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“Such an amazing place! Only downside is that the Louvre closes at 6 on Sundays.”
Skip the ticket line for a self-paced Orsay visit in a former train station, with Impressionist masterpieces plus a Sargent exhibition.
“We booked tickets for 4:00 PM because that was what was possible. It should be taken into account that about two hours is a short time to experience the museum's works in depth and it is worth dedicating more time. At the same time, the representatives at Orsay are wonderful and the exhibition by the…”
Timed Louvre entry with host check-in and a 1-hour Seine cruise with audio commentary, great views, and easy self-paced exploring.
“This was really worth the money. my daughter loved the Louvre and the river cruise was great. We did the river cruise at night which was very cold but the views were amazing.”
See Napoleon’s tomb and Paris’s military museum at Les Invalides, with major galleries, digital battle displays, and smart entry tips.
“This is a must.do for anyone even remotely interested in military history. My only regret is that due to my physical limitations I was not able to take the time to wander throughout the entire meuseum. I probably only got to 10 or 15 percent of the meuseum. The history and displays are phenomenal.”
Timed Louvre entry with a host meeting plus an English Mona Lisa audio guide on your phone. Great for seeing highlights fast.
“Well organised I had no issues with the ticket Audio guide”
Skip the Louvre lines with a 2-hour guided highlights tour through the pyramid, featuring Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
“Amazing tour!! Really the best tour ever. I've been to the Louvre before but this experience was next level. The guide was super knowledgable and funny. I would 100% do this again!!”
Paris Museum Pass bundles skip-the-line entry to 60+ museums and monuments across Paris and nearby towns, with 2, 4, or 6 days.
“of options throughout the greater Paris region. Options included the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and many other first rate exhibits as well as a pleasant Seine cruise. No hassles a part from some difficulty in the few instances where you had to schedule a visit time on the specific museums website there were issues with…”
Pre-book Musée d'Orsay with flexible entry and a digital audio guide for 300+ works, spotlighting Impressionists.
“Better than the Louvre. However, you should still go to both, not just one.”
See the Louvre’s top hits with a guided route, skip-the-line entry, and Tuileries Garden stroll, plus earphones for easy listening.
“François was an INCREDIBLE guide. He is very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about educating visitors. Took time outside of the tour on the way out of the museum to continue to educate and it was so kind and appreciated. You’ll be lucky if you get him as your guide!”
Louvre entry with a host Mona Lisa intro and priority access. Skip long queues, then explore freely at your own pace for $74.
“Definitely worth it to book the early slot. Emma was a wonderful guide, very personable and had so much knowledge, answered any of our questions. She took us straight to the Mona Lisa and I was easily able to wiggle my way to the front since the crowd want as huge yet.”
Skip-the-line Louvre highlights with a small-group guide via the Pyramid, plus clear stories behind Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more.
“We had Joe as a tour guide. It was the best tour we have ever had. He was so many good pointers and stories. He was exited and true to the stories and an amazing teller of the art.”
90-minute Louvre highlights with skip-the-line tickets, an English guide, and headsets, seeing Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
“Sara our tour guide was a curator. She was able to share her knowledge about the history of Paris and the Museum in an easy, chronological and upbeat. This tour was invaluable to us and most cost-effective. Highly recommend”
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.
“perfect, only Rodin Museum was not nice because thet ask about tichet pdf not voucher”
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.
“It was an amazing experience to go inside the louvre and see all the artworks”
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