Paris: Guided Louvre Tour with Skip-the-Line Museum Entry

About This Experience

Discover the history surrounding the Louvre on a guided Paris walking tour. Enjoy a self-guided visit of the museum with your timed-entry ticket without having to wait.

Highlights

• Walk with an expert guide through the Louvre’s historic surroundings
• Stroll through the scenic Tuileries Gardens and Cour Carrée
• See the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and Louis XIV’s statue
• Learn about the Louvre's royal history before it became a museum
• Skip the ticket line with your timed-entry ticket to the Louvre

What's Included

• ✓ Guided walking tour around the Louvre's exterior and nearby landmarks
• ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
• ✓ Timed-entry ticket to the Louvre Museum
• ✓ Self-guided museum visit (after the walking tour)

Not Included

• Guided tour inside the Louvre Museum
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tips

Good to Know

• This is a walking tour conducted entirely outdoors — please dress for the weather
• Entry to the Louvre is self-guided and begins after the walking tour ends
• Your timed-entry ticket is valid only for the scheduled time and cannot be changed
• Large bags, luggage, and sharp objects are not allowed inside the Louvre Museum
• There is no guided commentary inside the museum, but you are free to explore at your own pace
• The walking portion includes gravel paths and uneven surfaces — comfortable shoes are recommended
• The tour runs rain or shine

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide at the equestrian statue of King Louis XIV, in front of the Louvre Pyramid. Your guide will be holding a green sign that says “WeExplore.” Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an on-time departure.