Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, the tour welcomes children aged 9 and up, with special pricing available for youth and children.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off aren’t included; Babylon Tours recommends using Uber or taxi services.

Are the museum tickets included?

Yes, the price includes all entrance fees and skip-the-line access to the Orsay Museum.

Can the tour accommodate guests with mobility issues?

This tour is not suitable for guests with walking disabilities or wheelchair users due to the walking and cobblestone surfaces.

Is lunch included during the tour?

A break for lunch is included, but meals and drinks are not covered in the tour cost.

What language is the tour conducted in?

This particular tour is offered in French with a private guide.

Impressionist Museum & Montmartre Tour by Babylon Tours Paris | City Tour | Museum

Paris’s 19th arrondissement pulses with artistic legacy and historic charm, a true playground for the Impressionist pioneers. Babylon Tours Paris offers an immersive 5.5-hour private journey combining the Orsay Museum’s world-class collection with the atmospheric streets of Montmartre, the artists’ old haunt. This tour starts right at the iconic Orsay Museum, a renovated Beaux-Arts railway station on the Seine’s left bank, where skip-the-line access lets you bypass typical crowds and dive straight into masterpieces from Monet, Cézanne, and Manet.

Inside, your expert guide decodes the evolution of Impressionism, framing groundbreaking works like Renoir’s “Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette” and Manet’s controversial “Luncheon on the Grass.” The museum itself is a remarkable setting – vaulted glass ceilings and wrought iron structures amplify the sense of stepping back to an era defined by artistic revolution and social change. Beyond the Impressionists, the collection reflects their influences and successors, with highlights like Millet’s “The Gleaners” and Van Gogh’s vibrant Arles interiors.

Post-museum, the adventure shifts outdoors to Montmartre, a bohemian quarter where narrow cobblestone streets, lively cafés, and views over Paris’s rooftops recall the spirited Belle Époque. Here, the ambiance that fueled artists’ creativity unfolds vividly: the famed Moulin Rouge and Sacré-Cœur basilica anchor this neighborhood, steeped in stories of absinthe, high-kicking cancan dancers, and painterly inspiration.

Babylon Tours Paris stands out for seamless logistics: private transportation between sites, a small-group atmosphere limited to six guests, and thorough access that blends art history with cultural context. This tour caters to visitors keen to understand both the masterpieces inside and the scenes outside that shaped a revolutionary movement. Ideal for anyone with a passion for art, history, or Parisian culture, this experience provides not just sightseeing, but a narrative thread connecting canvas to cobblestone in the city of lights.