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Germany

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An unforgettable glide along the Seine, where the magic of Paris unfolds with every shimmering reflection. A ballad to remeber.

Bruno

Brazil

Jan 2026

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The quality and comfort of the boat, as well as the guide presenting beautiful Paris in several languages, which is very good and makes it easier for tourists!

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Feb 2026

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Quick and easy entry. Fast and secure online payment, without having to queue at the cash desk. A reliable website.

Krzysztof

Feb 2026

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Headout made our visit to Musée d’Orsay truly memorable. The process was effortless – booked online in minutes, received the ticket right away, and walked straight in at 11:00 without any waiting. The collection is stunning – standing under that iconic clock with sunlight streaming in was a moment I’ll never forget. Seeing the real paintings of Monet, Van Gogh and Degas felt almost unreal. A perfect, joyful experience for me and my teenager. Thank you so much!

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Nicaragua

Feb 2026

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Easy online purchasing and delivery with instructions in Spanish. Secure purchasing and smooth communication via email 👌

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Jan 2026

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Skipping the line at the start. The audio guides made the museum experience great. Seeing the Mona Lisa but moreover the large painting behind it depicting the wedding where Jesus performed his first miracle.

Desislava

Bulgaria

Jan 2026

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Our experience with Headout was smooth and well organized. We visited Level 2 of the Science and Industry Museum, including the planetarium, which lasts about 45 minutes and starts exactly on time with a pre-booked time slot. We were there with two children aged 12 and 6, and both were fully engaged. There was so much to see that we could easily spend the whole day there. Highly recommended for families.

Panagiota

Greece

Dec 2025

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Well, to be honest there was drizzle on the day of visit which could potentially start an unpleasant experience. However, the staff at the queue were very accommodating and explanatory and pretty soon we were admitted to the museum. Overall ita was a truly remarkable experience.

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Why choose a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

With a local expert

Explore the museum with a knowledgeable local guide, an expert in 19th-century French art. Engaging and insightful, your guide offers an accessible, in-depth look at the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces housed in the former railway station.

Without the crowds

Bypass the long ticket lines with skip-the-line access and begin your artistic journey without delay. With reserved entry, you'll have more time to appreciate the iconic artworks and less time waiting in queues.

Efficient and comprehensive

Discover key masterpieces like Monet’s Water Lilies, Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone, and Renoir's Dance at the Moulin de la Galette in a 1-2-hour tour, with a designed route that optimizes your time and enhances your experience.

Behind-the-scenes insights

An expert guide can often provide insights and anecdotes that go beyond the standard museum labels, offering a deeper understanding of the artists, their techniques, and the historical context of the artworks.

Convenient and stress-free

A guided tour can take the stress out of navigating a large museum, ensuring you see the highlights and gain valuable context without having to plan your route or research extensively beforehand.

What to expect on a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

Meet your expert guide & skip the lines

Your journey begins at the designated meeting point by Entrance C (Entrée réservée) of the Orsay Museum, where you'll meet your expert guide, and enter the world of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism-era art. With skip-the-line access, you’ll bypass the long queues and head directly into the museum without delay. After a swift security check, your guide will lead you through the museum's impressive spaces, ensuring your time is spent admiring art, not waiting.

Explore the museum's highlights on the ground floor

Begin with the ground floorwhere your guide will bring history to life. Learn about the museum's origins as a bustling railway station, and its transformation into a world-renowned art museum. You will encounter iconic works such as Renoir's Dance at the Moulin de la Galette, each offering a unique glimpse into the artistic spirit of the late 19th century, amidst other sculptures.

Discover Impressionist Masterpieces on the fifth floor

Ascend to the 5th floor and explore the celebrated works of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Here, your guide will unveil the beauty and significance of masterpieces like Monet’s Water Lilies and Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone, offering deeper insights into the painting's brushwork influenced by the era and the artistic innovations behind these creations.

Understand the artistic techniques behind the artwork

A guide will provide historical context, including the building's transformation from a railway station, and explore the museum’s architectural significance. You will also gain a deeper understanding of 19th-century French art, connecting it to historical, social, and cultural movements.

Continue exploring at your own pace

Guided tours generally last for 2–3 hours, providing a comprehensive overview of the museum's major highlights without making you feel rushed. Once the guided tour concludes, you are welcome to continue exploring the Orsay's extensive collection independently, revisiting favorite artworks or discovering new ones at your leisure.

Get reserved access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum 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 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 or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

Inclusions #

Reserved access to the Orsay Museum
Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)
2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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.

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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rodin Museum What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside, but guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible except for parts of the garden with gravel.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The garden closes 30 minutes before the museum.
Persons under 18 years of age and EU residents under 26 years of age may enter the museum for free with a valid ID.
Photography is allowed without flash.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Orsay Museum What to bring

Download the audioguide before your visit and carry headphones.
Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to borrow a wheelchair at the venue.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue, but guide dogs are welcome.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Braille and audio signage are available for this experience.
Free adjustable-height canes with rubber tips are available at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
Facilities: cloakroom, restroom, and free Wi-Fi.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Inclusions #

Rodin Museum

Skip-the-line entry to the Rodin museum
Access to sculptures garden

Orsay Museum

Entry to Orsay Museum
Access to permanent exhibitions
Audio guide in 14 languages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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.

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.

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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Large luggage is not allowed inside.
Checkroom capacity is limited. Coats are not accepted, and suitcases or bulky items are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-ticket-line access to Orangerie Museum's permanent & temporary collections
Digital audio guide in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get reserved access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum 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 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 or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

Inclusions #

Reserved access to the Orsay Museum
Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
Audio guide available on the app (as per the option selected)
2-hour guided tour with expert English guide (as per option selected)

What's not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair friendly and offers them against ID.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
We recommend downloading the audioguide app before your visit. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your headphones.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry & security checks.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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.

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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rodin Museum What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside, but guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible except for parts of the garden with gravel.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The garden closes 30 minutes before the museum.
Persons under 18 years of age and EU residents under 26 years of age may enter the museum for free with a valid ID.
Photography is allowed without flash.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Orsay Museum What to bring

Download the audioguide before your visit and carry headphones.
Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to borrow a wheelchair at the venue.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue, but guide dogs are welcome.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Braille and audio signage are available for this experience.
Free adjustable-height canes with rubber tips are available at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
Facilities: cloakroom, restroom, and free Wi-Fi.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Inclusions #

Rodin Museum

Skip-the-line entry to the Rodin museum
Access to sculptures garden

Orsay Museum

Entry to Orsay Museum
Access to permanent exhibitions
Audio guide in 14 languages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

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.

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.

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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Large luggage is not allowed inside.
Checkroom capacity is limited. Coats are not accepted, and suitcases or bulky items are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Inclusions #

Skip-the-ticket-line access to Orangerie Museum's permanent & temporary collections
Digital audio guide in English, French, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Tickets

Orsay Museum Reserved Access Tickets

Get reserved access to the world's largest Impressionist art collection.

What’s included: Enter the museum 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 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 or go for a 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking expert for a deeper delve into the art history.

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Check availability

Book now, pay later

Flexible duration

Audio guide

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Combos

Combo (Save 15%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Orsay Museum with Audio Guide

Rodin Museum What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside, but guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible except for parts of the garden with gravel.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The garden closes 30 minutes before the museum.
Persons under 18 years of age and EU residents under 26 years of age may enter the museum for free with a valid ID.
Photography is allowed without flash.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

Orsay Museum What to bring

Download the audioguide before your visit and carry headphones.
Bring a valid photo ID if you wish to borrow a wheelchair at the venue.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the venue, but guide dogs are welcome.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Braille and audio signage are available for this experience.
Free adjustable-height canes with rubber tips are available at the venue.

Additional information

Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month between Oct 1 to March 31.
Visitors can drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items in the cloakrooms free of charge.
Facilities: cloakroom, restroom, and free Wi-Fi.
Please arrive 30 minutes in advance for a seamless entry and security checks.
These tickets help you skip the ticket queues but not the security lines.
The tickets are valid for 3 months and don’t require to book a time slot, visit whenever it suits you.

‌

Check availability

Flexible duration

Audio guide

‌

Combos

Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Access iconic Impressionist artwork with one ticket to two museums, the Orsay and Orangerie.

‌

Check availability

Flexible duration

Audio guide

From happy customers

Top things to do in Paris

Why choose a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

With a local expert

Without the crowds

Efficient and comprehensive

Behind-the-scenes insights

Convenient and stress-free

What to expect on a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

Meet your expert guide & skip the lines

Explore the museum's highlights on the ground floor

Discover Impressionist Masterpieces on the fifth floor

Understand the artistic techniques behind the artwork

Continue exploring at your own pace

Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum guided tours

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Orsay Museum Reserved Access Tickets

Combo (Save 18%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

Combo (Save 15%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Orsay Museum with Audio Guide

Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Combo (Save 25%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets

From happy customers

Top things to do in Paris

Why choose a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

With a local expert

Without the crowds

Efficient and comprehensive

Behind-the-scenes insights

Convenient and stress-free

What to expect on a guided tour of the Orsay Museum?

Meet your expert guide & skip the lines

Explore the museum's highlights on the ground floor

Discover Impressionist Masterpieces on the fifth floor

Understand the artistic techniques behind the artwork

Continue exploring at your own pace

Frequently asked questions about Orsay Museum guided tours

Why are guided tours more expensive than normal entry tickets?

What language are the guided tours available in?

How in-depth does the guided tour go into the art history of the pieces?

Will the tour be applicable for any level of art enthusiasts?

How many people does the guided tour have?

Do guided tours include skip-the-line access?

How long does a guided tour last?

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Orsay Museum Reserved Access Tickets

Combo (Save 18%): Orsay Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

Combo (Save 15%): Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Orsay Museum with Audio Guide

Combo (Save 11%): Orsay Museum with Audio Guide + Orangerie Museum Tickets

Combo (Save 25%): Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

Orangerie Museum Fast-Track Tickets