Here's the thing about "Musee d'Orsay tours" on Viator: most of them barely set foot inside the Orsay. Of the seven here, only three (both 6353P10 and 6353P9, plus the Louvre+Orsay combo) are genuinely built around the museum itself. The rest are city sightseeing rides -- e-scooter, e-bike, vintage car, a full custom day -- that just roll past it. So the first question is whether you actually want to see the Impressionists up close or just want a fun day that name-drops the Orsay.
Prices swing hard, from $74.99 for a focused museum tour up to $355.90 for a private vintage-car cruise. My honest take: if the Orsay is the point, the two dedicated 6353 museum tours are the smart buys at $74.99, both rated 4.9 and capped at 6 people. If you want a memorable Paris day and the museum is incidental, the scooter or car options are experiences, not gallery visits -- price them accordingly.
#1Best for fun
Paris City Tour by E-Scooter with Fun Guide (Small groups)
A lively small-group scooter blast past Paris landmarks -- not a museum tour.
★★★★★ 5.0 (138 reviews)·from $77·3h 00m·Small group
This 3-hour e-scooter tour is the highest-rated option here at a perfect 5.0 (138 reviews) and only $77.37, with a small-group tag. But it rolls past the Orsay rather than into it, hitting the Louvre, Invalides and Pont Alexandre III. Buy it for the ride, not the art.
★★★★★“This is a truly great way to see some of the Paris highlights. The scooters are easy to maneuver and very comfortable, while also fast enough to cover a large area in the time permitted. Our guide, Mark Daly, was fantastic! He gave us so many great tidbits of information and tips of things to do and see, I want to extend my stay by a week!”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Plenty of stops for photos along the way
- Memories to last a lifetime!
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Fun and informative tour Guide
Where you'll go: Louvre Museum · Musee d'Orsay · Esplanade des Invalides · Pont Alexandre III
What's good
- Flawless 5.0 rating
- Small group, genuinely fun format
- Covers a lot of ground in 3 hours
What to know
- Does not go inside the Musee d'Orsay
- Scooters won't suit everyone
Best for: Active travelers who want an exhilarating Paris overview
Skip it if: You actually want to see the Orsay's collection
#2Best private day
Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day
A build-your-own private Paris day, guide-led and flexible.
★★★★½ 4.9 (549 reviews)·from $245·Flexible·Private
For $245.20 (4.9 over 549 reviews -- the most-reviewed option here) you get a private, fully customizable half or full day covering the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Le Marais. Museum tickets are extra and on request, so the Orsay is possible but not baked in.
★★★★★“We had the pleasure to have Floriane “Flo” as our guide today. From the very beginning we knew we were fortunate to have her. We did a half day tour and it encompassed so much. As it was our first time in Paris, we wanted a general overview of many of the key historical sites or museums. I can’t even list all of the sites she taught us about because we saw so much. We had added focus on the ”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Museum tickets available on request (extra museum and guide fees apply)
- Public transport (including Paris’ historic metro)
- Hotel meet-up - we meet you at your accommodation in Paris.
- Custom-built itinerary
Where you'll go: Eiffel Tower · Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris · Louvre Museum · Le Marais
What's good
- Private and fully customizable
- Strong track record: 4.9 over 549 reviews
- Covers major landmarks your way
What to know
- Museum tickets cost extra on top of the price
- Orsay isn't a guaranteed stop
Best for: Travelers who want a private guide and a flexible itinerary
Skip it if: You want a fixed, Orsay-focused museum tour
#3Best overall
Orsay Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX with Entry Included
The purest, best-value way to actually tour the Orsay with a guide.
★★★★½ 4.9 (265 reviews)·from $75·Flexible·
At $74.99 with a 4.9 rating across 265 reviews, this is a focused Orsay tour -- one stop, entry included, capped at 6 guests. Nothing is diluted by cross-town sightseeing, which is exactly what you want if the Impressionist collection is why you came.
★★★★★“Our experience was fun, informative, and much appreciated by the group. I highly recommend Yseult Yovtchev as your guide.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Explore the defining masterpieces of: Monet • Manet • Renoir • Degas • Van Gogh • Cézanne • Gauguin
- PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (NOT Private if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Where you'll go: Musee d'Orsay
What's good
- Museum entry included
- Small 6-guest max means you can actually hear the guide
- Strong 4.9 across 265 reviews
What to know
- Single stop, so no wider Paris context
- Duration isn't listed, so confirm before booking
Best for: Art lovers who want the Orsay done properly and cheaply
Skip it if: You'd rather see a lot of Paris than one museum in depth
#4Best value
The Musee d Orsay Guided Tour Orsay Museum Semi Private 6ppl Max
Essentially the same great museum tour, in semi-private form.
★★★★½ 4.9 (257 reviews)·from $75·Flexible·Private
Same operator, same $74.99, 4.9 across 257 reviews, and the 6-person cap is flagged as semi-private. Practically interchangeable with 6353P10 -- pick whichever time slot suits you. Entry to the Orsay is included.
★★★★★“Fantastic tour; Anatol is extremely knowledgeable and brought the paintings to life. There was a maximum of 6 on this tour, tho we only had 3, so it was like a private tour. So very glad that we did this; would have missed so much without it!”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
- Explore the defining masterpieces of: Monet • Manet • Renoir • Degas • Van Gogh • Cézanne • Gauguin
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES (Reserved Entry Included!)
Where you'll go: Musee d'Orsay
What's good
- Same low price and 4.9 rating as the top pick
- Semi-private feel, 6 guests max
- Entry included
What to know
- So similar to 6353P10 the distinction is mostly a label
- Single stop only
Best for: Anyone who found this slot open when the sister tour was full
Skip it if: You want a private guide to yourselves
#5Best for families
Paris Sightseeing Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour
A gentle family-friendly e-bike spin through central Paris.
★★★★½ 4.9 (250 reviews)·from $77·2h 00m·
At $77.37, 4.9 over 250 reviews and billed as family-friendly, this 2-hour electric bike tour is an easy way to see the city with kids. Like the scooter option, though, its stops (Place Vendome, Tuileries, Carrousel du Louvre) skirt the Orsay rather than enter it.
★★★★★“This is the 3rd City EBike tour that we have done and have never been disappointed. This one in Paris with Ramon as our tour guide is probably the best one yet! Ramon was super knowledgeable with the history of all the landmarks we visited and spent plenty of time at each one explaining everything and answering our questions and also fitting in taking pictures of us too. Ramon made it really fun a”
— Verified traveller
Where you'll go: Xl Tour · Place Vendome · Jardin des Tuileries · Carrousel du Louvre
What's good
- Family-friendly and e-assisted, so low effort
- 4.9 across 250 reviews
- Compact 2-hour format
What to know
- No Orsay interior visit
- Outdoor tour, weather-dependent
Best for: Families wanting a relaxed sightseeing ride
Skip it if: The museum itself is your goal
#6Best for art lovers
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max
Two of the world's great museums in one guided 5.5-hour stretch.
★★★★½ 4.9 (155 reviews)·from $284·5h 30m·Private
For $283.89 this semi-private tour (6 people max, 4.9 over 155 reviews) pairs the Louvre and the Orsay across 330 minutes. That's a lot of masterpieces in a day, and the small group keeps it manageable. The catch is the price and the stamina it demands.
★★★★★“A fantastic experience! I have been to the Louvre before without a tour and would highly recommend the tour experience- it was phenomenal! Our tour guide Anais was so knowledgeable and professional- she read our group just right and adjusted for our needs. Her knowledge brought the whole thing to life. I would highly recommend Anais The Musee D'Orsay as well. Such a great day for our family - well”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Small-group tour of max 8 people
- €44 entrance ticket to the Louvre / Orsay museums for adults
- Entry to Louvre Museum and Musée d'Orsay
- Private Upgrade available (if option selected)
Where you'll go: Louvre Museum · Musee d'Orsay
What's good
- Covers both the Louvre and the Orsay
- 330 minutes with a small 6-person group
- 4.9 rating
What to know
- $283.89 is a serious commitment
- 5.5 hours of museums is exhausting for some
Best for: Dedicated art travelers on a tight schedule wanting both museums
Skip it if: You tire of galleries or want a lighter day
#7Best splurge
Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Open Top French Car
A photogenic vintage open-top car cruise -- pure novelty, premium price.
★★★★½ 4.9 (119 reviews)·from $356·2h 00m·Private
This $355.90 private tour (4.9 over 119 reviews) is the priciest here and the most Instagram-driven: 2 hours in a vintage French car past the Champs-Elysees, Invalides, Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. It's a photo experience, not a museum tour, and doesn't visit the Orsay.
★★★★★“As you only regret in life you have NOT done I wanted to do this trip in an original Citroën DS from the 70's. What a phantastic experience. The driver Ben could explaine all the details and historical data of the monuments ans places we went. There's only one disadvantage: These two hours of the trip are so quickly over...”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Bottled water
- Local Guide : Benjamin (This is a self-employed company)
- We can dropp you off at the end on the location of your choice inside of the pick up zone.
- The car has heating and very comfortable seats with plenty of legroom.
Where you'll go: Champs-Elysees · Invalides · Eiffel Tower · Arc de Triomphe
What's good
- Genuinely memorable, private vintage-car experience
- 4.9 rating
- Great for photos and special occasions
What to know
- Most expensive option at $355.90
- No Orsay visit and only 2 hours
Best for: A romantic or celebratory splurge
Skip it if: You want value or actual time inside the museum
Before you go: 7 things worth knowing
- Book ahead in peak season. The best Musee d'Orsay tours in Île-de-France sell out days in advance — especially skip-the-line, small-group and special-access ones.
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early. Operators start on time and latecomers can lose their slot; major sights also have airport-style security.
- Check the meeting point the night before. Several tours don't start at the main entrance — some meet at a nearby office or square. Screenshot the location.
- Bring photo ID. It's required for many timed-entry tickets and special-access areas.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Most of these involve a lot of walking on uneven ground over a couple of hours.
- Look for free cancellation. Many tours let you cancel up to 24 hours before — handy if plans shift. Check the terms before you pay.
- A guide is usually worth it. The sights are impressive on their own, but the stories and context are what people remember.
How I ranked these
I weighted three things: what you actually get for the money (group size, what's included, special access), the rating balanced against how many reviews back it up — a 4.9 from 200 people isn't the same as a 4.6 from 15,000 — and price for what's on offer. Ratings, review counts and prices are pulled from Viator and shift over time, so always check the live booking page before you pay.
Good to know
Are skip-the-line tours worth it?
At major sights in peak season, yes — standard queues can run 1–2 hours and timed tickets sell out. Every tour here includes entry.
Can I cancel?
Many tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before — check the terms on each booking page before you pay.
How far ahead should I book?
1–2 weeks for standard tours; 3–4 weeks for special-access or small-group options, which sell out first.
Are these prices final?
They're "from" prices and change with date, group size and availability. The live price shows on the booking page.
Prices are "from" prices in USD and change with date and availability. Last updated August 2026.