Paris Museum Guide
Paris Museum Tour : From the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, these institutions offer a glimpse into centuries of artistic and cultural evolution. This is where the choice between a private tour with a licensed guide and an audioguide becomes crucial.
Museum skip the line ticket booking without or with a guide is possible ONLY within a Paris Tour Package. PARIS BY EMY specializes in offering complete packages that include more than just museum bookings to provide a seamless high-quality experience and help you find the one that best suits your needs.
Two Approaches to a Museum Visit
When planning a museum visit in Paris, PARIS BY EMY offers two convenient options tailored to your preferences and budget:
- Skip the line tickets and audioguide unlimited time from €25 per person – USD $26
- Private tour with a licensed guide 2 hours from €550 group of 4 – USD $575
Whether you prefer the flexibility of an independent exploration or the enriched experience of a guided tour, PARIS BY EMY has you covered.
Licensed Guide vs. Audioguide
When it comes to experiencing Parisian museums, travelers often face a dilemma : should they opt for a private tour with a licensed guide or rely on an audioguide ?
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Benefits of Paris museum tour guide
Licensed guides undergo extensive training and possess in-depth knowledge of the museum’s collections. They can offer historical context, artistic insights, and captivating stories behind the masterpieces you encounter. Their expertise transforms the museum visit into a rich learning experience, enriching your understanding of art.
However, they can be costly and may require advance booking, potentially limiting spontaneity during your visit while giving you his/her own art selection.
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Benefits of an Audioguide with skip-the-line ticket
These portable devices provide audio commentary allowing to explore at your own pace. You can pause, rewind, or skip ahead that pique your interest, making it ideal for independent travelers. For budget-conscious travelers, audioguides present a cost-effective alternative, a fraction of the cost of hiring a licensed guide and offer flexibility in terms of itinerary and timing.
They are often more budget-friendly and readily available, but lack the personalized attention and interaction provided by a live guide.
In both case, PARIS BY EMY will set and book your so famous “skip-the-line tickets” with audioguide or with a licensed guide from its business partners network of licensed guide Parisian companies. The choice between a licensed guide or simply having an audioguide depends on your preferences and budget.
Paris Museum Guide
In France, you have 2 categories of guide : accompanying guide and licensed guide. You are connected with a licensed guide for museums. Whether you’re interested in a particular museum, an exhibition or a specific art department, PARIS BY EMY tailores the guide’s selection, independant or from an agency, to your museum’s preferences.
Practical information
From €175 per person – USD $185
Duration: Minimum 2 hours
Tickets are included as part of the tour
Museum tickets are not refundable and changeable
Availability: Offered year-round with flexible start times
Paris Museum Licensed Guide Credentials
Licensed guide are accredited by Paris or France’s official tourism boards with the licenced guide card/degree. The card is awarded to holders of the professional bachelor degree of tour guide, OR to holders of a national master’s degree having validated during their training, OR to holders of a diploma conferring the grade of master degree justifying at least 1 year of professional experience accumulated over the last 5 years in the oral mediation of heritage.
Language Proficiency
Guides speak English fluently of C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Experience of Paris Museum Tour Guide
They have formal training in guided tours (conferences, educational activities) and cultural fields.
Additional Degrees
Some licensed guides can have additional degrees in history, art history, cultural mediation, tourism and from art school.
Paris based
Licensed guide agencies and independent licensed guides in partnership with PARIS BY EMY are all Paris based because the tours are given on the Parisian heritage although the guide card is national. Each guide has its own art specialty, art selection tour and art expertise according to actually specific fields or museums. They give you their knowledge with their own personality, itinerary tour and subjectivity as well. We work together because we share professionalism and same values for cultural mediation.
The tour will be designed to suit your level of interest and profile. Opting for a private tour with a licensed guide in Paris can elevate the museum experience to new heights.
Paris Museum Private Tour
| Pricing | Number of people | Duration | Custom Features |
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| From 25 Euros | Per person | Unlimited | Museum skip-the-line ticket + audioguide |
| From 70 Euros | Per Person | 2 to 6 days | PASS for 50 museums and monuments |
| From 175 Euros | Per person | 2-3 hours | Private Museum tour with licensed guide |
| From 225 Euros | Per person | 4-5 hours | Private Museum tour with licensed guide |
| From 1,500 Euros | Up to 6 persons | 1.5 hours | Exclusive Louvre or Versailles VIP tour |
| From 2,750 Euros | Up to 30 persons | 2 hours | Exclusive Sainte Chapelle tour after closing |
| From 3,000 Euros | Up to 6 persons | 2 hours | Exclusive Eiffel Tower VIP tour |
Exclusive Paris Museum Tour Guide
PARIS BY EMY provides exclusive private guided tours for the Louvre, Sainte Chapelle, the Opera Garnier and The Eiffel Tower as well.
- These tours stand out as they are led by highly qualified, licensed guides, offering a level of insight and expertise beyond what is typically available.
- Unlike standard “skip-the-line” tickets, these exclusive tours are not accessible through regular booking channels but on request.
Exclusive museum private tours are ensuring a unique and enriching experience that goes deeper into the history of each site with a special access to the sites.
The 3 Most Famous Sites
Paris is home to a plethora of world-renowned museums, each offering a unique perspective on art, history, and culture. Some of the most famous museums include :
- The Louvre : the biggest museum
- Musée d’Orsay: for impressionism art
- Versailles Palace and garden : for the Sun King
For more details, check our Top art museums page. Each of these institutions boasts a diverse collection of masterpieces. Don’t forget to look at the PARIS MUSEUM PASS page. More than 60 museums and landmarks including the Louvre, Orsay, Arc de Triomphe and Versailles.
Selection of Paris Museums by Theme
Paris Art Museums Tour Guide
- Louvre Museum – Home to Mona Lisa and extensive collection of masterpieces
- Musée d’Orsay – Showcasing Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works
- Centre Pompidou – A hub for modern and contemporary art
- Musée de l’Orangerie – Famous for Monet’s Water Lilies and collection of 19th- and 20th
History Museums
- Musée Carnavalet – Dedicated to the history of Paris, from its origins to the present day
- Conciergerie – A medieval palace and former prison, where Marie Antoinette was held
- Musée de l’Armée (Invalides) – Covers France’s military history and houses Napoleon’s tomb.
- Musée de la Libération de Paris – Tells the story of the city’s liberation during World War II.
Science Museums
- Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie – A massive interactive science museum with exhibits
- Palais de la Découverte – Focused on scientific discovery with hands-on experiments
- Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle – Showcasing natural history, from dinosaur skeletons
- Musée des Arts et Métiers – Celebrating innovation with historical scientific inventions
Bizarre & Unusual Museums
- Musée des Vampires et Monstres de l’Imaginaire – private museum dedicated to vampire legends
- Musée Fragonard d’Alfort – Displays preserved anatomical specimens, some dating back centuries
- Musée de la Magie – A fascinating look into the history of magic and illusion
- Catacombs of Paris – An underground ossuary containing the remains of over six million Parisians
Fashion & Luxury Museums
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent – Showcasing the life and works of the legendary fashion designer
- Palais Galliera – Paris’s museum of fashion, featuring rotating exhibitions of haute couture
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs – Focused on decorative arts, including fashion, jewelry, and furniture
- Fondation Louis Vuitton – A striking contemporary art space with exhibitions blending art and fashion
Paris Hidden Gems Museum
Exploring Paris’s hidden museums can be a delightful way to experience the city’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. PARIS BY EMY offers the perfect solution, recommending expert licensed guides who are well-versed in the intricacies of each museum’s collection. With their expertise, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for these hidden treasures of Paris.
Musée de Cluny – National Museum of the Middle Ages
The museum houses famous collections of sculptures, stained glass, ivories, tapestries, paintings, enamels and many other wonders from the 1st to the 15th century.
Dior Museum
Musée Christian Dior is Located in the heart of Paris. This museum celebrates the life and work of Christian Dior, one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Through stunning exhibitions, visitors can explore his groundbreaking creations, including his famous “New Look” that revolutionized women’s fashion in the post-war era.
Musée Guimet
Founded in 1889, the Guimet Museum presents the most complete collection of Asian arts in the world. It was born from Émile Guimet’s grand project to create a museum. Passionate about the Orient and its civilizations, he gathered his exceptional collections there, notably those brought back from his travels to Japan, China and India in 1876-1877.
Musée de Montmartre
Nestled in the heart of Montmartre, this museum offers a glimpse into the bohemian past of the neighborhood. It features works by artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and Modigliani, and its charming gardens provide a peaceful retreat with beautiful views.
Musée Nissim de Camondo
This mansion-turned-museum near Parc Monceau offers a look at the lifestyle of a wealthy Parisian family in the 20th century. It showcases an exquisite collection of French decorative arts and furnishings.
Musée de la Vie Romantique
Tucked away in a quaint house in the 9th arrondissement, this museum captures the spirit of the Romantic era. It showcases the works and memorabilia of writer George Sand and other Romantic artists, writers, and musicians.
Paris Museum Guide
You can always book multiple days to fully explore your aspirations with a customized Paris Tour Package. Moreover, you can visit inside museums via skip the line tickets with or without a licensed guide. Planning your tour this way ensures a more relaxed and enjoyable experience compared to an overbooked day.
In addition, you do not want to pay for a driver to stay in the car while you are visiting a museum that takes overall 2 hours. Indeed, we can set private tour guide with optional driver. And then, being drop off at a museum with skip the line tickets and audioguide or with a licensed guide. In both case, PARIS BY EMY books a licensed guide or just tickets for you.
You can send PARIS BY EMY a request for an exclusive VIP tour, Versailles Palace, the Louvre Museum, the Opera Garnier and the Eiffel Tower. Those tours will be given by exclusive licensed guide.
In addition to choose a Paris Museum tour, discover our Paris private tour guide page.