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Musée d'Orsay: which ticket to pick

For Musée d’Orsay, the main choice is whether you simply want entry at a convenient time, interpretation of the Impressionist works, or to combine Orsay with other museums. If you want a thoughtful 2–3 hour visit, avoid overloading the day with too many sites.

Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

If this is your first time at Musée d’Orsay and you do not want to navigate the galleries on your own, choose a guided tour of the Impressionist masterpieces. If your goal is a flexible 2–3 hour visit with Monet, Renoir, Degas, Manet, and Van Gogh, a fixed-time ticket or an audio-guide option is enough. Combos and the Paris Museum Pass make sense only if you truly plan to visit multiple museums, not just one slow museum visit.

Official price and partners

The official standard ticket price is €16. Partner tickets offering skip-the-line entry at this price are a great value. Higher prices reflect added services like guided tours, audio guides, or combo access.

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Entrance tip

If you have a pre-purchased ticket or a museum pass, head straight to Entrance C. Entrance A is only for visitors buying tickets on-site. Everyone must pass through the mandatory security check.

Compare options

Timed Entry Ticket

Tiqets
from €16Mobile ticket

Best for: Independent visit

  • Fixed-time entry
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Combo with another museum
  • Museum pass
  • Private format
Book via Tiqets

Combo: Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie

Headout
from €32Best price

Best for: Two museums

  • Fixed-time entry
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Combo with another museum
  • Museum pass
  • Private format
Book via Headout

Musée d'Orsay Ticket with Audio Guide

Viator
from €22Reserve now, pay later

Best for: Self-paced with context

  • Fixed-time entry
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Combo with another museum
  • Museum pass
  • Private format
Book via Viator

Paris Museum Pass

Civitatis
Free cancellation

Best for: Multiple museums

  • Fixed-time entry
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Combo with another museum
  • Museum pass
  • Private format
Book via Civitatis

Private Tour of Musée d'Orsay

Withlocals
from €115Local guide

Best for: Personal guide

  • Fixed-time entry
  • Guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Combo with another museum
  • Museum pass
  • Private format
Book via Withlocals

Choose by your situation

Short visit to Orsay only
Fixed-time entry ticket
Fuller, more thoughtful experience
Guided tour of the Impressionist masterpieces
You want historical and artistic context
Guided tour or private tour
You want commentary but at your own pace
Ticket with audio guide
You plan to visit Orsay and Orangerie on the same trip
Combo: Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie
Budget matters more than guided interpretation
Basic fixed-time entry instead of a guided tour, combo, or private tour
You plan several museums in Paris
Paris Museum Pass

What is often not included

  • Fixed-time entry means late arrival may be an issue: check the specific partner’s rules before paying.
  • A guided tour, private tour, or audio guide may cost more than simple entry because you are paying for interpretation or support, not just museum access.
  • The Orangerie combo is good value only if you actually visit both museums; otherwise part of the cost is wasted.
  • Do not choose the Paris Museum Pass for Musée d’Orsay alone: it makes sense only with multiple museum visits.
  • The most popular rooms get crowded quickly, so even a ticket or tour does not guarantee a quiet view of the headline works.

Discounts and free entry

Admission is free for visitors under 18, EU residents under 26, and disabled visitors with one companion. The first Sunday of every month is also free for everyone, but you must book a free timed ticket online in advance.

Frequently asked questions

  • Нужно ли выбирать время входа?

    Yes, booking a specific time slot is mandatory for standard entry tickets. Note that the museum is closed on Mondays. For guided tours, the time depends on the scheduled tour.

  • Что выбрать: билет, аудиогид или экскурсию?

    A standard ticket is best for independent visits. An audio guide offers self-paced commentary, while a guided tour provides deep historical context about the Impressionist masterpieces.

  • Подходит ли комбо с Оранжери для первого визита?

    Yes, if you want to see both museums and have the energy. However, since a thoughtful visit to Musée d'Orsay takes 2–3 hours, doing both in one day can be overwhelming.

  • Есть ли бесплатный или льготный вход для детей, студентов или резидентов?

    Yes, admission is free for visitors under 18, EU residents under 26, and disabled visitors with a companion. The first Sunday of the month is also free, but requires booking a free timed ticket in advance.

  • Можно ли вернуть билет или отменить бронирование?

    Official tickets are generally non-refundable. However, many third-party platforms offer free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance depending on the specific ticket or tour.

  • Нужно ли распечатывать билет?

    No, mobile tickets are widely accepted. You can simply show the barcode on your smartphone at Entrance C.

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Our pickImpressionist Masterpieces Guided Tourfrom €62