Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

4.5 (13,621 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Take a small group or a private (depending on the option you choose) walking tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris and save time by booking ahead. This tour helps you explore the collection of paintings, sculpture, and architecture with an expert local guide. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group.
This tour was specifically designed to highlight the most famous works of the Louvre Museum. Entering the Louvre through the original Medieval structure from the 12th century, join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next as you travel through time visiting works from 450 BCE through to the 1800s.

Options

Louvre Group Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Louvre Group Tour: Guided visit to see masterpieces including Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & more in groups of 20 guests or fewer.

Mona Lisa Express Group Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Mona Lisa Express Group Tour: Make your way directly to the iconic Mona Lisa with an accredited Louvre guide and discover its fascinating story.

Express Louvre & Wine Tasting

Guided Louvre masterpieces tour followed by sommelier-led tasting of 3 French wines with cheese & charcuterie.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Louvre Private Tour

Private guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience.
Duration: 3 hours

Louvre Semi Private Tour

Guided visit to see masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more in a small group of up to 12 guests.
Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Small-group or private tour experience (depending on the option selected)
  • Self-guided audio app for independent exploration (Express option only)
  • Personal audio headset to clearly hear your guide throughout the tour
  • Louvre Museum entrance ticket (€28 value for adults)
  • Premium wine and cheese tasting at a high-end Parisian wine bar (Wine tasting option only)
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Entry to the Louvre Museum
  • See the Mona Lisa and other world-famous paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Jardin des Tuileries
    Pass by
    On your arrival at the meeting point, you can admire the Jardin des Tuileries which is located right by the Arc des Triomphe du Carroussel where you will meet your guide.
  2. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
    Pass by
    Meeting place prior to start the tour
  3. Louvre Museum
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    You'll see all the Louvre Museum’s must-see attractions alongside under-appreciated treasures. From the legendary ‘Mona Lisa’ to the imposing ‘Winged Victory’, your passionate guide will reveal subtle details about the Louvre’s most well-known masterpieces. Then, venture deeper into the museum, to take in the best of the rest, including pieces from the golden age of French Romanticism.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is not at the Louvre entrance.
Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the Louvre Pyramid, you'll spot it across the road, before the Tuileries Garden. Do not go to the Arc de Triomphe.

End point

The tour ends in the lobby of the Louvre, just under the Pyramid

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Only very small bags are allowed
  • Please note that parties of 7 or more people may be split in different groups on the day of the tour at the meeting point.
  • We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue.
  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
  • Visiting terms at the Louvre https://www.louvre.fr/en/visit/museum-rules
  • Entrance ticket (€28), and reservation fee (€90 per group) included.
  • Entrance ticket (€28), and reservation fee (€20) included [If Private tour is selected]
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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