Private Louvre Museum Highlights
Discover the highlights of the Louvre with a professional guide in this 2-hour tour. Visit the Mona Lisa and other iconic masterpieces while learning about the fascinating history and architecture of the world's most famous museum.
Duration
2 hours
Group
Private or semi-private
284 reviews
4.9 / 5
From
€195pp
What's included
Not included:Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop off · Food and drinks · Gratuities for your guide · Access to paid or special exhibitions not included in standard admission
Highlights
- A dedicated, knowledgeable, and engaging Louvre expert as your guide
- Skip the ticket line with group access into the museum
- See the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo
- Small group tour, capped at 6 people, for a personal experience
- Explore the Galerie d'Apollon, home to the French Crown Jewels
- Learn the history and architecture of the Louvre, from medieval fortress to modern museum
Practical information
Meeting point
Louis XIV equestrian statue, Cour Napoléon (in front of the glass pyramid)
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Semi-private or private — small group, max 6 guests
Languages
English (primary). Other languages on request.
Availability
Year-round. Closed Tuesdays.
Meals
Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop off · Food and drinks · Gratuities for your guide · Access to paid or special exhibitions not included in standard admission
Group format
Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group.
Step by step
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Meet at Louis XIV statue
Cour Napoléon, in front of the glass pyramid.
- 02
Skip the line — Richelieu Gate
Dedicated professional entry. No public queues.
- 03
Denon Wing highlights
Italian Renaissance and the great French canvases.
- 04
Mona Lisa & da Vinci
The Salle des États and Leonardo's masterworks.
- 05
Greek antiquities
Venus de Milo and the Hellenistic galleries.
- 06
Winged Victory of Samothrace
The grand Daru staircase.
- 07
French painting
David, Géricault, Delacroix — Revolution to Romanticism.
- 08
Tailored finish
Final section adapted to your group's interests.
Frequently asked questions
What group format is this tour?
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Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group. Group size: Semi-private or private — small group, max 6 guests. The price from €195 per person is based on a group of 2.
Where do we meet?
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Louis XIV equestrian statue, Cour Napoléon (in front of the glass pyramid).
How long is the tour?
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2 hours. Year-round. Closed Tuesdays.
What's included — and what isn't?
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Included: Dedicated expert guide for the duration of the tour, Skip-the-line access to the Louvre, Small group (max 6 people) or private tour option, Free time at the end of the tour to explore on your own. Not included: Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, Gratuities for your guide, Access to paid or special exhibitions not included in standard admission.
What languages is the tour available in?
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English (primary). Other languages on request.
How do I book, and is the price per person?
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Use the live booking calendar on this page for instant confirmation. Prices are per person and start from €195 based on a group of 2 — the per-person rate decreases as your group grows.
Per person, from
€195
Based on a group of 2.
Available as a private tour (your group only) or semi-private with a small group. · Live availability via the calendar.
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