
1 / 7Louvre & Orsay Museums Private Tour
About this activity
Explore two of Paris's most iconic museums in a single day with a private certified guide who provides skip-the-line access and insider stories. This 6-hour+ experience covers Renaissance masterpieces at the Louvre (including the Mona Lisa) and Impressionist treasures at the Musée d'Orsay, with a lunch break between venues.
Discover two of the most beautiful museums in the world accompanied by a certified museum guide and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the history of art! After meeting your guide (either at your hotel or directly at the Louvre Museum depending on your selection), you'll begin by discovering the Carrousel du Louvre and admiring the architecture of the former-palace-turned-museum. Once inside with skip-the-line tickets, you'll take two hours to discover famous works from artists such as Rembrandt, David, Delacroix, and of course, da Vinci and his famous Mona Lisa.
After a lunch break, you'll meet back up with your guide in front of the Orsay Museum, a building that was once a train station and was converted into a beautiful museum. The Orsay Museum features hundreds of works from the 18th century, including Impressionism art featuring Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin, and more. Your guide will share with you fascinating stories about the artists and their most famous paintings.
A must for museum lovers! As your tour will be private, it can be tailored to your interests and schedule. Don't hesitate to contact us with questions!
Highlights
- ✓Skip-the-line tickets to both the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay
- ✓Private guide shares historical context and artist stories
- ✓2 hours at the Louvre: da Vinci, Rembrandt, David, Delacroix masterworks
- ✓Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections: Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Rodin
- ✓Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- ✓Architectural tour of two iconic Parisian buildings (former palace and train station)
Insider tips
- ★Request your guide focus on Impressionism or another period if you have strong interests—the tour is fully customizable
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; you'll cover significant ground across two large museums
- ★Bring a water bottle and plan to eat lunch between museums (guide will recommend nearby options or you can choose independently)
Good to know
- •Confirm pickup location at hotel or Louvre entrance when booking; guide will specify meeting point
- •Skip-the-line tickets are included; no additional queuing required
- •Lunch break is self-guided (not included in the tour); approximately 1.5–2 hours to eat and rest
- •Groups are private, so children and mixed abilities can be accommodated with advance notice
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Visit during shoulder seasons (April–May or September–October) to avoid summer crowds and heat while enjoying comfortable walking conditions. Morning starts are ideal to maximize energy and avoid afternoon fatigue across two museums.








