Musée de l'Orangerie Tours and Activities

Paris’ Louvre is one of the world’s largest art museums, so don't waste your time waiting in line. Head straight inside, with your priority access admission, to see three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the unavoidable gaze and wry smile of Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa." On this guided tour, hear fascinating tales and tidbits about these unmissable masterpieces. After coming face to face with several artworks by great masters, you’re free to explore the Louvre independently.

Travel from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance with a skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Louvre, a sprawling former palace. Glide right past the long lines for a cultural immersion with an included audio tour and museum map. Make a beeline to whatever strikes your fancy, such as Da Vinci's enigmatic "Mona Lisa" and the imposing "Venus de Milo" sculpture. Suggested routes let you explore independently while taking your time.

Gain admission to more than 60 top Paris attractions with the Paris Pass—a flexible sightseeing pass that lets you access the best the French capital has to offer, such as the Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy entrance to Parisian showstoppers like the Louvre Museum, and Centre Pompidou with the 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-day pass. Make the most of a 1-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus sightseeing tour, Bateaux Parisiens river cruise, and unlimited public transport with the included travelcard. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit.

Make the most of your time in the 'City of Light' with a 4-day Paris Museum Pass, allowing you free, skip-the-line entry to more than 50 monuments and museums throughout the greater city. Head directly into the Louvre to marvel at some of the world's greatest artistic masterpieces, take in panoramic views from atop the Arc de Triomphe, and stroll through the stunning Musée d’Orsay's Impressionist and Post-Impressionists galleries, enjoying works by Monet, Manet, and van Gogh. Other attractions include the Panthéon and the Château de Fontainebleau.

Experience the best of Paris at a discounted rate with a Paris Museum Pass, good for entry at more than 50 area attractions over two days. Skip the lines for direct access to places like the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, home to iconic works by such artists as Manet, Renoir, and Lautrec. Visit landmarks like Versailles and the Arc de Triomphe and wonder among the many sculpture of the Musée Rodin―all by using this one convenient pass.

Explore Paris’ most creative neighborhood and see Impressionist masterpieces on this artistic combo tour. See the views and streets that inspired famous painters like Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and van Gogh on a walking tour of Montmartre. Then, admire works of art including Monet’s iconic 'Water Lilies' series with skip-the-line access to the Musée de l'Orangerie. Upgrade to also include a ticket to the Musée d'Orsay, home to the world’s largest Impressionist collection. Group size is limited to 14 for an informative and personalized experience.

Cast your gaze over some of Impressionism’s finest treasures during this Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie walking tour with private guide. Marvel at magnificent artworks including a collection of Monet paintings that are known as the ‘Water Lilies’ and ‘Bal du Moulin de la Galette’ by Renoir. Listen as your guide sheds light on the styles at play on the canvas, and learn of the various techniques used by artists of the era at the easel. Between museum visits, wander through the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries.

Fans of Impressionist art won't want to miss the Orangerie, a former citrus greenhouse turned museum situated in the elegant Tuileries Gardens. Famous works inside the museum include a number of Monet's water lily paintings as well as works of Picasso, Matisse, Cezanne, and Renoir. This tour will get you in faster, with skip-the-line access to the museum and a private, English-speaking guide.

Discover the masterpieces inside the Orangerie Museum, located in Paris’ Tuileries Gardens, with an official guide on this private 2-hour tour. In the company of just your family and friends (this tour accommodates up to five people), appreciate priceless art from the end of the 19th century, including Claude Monet’s 'Water Lilies' and works by Modigliani, Renoir, Picasso and Soutine. Gain insight into the origins of the museum as an orange grove, an engaging commentary sprinkled with salacious tales surrounding the art collection.

Located in the Tuileries Garden, and housed in a building that was once used for orange trees, the Musée de l’Orangerie is today one of Paris’ highlight collections. When you book a small-group, guided tour of the museum, you’ll skip the long lines and beat the crowds. You’ll also get up close and personal with its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, from Monet’s Water Lilies to works by Cézanne, Picasso, and Modigliani.

All art fans should get the opportunity to see Claude Monet’s mural “Water Lillies” once in their lifetime—and with this tour of the Orangerie (including special skip-the-line access), your visit to the mural is easier than ever. Not only does your guide tell you interesting facts about Monet’s mural and the thirty years it took him to finish it, but you’ll also see masterpieces created by other well-known artists such as Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse. Group size is limited to seven, allowing a more personalized experience.

Enjoy a dynamic museum experience with your children on a 3-hour audio guide tour of the Louvre in Paris. With a flexible start time, it’s the perfect option for families who sometimes find themselves running late. The interactive recording is sure to spark the interest of kids and parents alike. Pick an Egyptian Pharaohs or Kings and Emperors theme, cue up your native language, and let the magic begin.

Learn the secrets of the Louvre’s biggest crowd-pleasers on a 2.5-hour, Spanish-language guided tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access as you follow your guide to three unmissable masterpieces, including the mysterious Mona Lisa with her unavoidable gaze and the wry smile. Afterward, wander the museum on your own to explore works by great masters and lesser-known artists.

Take an exclusive and engaging tour of the Orsay and Orangerie with an art history professor. The Orsay is home to one of the most stunning collections of Impressionist masterpieces in the world. We'll discover the artists whose innovations paved the way for the Impressionists, such as Courbet and Manet. We’ll learn about how an exhibiting society of rebel artists, known today as the Impressionists, pioneered new painting methods and subject matter. We'll examine works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and we’ll study the key role that women artists like Cassatt played. We’ll see how these artists influenced the next generation, including Van Gogh. Afterward, we will take a short walk across the Seine, through the Tuileries gardens to the Orangerie where will see Monet's stunning waterlilies which fill two oval rooms. We will learn how Monet was influenced by music and how he paved the way for abstract expressionism. This tour will transform the way you look at Impressionism and modern art.