Paris Louvre Museum Must-Sees Guided Tour
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
Reviews(366)
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!
Tour guide very knowledgable and provided excellent background on some important paintings. Over 40 years of experience!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
I truly enjoyed my tour and my tour guide was absolutely wonderful! He was very knowledgeable patient and professional.
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!
The tour was really too short. We saw just a few pieces, and while the stories and education behind the Women of the Louvre were great, it took 25% of the tour's time (30 minutes) just to get into the building and provide bathroom break for the group. Nothing wrong with the tour other than it was just too short.
Thank you Jackie and we're so glad the Women of the Louvre stories resonated! Our two-hour tour is carefully designed to cover the most iconic works and give a real feel for the museum without it becoming a marathon — the perfect starting point for those who want to explore further on their own afterwards. In high summer the Louvre is the busiest place in Paris and even with our timed reserved entry, getting in takes a little time — and we always offer a comfort break so everyone can enjoy the visit fully. We hope you had a wonderful time here in Paris.
We meet outside and bypass lines. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the session was very informative
Thank you! Skipping the lines means more time for the good stuff — and we're so glad our guide made every minute count with such depth of knowledge. Hope you had a wonderful time here in Paris!
Great tour guide, easy access to museum, perfect 2 hour highlights. Stories behind the highlights were informative and easy to follow.
Thank you Kimberly! Two hours covering the Louvre's greatest highlights, told in a way that's easy to follow yet full of substance, is exactly what we aim for. So glad your guide brought it all to life so clearly. We really appreciate the recommendation! Hope you had a wonderful time here in Paris.
It includes some of the history of the Louvre and hi lights some very specific pieces of the artwork and sculptures in the museum. The Louvre is very crowded so be ready for that! It was hard to hear our guide on the audio earpieces provided but she worked to improve after she was made aware of the issue. Amalie was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Louvre and its evolution over the years to become what it is today!
Thank you Deborah! We're so glad Amélie's passion for the Louvre's history came through so clearly — the story of the building itself is as fascinating as the collection. Our earpieces are brand new but the Louvre is a busy environment and occasional interference can happen — please always let your guide know straight away and they'll sort it immediately, just as Amélie did. We'll make sure she sees your kind words. Hope you had a wonderful time here in Paris!
This was the highlight of my trip. Saw some master pieces I wanted, the tour guide was amazing, handled a big group well. Will definitely recommend it.
Thank you Neil! What a wonderful thing to hear — the highlight of your trip means so much to us. We're so glad Mathieu brought those masterpieces to life and kept your group so engaged throughout. We really appreciate the recommendation too! Hope you had a fantastic time here in Paris.
