Skip the long lines to the Orangerie Museum and take a guided tour through the 19th and 20th-century history of French art. Marvel at masterpieces by Monet, Matisse and many other artists.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 - 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Stroll through the Tuileries Gardens
- See some of Monet's famous Water Lilies paintings
- Learn about artists such as Matisse, Modigliani, Renoir and Utrillo
Full description
Stroll through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens to reach the former Orangerie where the royal family kept their oranges in the winter. Skip the long lines to enter the Orangerie Museum and see some of Monet's beautiful paintings of water lilies, now on permanent display.
Follow an expert art historian guide around the expansive collection of 19th century and early 20th-century paintings. Get a better appreciation of the techniques of 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.
Learn the secrets behind works by artists including Modigliani, Renoir and Utrillo.
Includes
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Orangerie Museum
- Entrance fee
- Professional art historian guide
- Private and small group options
- Museum Guided Tour
- Wheelchair tours on request only
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Temporary exhibits
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 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)
- No large bags or suitcases are allowed
- Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
- Occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, 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
- Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
