Luxury Louvre Museum Private Tour including hotel transfer
About this activity
Explore the Louvre on a private guided tour, from its medieval foundations to the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and Mona Lisa. Discover Italian Renaissance masterpieces, Michelangelo sculptures and French paintings by David, Ingres and Delacroix.
Highlights
- Effortless luxury with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Timed skip-the-line entry to the Louvre Museum
- Private guide for an exclusive Louvre experience
- See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory
- Discover Paris sights: Eiffel Tower & Arc de Triomphe
Full description
Explore the museum’s medieval origins and celebrated collections on a private Louvre tour. Begin beneath the palace at the foundations of its original towers, where historic inscriptions and markings survive. Continue through the Egyptian, Greek and Etruscan sections, encountering the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory before discovering Italian Renaissance paintings by Botticelli, Raphael, Giotto and Leonardo da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa. Admire sculptures by Michelangelo and finish with French works by David, Ingres and Delacroix. This private guided visit connects the Louvre’s architectural history with its ancient sculpture and European painting collections.
Hotel Pickup and Private Transfer to the Louvre
Begin with pickup at your Paris hotel and travel to the Louvre in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with your private, licensed driver-guide. This hotel transfer provides a convenient start to your private Louvre tour, combining the museum’s architectural history with a guided exploration of its collections.
The Louvre’s Original Tower Foundations
Begin your private guided visit beneath the Louvre, at the foundations of its original towers. Discover inscriptions and markings on these historic remains, an introduction to the building’s past before continuing into its art collections.
Egyptian, Greek and Etruscan Collections
Make a brief stop in the Egyptian section before exploring the Greek collection, where the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory are key encounters. Continue through the Etruscan section, following a route that brings together several of the Louvre’s ancient collections.
Italian Renaissance Paintings and Michelangelo Sculptures
Discover the Italian Renaissance section through works by Botticelli, Raphael, Giotto and Leonardo da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa. Sculptures by Michelangelo add another dimension to this part of the visit, bringing painting and sculpture together within your guided exploration.
French Painting with David, Ingres and Delacroix
Finish in the French section with works by David, Ingres and Delacroix. These paintings provide a final chapter to a route that moves from the Louvre’s medieval foundations through ancient collections to Italian Renaissance and French art.
Return to Your Hotel
After exploring these collections with your guide, enjoy a private transfer back to your Paris hotel.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Paris
- Timed entrance access to the Louvre Museum
- Private expert guide for a personalized experience
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup – Private Transfer to the Louvre
Meet your private, licensed driver-guide at your Paris hotel and travel to the Louvre in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. Enjoy a convenient start to your private guided museum visit.
Medieval Louvre – The Original Tower Foundations
Begin beneath the palace at the foundations of the Louvre’s original towers. Discover historic inscriptions and markings that introduce the building’s past before exploring its art collections.
Meeting point
Start Location
Paris
Paris, Paris, FR
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private guided visit to the Louvre including hotel transfers
- The route combines the building’s history with its art collections.
- The visit includes Egyptian, Greek and Etruscan collections.
- Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is included in the described visit.
- French paintings complete the guided exploration.
Know before you go
- The visit begins below the palace at the original tower foundations.
- Bring a fully charged camera or smartphone for photos.
- The Greek section includes the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.
- The Italian section includes works by Botticelli, Raphael and Giotto.
- The visit finishes with works by David, Ingres and Delacroix.
Cancellation policy
Ophorus requires full payment to guarantee your booking. We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express) or bank transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest). For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 22 days prior to departure > full refund except for all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings* 21 days prior to departure and less > no refund Non‐refundable tickets - Museums or Attractions (Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey …) Giverny Monet House, Loire Valley Castles, Château de Versailles, Eiffel Tower with access to the 2nd floor, Eiffel Tower with access to the 3rd floor (summit)
Reviews
Matt was excellent in all categories nothing could have been better. I would recommend his tour to everyone.
We spent a full day exploring St Emilion with Rodolphe, and it was a highlight of our trip. He's friendly from the moment you meet him, and his knowledge of the region, the wines and the vineyards made every stop interesting. He was also incredibly accommodating, adapting to our pace and preferences so the day never felt rushed or rigid. On top of all that, Rodolphe is genuinely funny. His jokes kept us laughing all day and made the experience even more enjoyable. I'd happily book with Oporus again and would recommend Rodolphe to anyone visiting the area.
Our wine tasting tour was great. Hugo was friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable about wine and also the area. Saint Emilion was such a beautiful village to visit. So enjoyed our day😎
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Additional information
This tour suits art and history lovers seeking a private guided introduction to the Louvre’s collections and architectural past. Its route appeals to travelers interested in ancient sculpture, Italian Renaissance painting and French art, combining encounters with the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory with the museum’s original tower foundations.