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Louvre Masterpieces and Secrets : Private Tour with Art Historian
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $274 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wanderers
- Meeting point
- Right next to the Louvre Pyramid, in the main Louvre court, is the Cafe Marly. The guide will meet you there and will have an official guide badge. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier.
Description
It is always thrilling to share secrets, scandals and constructive gossip about the largest museum in the world - the Louvre. What did Napoleon want, and how did that make Venus famous? Is there really a secret behind the Mona Lisa’s smile? Who was obsessed with his blocks of marble (and would you have a drink with them)? Why did it take 8 centuries to build the Louvre? I learned Art History the hard way, with some of the most fascinating scholars, I sometimes see in documentaries. But academia was not gonna be for ever, and I did my own Emily in Paris move and fled (London), to reinvent myself in the City of Dreamers-Paris. That was a while ago, and the Louvre has been a second home for more than a decade now.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sun
- Start times
- 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 6:30 PM
- Season
- Starts Jun 1, 2027
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $274
- Youth (ages 11–17)
- $63
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $63
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $63
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $480.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:19 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Louvre Museum
We enter via a side entrance for pre-booked tickets and take a moment to freshen up first. Before exploring the Museum, we take a moment to discuss why the glass Pyramid was built. We will be talking about how the Louvre was erected over the centuries, how the Greeks and Romans influenced Michelangelo, what painting inspired the Statue of Liberty. Highlights and much more included. (Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, The Raft of The Medusa). Depending on guest preferences, a visit to the Apartments of Napoleon III is also possible. Though making sure all the iconic features are covered, the itinerary is versatile and adjusted to the last minute changing reality of a busy museum. Private groups up to 6.
What's included
Included
Licensed guide
Priority entrance tickets with faster access
Highlights of the Louvre and much more
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Louvre Masterpieces and Secrets : Private Tour with Art Historian lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $274 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $480. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 6:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $63, adults from $274.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Right next to the Louvre Pyramid, in the main Louvre court, is the Cafe Marly. The guide will meet you there and will have an official guide badge. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(1)
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