Enjoy the Louvre on and exclusive guided tour, making the experience more personal, interactive, and easy to follow. With reserved entry included, your visit starts smoothly as you meet your guide and head into the museum. This 2.5-hour tour is thoughtfully designed to cover the Louvre’s essential highlights—from world-famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace to other key works that give you a broader understanding of the collection. What guests appreciate most is the approach: knowledgeable guides who keep things engaging and enjoyable, focusing on stories, context, and clear explanations rather than overwhelming detail. The result is a well-paced visit that helps you experience the Louvre in a way that feels both meaningful and enjoyable—not rushed, and never like a lecture.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $794.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:50 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
From its roots as a fortress to its days as a royal residence, the Louvre has more secrets than any other building in Paris could boast. Today, the museum is home to 35,000 pieces of art to discover on top of its rich architectural history. This semi-private tour is designed to help first timers navigate all that the Louvre has to offer, as well as surprise those who think they know it all. Stand before the iconic Venus de Milo and the breathtaking Winged Victory of Samothrace, discover how the Mona Lisa became the world’s most famous painting, and admire masterpieces by Raphael, Delacroix, and Jacques-Louis David. Our expert guides will give you a crash course in art history that will have you feeling like a connoisseur by the time you leave!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $72 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 $794. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 0–9 pay from $11, adults from $72.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet by the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the king Louis XIV riding his horse. The statue is the only statue situated in front of the main entrance pyramid of the Louvre museum. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4,268 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Babylon Tours Paris.
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Anais was brilliant as even though the museum opened little late due to some meeting, she gave the good comprehensive guide and took to popular sections early before they get crowded. Also gave us tips to get the full experience for after the tour time was over. Very thought so fully recommended!
100% worth the visit. I enjoyed every minute of this tour and thought Lee was an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide with so much to share. I also loved that once the guided portion was finished, we were able to continue exploring at our own pace and spend more time seeing the things that interested us. Lee was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but genuinely funny and engaging too. Going on tours solo can sometimes be a little nerve-racking, especially when everyone else seems to be travelling together, but Lee made me feel comfortable from the moment I joined the group. I was travelling on my own and had joined in with another group, but he always made an effort to include me, involve me in conversations and make sure I felt like part of the tour. That meant a lot to me and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Our guide, François, was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He shared his insights with wit and charm. Excellent!
Fantastic , well informed tour guide
François was incredible and made the whole experience great.
Our guide was amazing! Very funny very pleasurable. I highly recommend to anyone for a great time!
Our Louvre tour with Florent C. was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Paris. Florent has been doing this for 11 years, and his level of knowledge and expertise was apparent almost immediately. The Louvre can be completely overwhelming because of its size and the sheer amount of art and history inside, but Florent made the experience feel effortless. He knew exactly how to navigate the museum, brought us to the most important works, and explained the history and meaning behind everything in a way that was fascinating, engaging, and easy to follow. It never felt like we were simply being given facts. Every piece had a story, and Florent had an amazing ability to bring those stories to life. What made the tour even more special was the depth of context he provided. He didn’t just teach us about the artwork itself. He also explained the history of the Louvre as a building, how it evolved over time, and how its story connected to French history. That was honestly one of the most fascinating parts of the entire tour. He was also able to seamlessly pull in facts and connections from other museums, artists, and collections, which made it very clear that his knowledge extends far beyond the Louvre itself. What impressed me most was how personable and attentive he was throughout the entire tour. He answered every question, never made us feel rushed, and somehow managed to make such an enormous and intimidating museum feel intimate and accessible. I walked away feeling like I had actually experienced and understood the Louvre rather than simply walked through it and taken pictures of the famous pieces. Florent is a true expert in his field, and his love of art and history was palpable throughout the entire tour. His passion made the experience that much more memorable. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you have the opportunity to tour the Louvre with Florent, take it. And Florent, if you are reading this, I just want to thank you again for such an incredible tour. It was genuinely one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. 🩷
Guide expertly navigated us through a crowded Louvre, allowing us to access essential works while thoughtfully explaining their history and meaning.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted your guide expertly navigated the busy Louvre while making sure you experienced its essential masterpieces. Adding the history and meaning behind each work can make exploring this extraordinary Paris museum so much more rewarding!
Veronica was a very knowledgeable guide!! It made the experience so much more interesting
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad Veronica’s knowledge made your Louvre Museum tour even more interesting. Having an expert provide the stories and context behind the masterpieces can completely transform the experience!
Amazing experience! Lili did a tremendous job explaining the history behind the art pieces. With a smaller group, the tour felt very personal and engaging. Highly recommend booking!
Thank you for the 10/10 review! We’re thrilled Lili brought the Louvre’s masterpieces to life by explaining the fascinating history behind the art. It’s wonderful to hear the small-group format made your experience feel personal and engaging. Thank you for the recommendation!
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