions, plus an additional museum visit—all in one combo ticket.
Explore two of Paris’s most famous art museums with one combo ticket, complete with audio guides for both.
Everything you get at the Louvre Museum: Immerse yourself in its vast collections—from classic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to rotating temporary exhibitions. Your ticket also includes entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix and a digital audio guide filled with expert commentary to enhance your visit.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Discover the world’s largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists including Monet & Van Gogh. Enjoy full access to the museum’s permanent collection, along with an insightful audio guide to help you navigate the highlights.
Why choose this combo: Explore two of Paris’s most famous museums with Impressionist and classical art collections at your own pace. Enjoy audio commentary, access to both permanent (for Orsay) and temporary (for the Louvre) exhibitions, plus an additional museum visit—all in one combo ticket.
Inclusions
Louvre Museum
- Entry to the Louvre
- Access to all temporary exhibits of the Louvre
- Entry to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix
- Audio guide
Orsay Museum
- Entry tothe Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections
- Audio guide
Louvre Museum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Please note that printed tickets are required to enter the venue.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs, and they are available for rent against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Zulianello
May 2025Verified booking
It is the most interesting museum, and with the audio guide you are immersed in the history of the paintings, it would just need to be better organized for the viewing of the Mona Lisa, to give everyone a way to be able to see it from the front... All in all, a very good experience.
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Verônica
May 2025Verified booking
It was perfect, I arrived at the scheduled time, I didn't even have to queue for 5 minutes, I got my ticket in advance. I entered at 10:30 and left at 16:00 and was able to enjoy the museum in peace. I recommend buying in advance!
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Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Barbara
Apr 2025Verified booking
The museum is breathtaking, thank you for sharing. The history, architect, statues, artifacts, everything was fascinating.
Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Axel
May 2025Verified booking
The size of the museum and the large number of old exhibits
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Marco
May 2025Verified booking
Everything perfect . Everything according to the directions
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Wolfgang
May 2025Verified booking
The Mona Lisa and the Liberty
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Michael
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Egyptian exhibition, the Hall of Apollo were very impressive and of course the Mona Lisa
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Subhash
Apr 2025Verified booking
Mona Lisa painting 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
The venue experienced power outages and then evacuated us after about an hour. This was at one of the museums of the combo ticket. No explination was provided.
Ammaarah
Jun 2025Verified booking
The times ticket was great and I was able to enjoy the museum. However, I had one attendant outside who was very rude to me and was telling me to go to a different line compared to what I was told from his colleague and then was very rude and refused to assist me.
Helmut
Jun 2025Verified booking
Everything great time slot 12 o'clock 12 .10 we were inside great experience everything worked out app go down tickets were on it
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Yi
Jun 2025Verified booking
Just usual tickets that queue with any others, although the time slot is better than what I found on official website at the time of booking. The audio guide is not official (but an app anyone can download), this was not clear in product description so created large disappointment.
Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I made the reservation 30 min in advance, we went straight in and no lines. What I didn't like is that they say it closes at 6:00 pm when in fact it is 5:30 pm so the time we were able to be inside was even less than expected.
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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
We had an absolute magnificent time! It was so easy making the reservations and walking into the museum almost immediately when we got there. I downloaded your Head Out app and access to the tickets was a breeze! We enjoyed Musee' D'Orsay so much! Thank you!
Tina
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our tickets come up on the app to get us in. I did not realize I would need them to get into each wing. When we went to pull them up again I could not get the PDF to load due to bad wifi and signal in the Louvre. There was no help number to calll with the head out app. We kept clickingz and clicking around until they finally popped back popes up. We never did figure out how we found them the second time. You need some type of tech support that is reachable. It was very frustrating to think we had lost our tickets and could not get in.
Karl
Jun 2025Verified booking
Louvre is in itself a sight worth seeing. The collections are huge and well displayed. However, to get the maximum out of your visit pre-planning is worth while. As the exhibits are so large you easily end up walking and gawking aimlessly without necessarily seeing what you came to see. The interactive guide (audio guide) takes some time to truly understand. For those who have played games on a PSP have a huge advantage.
ECE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Museum's architecture is awesome! The idea of transformation from a train station to a museum. And also, Van Goghs of course!
Martina
May 2025Verified booking
The queue smooth and well organized, the staff very friendly. The Louvre inside was crowded but as it always is.The audio guide helpful and practical.
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Raffaella
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful places but too crowded. At Versailles, in particular, everyone clustered together. Then it was not made clear at the time of purchase that the Palace + gardens ticket would allow us access to the gardens even before the Palace entrance time. We realized this by accident. Just as it was not clear that the ticket also included entrance to the Grand Trianon. For admission to the Louvre, however, it would have been better if you had informed us with an email about the permanent exhibitions that were not visible, at least we were prepared. For example, the Egyptian one. Greetings
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Richard
May 2025Verified booking
We loved everything about our Combo package - we managed to visit the Lourve on Sat morning, walked up the Champ Elysses for lunch, then did the Eiffel Tower tour in the early evening.
PHILIP
May 2025Verified booking
We love this Museum which we have visited previously. The fastrack ticketing was easy and successful, although I bought 3 tickets, but the audio guide was not suitable for us all. The exhibits are wonderful, and on this occasion there were additional exhibitions.
Emanuele
May 2025Verified booking
Very good for the ticket we got in right away, the audio guide however is actually an unclear app and without pictures, hard to understand what you are looking at, I would definitely take back only the entrance tickets without audio guide
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Emile
May 2025Verified booking
The audio guide wasn't really friendly and specific usage instructions. We ended up not using it, which made the experience a kind of browsing or just roaming the museum. Which we didn't appreciate. Plus we booked with you 11:30 and then discovered there, that the tickets are 12:00 which caused us a lot more wait in wrong lines.
Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide.
Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.
Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.
Upgrades: Choose between a premium tour for a more personalized experience and a group of 6, versus a group of 20, or opt for a guided tour that includes lunch, giving you a chance to discuss the art and your impressions with local flavors post the tour.
Skip the ticketing line and gain insights into Impressionist works with an art historian guide.
Everything you get: Skip the long ticketing lines and get local expert-led insights into artwork influenced by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.
Why choose this: Get details of the Impressionist movement that shaped iconic paintings by Monet and Van Gogh with your art historian guide, plus facts you might miss on a self-guided visit.
Upgrades: Choose between a premium tour for a more personalized experience and a group of 6, versus a group of 20, or opt for a guided tour that includes lunch, giving you a chance to discuss the art and your impressions with local flavors post the tour.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Orsay Museum
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Groups of 6 people or fewer (based on option selected)
- Three-course lunch with one glass of wine (based on option selected)
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a piece of identification.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Guests are requested to bring their headphones for an optimal experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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SARA
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our museum guide Julie was the greatest guide I have had in all the world ! She made such an amazing visit with very interesting facts about the paintings and artists. Also she has this incredible sense of humor which made the visit so fun.
Jerry
Jun 2025Verified booking
Skip the line entry was perfect. Loved our Tour Guide. Very knowledgeable with lots of great information shared. Will definitely book again '
Ingrid
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide Sylvany was wonderful and passionate about her work! She was filled with excellent additional information about the artists and their lives. Brilliant!!!
Robert
Apr 2025Verified booking
Stephanie was wonderful! I liked the fast track no line. She was very informative.
sony
Apr 2025Verified booking
the guide was very good, knoledgeable , funny and very detail and understanding of all art periods.
Maria
Jun 2025Verified booking
Melissa
Jun 2025Verified booking
Camille
Apr 2025Verified booking
Katarzyna
Apr 2025Verified booking
MARICRIS
Jun 2025Verified booking
WARNING!!! Do not book this tour, our guide did not showup. They have moved us from 10AM to 5:15PM tour and did not receive any emails or calls. They were also some families on the same tour and we all arrived 30 mins early at the meeting place. We contacted support and took us more than 30 mins to figureout that we have moved to 5:15pm because local contractor got an issue. Do not ruin your schedule or vacation!!! We are now processing our full refund and hope we can get it or we will file dispute to our credit card comp.
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
We didn't know that the guided tour would be in English, as it wasn't specified either in the email (in French) or on the app.
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Lisa
Jan 2025Verified booking
The guide was knowledgeable and approachable. She clearly had a passion for art history and Paris. I learnt lots of new things and the visit was well structured to understand the significance of the impressionist movement, which I appreciated.
Anne
Jan 2025Verified booking
david
Dec 2024Verified booking
Paul
Dec 2024Verified booking
Our guide was quite good. He fleshed out the lives of the artists, and knowledgeably taught us about the techniques and materials of the painters
Jasper
Nov 2024Verified booking
The guide was late at the appiontment. He appeared to have had a wonderful night the night before. He was not inspiring at all, quite routinely led us through the museum.
David
Oct 2024Verified booking
Tinu was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We did see many paintings that she provided excellent details that we otherwise would not have seen. Merci
Sarah
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our guide Adam was simply amazing! Friendly knowledgeable and interesting. What was distressing are the crowd sizes that the museum allows. Should be better control of that. After guided tour could not remain to browse on our own. Way too many people!!!!
Jurga
Sep 2024Verified booking
Our guide was really professional! Some information on the meeting point within booking info or ticket itself would help your clients to be more relaxed. We were pointed to the main queue by the employee of museum (as there is no information in the ticket, only how to reach museum itself), altghough our guide was standing outside and waiting for us.
Stéphane
Dec 2024Verified booking
Anuschka
Nov 2024Verified booking
Günter
Oct 2024Verified booking
Tamera
Oct 2024Verified booking
D'Arcy
Dec 2024Verified booking
Terrible we couldn't get in to see the museum on time and then we couldn't see the impressionist on the upper floors overall very very disappointing
Dominique
Dec 2024Verified booking
I booked on a site written in French and didn't see that it was an English-speaking guide, not a French-speaking one. The indication was not sufficient. Jr doesn't speak English and I couldn't take the tour... I didn't get any help from the service, and even though the guide was nice, I wasn't offered any solutions.
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Combos
Combo (Save 13%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets
from €45.80
€39.84
13% off
Unlock access to the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist collection with an audio guide and a cruise on the Seine, all with one ticket.
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Explore the Orsay Museum’s collection of 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Manet, and Monet. Wander across three levels of galleries showcasing art from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, while your multilingual audio guide narrates stories behind each art work.
- Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Board your boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and take in panoramic views of the city as you cruise past the Pantheon, Notre Dame, and other Parisian landmarks. Learn about each site with a multilingual audio guide available in 14 languages, delivered via your headset.
- Why choose this combo: Experience the modern art and sculptures at the Orsay Museum, just a short stroll from the Seine, then step aboard your river cruise from a nearby dock at the Eiffel Tower. Take in the city from two perspectives: sweeping city views from the Orsay’s rooftop terrace, and sailing by its landmarks from the water.
Unlock access to the Orsay Museum’s Impressionist collection with an audio guide and a cruise on the Seine, all with one ticket.
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Explore the Orsay Museum’s collection of 19th-century Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Manet, and Monet. Wander across three levels of galleries showcasing art from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, while your multilingual audio guide narrates stories behind each art work.
- Everything you get on the Seine River cruise: Board your boat at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and take in panoramic views of the city as you cruise past the Pantheon, Notre Dame, and other Parisian landmarks. Learn about each site with a multilingual audio guide available in 14 languages, delivered via your headset.
- Why choose this combo: Experience the modern art and sculptures at the Orsay Museum, just a short stroll from the Seine, then step aboard your river cruise from a nearby dock at the Eiffel Tower. Take in the city from two perspectives: sweeping city views from the Orsay’s rooftop terrace, and sailing by its landmarks from the water.
Inclusions
Orsay Museum
- Entry to the museum
- Downloadable audio guide app
Seine River Cruise
- 1-hour cruise Seine River with Bateaux Parisiens, find the route here.
- Audio guide in 14 languages
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Seine River Cruise
- Pets are not allowed onboard.
- Wheelchairs are allowed onboard.
- Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.
- Click here to see the route your boat will take along the River Seine, starting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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James
May 2025Verified booking
It was all so easy! Booking online, following the directions to the pier, finding the perfect seat (down below and outside-perfect) The one hour fit into our schedule perfectly and covered all the important sites. It is so great to see Paris from the perspective of the river as well! - and the price is extreamly resonable!
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Constantin
Jun 2025Verified booking
very nice!!! Strongly recommend!!!
Helen
May 2025Verified booking
It was run well, the staff were helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable
John
May 2025Verified booking
It was a great way to be introduced to the beauty of Paris.
Robert
Mar 2025Verified booking
Interesting guidance, beautiful scenery...!
Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
The venue experienced power outages and then evacuated us after about an hour. This was at one of the museums of the combo ticket. No explination was provided.
Claudia
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was a very informative and interesting excursion. Boarding was quick and smooth. It was nice to see all these wonderful, impressive buildings from a different angle, namely from the water. The tour took us past the Grand Palace, Louvre, Notre Dame and .... The hour flew by. We are glad for the experience.
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Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I made the reservation 30 min in advance, we went straight in and no lines. What I didn't like is that they say it closes at 6:00 pm when in fact it is 5:30 pm so the time we were able to be inside was even less than expected.
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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
We had an absolute magnificent time! It was so easy making the reservations and walking into the museum almost immediately when we got there. I downloaded your Head Out app and access to the tickets was a breeze! We enjoyed Musee' D'Orsay so much! Thank you!
Abin
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was awesome rive sightseeing experience Very quick access no hassle, the tickets got us right through all attractions Pls remember to called the free tickets for children in the ticketing office of Army museum and Nepolian museum...
ECE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Museum's architecture is awesome! The idea of transformation from a train station to a museum. And also, Van Goghs of course!
PHILIP
May 2025Verified booking
We love this Museum which we have visited previously. The fastrack ticketing was easy and successful, although I bought 3 tickets, but the audio guide was not suitable for us all. The exhibits are wonderful, and on this occasion there were additional exhibitions.
Marco
May 2025Verified booking
Variety of esppste works. Cleanliness of the facility. Organization. Only note the too long wait time to get a drink at the bar.
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Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibit was good. Would have like to have had more exhibits explained than what was available. The Audio Guide was definitely a good experience.
Massimo
May 2025Verified booking
The reservation system avoided long waits. I was with minors and they are known to be a bit impatient. For the rest I certainly do not have to comment on the works : simply splendid. For the whole family high cultural experience
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Lumineau
May 2025Verified booking
I think I took a ticket with the audioguide, but it was so complicated with my cell phone that I gave up.
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Antonella
May 2025Verified booking
The museum was already reported to be full, but thanks to this type of ticket, I found a seat by making a reservation only a few days before and entered without standing in line at the 'entrance.
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King
May 2025Verified booking
The fast track is essential to bypass the long queues. Really enjoyed seeing the all the exhibits. The audio guide was very helpful as well.
Alexander
Apr 2025Verified booking
I followed instructions and went to the meeting place, but could not see anyone from the tour company. Staff then out me a queue, but we we got in, the QR code was not acceptable and we had to buy new tickets. I could get any help from the cat via the app and no-one answered the phone. Thankfully Headout fully refunded our tickets, and I appreciate that.
Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
I had expected a bit more from the Pantheon, so the boat trip was all the nicer. Great to follow the tour with the QR code. Super organized, there were enough seats for everyone
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Kirsten
Apr 2025Verified booking
Nice experience! Clear information and convenient that nowadays you can see the exact location through the app. Very convenient. We often use this app to have all trips recorded in advance.
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Anthony
Jun 2025Verified booking
It's was amazing to go up in them Eiffel Tower ..
Thomas
Jun 2025Verified booking
Napoleon 's tomb is the highlight for me. Great place to visit on a hot day.
Combos
Combo (Save 4%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets
from €37.80
€36.29
4% off
Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.
Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.
Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.
Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.
Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines to enter, get an audio guide for a deeper dive into the stories behind each artwork, get access to the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art collection, and enjoy sweeping views of Paris from the terrace.
Everything you get at Orangerie Museum: Access to the museum's temporary and permanent exhibits, a closer look at Monet’s Water Lilies painting, 20th-century Impressionist artworks by Cézanne, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and a light-filled café-bookstore.
Why choose this combo: Save time by experiencing two of Paris’ iconic museums, 5 minutes apart from each other. Explore Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movement artwork together, and observe the impact of this revolutionary era on the paintings, all in one day.
Inclusions
Orsay Museum
- Fast-track entry to Orsay Museum's permanent collection
- Audio guide
Orangerie Museum
- Entry to the Orangerie Museum’s permanent & temporary exhibitions
- Access to the Nymphéas Room (Monet's Water Lilies murals)
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Orangerie Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome at the museum.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchair users, and they are available on rent.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Evelyn
Jun 2025Verified booking
The fast track tickets were wonderful to have! The Orsay was so very crowded that without them we would have been in line for hours. We chose not to use the audio guide we purchased. Again crowd size limited our ability to stop, look and listen. In the future I will book sooner and get a tour guide. Thanks to head out- the only one to get us last minute tickets into the Orsay !
Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
We did a self-guided tour through the museum and spent several hours enjoying the art and stopping for a nice meal in the Orsay. Day was just delightful because of environment (the former train station alone is worth seeing), exhibits and manner of display.
Stru?i
May 2025Verified booking
We had 9:30 set time tickets and were redirected to a shorter line. Anyone buying tickets with any time entry has to wait in a very long line. I recommend these tickets
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Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Joanne
Apr 2025Verified booking
L'Orangerie is an outstanding museum! The Monet water lily paintings are absolutely gorgr! The trick is to get people to stop talking in the gallery and to move away from in front of the paintings! ☺️
Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Cynthia
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibits were awesome. Love the impressionists.
Gianluca
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibition among the most beautiful in the world in a spectacular location
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eytan
May 2025Verified booking
We love Claude Monet. We wanted to introduce him to our grandchildren.
Alberta
Apr 2025Verified booking
Really excellent service. I was able to get in quickly and the audio guide was very helpful.
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Simone
Mar 2025Verified booking
I went straight in without queuing
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Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
The venue experienced power outages and then evacuated us after about an hour. This was at one of the museums of the combo ticket. No explination was provided.
Anthony
Jun 2025Verified booking
problems with the audioguide. I found it hard to use, so I had to pay for an audioguide on the spot, an extra 6 Euros.
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Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I made the reservation 30 min in advance, we went straight in and no lines. What I didn't like is that they say it closes at 6:00 pm when in fact it is 5:30 pm so the time we were able to be inside was even less than expected.
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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
We had an absolute magnificent time! It was so easy making the reservations and walking into the museum almost immediately when we got there. I downloaded your Head Out app and access to the tickets was a breeze! We enjoyed Musee' D'Orsay so much! Thank you!
MAEVA
Jun 2025Verified booking
The HEADOUT tickets enabled us to avoid waiting in line. We were just passing through and were able to enjoy the Musée d'ORSAY in excellent conditions. We recommend the visit with digital audioguide, which is very useful for appreciating each work in this beautiful museum.
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ECE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Museum's architecture is awesome! The idea of transformation from a train station to a museum. And also, Van Goghs of course!
Arianna
May 2025Verified booking
All good; however, the operator who does phone support does not speak Italian, so if like me you do not know English or French you are not supported Anyway all ok purchased and entered
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Weber
May 2025Verified booking
Was able to enter the museum in the FastTrack line without a long queue. This ticket purchase system is to be recommended. The museum exhibition is also absolutely worth seeing.
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PHILIP
May 2025Verified booking
We love this Museum which we have visited previously. The fastrack ticketing was easy and successful, although I bought 3 tickets, but the audio guide was not suitable for us all. The exhibits are wonderful, and on this occasion there were additional exhibitions.
Marco
May 2025Verified booking
Variety of esppste works. Cleanliness of the facility. Organization. Only note the too long wait time to get a drink at the bar.
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Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibit was good. Would have like to have had more exhibits explained than what was available. The Audio Guide was definitely a good experience.
olivia
May 2025Verified booking
there was no fast track so i was charged extra for somthing that didnt excist and had to wait with everyone else... however these where the only tickets i could get for the morning so i paid more for the chance to actually get in at that time when tickets where sold out so it is what it is but i wouldnt advertise these as fast track and charge more for that benifit as you join the same que as normal ticket holders.
Massimo
May 2025Verified booking
The reservation system avoided long waits. I was with minors and they are known to be a bit impatient. For the rest I certainly do not have to comment on the works : simply splendid. For the whole family high cultural experience
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Lumineau
May 2025Verified booking
I think I took a ticket with the audioguide, but it was so complicated with my cell phone that I gave up.
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Bypass the ticketing line for a guided Impressionist art tour, followed by a gourmet lunch.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticketing-line entry to the museum, a guided tour of the museum’s art collection with works by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh, plus a 3-course lunch with wine at the museum’s gourmet restaurant.
- Why choose this: Understand Impressionism's influence on the art collection with expert insights, then enjoy a gourmet French meal in the museum’s restaurant – an extension of the 19th-century art era.
Bypass the ticketing line for a guided Impressionist art tour, followed by a gourmet lunch.
- Everything you get: Skip-the-ticketing-line entry to the museum, a guided tour of the museum’s art collection with works by Monet, Renoir, & Van Gogh, plus a 3-course lunch with wine at the museum’s gourmet restaurant.
- Why choose this: Understand Impressionism's influence on the art collection with expert insights, then enjoy a gourmet French meal in the museum’s restaurant – an extension of the 19th-century art era.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to the Orsay Museum.
- English-speaking guide.
- Three-course lunch at the restaurant with one glass of wine.
Exclusions
- Meal for infants up to 3 years of age.
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Wheelchairs are available against ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Combo (Save 7%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line + Orsay Museum Tickets
from €41.80
€38.87
7% off
Discover sculpture and Impressionist art in two Paris museums, located only 10 minutes apart.
- Everything you get at the Rodin Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines and enter the Rodin Museum to explore the artist’s former residence with works like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, and don't miss the stunning sculpture garden with xxx
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Enjoy the Impressionist & Post-impressionist artworks at the museum at your own pace. Your ticket includes access to both the renowned permanent exhibitions—featuring masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and more- and to the museum’s temporary exhibitions, xxxx
- Why choose this combo: You get two collections with 19th-century French art in one ticket, just a 10-minute walk apart. Step into the world of Rodin and admire sculptures like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell in a calm, garden setting. Then explore paintings from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements at the Orsay, by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more. All at your own pace, with no need for separate bookings.
Discover sculpture and Impressionist art in two Paris museums, located only 10 minutes apart.
- Everything you get at the Rodin Museum: Bypass the ticketing lines and enter the Rodin Museum to explore the artist’s former residence with works like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, and don't miss the stunning sculpture garden with xxx
- Everything you get at the Orsay Museum: Enjoy the Impressionist & Post-impressionist artworks at the museum at your own pace. Your ticket includes access to both the renowned permanent exhibitions—featuring masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and more- and to the museum’s temporary exhibitions, xxxx
- Why choose this combo: You get two collections with 19th-century French art in one ticket, just a 10-minute walk apart. Step into the world of Rodin and admire sculptures like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell in a calm, garden setting. Then explore paintings from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements at the Orsay, by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more. All at your own pace, with no need for separate bookings.
Inclusions
Rodin Museum
- Skip-the-line entry into the Rodin Museum
- Access to the Sculpture Garden
Orsay Museum
- Entry to the Orsay Museum
- Access to the permanent & temporary exhibitions
Rodin Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Sign language interpreters are available for this experience.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- The venue is suitable for wheelchairs & offers them against an ID.
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Evelyn
Jun 2025Verified booking
The fast track tickets were wonderful to have! The Orsay was so very crowded that without them we would have been in line for hours. We chose not to use the audio guide we purchased. Again crowd size limited our ability to stop, look and listen. In the future I will book sooner and get a tour guide. Thanks to head out- the only one to get us last minute tickets into the Orsay !
Carles
Jun 2025Verified booking
I had already visited the museum in 1992. I remembered it vaguely, very endearing, I remember that the "Pere Tanguy" was hanging on a wall of the staircase. Now with the remodeling works and the acquisition of new sculptures acquisition of new sculptures, it has become wonderfully beautiful. A must for lovers of sculpture and especially those of Rodin. Ah, impressive the amount of pieces that can be seen, both inside and in the garden. You can not miss it!
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Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
We did a self-guided tour through the museum and spent several hours enjoying the art and stopping for a nice meal in the Orsay. Day was just delightful because of environment (the former train station alone is worth seeing), exhibits and manner of display.
Donnita
May 2025Verified booking
The Rodin Museum was wonderful, not only for the magnificent art but also the fact that it was not so crowded. You could really enjoy the exhibits. The gardens were peaceful and the café was a perfect spot to sit and savor the beauty.
Stru?i
May 2025Verified booking
We had 9:30 set time tickets and were redirected to a shorter line. Anyone buying tickets with any time entry has to wait in a very long line. I recommend these tickets
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Jonathan
May 2025Verified booking
Rodin museum is A+. His understanding of anatomy is astounding as is his ability to express emotion...from bronze and marble!! Garden is nothing less than exquisite. Picasso museum is also a great choice. Head out made booking very easy and quick with valuable combination visits of 2 sites.
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Joseph
Mar 2025Verified booking
We loved seeing how Rodin worked over the separate elements of his pieces, before arriving at a final pose, expression, or grouping. For example, it was as if we could glimpse his creative process as he worked toward his final bronze of the Burghers of Calais. Brilliant!
Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Cynthia
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibits were awesome. Love the impressionists.
Gianluca
May 2025Verified booking
Exhibition among the most beautiful in the world in a spectacular location
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Viveca
Apr 2025Verified booking
The art and that camille Claudel also where there
Alberta
Apr 2025Verified booking
Really excellent service. I was able to get in quickly and the audio guide was very helpful.
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Lawrence
Apr 2025Verified booking
Rodin was truly a great talent.
Lisa
Jun 2025Verified booking
The venue experienced power outages and then evacuated us after about an hour. This was at one of the museums of the combo ticket. No explination was provided.
Anthony
Jun 2025Verified booking
problems with the audioguide. I found it hard to use, so I had to pay for an audioguide on the spot, an extra 6 Euros.
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Marina
Jun 2025Verified booking
There were no queues or crowds between 12:00 and 15:00. The impressive sculptures could be viewed in detail in the extensive, beautiful sculpture garden with shady areas and a restaurant. The works of Camille Claudel should be highlighted much more clearly for me.
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Patricia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I made the reservation 30 min in advance, we went straight in and no lines. What I didn't like is that they say it closes at 6:00 pm when in fact it is 5:30 pm so the time we were able to be inside was even less than expected.
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Mary
Jun 2025Verified booking
We had an absolute magnificent time! It was so easy making the reservations and walking into the museum almost immediately when we got there. I downloaded your Head Out app and access to the tickets was a breeze! We enjoyed Musee' D'Orsay so much! Thank you!
Bernard
Jun 2025Verified booking
The exhibition of works by Rodin and Camille Claudel really moved us. All that strength in movement! And as a little bonus, our meal at the café in the garden...very good!
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MAEVA
Jun 2025Verified booking
The HEADOUT tickets enabled us to avoid waiting in line. We were just passing through and were able to enjoy the Musée d'ORSAY in excellent conditions. We recommend the visit with digital audioguide, which is very useful for appreciating each work in this beautiful museum.
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ECE
Jun 2025Verified booking
Museum's architecture is awesome! The idea of transformation from a train station to a museum. And also, Van Goghs of course!
Arianna
May 2025Verified booking
All good; however, the operator who does phone support does not speak Italian, so if like me you do not know English or French you are not supported Anyway all ok purchased and entered
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PHILIP
May 2025Verified booking
We love this Museum which we have visited previously. The fastrack ticketing was easy and successful, although I bought 3 tickets, but the audio guide was not suitable for us all. The exhibits are wonderful, and on this occasion there were additional exhibitions.
Marco
May 2025Verified booking
Variety of esppste works. Cleanliness of the facility. Organization. Only note the too long wait time to get a drink at the bar.
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Make the most of Paris
Why visit Orsay Museum?
- Impressionist masterpieces: Orsay Museum houses an unparalleled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, showcasing the works of renowned artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
- Stunning architecture: Housed in a former railway station, the museum's stunning Beaux-Arts architecture provides a unique backdrop, combining history and art in a captivating setting.
- Diverse artistic styles: Beyond Impressionism, Orsay boasts a diverse range of artistic styles, spanning Realism to Art Nouveau. Visitors can explore a rich tapestry of artistic expression from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Cultural heritage: Orsay Museum encapsulates the cultural heritage of France, offering a comprehensive journey through the artistic evolution of a nation during a transformative period in history.
- Iconic clock views: The iconic giant clock faces provide stunning panoramic views of Paris, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cityscape from within a historical and artistic gem.
Which Orsay Museum ticket is best for you?
If you are on a budget
Go for: Entry tickets
Duration: 2- 3 hours
Guide: Self-guided
- These Orsay Museum tickets provide dedicated entry into the museum.
- With this ticket, you can choose your preferred time slot to visit the museum and get access to all the permanent and temporary exhibits.
- You can also go to the top floor with this ticket and get splendid panoramic views of Paris.
Recommended Tours
If you are short on time
Go for: Fast-track entry tickets
Duration: 2 hours
Guide: Professional Tour Guide
- With these fast-track entry tickets, you can skip past the long lines and walk right into the Musée d’Orsay.
- Get to know interesting facts about the museum in a small group of 6 people with an expert English-speaking tour guide.
- The itinerary is carefully planned out and includes the most important artworks in the collection, all within two hours.
Recommended Tours
If you want to explore beyond
Go for: Combo tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Self-guided
- Visit two popular attractions in Paris with one ticket, which is an extremely pocket-friendly way to explore the city.
- Along with the Orsay Museum, depending on the ticket you choose, you can explore the Rodin Museum, Musee de L'Orangerie, the Louvre, the Quai Branly, the Eiffel Tower or go on a Seine River Cruise.
Recommended Tours
If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Guide: Professional tour guide
- With these tickets, you can go on a mini-walking tour with a professional guide to see the Seine bridges like Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Pont du Carrousel, and Pont Royal.
- The experience includes access to Orsay Museum, which you can explore at your own pace.
- You can view iconic Parisian landmarks on the way like the Louvre Pyramid, the Henri IV statue and the Île de la Cité.
Recommended Tours
Explore the Orsay Museum
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Facts
Between 1810 and 1838, the site where Orsay stands today served as cavalry barracks and later a grand palace. The palace, Palais d’Orsay, housed the Court of Accounts and the State Council. By 1912, both institutions had moved to the Cambon Palace and Palais-Royal, respectively.
The site of the Palais d'Orsay was bought by the Compagnie Paris-Orléans, which erected a new station, the Gare d'Orsay here. The station was designed by French architect Victor Alexandre Frederic Laloux. It was constructed in a neoclassical style with a stone facade that could hide metal and glass frames and was equipped with modern amenities like lifts and escalators. In 1939, the railway station halted operation the platforms became unsuitable for modern trains. Eventually, in 1978 the station was put on the supplementary list of Historic Monuments and it was decided that the station would be turned into a museum. The Orsay museum officially opened in December 1986.
History of Orsay Museum
The Orsay Museum building holds a magnificent secret from its past life as a railway station: a towering clock that reigns on the fifth floor. This timepiece is no ordinary one; it's the heart of the Great Clock, a reminder of the building's bustling history.
The clock does not stand simply as a reminder of the past; it offers stunning views of the Seine River, and famous Parisian landmarks nearby such as the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, and Sacre Coeur.
Know More
Orsay is home to an impressive collection of French art dating from 1848 to 1914, with much of the focus on Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. The Orsay collection includes over 6,000 works of art, which include paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. Of these, 3,000 works form part of the museum's permanent collection.
Notable works include Poppies by Monet, The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, The Age of Bronze by Auguste Rodin, and photographs by Gustave Le Gray.
Explore the Collection at Orsay
Paintings make a significant portion of the Orsay Museum collection. You will find an impressive repertoire of 3,000 Realist, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and other 19th-century art. The vast collection includes works by artists some of the greatests such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Cezanne, and more.
Some of the most famous artworks include A Burial at Ornans by Gustave Courbet, Blue Water Lilies by Claude Monet, Frédéric Bazille's The Family Reunion, and Paul Cézanne's Apples and Oranges. Orsay is also home to 24 of Vincent van Gogh's paintings including L'Arlésienne, Bedroom in Arles, Self Portrait, The Siesta, The Church at Auvers, View from the Chevet, The Italian Woman, Starry Night, Portrait of Dr. Gachet, Doctor Gachet's Garden in Auvers, and Saint-Rémy.
Detailed Overview of Paintings as Orsay
- A total of 12,000 tons of metal was used in its construction, which is more than the amount used to build the Eiffel Tower.
- After Gare d’Orsay stopped functioning as a railway station, the building took up many roles before being turned into a museum. During the Second World War, the Orsay station was converted into a dispatch centre to sending parcels to prisoners, and a reception centre for prisoners during the Liberation.
- Orsay had a little help from other museums in the city in building up its collection. The National Museum of Modern Art, Jeu de Paume museum, and the Louvre moved a portion of their artworks to the Orsay Museum when they started running out of space.
- It took the museum curators 6 months to its collection of more than 2,000 art pieces, 600 sculptures and historic artefacts on display.
What to see at the Orsay Museum?
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Plan your visit to Orsay Museum
Opening Hours
Getting There
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- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30am to 6pm
Last Entry: 5pm
Last Access to Exhibitions: 5:15pm
Closing of Rooms: from 5:30pm - On Thursday: 9:30am to 9:45pm
Last Entry: 9pm
Closing of Rooms: from 9:15pm - Closed: The Orsay Museum is closed every Monday. It is also closed on May 1 and December 25 every year.
Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France.
- By Metro: Line 12
Nearest Stop: Solférino station - By RER: Line C
Nearest Stop: Musée d'Orsay station - By Bus: Lines 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 87, or 94
Nearest Stop: Solferino - By Car: If you decide to drive down, you can park your car at the Carrousel du Louvre or the Bac Montalembert car park. If you are a visitor with disability, you will find reserved parking spots too.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers and cloakrooms
- Wheelchairs for loan
- Strollers for loan
- Lifts and access ramps
- Washrooms
- Baby area
- Lost & Found Service Teams
- Audioguide
- Boutique bookstore: The bookstore houses more than five thousand titles on painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, photography, the history of the arts of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Youth space: Located at the nave of the museum. You will find a selection of books and games on art.
- Souvenir counter: Shop for stationery, jewelry, and textiles that celebrate some of the most iconic works of the museum.
- Restaurant: Nestled in the museum's centre, the Restaurant offers refined French cuisine with a seasonal touch. The menu reflects inspiration from ongoing exhibitions. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or tea amidst stunning frescoes by Gabriel Ferrier and Benjamin Constant. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:45 AM to 2:35 PM, and Thursday, 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Tea time is available from 2:45 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Café Campana: Situated by the Impressionist Gallery exit, Café Campana, designed by the renowned Campana brothers, offers a quick summer menu featuring salads, stews, and sundaes. Shaped like an aquatic wonderland, it operates Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM, and Thursday until 8:45 PM. Explore their menu online.
Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum tickets
What are the different types of Orsay Museum tickets available?
Depending on the type of experience you would want, you can choose between a standard entry ticket, or a guided tour, which would allow you explore the museum along with and English-speaking expert guide. Or, you can opt for a combo tour, which would allow you to explore two important Paris attractions.
Who can enjoy free entry to Orsay Musuem?
Those less than 18 years of age and EU citizens aged 25 and under, students of art history, differently-abled people and their accompanying person, holders of Pass Éducation cards, ICOM cards, Culture Passes, as well as members of the press, tour guides, and lecturers enjoy free entry to Orsay Museum. Entry to Orsay Museum is also free on the first Sunday of every month.
What is the cancelation policy for Orsay Museum tickets?
It depends on the Orsay Museum ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancelation. Please check before you make your reservation.
Which Orsay Museum ticket should I choose if I am traveling on a shoestring budget?
If you are traveling on a budget it would best to opt for the standard entry tickets that allow you access to the Orsay Museum. You can explore the museum at your own pace. You can rent their audio guide for an even more fruitful experience.
Which Orsay Museum ticket is best if I wish to have a more in-depth understanding of Orsay?
Opt for a guided tour of the Orsay Museum ticket to get a more in-depth understanding of the museum and its collection. However, if you prefer to travel by yourself, you can choose the audio-guide variant of the ticket. Audio guides are available in 14 languages so you can explore Orsay at your own pace.
Which is the best option for someone who wishes to explore beyond the Orsay Museum?
Opt for a combo tour as it allows you to explore one other iconic Paris attraction such as the Eiffel Tower or the Orangerie Museum for an extremely pocket-friendly rate.
What are Orsay Museum hours?
Orsay Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 6pm and on Thursday from 9:30am to 9:45pm.
What is the best time to visit Orsay Museum?
You can visit Orsay Museum during early mornings or late evenings before closing to avoid large crowds.
What is the best way to travel to Orsay Museum?
The best way to travel to the Orsay Museum is by RER, bus or metro. If you take the RER Line C, get off at Musée d'Orsay station; if you take the Metro 12, get off at Solférino station, or take the bus lines 63 & 68 and get off at Solferino Station.
From happy customers
Sandra
Jun, 2025
The exhibits, of course, but also the interior. It has an interesting design and layout.
There were a lot of people in the building.
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Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Julie
FranceMay, 2025
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Orsay Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Stella
Jun, 2025
It was an unforgettable experience, I had no personal guide, but the devices we rented were not easy and stressed us out, but anyway we enjoyed a lot we spent three hours, all beautiful and exhausting, this is my second visit, I need more visits to the majestic Louvre museum!
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Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets with Optional Audioguide
Sommerfeld
Jun, 2025
+ 2 more
We were very excited and impressed!
Only 30 minutes waiting time thanks to tickets with time!
You shouldn't try to do everything, you can't do it in one day! We would start directly with the "Denon" grand piano! The Italian artists are much better! But also make sure you see the European/French wing! There is Napoleon's apartment and very splendid halls!
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Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets with Optional Audioguide
Joanne
Apr, 2025
L'Orangerie is an outstanding museum! The Monet water lily paintings are absolutely gorgr! The trick is to get people to stop talking in the gallery and to move away from in front of the paintings! ☺️
Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets
Sara
Apr, 2025
Our museum guide Julie was the greatest guide I have had in all the world ! She made such an amazing visit with very interesting facts about the paintings and artists. Also she has this incredible sense of humor which made the visit so fun.
Musée d’Orsay Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Medardo
Apr, 2022
Bought timed tickets in advance for quick entry...excellent. The exhibits are well designed, easy to walk through and offer an amazing breadth and depth of art, sculpture and architecture. Thank you.
Combo: Orsay Museum + Orangerie Museum + Quai Branly Tickets
Heike
Mar, 2022
Die Tickets für das Musée de l'Orangerie und Musée d'Orsay waren sofort verfügbar. Da es eine separate Warteschlange für Besucher ohne Tickets gab, entstanden für uns keine Wartezeiten. Der Besuch des Museum l'Orangerie ist auf eine halbe Stunde begrenzt, was viel zu kurz ist. Von einem 30 Minütigen Besuch der Orangerie ist auf jeden Fall abzuraten, das ist nur Abzocke. Allerdings wurden wir beim rausgehen nicht kontrolliert. Das Musse d'Orsay schliesst offiziell um 18:00, un 17:45 waren schon einige Räume geschlossen, daher dieses Museum früher einplanen, es gibt kein Zeitlimit ausser den Öffnungszeiten.
Combo: Orsay Museum + Orangerie Museum + Quai Branly Tickets