Private Louvre Highlights Tour with Art Historian Guide

2 hours
Max 6 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Paris, France

About this activity



Full description

Make the most of your time in Paris with a private tour through the Louvre’s celebrated masterpieces. Enjoy skip-the-line entry and let your expert art historian guide lead you directly to the highlights, from the Winged Victory of Samothrace to Venus de Milo and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. With personalized commentary and the freedom to ask questions, uncover the stories, secrets, and artistic brilliance behind each work. Your guide will also reveal how this royal palace evolved into the world’s most visited museum. Perfect for families, couples, and art lovers alike, this private experience offers an intimate way to explore the Louvre’s treasures without the stress of navigating its vast galleries alone. 

Stop At: Louvre Museum
With skip-the-line access and a private art historian guide, explore the Louvre’s most captivating treasures at your own pace. Discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Admire famous works by both French and Italian artists, including Delacroix, Géricault, and Michelangelo. Step into the gilded Apollo Gallery to see the French Crown Jewels and uncover the Medieval Moat, where the Louvre’s origins as a fortress come to life. With insightful commentary and a flexible pace, this private tour reveals the stories inside world’s most visited museum. 
Admission: Included
Time: 4 hours

Included / Excluded

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Louvre Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting point

Start Location

Arco de Triunfo del Carrusel, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, Paris, France

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens (important: not the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, up the Champs Elysées Avenue). When facing the arc, meet at the winged statue on the left.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Know before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • Photography is allowed. No selfie sticks.
  • Closed bottles of water are allowed, food is forbidden inside the site.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

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Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)