Private Rodin Museum Tour with Timed Entry Tickets in Paris
Experience Rodin's The Thinker and The Kiss and stroll the peaceful gardens with a private guide
If you love art but hate feeling rushed, the Rodin Museum with a private guide is your kind of afternoon. This spectacular but lesser-known Paris gem sets world-changing sculpture inside an elegant 18th-century mansion and rose-filled gardens. A private guide lets you set the pace and ask anything. You'll study The Thinker, trace the 200 figures of The Gates of Hell, and stand before The Kiss and The Hand of God. For art lovers, timed entry and a personal guide make it the way to go.
What You Get With This Tour
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Hear the stories behind Rodin's masterpieces
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Expert English-speaking private guide
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Timed entry to the Rodin Museum
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See The Thinker and The Kiss
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Ponder The Gates of Hell
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Behold The Hand of God
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Roam the Gardens and Hôtel Biron
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at the Rodin Museum entrance
Meet your private guide at the main entrance of the Rodin Museum, with the exact spot on your voucher. Over the next 2 hours, your guide introduces the life and genius of Auguste Rodin and shapes the visit around what interests you most. -
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Contemplate The Thinker in the gardens
Step into the peaceful gardens to stand before The Thinker, Rodin's bronze figure lost in thought. Your guide explains how this seated man, first tied to The Gates of Hell, grew into a global symbol of human reflection and creativity. -
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Examine The Gates of Hell
Next, move to The Gates of Hell, a towering bronze portal crowded with more than 200 writhing figures drawn from Dante's Inferno. Your guide points out tormented souls and hidden details that reveal Rodin's vision of human passion and struggle. -
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Discover The Burghers of Calais
Wander deeper into the grounds to find The Burghers of Calais, six weary figures surrendering to save their town during the Hundred Years' War. Your guide recounts the sacrifice behind this group and Rodin's raw, unflinching realism. -
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Admire The Kiss inside the Hôtel Biron
Head indoors to the elegant Hôtel Biron, where The Kiss captures two lovers from Dante's Inferno in a tender marble embrace. Take time to ask your private guide questions about the story and the challenges Rodin faced carving such emotion. -
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Explore Rodin's personal collection
Continue through the mansion to see The Hand of God, where creation emerges from rough, unfinished marble. Nearby, The Eternal Spring celebrates young love and The Danaïde draws on Greek myth, revealing the range of Rodin's imagination. -
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Your tour ends inside the Rodin Museum
As the tour wraps up, your guide leaves you inside the museum with time to revisit any favorite works at your own pace. Linger in the galleries or stroll the gardens once more before continuing your day in the Palais-Bourbon district.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us in advance, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Please Note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID in case of a security check at the entrance.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted inside the museum, so please pack light.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Private guide for your group only
Timed entry tickets and tour of the Rodin Museum
See The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell
Access to the museum gardens and the Hôtel Biron
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
If you're studying art, you should definitely take this tour. Our guide broke down Rodin's impact on modern sculpture and it opened my mind. The guide was really able to take her time at each piece and even asked if there were any in particular that I wanted to spend time looking at. It was cool to see 'The Thinker' up close after studying it for so long.
Walking through Rodin’s sculptures with an expert brought the whole experience to life. The Thinker and The Kiss were obviously highlights, but I also loved the peaceful gardens. If you love art, don’t skip this tour!
This was the highlight of our Paris trip! We were captivated by our guide Veronique from start to finish. This was well worth it for us!
I loved having a private guide in the museum! The guide added an extra layer of depth, sharing thoughtful insights into Rodin’s inspirations and artistic journey. Walking through the gardens felt like stepping into a living gallery. The tour was a perfect blend of art, history, and serenity. I highly recommend going with a private guide and this tour was well-organized and paced.
I did this tour with my husband, it was our second Private Tour in Paris and it was unforgettable! Both my husband and I are really into Rodin's work and have been to the collection in Philadelphia on our own last year. Visiting this one with our guide made it even better! We had lots of questions answered by our amazing and knowledgeable guide. We stayed a little longer after to explore. Would highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adapted to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us in advance, after booking, so we can make the proper arrangements.
Are tickets included?
Yes, skip-the-line tickets are included.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tour is family friendly. Because it's private, your guide can adapt the pace and stories to suit children and keep Rodin's sculptures engaging for younger visitors. The gardens also give kids room to move between stops.
Can we adjust the itinerary?
Yes. Since this is a private tour, your guide can focus on the works and stories you care about most.
