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Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour
4.5(373)Paris2 hours
VIATOR4.5(251)TRIPADVISOR4.6(122)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$92 / person
Location
Paris, France
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 373 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 20
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Memories France
Meeting point
Meet at the Arc du Carrousel (Louvre courtyard), the arch with a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the glass Pyramid, it’s across the road. Your guide will have an orange badge and flag.Please note it is NOT the Arc de Triomphe.Nearest metroPalais Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Description
Experience the Louvre—home to some of the world’s greatest artworks—in the easiest and most enjoyable way. With nearly 10 miles of galleries and over 35,000 pieces, the museum can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—our expert guide will lead you straight to the highlights, navigating the crowds smoothly. Get ready to discover the masterpieces that make the Louvre truly spectacular.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
19 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18+)
$92
Child (ages 4–17)
$69
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:50 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 11 of the next 35 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Shared Tour 20 participants
1.5 hour guided tour: The group size on this tour is limited to 20 participants maximum.
Itinerary
Louvre Museum
Admission included60 min
Let us take you on a whirlwind tour of the ‘Top 10’ must-see works of art in the Louvre, and more! You will of course see the mysterious Mona Lisa (and learn some of her secrets) as well as the exquisite Venus de Milo, the spectacular Winged Victory and many other of the most famous masterpieces in the world. Travel back in time and explore the Italian Renaissance, discover ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, and the great French paintings of the 19th century. You may be surprised to discover that the Louvre was a royal palace before it became a museum, and you will walk through the sumptuous corridors as Kings, Queens and Emperors once did.
Pyramide Du Louvre
Admission included60 min
This specially designed 2 hour tour will ensure that you cover all the must-see masterpieces in the Louvre, as well as showing you other fascinating artworks along the way. Our expert local guides will regale you with the stories behind the art and artists, helping you to understand what makes these iconic works so special. Join us for an exploration of this unrivaled collection of treasures, in one of the greatest museums in the world.
What's included
Included
€28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
Discover lesser-known treasures and fascinating stories behind the art and history
Explore the world’s largest museum with an expert local guide.
Enjoy the advantage of headsets, ensuring you never miss a word from your guide.
See iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo up close.
Not included
Hotel pick up/drop off
Gratuities (optional)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
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How it compares in Paris
Starting price $92 is 10% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,589 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes. Please note this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour take?
Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $92 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 19 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
How much does Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–17 pay from $69, adults from $92. Infants go free.
Does Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 11 of the next 35 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet at the Arc du Carrousel (Louvre courtyard), the arch with a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the glass Pyramid, it’s across the road. Your guide will have an orange badge and flag. Please note it is NOT the Arc de Triomphe. Nearest metro: Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes. Please note this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Reviews(373)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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J_E
September 26, 2026 · via Viator
Entertaining and interesting
We really enjoyed this tour of the Louvre. Our tour guide (I wish I remembered her name!) was entertaining, interesting and very knowledgeable. It was very crowded in the museum but she handled our large group very well even without one of those flags. I am so happy we chose this tour - learned a lot and look forward to coming back to see more!
Operator response
Thank you! No flag needed when a guide handles the crowds and the group that well, that takes real skill. We're so glad it was such an entertaining, interesting day, and we'd love to have you back for more! We hope you enjoyed Paris!
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Ashley_B
August 25, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
This was an amazing tour! Eloise was great! We covered a lot and she was very informative and personable! Definitely a tour to do!
Operator response
Thank you, Ashley! We're so glad Eloise's warmth and knowledge came through so clearly, and that you left having covered so much. That's really the balance we love striking, plenty of substance without ever feeling rushed. We'll be sure to pass this along to her. We hope you loved Paris!
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Lori_C
August 23, 2026 · via Viator
Highlight tour was perfect!
This was the perfect way to see the Louvre. We were able to bypass all lines on a very crowded day. Anthony was excellent. He navigated us through a see of people and gave us the right amount of information to keep us engaged without getting bored or overwhelmed. I loved the extra stories and details that made the experience fun and interesting!
Operator response
Thank you, Lori! We're so glad Anthony struck exactly the right balance, enough to keep you engaged without ever feeling like too much, that can be tricky to get right on a busy day in the worrld's largest museum! Those extra stories are exactly what turn a walk through the galleries into something you actually remember afterward. We'll be sure to pass this along to him, and we hope you loved Paris!
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Katie_L
August 20, 2026 · via Viator
Julie was amazing!
Julie was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire tour so enjoyable. She brought the history to life without ever making it feel overwhelming, and she was fantastic about answering questions and making sure everyone in our group was comfortable and having a great experience. We learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every minute. Julie was a highlight of our time in Paris — highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you, Katie! We're so glad Julie made the history feel so alive without ever feeling like too much, that balance is genuinely hard to strike, and it's exactly what makes a guide memorable rather than just informative. Being a highlight of your time in Paris is about as good as it gets. We'll be sure to pass this along to her!
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Lakhana_P
August 9, 2026 · via Viator
The Louvre Tour with Anthony
Meeting place was clear with helpful directions and coordinate's to find on google maps or Waze. Tour had group of about 16 people. We were given headsets to hear Anthony who was our wonderful, knowledgeable, personable and fearless guide. Before we started, he took the time to greet and connect with each one of us.
We did not stay with the tour as we wanted to go off and explore everything our own which was allowable and up to us. But Anthony made sure he got us inside with the group tickets before letting us go free so we would be all set. Excellent way to see the Louvre since the tickets sold directly through the Louvre was sold out.
Also Viator did a great job of sending us updates and reminders to make sure we were on track and had a good experience. We highly recommend this.
Operator response
Thank you, Lakhana! We're so glad the meeting point was so easy to find, and that Anthony's warmth came through right from that first greeting with each of you. Getting everyone in with pre-booked tickets makes such a difference, especially with direct Louvre tickets so hard to come by. We're glad the updates helped keep things smooth too, and we really appreciate such a strong recommendation! We'll pass your kind words to Anthony.
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Jessye_A
August 8, 2026 · via Viator
Once in a lifetime!
Wonderful tour, guide was great. Got to see all of the must sees. Orsae was our guide and she was charming, informative and kind. Very much enjoyed our tour!
Operator response
Thank you, Jessye! We're so glad Orsae's charm and knowledge made it feel like such a special day, and that all the must-sees came together so well. We're really glad it lived up to being once in a lifetime and we hope you had a fantastic stay in Paris!
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Geoff_H
July 29, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent tour
Tour guide very knowledgable and provided excellent background on some important paintings. Over 40 years of experience!!
Operator response
Thank you, Geoff! We're so glad Marjolein's depth of background on the paintings came through so well - 40 years of experience really does show. Thanks so much for taking the time to write this, we're delighted to read it and to share it with her. We hope you're having a fantastic stay here!
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Natalie_M
July 25, 2026 · via Viator
Mona Lisa is Meh
Overall, I was not impressed with the Louvre. It was packed and is massive and found it to be very overwhelming. Our tour guide was informative but due to the high ceilings and crowds, her microphone was picking up all kinds of background noise and most of the tour group took the whispers out by the end due to the annoying noises. We had to stay very close to the tour guide to hear. The Mona Lisa is tiny and you had to fight the crowd to even get close to it. Not a horrible experience but definitely a one and done.
Operator response
Thank you for the honest feedback, Natalie. The Louvre genuinely is vast and can be intensely busy, and in a setting with high ceilings and big crowds, audio can occasionally pick up more background noise than usual, which we know makes it harder to stay close and follow along comfortably. We're glad your guide's knowledge still came through despite that. The Louvre isn't for everyone, and we appreciate you giving it a try even if it wasn't quite the day you'd hoped for.
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Tinisha_D
July 22, 2026 · via Viator
Louvre Museum Tour
Tour guide started punctually the tour. The Lourve Musuem is rather large so it’s good to have someone knowledgeable to guide you through the major highlights/exhibits. This was my second visit to the Lourve in 2 years. I learned much more than I did my first visit.
Operator response
Thank you, Tinisha! We're so glad Mathieu's guidance made such a difference on your second visit — the Louvre is genuinely vast, so having someone who knows the highlights well means you get so much more out of it than wandering on your own. We really appreciate you sharing that comparison, and we'll be sure to pass it along to him!
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Diana_W
July 21, 2026 · via Viator
The Lourve
I truly enjoyed my tour and my tour guide was absolutely wonderful! He was very knowledgeable patient and professional.
Operator response
Thank you, Diana! We're so glad your guide's patience and professionalism came through so clearly, alongside all that knowledge. We really appreciate you sharing this and hope you had a wonderful stay here in Paris!
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