Kodama

Louvre Museum semi-Private Guided Tour

Paris, France

trip advisor rating

(12,431)

2.5 hours

Free cancellation 24h before start time

Overview

Join us on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the world's greatest museum (tickets included)! At the Louvre, your guide will walk you through the building's history, architecture, and the highlights of its 35,000 paintings, sculptures, and artefacts! Take in the gorgeous Venus de Milo, the stunning Winged Victory of Samothrace, marvel at the crown jewels in the Apollo Gallery, and learn the secret of the Mona Lisa's fame. Discover masterpieces by Raphael, Delacroix, and Jacques-Louis David. Our expert guides will give you a crash course in art history that will have you feeling like a connoisseur by the time you leave! If you’d like to avoid the crowds, be sure to check out our Friday evening tour.

What you will be doing

A 2.5-hour tour with an expert guide of the Louvre Museum. Highlights generally include

The Mona Lisa

Uncover the secrets behind the world's most famous painting.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace

Marvel at this breathtaking sculpture, poised for flight atop the monumental Daru staircase.

Louis XI's Apollo Gallery

Marvel at the room that inspired Versailles, home to the French Crown Jewels.

The Venus de Milo

The most photographed statue in the world and inspiration to hundreds of painters, sculptors, and filmmakers alike.

Where we'll meet

🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Musée du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France

🗺️ Instructions: Meet at the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum (outside). Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time. Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour for any URGENT matters. Please reply to their message. Their contact details will be sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Things to know

Accessibility:

Children friendly

Wheelchair accessible

Fitness requirement

Moderate fitness level

Tour Language

English

License requirement

Passport/ID

Additional information:
  • Max group size is 6.Price vary by group size.

  • Children under a 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security.

  • The Louvre Museum may experience occasional closures without prior notice from museum management. In the event of an unannounced closure or delayed opening exceeding one hour past the scheduled tour time, we will offer guests an appropriate alternative. Refunds or discounts are not available in these cases.

Inclusion

  • Tour guide

    Tour guide

  • Entrance ticket

    Entrance ticket

Exclusion

  • Pick up and drop off transport

    Pick up and drop off transport

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities

About your host

Babylon Tours Paris

You’ve seen it in the movies, but what do you really know about Paris? We’ll share its stories, secrets, and scandals with you while exploring all of the places you won’t find on your own. Wander the streets and museums of the world’s most popular city on a small group or private tour of Paris.

For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.