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Paris: Orangerie Museum Skip-the-Line Entry and Guided Tour

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Skip the lines to the Orangerie Museum and embark on a guided tour through the 19th and 20th-century history of French art. See masterpieces by French icons, including Monet, Matisse, and Cezanne.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Orangerie Museum
    • Entrance fee
    • Art historian guide
    • Private and small group options
    • Museum tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Temporary exhibits
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Delve into the history of this beautiful chapter in art with an art historian
  • Step inside the iconic oval room and admire Monet's water lillies all around you
  • Watch the evolution of the Impressionist movement unfold across the walls
  • Stroll through the scenic Tuileries Gardens on your way to Musee de l'Orangerie
  • Avoid the hassle and stress of lining up at the entrance and go directly inside

Description

Discover the movements that changed the course of art history in the 19th and 20th centuries on a guided tour of the Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris. Skip the long lines to see iconic masterpieces, from Monet's serene water lilies to the delicate brushstrokes of Renoir.

Stroll through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens to reach the former Orangerie, where the royal family kept their oranges in the winter. Avoid the long lines outside the Orangerie Museum and view Monet's world-famous paintings of water lilies, now on permanent display.

Follow an art historian guide around the vast collection of 19th- and early-20th-century paintings. Discover the innovative and defiant techniques pioneered by the French Impressionists and their disciples.


Study paintings of fruit and flowers by Cezanne, learn about the exotic style Matisse used for his seductive portraits, and trace the different stages of Picasso through his interpretations of nude models. Watch the movement evolve and change all around you with works by Modigliani, Renoir, and Utrillo.

Good to know before you go
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not suitable for those with mobility impairments. Please contact the activity provider in regards to mobility requirements
  • This tour runs rain or shine
  • This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
  • The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
  • Occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management may occur. When this happens, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases, GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
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Shared Tour in English

Private Tour in English

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour in German

Private Tour in Italian

Private Tour in French

Private Tour in Russian

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    10-17 years
  • Children
    0-9 years
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