Paris Murders and Mysteries semi-private tour of the Louvre
Description
The Louvre Museum is one of the largest collections of artwork on the planet… so it should come as no surprise that within the collection are paintings, sculptures, and pieces that contain fascinating – and sometimes gruesome – secrets and stories. Dive into the ancient world collections to learn stories of ancient magic and long-forgotten rituals. Travel through history as you bring to life some of the horrors depicted in some of the Museum’s most iconic paintings. Look at the Mona Lisa from a new perspective and try to understand her enigmatic story and smile. You’ll also dive into the history of the Louvre itself – its medieval origins as a fortress, its standing as a royal palace, and its role as the setting of centuries of betrayal, scandal, and murder. This in-depth tour will give you a newfound appreciation for the Louvre as you look at things from a darker point of view; get ready to be both shocked and intrigued on this macabre visit!
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Your guide takes you to see some of the most celebrated collections and works of the Louvre, including the medieval remnants, Egyptian collection, Venus de Milo, the crown jewelry collection, French masterpieces, and Mona Lisa. With one of the largest collections of artwork on the planet, the Louvre is home to paintings, sculptures, and other pieces that contain fascinating — and sometimes horrifying — secrets and backstories. Within the ancient world collections, hear about magic and long-forgotten rituals, and journey through history as your guide brings to life dark events depicted in some of the museum’s most iconic paintings. Even Mona Lisa can be seen from a new perspective as you try to understand her enigmatic smile.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- During your tour, some of the stories and material presented may be unsuitable for children; discretion is advised.
- The supplier reserves the right to cancel after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet minimum numbers, or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Reviews(21)
Very informative tour guide. Learned lots of interesting facts about a bunch of the art. There is so much to see in this museum. After the tour take the time to walk and see more.
Dear Paige, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Murders and Mysteries Tour of the Louvre . We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Akiko and that this tour met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team
The tour guide was awesome! She apparently knew the Louvre well and was very accommodating. I felt she went above and beyond explaining the various paintings and answering questions. Excellent time.
Dear Mary, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Louvre Murder & Mystery Tour. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Akiko and that this class met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team
Had a great time with Veronique! She told us interesting stories about the history of the place and we saw all the highlights of the museum, and some more, all within the tour time. She was wonderful company for the evening. Would highly recommend the tour, and look forward to visiting again!
Akiko was amazing. So knowledgeable and flexible with what we were interested in. She made the line into the Louvre interesting with facts about the grounds as we were waiting. Highly recommend!
Getting to learn more about Louvre's early days as a medieval castle was the best part. Bad aspects: Poorly prepared guide. She did not clearly identify herself with a sign or flag so we had to ask several other guides before we finally found her. She also repeatedly coughed into both hands. She offered few mysteries or murder examples and largely ignored needs of older participants (who couldn't walk as fast as hers) and younger one (our 11 year old granddaughter who was mildly bored)..
We had this tour on 6/12/22 during our honeymoon and it was fantastic. The guide was extremely knowledgable and fun, and when the other couple on our tour bowed out from tired legs, it became a private tour for us for another couple hours. Best possible way we can imagine seeing the Louvre and we'll hold it in our hearts forever. Tremendous thanks to our guide!
Definitely not what was advertised- we were hoping for a more "off beat" tour of the Louvre and a different take on the works. Instead, this is a standard "highlights" tour with a bit of art history mixed in. Very informative, but not what we expected
Romane was outstanding! He took our interests and the Murder/Mystery of the Louvre and ran with it. We saw a diverse collection of art. This was our first visit into the Louvre and they entire family had a great time.
Dear Susan, Thank you for this lovely review! We are glad to read you enjoyed your Murder and Msytery's tour with our guide Romain. We hope you and your family learnt a lot and had fun. Please don't hesitate to book another tour with us. Have a great day! Best regards, Meeting the French
Excellent tour! Our guide Romain was fantastic and has an incredible amount of knowledge about art and the stories behind the and a good sense of humor too!. Highly recommend.
Scam. Scandalous. DisappointingToo expensive compared to the description of the tour. The guide was ok as a person/guide but : 1-The tour was not related to the described theme "murder and mystery" 2-the guided tour tour was not adapted to family/ teens (children) 3-the cost of the tour was extremely expensive with more than 300 EUR for the 2 hours guided tour (entrance fee excluded), while the guide does earn only a small portion of this 300 EUR.
Dear Tristan, We are sorry to hear that you're not happy with the tour you booked. Our guide is extremely professional, flexible and experienced (he's been working with us for several years and does this tour oftenly). The cost of the tour includes the entrance to the museum, taxes, and the guide remuneration - who is paid according to the French collective agreement for tour guides. Could you be more specific about the content of the tour? Why was this not related? Best regards, Maria
