Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Meeting place prior to start the tour
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.
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What's included
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Important 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
Reviews(13,141)
We had a great experience with our guide Florence from beginning to end. She was friendly and extremely knowledgeable, bringing a lot of the art and sculptures to life. She was also great at ushering us through a very busy Louvre!
We went on a Wednesday evening in the middle of August - it was fairly busy, but our tour guide seemed unphased, must've been less than usual. Our meetup spot was easy to get to by the bus, it was right next to a stop. We waited and got setup which took about 20/25 minutes, then we entered. Each of us were provided a little audio channel with an earbud to hear the tour guide better during the trip. I thought we got a great experience seeing the most magnificent and notable works, though I do wish we didn't pick 6pm. By the time our guided tour was over (close to 9pm) we couldn't go look around at any other artworks on our own pace. I don't necessarily blame the tour or the guide for this, as she aptly communicated to us we could break away at any moment to go on our own. Our tour guide Florence was wonderful, so kind and very helpful. She clearly knew her stuff and understood how to manage all of us. She also did her best to answer questions and elaborate on the history. I do wish that we made haste with the beginning (talking about the construction of the louvre) and got to see more of the actual artwork. It wasn't as interesting to me. Overall, if you're looking to see the major pieces without any confusion on where to go, definitely consider booking. I think we'd have been very lost without it. I do think the price was a bit much, but knowing that we had a satisfactory experience while in Paris was worth it to me.
Maxim was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our time there. It was very crowded but he found ways to get us close to key items to tell us about.
This was an excellent tour, and Mathilde was a very knowledgeable, caring and engaging guide. I really enjoyed it! I have done many tours with Viator, all good, but this was one of the best. Highly recommended!
Useful tour to give you some highlights of this huge museum. Our guide Natalia was knowledgeable and amusing.
I needed an urgent evening repair because I had a flight early the next morning and did not have a reliable backup pair of glasses. Nam A Optical managed to adjust the frame, secure the loose areas, and check everything properly within a short time. Their quick but careful service saved me from a stressful travel problem and allowed me to leave Hoi An without worrying about my glasses.
Informative tour with skip the line access. Our guide was friendly and knowledgable and we were able to see everything we hoped to see. Really glad we booked.
Mauro was spectacular guide. So very Knowledgable, easy-going, and made it a fun tour. Only reason we give home 5-STARS is that we were limited to that number.
Omar was fantastic—funny, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the Louvre and its artwork. He made sure we were well taken care of, showed us all the major highlights, and pointed out small details in famous works that we absolutely would have missed on our own. He also took the time to show us some unexpected pieces, which made the tour feel much more personal and interesting. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and never felt rushed. Highly recommend both Omar and this tour!
It was very easy to book, and there was a generous cancellation policy. Our guide, Maxim, was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and enthusiastic.
