PARIS
Paris, at its best.
The 15 most popular museums in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.
Skip-the-ticket-line Louvre timed entry for about $26. Guaranteed entry within 30 minutes, plus full museum access to iconic art.
Most Popular“It was almost too easy for us to view our wish list. We were on our way to the galleries within moments.”
Skip the ticket line for a self-paced Orsay visit in a former train station, with Impressionist masterpieces plus a Sargent exhibition.
“amazing place especially the 5th floor some amazing art and a great view out of the clock face”
Timed Louvre entry with host check-in and a 1-hour Seine cruise with audio commentary, great views, and easy self-paced exploring.
“info on getting into queue earlier for designated times slots. it's a bit hectic”
See Napoleon’s tomb and Paris’s military museum at Les Invalides, with major galleries, digital battle displays, and smart entry tips.
“Wasn’t sure what to expect, but wow, it is vast. With so much to see. And the impressive Napoleon’s tomb. Highly recommend this trip. N”
Timed Louvre entry with a host meeting plus an English Mona Lisa audio guide on your phone. Great for seeing highlights fast.
“Time in queue is terrible in the cold, but once inside, it’s a great experience.”
Skip the Louvre lines with a 2-hour guided highlights tour through the pyramid, featuring Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
“The tour was wonderful not only the museum but also the guide. I strongly recommend the tour.”
Paris Museum Pass bundles skip-the-line entry to 60+ museums and monuments across Paris and nearby towns, with 2, 4, or 6 days.
“The pass is excellent, as you're able to get into top sights for a great price. Also, on 3 we had skip the line, so that was super helpful. It would be good if the pass came with a map and extra information, as a lot of it we had to search up.”
Pre-book Musée d'Orsay with flexible entry and a digital audio guide for 300+ works, spotlighting Impressionists.
“We enjoyed the entire museum . We bought a untimed entry but started there early morning. The lunch area is equally beautiful”
See the Louvre’s top hits with a guided route, skip-the-line entry, and Tuileries Garden stroll, plus earphones for easy listening.
“We had a great guide who helped us navigate the extremely crowded spaces to see the greatest hits without getting overwhelmed. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Louvre entry with a host Mona Lisa intro and priority access. Skip long queues, then explore freely at your own pace for $74.
“Great way to skip the long queues. The guide explained clearly how to get to the Mona Lisa quickly and easily.”
Skip-the-line Louvre highlights with a small-group guide via the Pyramid, plus clear stories behind Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more.
“Our guided tour at the Louvre was very knowledgeable . Marianne was really friendly , educated and made our visit easy and worth it. We were able to see all the main attractions there and she even offered to walk us to the fashion part of the museum after the tour was over. Thank you…”
90-minute Louvre highlights with skip-the-line tickets, an English guide, and headsets, seeing Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
“Our tour was amazing, and given the crowds, our guide was an expert at getting in and maneuvering through the crowds. She was extremely knowledgeable about the art and the artists. I was so impressed, and she made the trip so much better and enlightening. Our guide, Marjolein, was so amazing, and I want to…”
Ticket to Paris Paradox Museum for 90 optical illusions in a one-way maze. Plan about 84 minutes, grab photo points, then shop.
“interesting things but you need much time to discover alone,without guide or personal of museum”
Combo ticket for Musée d’Orsay and Rodin Museum with Entrance C1 access, Rodin skip-the-line, and open-date entry for each museum.
“The combo ticket sold here worked out really well since I was buying same day and all the timed entry tickets were sold out. We had access to lines that let us in without a wait. Highly recommend!”
Timed Louvre entry with audio guide helps you skip most lines, reach the Mona Lisa faster, and roam 8 departments for 3 hours at $66.
“Overall it was good. Getting the audio for the tour was a little confusing but once we figured it out, we had a great time.”
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