Private Louvre Tour: VIP Access to the Louvre’s Greatest Treasures
About this activity
Highlights
- Private Louvre Tour with an Expert Guide – Experience the museum at your own pace with a specialist in art and history.
- See the Masterpieces, Up Close – Stand before the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory with expert insights.
- Beyond the Highlights – Discover lesser-known treasures, secret corridors, and the Louvre’s past as a royal palace.
- Effortless & Stress-Free – Skip the line and make the most of your time inside the world’s largest museum.
- A Personalized Journey – Your guide tailors the experience, unlocking the art that interests you most.
Full description
The Louvre is more than a museum, it’s a world of art, power, and intrigue. On this private tour, an expert Walks guide leads you beyond the crowds and straight to the masterpieces that shaped history. Stand before the Mona Lisa and uncover the real story behind her mysterious smile. Marvel at the grace of the Venus de Milo and the majestic Winged Victory of Samothrace. But this tour goes deeper than the highlights, you’ll also explore the hidden gems and royal secrets of the former palace, revealing its centuries of scandal, ambition, and artistic genius. With priority skip-the-line access and a personalized experience, this is the most seamless, exclusive way to experience the Louvre.
The Experience: A Private Louvre Tour Like No Other
Step Inside a Palace of Art & Power
Your journey begins outside the Louvre’s glass pyramid, where your private guide sets the stage for the museum’s fascinating past. Originally a medieval fortress, the Louvre became a royal palace filled with intrigue, scandal, and political manouvering, long before it housed the world’s greatest art.
Masterpieces, Up Close & Personal
Once inside, you’ll bypass the crowds and head straight to the Louvre’s most famous works. Your guide will bring the mystery of the Mona Lisa to life with expert storytelling before you enter the room to see her. You will be able to marvel at the grace of the Venus de Milo, a sculpture that has captivated for centuries, and witness the triumph of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, poised above the Daru staircase.
Beyond the Icons: Hidden Treasures & Royal Secrets
The Louvre isn’t just about its best-known pieces, it’s a labyrinth of hidden wonders. Your guide will lead you through stunning Renaissance halls, hushed galleries of Dutch masters, and the Louvre’s royal apartments, revealing the untold stories behind lesser-known but equally breathtaking works.
Ever wondered why Napoleon crowned himself emperor? Or how a daring heist once made the Mona Lisa even more famous? Your private guide unlocks the mysteries that most visitors never hear.
A Timeless Experience, Effortlessly Enjoyed
With a private guide navigating the vast museum, every moment is curated for seamless discovery, whether you’re a seasoned art lover or visiting for the first time.
This isn’t just a tour. It’s an invitation into the heart of art and history.
Please note:
Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price.
Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
- Skip-the-line ticket
- 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
Place du Carrousel, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris, FR
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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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
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.
Reviews
Lara was a wonderful local tour guide!! The whole trip was as seamless, fun, and we felt prepared with parking logistics. Highly recommend the morning tour, as there was very little traffic and we had fewer tourists to navigate around. Also be prepared to be soaked on the boat tour! The priority tickets get you to the front of the boat and the waterfall spray hits you directly in the face. So fun!!
Lara was an excellent tour guide and the whole experience was worth the price.
Amazing Tour!!
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Additional information
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)