Follow in the footsteps of Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and other famous Impressionist painters on this small-group Paris tour combining an Impressionist walk through Montmartre, and a skip-the-line tour of the Musée d'Orsay. See the historic sights, cabarets and artist studios of Montmartre, including Moulin Rouge and Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, then skip the line at the Musée d’Orsay for a guided tour of Paris' largest collection of Impressionist works.

Meet your guide at the base of Paris' hilly Montmartre district and set off to begin your 5-hour Impressionist walking tour. Historically an artsy, off-the-grid and rebellious area near Paris' outskirts, Montmartre was the haunt of the most famous artists and writers of the late 19th and earlier 20th centuries, including Renoir, Monet, van Gogh, Degas and Cézanne, and the streets echo tales of their provocative antics both on and off the canvas.
Strolling along picturesque cobbled backstreets dotted with artist studios, bohemian hangouts and old cabarets, gain insight into the sights and sounds that inspired these talented artists. See the houses where artists such as Picasso and van Gogh lived and worked, and visit the windmill featured in Renoir’s provocative Bal du moulin de la Galette. Pause in front of the world's most famous cabaret, Moulin Rouge, and put yourself in the shoes of the talented Toulouse-Lautrec, who regularly sat before the debaucherous after-hour scene here, paintbrush in hand.
Conclude your Montmartre stroll under the iconic dome of Basilique du Sacré-Coeur. Enjoy breathtaking views over Paris from Montmartre's highest point. You'll then have free time for lunch (own expense).
Hop in a private vehicle and drive down the hill to your next stop, the Musée d’Orsay, on the left bank of the Seine River. A former train station built at the turn of the 20th century, the Musée d’Orsay is now a museum that houses one of the finest and extensive collections of Impressionist art in the world. As one of Paris' most popular tourist attractions, the entrance lines can get quite long, but with your skip-the-line ticket, you'll bypass the queues and head straight inside for a 2-hour guided tour.
Follow your guide from one Impressionist or post–Impressionist masterpiece to the next, created by luminaries such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cézanne and Gauguin. Learn about the skillful techniques employed by these awe-inspiring masters, and gain insight into the significance behind selected works. Your tour finishes inside the museum.