Louvre Museum Small-Group Guided Tour with Masterpieces & Access
Description
Skip the confusion and dive straight into the heart of the Louvre with a small-group guided tour led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. With your pre-booked, timed entrance ticket in hand, you'll head straight past the ticket line and into one of the world's most iconic museums. In just two hours, see legendary works like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Napoleon's Coronation, plus many more masterpieces, while your guide brings each one to life with the history, context, and stories you won't find on any placard. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Napoleon's Coronation and more with a knowledgeable guide A pre-booked and timed entrance ticket Stay close to your guide in a small group of just 6 travelers Cover the Louvre's essential highlights in a focused 2-hour tour
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the France Tourisme Agency, just a 3-minute walk from the Louvre's entrance. Here you'll receive your pre-booked ticket and a short introduction to the extraordinary building you're about to enter, once a fortress, then a royal palace for the Kings of France, and now home to some of the world's most famous art.
Walk out into the main courtyard for your first glimpse of the iconic glass Pyramid, then step inside for a focused route built around the Louvre's true essentials. With your guide, come face-to-face with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, marvel at the timeless beauty of the Venus de Milo, and stand before the dramatic Winged Victory of Samothrace, plus other major masterpieces when available, such as Veronese's Wedding Feast at Cana, Jacques Louis David's Coronation of Napoleon, and powerful French Romantic works by Delacroix and Géricault. Along the way, your guide reveals the stories, symbols, and secrets that turn these icons into unforgettable memories.
Once your guided tour ends, the Louvre is still yours. Enjoy free time to keep exploring at your own pace, within the same wing of the building.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
Reviews(562)
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This is a good introduction to the Louvre and its collection. It can be overwhelming to go alone. It is much easier to go with someone who knows the Louvre well and is even recognized by the staff. There is no way be comprehensive in two hours, but you will see most of the most famous pieces of art in the museum, including Winged Victory, Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, the Wreck of the Medusa, Napoleon's Coronation, etc.
Ellyesse was a fantastic tour guide. Incredibly knowledgeable on anything and everything in the Louvre. He was able to tell us things about the art that we otherwise would’ve never known, showed us the door where the theft happened and pieces of art we otherwise may not have seen. He was patient with us while we looked around and spoke phenomenal English as well. Highly recommend this tour as it made walking through the Louvre so enjoyable.
Excellent tour. A guided tour is the way to go. A small group makes it better. Our guide, Sensei, is an excellent storyteller and combined with his own passions and interest gave us a beautiful experience at the Lourve. He was personable, knowledgeable and took his time to make sure we enjoyed the experience. The Lourve is HUGE. If youre in Paris and have the ti.e to go everyday for four days, then take your time and explore it all. Otherwise, the big three are completely covered by the guided tour. What you'll see is completely dependent upon the guide and the day, but with a limited window, its amazing. At the end, it was just my wife and I. It was perfect.
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. We saw all the major pieces of art plays so much more. Was great to not have to queue to get into the Louvre.
Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour and that your guide's knowledge and passion made your visit to the Louvre even more memorable. We're also glad you appreciated the priority access, allowing you to make the most of your time. We hope to welcome you again soon for a guided tour of the Musée d'Orsay or one of our excursions to Versailles or Giverny. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme
Our tour guide was fantastic and went above and beyond for us! He was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the art and history of the Louvre.
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your guide made your visit to the Louvre so enjoyable. Sharing a passion for art and history while creating a memorable experience is exactly what we strive for. We hope to welcome you again soon for another guided tour, perhaps at the Musée d'Orsay, or on one of our excursions to Giverny or Versailles. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme
We booked the tour solely to get tickets because the museum was sold out. Our tour guide was below average and rushed us through the exhibits. To his credit, it was extremely hot, but the tour was disorganized and it felt like he was making things up as he went, vs having a plan.
This tour was a perfect way to see The Louvre. We met at the tour guide near the Louvre. We purchased a skip the line and private tour. I would recommend bringing a fan for inside the museum, it can get warm inside. We didn’t have to wait in the long line outside. There’s another entrance inside that we used. The guide knew where to go for restroom breaks with no line. Our tour guide was excellent!
Hello Valerie, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your private Louvre tour was such a great experience and that you were able to make the most of your visit thanks to the priority access. It is especially rewarding to know that your guide helped make the museum easy and enjoyable to explore, from navigating the galleries efficiently to sharing their expertise throughout the tour. Your kind words about your guide mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to pass them along to the team. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another discovery of France. You may enjoy a guided visit of the Musée d'Orsay or an excursion to the magnificent Châteaux de la Loire, both offering unforgettable cultural experiences. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme.
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide showed us all the major displays in the two hours of the tour. It was wonderful to see all of the amazing art pieces! It was very busy and crowded but our guide somehow brought us to the right place at the right time and we never felt rushed. Honestly, I would even pay double the price for the ease of navigating the lines and even skipping some lineups. At the end of the tour we had the option to stay and browse the Louvre on our own. I could not be happier with the whole experience.
Hello, We are absolutely delighted to read your review! It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Louvre and that your guide helped you make the most of your time in one of the world's most famous museums. Navigating the Louvre can be challenging, especially during busy periods, so we are pleased that the tour allowed you to discover the major masterpieces comfortably and efficiently. Your comments about the guide's organization, knowledge, and ability to manage the crowds are especially appreciated. Creating a smooth and enjoyable experience while bringing the artworks to life is exactly what we strive for. We are thrilled that you chose to continue exploring the museum after the guided tour and that the entire experience exceeded your expectations. We hope to welcome you again on another cultural adventure, perhaps with a guided visit to the Musée d’Orsay or an excursion to the magnificent Château de Versailles. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme.
Great knowledgeable guide. We were a group of four on the evening tour. Misuk, our guide gave interesting thorough comments . After the tour had finished, she took extra time to show us Napoleon’s Apartments, well worth it. A 10/10 guide
Hello Guy, Reading comments like yours truly makes our day! Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the evening tour and that Misuk’s knowledge and enthusiasm helped make your visit so memorable. Providing engaging and informative commentary is at the heart of what we strive for, and it is wonderful to know that her dedication exceeded your expectations. We are especially pleased that she took the time to show you Napoleon’s Apartments after the tour. These extra moments often create the most memorable experiences, and your recognition of her efforts means a great deal to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another discovery, perhaps during a guided visit of the Musée d’Orsay or on a Champagne tasting excursion in Reims. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme.
