Guided Tours of the Louvre Museum and Paris

Overview

Explore the collections of the Louvre Museum on an English-guided tour. Accompanied by an art historian guide, you will discover the museum's most famous works, including the Mona Lisa and The Raft of the Medusa, as well as Italian sculptures, French painting galleries, and Classical Greek art rooms. Four options are available depending on your preferences. You can choose a 2-hour highlights tour (group or private) for an optimised route, or select the specific closing-time tour to admire the Mona Lisa in a different setting. For a broader experience, a 4-hour option combines a guided tour of Paris's most iconic sites, including the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame, with a visit to the Louvre Museum. Headsets are provided to ensure clear audio during the tours.

Itinerary

1. Musée du Louvre

   Skip the line and head inside the Louvre for a carefully curated tour that highlights the most iconic works in its impressive collection. You won't worry about getting lost as your guide leads you to world-famous artwork including da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. As you walk between the galleries, your guide brings the collection to life with fascinating tales of artists like Canova, Géricault, Delacroix, and David. You'll also dive into the history of the palatial building itself, admiring its opulent stonework and intricate frescoes and learning of the royal dramas that once played out in these rooms. If you choose Closing Time at the Louvre Option: Step into the Louvre right before closing time to enjoy an extended (3-hour) visit in relative tranquility after the crowds have cleared out.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Esplanade du Trocadéro

   If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum.

   · Non-stop passage

3. La Tour Eiffel

   If Paris Highlights option selected.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

   If Paris Highlights option selected.

   · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour. • Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. • The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information. • Photography is allowed. No selfie sticks. • Closed bottles of water are allowed, food is forbidden inside the site.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Not accessible to people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, or strollers.
• The guide may modify the itinerary depending on potential closures of certain museum areas.
• Louvre entry (28 €) is included. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can enter for free with valid ID.
• This is a walking tour and requires walking at a moderate pace.
• Multiple tour options are available.
• A ticket must be booked for every participant, including infants aged 0 to 1 (free entry).
• Groups are limited to a maximum of 20 people.
• Booking confirmation is immediate.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure.

• No refund possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• English-speaking travellers
• People able to walk at a moderate pace
• Visitors wishing to optimise their time at the Louvre

What makes it different

• Accompanied by an art historian guide
• Option for a tour at the museum's closing time
• Possibility to combine the Louvre visit with Paris landmarks

Frequently asked questions

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