Discover the wonders of the Louvre on a 2.5-hour semi-private or private tour with a certified expert guide. Marvel at iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo while uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories from art history. Perfect for a more personalized experience. The Louvre is home to over 35,000 works of art spanning centuries, but with its massive size, it’s hard to know where to start. Don’t worry—we've got you covered! Dive in with your lively guide, who’ll bring the museum’s history to life, making art jump off the walls. Perfect for first-time visitors, this VIP tour covers iconic masterpieces and hidden gems alike. Get close to the Venus de Milo, uncover the mystery of Mona Lisa’s smile, and discover artworks that changed the course of art. Your guide will also reveal some of the Louvre’s lesser-known treasures hidden in plain sight.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $525.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:41 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Being led and not lost, in the largest museum in the world. From its origins as a medieval fortress to its glittering days as a royal palace, the Louvre holds more secrets than any other building in Paris. Today, it's not just a museum—it's a treasure trove of 35,000 masterpieces waiting to be discovered, wrapped in centuries of history. Our semi-private or private tours are perfect for first-time visitors looking to get their bearings, as well as seasoned art lovers who think they've seen it all. Get up close with iconic statues like the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Dive into lively discussions about the works of Delacroix and Michelangelo, explore the mysterious underground Medieval Moat, and revel in the splendor of the Apollo Gallery. From the legendary Mona Lisa to the stunning 19th-century masters, your expert guide will make sure you catch all the must-sees, along with a few delightful surprises along the way!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included) lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $160 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 $525. There are 2 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, with 16 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our Louvre Museum Tour meets outside the Louvre at the Richelieu Gate on the left of the main Pyramid. The Pavillon Richelieu starts by the small pyramid, next to Café Marly. Please arrive 15 minutes before the official start time to enable us to Skip the Line. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
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 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Boutique Bike Tours.
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This was a wonderful and fantastic tour. It really helped to cut down wasted time. There is so much to see but our guide Cara (may not be spelled correctly) was able to show us a few important pieces and talk through them. She gave us a map after the two hour tour and pointed us in the direction of what else we wanted to see. This is a must do tour because you get to skip the long line of people waiting to get in.
Excellent guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect English! Memorable experience!!!!
Amazing is exactly what we love to hear! 💚 We’re delighted your Louvre tour was such a memorable experience and that your guide made the museum’s incredible collection even more enjoyable. Merci for exploring the Louvre with us! 🖼️✨
Min was wonderful. Great insight and navigated the museum effectively. I would highly recommend the tour and asking for Min
A visit to the Louvre can feel like a lot to take in, so we’re delighted Min made it easy and enjoyable for your family! 😊 We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely recommendation. Thank you for choosing our Paris Louvre Essentials Tour — we’re so glad you had a wonderful experience! ✨
It was nice to meet with our guide Clara. The entrance to the Louvre was very easy and private. We felt no queue pressure or anything annoying while entering the building. We had a locker to leave things and walking without bags made it a very cool experience.. The admission fees are higher compared to previous years as I visited Louvre 2-3 years ago individually.. Yet the perfect guidance by Clara made the whole thing entirely different and useful. Can’t recommend this type of visit enough, especially if you’re traveling with young children ( I was with my 16-year old son). He wasn’t bored at all in a 60-70 mins of tour and we both learned quite a lot from Clara. As a bonus, we also have met two lovely friends from the US.. :)
Keeping a 16-year-old engaged at the Louvre is a pretty great review in itself! 😊 We’re delighted Clara made your visit feel easy, worthwhile, and completely different from exploring the museum on your own. It sounds like you even came away with some new friends along with everything you learned! Thank you for choosing our Paris Louvre Essentials Tour and for such a thoughtful recommendation. We’ll make sure Clara sees your lovely words! ✨
Florie was fabulous- knowledgable, interesting, fun She mad the tour perfect, from ease of entry to avoiding crowds and showing us intricate details we would have walked by
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Sylvia was a fantastic guide. The Louvre is a big and busy place and she made it feel small and more intimate. Her navigation skills were quite impressive as we weaved through the crowds and right in front of the pieces she wished to focus on. My entire Family enjoyed the tour and we all agreed that we would have been lost without a guide, I highly recommend this tour!
Florie our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the Lourve and its art. We learned so much from this experience. She was so friendly and informative.
My friend and I had a delightful tour with Clara. We booked it as a small group but it ended up being just the two of us. It was easy to find the meeting point and our guide. We did not have to wait in line to enter and were able to leave our things in a locker in the room for groups, which was a nice break from the crowds. Our guide, Clara, was informative and pleasant. I would highly recommend this experience.
Thank you so much, Whitney! We’re delighted to hear that your tour with Clara exceeded expectations. It’s wonderful that you and your friend were able to enjoy a smooth, relaxed experience without the lines or crowds, and we’re so glad Clara made the tour both informative and pleasant. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 😊
Lola weaved her way through the Louvre and shared the knowledge of an art historian with the ability to relate it to novices. She helped us not only see the art but explained its importance in its period - we wanted to see the highlights and got much more. Learning about the Louvre’s thefts over the years and WWII history added to a great tour. This company seems to only hire the best. Very impressed.
Lola provided a specular tour of highlights of the Louvre. She took the time to not just point out the art but tell us stories to make alive. Saw everything we wanted to see and more. Ask her about art thefts at the Louvre and you learn so much more about the museum and its history. This company also runs great bike tours, don’t let that fool you- this tour was special.
Thank you so much, Alan! We’re delighted to hear Lola made the Louvre feel so much more alive through her stories and insights. It’s wonderful that you were able to see the highlights you hoped for, plus a few unexpected details along the way. The art theft stories are definitely a memorable part of the museum’s history! We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad this tour felt special to you. 😊
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included) | 2h 30min | 5.0 (38) | $160 | |
 Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included | 2h 30min | 5.0 (7,205) | $72 | View |
 Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX | 2h 30min | 5.0 (4,295) | $72 | View |
 Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included | 5h 30min | 5.0 (245) | $296 | View |
 Louvre Museum Private Guided Experience with Entry | 2 hours | 4.0 (4) | $251 | View |
 Private Louvre Museum Guided Tour - Timed entry included | 2h 30min | 5.0 (22) | $422 | View |
 Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide | 2 hours | 4.9 (270) | $263 | View |