Rodin Museum Private Tour in Paris | Babylon Tours Paris
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness needed beyond comfortable standing and walking for up to 2 hours.
Overview
Step inside the world of Auguste Rodin with Babylon Tours Paris’s private German-language tour of the Rodin Museum. Discover masterpieces like “The Thinker” and learn the craft behind one of history’s greatest sculptors.
Paris Rodin Museum Guided Tour - Private (GERMAN)
€79 - €145 | 2 Hrs | SKIP-THE-LINE | Explore Rodin’s personal collection and artwork!
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About This Adventure
Discover the genius of Auguste Rodin on a private 1.5 to 2-hour tour of the Rodin Museum. Explore the stunning Hotel Brion, filled with his personal collection and iconic sculptures. Your expert guide will share insights into Rodin's life, techniques, and masterpieces, including "The Thinker," in a serene garden setting.
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Rates
- Adult: - €79 - €145
- Youth: - €59 (Ages 10 - 17)
- Child: - €49 (9 and under)
Duration
- 1.5 - 2 hours
Meeting Point
- Left side of the main entrance. Outside of the museum.
About
- Auguste Rodin is, arguably, one of the world’s most recognizable sculptors, and he bequeathed his entire collection of work and arts to what became the Rodin Museum.
- On this 1.5 to 2 hour private tour, you will explore the Hotel Brion, a mansion filled with Rodin’s personal collection and artwork.
- Your enthusiastic guide will reveal the techniques behind his iconic pieces while unfolding his personal life and struggles as an artist.
- This tour is in English.
Includes
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You Tour Includes All Entrance Fees Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours Wheelchair Friendly
Excludes
Tour price does NOT include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) Tour does NOT include gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Full Tour Description
Auguste Rodin is, arguably, one of the world’s most recognizable sculptors, and he bequeathed his entire collection of work and arts to what became the Rodin Museum. On this 1.5 to 2 hour private guided museum tour, you will explore the Hotel Brion, a mansion filled with Rodin’s personal collection and artwork. Your enthusiastic guide will reveal the techniques behind his iconic pieces while unfolding his personal life and struggles as an artist.
Rodin lived in this brilliant mansion, which today is filled with a selection of his sculptures and a sample of his 200 or so paintings by artists including Van Gogh. Rodin worked tirelessly to explore the human form, which is apparent in the numerous casts of hands and the curiously-positioned “The Walking Man.” Your guide will discuss his contemporaries and colleagues, like the French writer Balzac, whom he immortalized in clay and bronze. You’ll learn all about the details of his masterpiece, “The Gates of Hell,” including the most recognizable of Rodin’s work, “The Thinker.” Once you have exhausted the interior, you can enjoy the serenity of the outdoor gardens where more sculptures are on display. This tour will introduce you intimately to the man who helped launch modern sculpture, even if by accident, in the very spot where he created some of his most notable pieces.
Adventure Tips
Book Early for Availability
Private tours fill up quickly—reserve weeks ahead to secure your preferred time slot.
Comfortable Shoes Recommended
You’ll be standing and walking indoors for up to 2 hours, so wear supportive footwear.
Arrive On Time at Museum Entrance
Meet your guide promptly on the left side of the main museum entrance to avoid delays.
Bring a Light Jacket
Gardens can be breezy even on warm days; layering helps you stay comfortable outdoors.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban birds frequenting the museum gardens such as Eurasian blackbirds
- Butterflies during warmer months amidst garden flowers
History
The Hotel Biron, where Rodin lived and worked, was converted into the Rodin Museum in 1919 after he donated his entire collection to the French state.
Conservation
The museum actively maintains its gardens and sculptures with sustainable practices to preserve Rodin’s legacy and the surrounding environment.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports standing and walking throughout the museum and gardens.
Light jacket or sweater
Provides warmth during outdoor garden viewing, especially in cooler seasons.
spring|fall|winter specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially if visiting during warmer months.
summer specific
Compact camera or smartphone
Capture details of sculptures and the serene garden setting.