Top Île-de-France Art Tours

Set out from Paris on a half-day guided tour to Giverny, a country village where the renowned Impressionist artist Claude Monet lived and worked. Visit the colorful home where he spent 43 years, discover the studio where he worked and wander the exquisite gardens that inspired his famous “Water Lilies” series of paintings.

See the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay’s collection, and beat the crowds, when you sign up for a small-group tour of the museum. The Musée d’Orsay is one of Paris’ largest and most visited museums; your skip-the-line access will save you time that otherwise would have been wasted in line. Once inside, follow your guide through the galleries. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh, and learn all about the Impressionist movement from your guide’s commentary.

Skip the long lines and see famous works of art on this semi-private, guided tour of one of the world’s most famous museums. Designed to show the very best of the Louvre, your small group will pass by the lines to see popular pieces including Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Learn the art history of the French Romantic, Neoclassical, and Renaissance movements and enjoy free time to explore.

Set yourself apart from the pack by diving deeper into the hidden treasures of the Louvre. Our team of local art historians can take you past the lines and directly inside, to demystify and decode some of the world’s breathtaking masterpieces. Marvel at masters like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Delacroix while you spend two and a half hours exploring this former royal residence of powerful kings and emperors. A private tour means you have ultimate control over your Louvre experience (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option). Very few visitors can say the same! - Explore the majestic Louvre museum with an art historian - Skip the line like a VIP and spend more time in front of the artwork - A private tour means your expert guide is there for you and you only (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - A relaxed and unpretentious visit that goes far beyond the Mona Lisa

Embark on a private small-group tour through the Musée d'Orsay, home to the the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. Skip the lines for fast-track access to this stunning art museum—housed in a former train station—and follow your expert guide on a journey into art history. Admire paintings by renowned artists like Cezanne, Monet, and Van Gogh and don't miss any of the great works, as your guide shares stories about each masterpiece and what it took to bring them to life.

Set out on a day trip from Paris to tour the village of Chartres, home to France's largest cathedral. An expert guide escorts you via train from the City of Light to explore this historic town and wander its ancient streets. Learn about its Roman and Celtic past as you stroll through the old town, visit the memorizing UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and enjoy lunch (own expense) at one of the village's charming old mills before heading back to Paris.

Paris created the world largest Street Art open-air museum. Join us for a fun bike ride along the river from Paris center to Paris most modern neighborhood, ZAC Paris 13 where the greatest architects let loose and created delirious buildings and where star graffiti artists from all over the world met to create giant murals. Tristan Eaton, Invader, Faile, Btoy, D * Face, Shepard Fairey, Cryptik, Hush, Conor Harrington, INTI and many others are waiting for you ... Banksy maybe ! Frescoes of 10, 20, 30 or even 40 m high with all styles colliding. We will enjoy a coffee break in the world largest start-up incubator, Station F where Big Mama group created its flagship vessel of 10 themed restaurants in an incredible atmosphere! Here young people from around the world are shaping the world of tomorrow! See you soon !

Discover Paris’ hilly heights—and soak up some of its most impressive views and cinematic scenery—on this private tour of Montmartre. Pick between several available tour times, and meet your guide at the neighborhood’s Carrousel de Saint-Pierre. You’ll explore the hilltop Sacré-Coeur Basilica, will discover the neighborhood’s bohemian spirit, will visit a local cabaret theater, will drop by a vineyard, and much more.

Dive headfirst into the world of French Impressionism on a private 2-hour tour of Musee d'Orsay. Discover the inspiration behind Millet's 'The Gleaners', Monet's 'Poppy Field', Manet's 'The Luncheon on the Grass', and more. Unlike with a guidebook or group tour, you’re free to ask as many questions as you like. Listen as your dynamic guide further explains the storied past of the former railway station turned world-famous Paris museum.

Enjoy this private tour of the Louvre Museum and get to know its most important pieces of art with your private official art specialised tour guide.

Eschew the long daytime queues to enter the Louvre—which is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most visited museums—and tour the facility in the evening instead. Not only is the museum equally beautiful at night, you’ll have more space to move around and view the masterpieces inside, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. A private guide is included.

Navigating the endless galleries of the Louvre can be overwhelming. Make your trip to the iconic art museum engaging and stress-free on a private 3-hour guided visit. After complimentary transfer from your hotel, bypass the long ticket line and get straight to your personalized tour. Perfect for families and art experts alike, the well-rounded route through the museum takes you to the Greek, Decorative Arts, Italian Renaissance, and French sections.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Paris as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Paris and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Paris. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Paris is!

This Experience is provided by a private local. Come with me to discover the city of Paris through your camera lens! Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and take stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and the Caveau de la Huchette. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Paris you will also get discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Paris and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave Paris without having captured the beauty of the Seine or a Haussmannian street!

This Experience is provided by a private local. If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Paris and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera! Of course while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the Eiffel Tower, classic french cafés and bookstores!) you will also get to know more about Paris and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure to give you insta feed an upgrade. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as you don’t want to miss the golden hour!

Discover the Louvre’s major masterpieces—and enjoy a wide-ranging survey of its collection highlights—when you book this small-group tour of the world-famous museum. Meet your guide directly at the Louvre, skip the long lines, and set off with just a small group for company. You can look forward to getting up close and personal with the Mona Lisa and Nike of Samothrace. You’ll also visit additional galleries devoted to decorative arts, jewels, furnishings, paintings, and more.

Displaying 35,000 pieces of art, planning a visit to the Louvre can be a little daunting. Ensure that you see the museum’s most noteworthy pieces with a 2-hour guided tour. Get the inside scoop on Greek and Egyptian masterpieces, the crown jewels, 'Liberty Leading the People', and numerous other artworks. A headset is provided, so you can hear your guide properly at all times.

This excursion was created by an architect and a cultural journalist. We made it possible to see the best of the Louvre and many unique spaces by creating a unique road-market. All our stories are verified and written by ourselves. You're going to get information, fun, thrilling background stories and the time will fly by. Ideal for adults, teenagers and children. You will discover not only the masterpieces of art in the Louvre, but also the Louvre as the castle where kings and emperors lived for centuries. and after our tour you can stay in the museum until the closing time, to see more or to see the things we have shown.

If you’re a fan of Claude Monet, then this guided tour from Paris to his gardens in Giverny is a must-do activity. See where the great Impressionist artist lived for 40 years, and delight in familiar scenery as you stroll through the Japanese Garden and spot waterlilies. Learn from an informative guide about Monet’s life work and his family. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring personalized attention.

Immerse yourself in French Impressionism on a full-day art history tour through Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise. In addition to navigating, your guide offers anecdotes often unheard by visitors about the lives of renowned French painters Monet and Van Gogh. Stops on the itinerary include Monet’s home and flower garden and Van Gogh’s boarding house and tomb. With a group capped at 8 people, this tour provides an intimate experience.

Skip the lines and head straight into two of France's most iconic homes. First, discover Monet's gardens and home. A guide will provide fascinating stories about Monet from outside of the gardens before leaving you to explore the grounds independently. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles. Follow your guide into the gardens, where you'll hear tales of courtesan life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior with an audioguide.  

Hemingway spent his formative years in Paris. Surrounded by fellow authors such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound & F. Scott Fitzgerald, he transitioned from struggling journalist to seasoned novelist. These men & women were known as the "Lost Generation", many of whom had suffered through the horrors of WW1. They flocked to Paris not only for artistic inspiration but also to find themselves. This tour will take you to the places that Hemingway frequented, where he lived, worked & partied. Along the way I share documented research on his life & exploits, archival photos of Hemingway in Paris, and excerpts of his work. From his first trip to Europe as a volunteer Ambulance Driver in WW1, to his final journey embedded with the American troops liberating France in WW2, I will share Hemingway's experiences in Paris, his lives, his loves, his work. We will visit his favorite bars and perhaps share a drink - you can even type a note on the typewriter he left in the Ritz Hotel.

Take a private walking tour of the Left Bank to discover the ‘Lost Generation’ of artists, writers, and jazz musicians who flocked to Paris between the two World Wars. See cafes and residences where the artists gathered, worked, and lived, including places inhabited by Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Ezra Pound. Note that the bohemian Left Bank of the 1920s and 30s now is largely populated by high-end establishments.

Montmartre has long been one of Paris’ most artistic areas—and this private walking tour will introduce you to the famous artists who once resided here, as well as key neighborhood landmarks. Pick between two daily tour times and meet your guide in Montmartre. Over the course of your tour, you’ll visit a historic cabaret, will wander the picturesque streets, will learn about the lives of artists like Picasso and Renoir, and will immerse yourself in Montmartre’s bohemian ambiance.