Seine Bridges Walking Tour With Musée d'Orsay Entry

A magical riverside stroll and the world’s finest Impressionist museum

€41 per adult

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€41 per adult

€41 per adult

  • Handcrafted itineraries
    Designed by local experts
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Discover Paris through the stories of its many bridges, each one unique.
  • Marvel at the Pont Neuf, the bridge that first connected the Latin Quarter and the Rive Droite.
  • Take a picture of the lovely Seine from a different point of view: on top of the Pont des Arts.
  • Learn about the birth of Paris right where it began centuries ago.
  • See some of the city’s best landmarks, like the Louvre Pyramid on the opposite shore.
  • Admire the world’s finest Impressionist paintings in a historic train station, now the Orsay Museum.
  • Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.

What you'll do

Get to know Paris from the river that gave rise to it — the glorious Seine.

This Seine river walking tour covers the history, highlights, architecture, and so much more of the Seine bridges and sights.

We’ll begin our tour at the Henri IV statue in the middle of the Pont Neuf, the first Parisian ...

Get to know Paris from the river that gave rise to it — the glorious Seine.

This Seine river walking tour covers the history, highlights, architecture, and so much more of the Seine bridges and sights.

We’ll begin our tour at the Henri IV statue in the middle of the Pont Neuf, the first Parisian bridge built in stone. As you survey Île de la Cité around you, you’ll learn a secret about this island.

Leaving the bridge, continue to the southern bank of the Seine until you reach the Pont des Arts. This bridge dates to the 19th century, but what you’ll love most here is the incredible views.

At the Pont du Carrousel and Pont Royal, listen to the stories of the Rive Gauche and the Rive Droite — two very different sides — and you’ll understand an important part of Paris’s identity. You’ll also see a familiar icon on the northern bank: the Louvre itself!

As the tour comes to a close, step into the Musée d’Orsay. If you visited the Louvre and wondered where all the Impressionist paintings that France is famous for were, they’re here!

Before you enter to explore on your own, your guide will share how this building came to be (it wasn’t always a museum) and what you can look forward to inside.

Your guide will give you your priority entry ticket and tips about the most interesting paintings. Don’t miss Monet’s “Nymphéas bleus” or Renoir’s “Bal au Moulin de Galette.” And there is so much more here to enchant you, not only the paintings but also sculptures, decorative arts, photographs, and a beautiful, sunlit interior. We recommend at least two hours, but art-lovers may want to spend longer!

Tip: Don’t skip the terrace of the museum. It has lovely views of the Seine and the bridges you just explored.

Itinerary

  • Île de la Cité

    A small island in the Seine River, where Paris was born

  • Pont Neuf

    The oldest bridge in Paris

  • Pont des Arts

    Once the bridge of lovers who hung locks with their names on it

  • Pont du Carrousel

    Where you can glimpse the famous Louvre Pyramid

  • Pont Royal

    Dating to the 17th century with a view of the Musée d’Orsay

  • Orsay Museum

    A train station built for the 1900 World Fair, now home to beautiful Impressionist paintings, from Monet to Renoir

Make this tour private

Book this tour for just your group.

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Plan your trip

Ticket

Your entry ticket to the Musée d’Orsay is included in this tour.

Availability

Make sure to book early. Tickets are limited!

Tour ending point

This tour ends at the Musée d’Orsay, where you’ll continue for a self-guided visit.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Meeting point

Please meet us in front of the Statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf bridge.

Your guide will be holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”

For easier navigation, you can paste statue of Henri IV into Google Maps.

FAQs

How much walking is there?

This tour covers 1 mile at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

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