Louvre and Musée d'Orsay guided tour: Skip the lines, Paris

Walk past the ticket lines at both museums and see the paintings that matter most

This semi-private guided museum tour covers the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay in a single 5.5-hour morning in Paris's 1st and 7th arrondissements, with entrance tickets included and skip-the-line access at both. Groups stay at 6 people maximum, and you must arrive on time: late entry is not permitted. The guide leads you through each museum's highlights, then the group exits together when the tour ends. Independent browsing afterward is not an option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. 1st ArrondissementEntry included2h 30m
2. 7th ArrondissementEntry included2h 30m

Guided tours of Louvre and Musée d’Orsay

• Enter Louvre Museum
• 2-hour guided Louvre tour
• Skip lines at Musée d’Orsay
• 2-hour guided Musée d’Orsay tour

The experience

The Louvre gets two hours with your guide, starting with direct access past the entrance queues. You'll move through the museum's layout with someone who knows which rooms to prioritize and which galleries tend to empty out mid-morning. The guide handles the flow. You follow the route they've planned.

After the Louvre, you cross Paris to Musée d'Orsay in the 7th arrondissement for another two hours. Skip-the-line access means you walk straight in while other visitors queue at the door. The guide covers the museum's Impressionist collection and the pieces the space is known for, then brings the group back out together when the tour closes. Once your guide's time ends, you leave with them: the museum doesn't permit visitors to stay behind and continue on their own.

The whole day runs 5.5 hours. Entrance tickets to both museums are included in the price (€44 value per adult). You'll need to bring ID or a photo of ID with your birth date, as the museums require it. Large bags and suitcases don't pass security, so travel light: handbags and small thin backpacks only. A few gallery spaces inside enforce quiet or restricted speech, and your guide will brief you before entering those rooms.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line access at both the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay.
• entrance tickets to both museums (€44 adult value).
• a professional English-speaking guide leading the group through each museum's highlights.
• small-group format with a maximum of 6 people.

Options for this experience

2 options

Want a private tour? Upgrade!Guide in English · 10:00Upgrade to a Private Tour: Get an enhanced version of this tour with the guide dedicated solely to you.

English-language semi-private tour10:00Semi-Private tour in English: the group is capped at 6 guests at most. This option is not suitable for wheelchair users.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 5h 30m, runs Wednesday to Saturday at 10:00, from € 259 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 6 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Babylon Tours Paris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both museums' major works in a single morning without spending hours in entrance queues or figuring out which galleries matter most. The fixed route and group schedule mean the day holds together without you building it. You arrive on time, follow the guide, and walk out when the tour ends. If you need flexibility to linger in one gallery or return to a favorite room afterward, a self-guided visit or a longer solo museum day would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).

Can I stay in the Louvre or Musée d'Orsay after the tour ends and explore on my own?

No. Once the guided tour concludes, all guests must leave the museum with the guide. The museums do not permit visitors to remain inside or continue independently after the group tour finishes.

What happens if I arrive late to meet the guide?

The museums strictly do not allow late entries. You must arrive on time to enter with your guide. If you miss the start, you cannot join the tour or enter the museum.

Are the entrance tickets to both museums really included?

Yes. Adult entrance tickets to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay are included (€44 value). Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 if you present valid ID and proof of residency.

What do I need to bring to get into the museums?

You must bring ID or a photo of ID that includes your birth date. This is a museum requirement. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed through security. Only handbags or small thin backpacks will pass.

How many people will be on this tour?

The semi-private tour holds a maximum of 6 guests, keeping the group small enough to move through the galleries without feeling crowded.

What if one of the museums is closed on the day of my tour?

If a museum closure delays the opening by more than one hour from the tour start time, the operator will provide an appropriate alternative. If the delay is one hour or less, the tour proceeds as scheduled. Refunds or discounts are not provided in these cases.