Paris · Musée du Louvre · Expert-Guided

Louvre Guided Tour — Understand What You're Seeing

The Louvre has 35,000 works across 60,000 m² — a guide turns an overwhelming museum into an unforgettable 2.5-hour story.

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From $74 per person Free cancellation
  • 4.5 / 5 4432+ Reviews
  • 2 hours Duration
  • 6 Tour Types All Experience Levels
  • Skip the Line Entry Included
  • Free Cancellation

The Experience

What Makes This Louvre Guided Tour Special

A small group, an expert guide, and the context to understand why these are the greatest artworks in the world.

Highlights

  • Follow a carefully planned itinerary to see the highlights of the Louvre
  • Visit Napoleon's apartments to see the most stunning décor of the former palace
  • Gaze at da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," and the inspiring statue of the "Venus de Milo"
  • Skip the ticket lines and enjoy Priority Access
  • See the Egyptian department's sphinx and mummies

What's Included

  • Licensed guide
  • Tour of the Louvre Museum ( included in Guided Tour)
  • Entrance ticket
  • Head set (only included with Louvre guided 2HR visit)

How the Louvre Guided Tour Works

A guided walk through 3,000 years of history in 2.5 hours.

  1. Meet Your Expert Guide

    Meet at the Louvre's Carrousel entrance (underground, no queue) with your small group of up to 8. Your guide is a specialist art historian or licensed Louvre guide.

  2. Ancient Egypt & Antiquities

    Begin with the Denon Wing's Egyptian collection and the Winged Victory of Samothrace — the dramatic 10-foot marble goddess that most visitors rush past without understanding.

  3. Renaissance Masterpieces

    Move through Italian Renaissance paintings to the Grande Galerie — Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio — your guide explains the patrons, scandals, and secrets behind the famous faces.

  4. Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo

    Reach the Mona Lisa in the Salle des États and the Venus de Milo in the Sully Wing. Your guide's commentary transforms a 5-second selfie opportunity into a meaningful encounter.

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Group Tour vs. Private Tour vs. Self-Guided

Which Louvre experience is right for you?

FeatureBEST VALUE Guided Group TourPrivate TourSelf-Guided
Starting PriceFrom $74/per personFrom $147€22 (~$24) at the door
Group Size8–15 people1–8 people (yours only)Solo / your group
Expert GuideYes — sharedYes — dedicatedNo
Skip-the-Line EntryIncludedIncludedIf pre-booked online
Itinerary FlexibilityPre-set highlightsFully customisableComplete freedom
Pace ControlGuide sets paceYour pace entirelyYour pace entirely
Questions & DiscussionShared with group1-on-1 with guideMuseum app / signage
Family / Child AdaptationsSome family tours availableFully adaptable to agesNo adaptation
Best ForSolo travellers, couples, first-timersFamilies, special occasions, enthusiastsRepeat visitors, budget travellers
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Guest Reviews

What Visitors Say

4/5 from 4432 verified visitors

"Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the Louvre as well as the art inside. The small group was great - we could easily hear the guide and see everything."

Teresa United States

"Our small group tour with Thomas was fantastic! We hit all the pieces on my list which was so great!"

Debra United States

"Jade was awesome. We had a very rude person in our group, he managed it with grace and style. Skipping the line was huge. Highly recommended 9 AM tour to get on before the rush."

Frank United States

"Frederick was an engaging, knowledgable, and fun guide! My mom and I learned so much and had such a wonderful time. Frederick made the Louvre feel navigable and helped us make sure we saw all the highlights!"

Jordan United States

"Very crowded but our tour group was small, six people. Very informative guide. Would do again."

David United States

"Jade was amazing. He was super funny, really patient with the people who needed it. He was able to create an amazing experience where you didn’t want him to leave"

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Jennifer United States

"Our tour guide was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend doing the tour and not doing it on your own unless you have heaps of time."

Jacqueline Australia

"This was so well worth the ticket! Emma was a phenomenal guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She presented things in a really great and funny way. I love that we got to skip all of the long lines to get into the museum. It was great that Emma gave us so much information on the important pieces of art as well as the museum itself. She also recommended what things to see in the museum and the best route to do so. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Louvre!"

Ashley United States

"Our guide, Frederick, was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and gave us extra time. We were able to see so much. I would definitely recommend this tour to others!"

Julia A United States

"Louvre is just amazing. Such a beautiful place. Our guide Felix informed us about everything needed. Skipping the queue saved us a lot of time. After entering the museum you can do everything at your own pace. I can only recommend!"

Paulina Germany

"We booked a tour and we got a wonderful guide who showed us the highlights of the Louvre and he was very good and very funny. Our tour was on english, pleasant and stressless thanks to him. I recommend it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Laurint, you were awesome. Greetings from Serbia"

Jovana Serbia

"We had a great and very informative tour with Ivan! I highly recommend this Tour."

Betty United States

"Sophia was excellent and really helped the check in process move smoothly"

Trevor United States

"Julien is a German native speaker who showed us the very best of the Louvre in 2,5 hours. it was a great experience also great for our teens. very recommendable."

Birgit Austria

"Our tour guides Laurant was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, he ensured our questions were answered and that everyone was included. I enjoyed the 2 hours very much, it flew by so quickly! I would recommend for anyone wanting an overview of the Lovre and it's most important works."

Fran United States

"Absolutely incredible, spend a full day here"

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Ashly Canada

"Diana la guía es profesional y excelente anfitriona. muy bien su español. La recomiendo."

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GetYourGuide traveler Mexico

"Visiter le Louvre avec un guide, pour l’avoir déjà fait sans, c’est incomparable. Nous avons appris beaucoup plus de choses et on se laisse guider dans la multitude de pièces en toute sérénité. Merci à Laurent pour l’accompagnement et la qualité de sa prestation."

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GetYourGuide traveler France

"Incrível! Guias atenciosos!"

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Andressa Brazil

"Es war eine sehr interessante Tour. Der Guide hat das wirklich toll gemacht."

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Joachim Germany

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