TOUR DESCRIPTION

Discover the world-renowned Louvre Museum with our exclusive private tour featuring skip-the-line access. Ideal for both art enthusiasts and beginners, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the museum’s vast collection spread over 60,000 square meters. 

Meet our expert and passionate guide outside the museum to start your immersive journey through art and history. Walk through time as you explore breathtaking galleries showcasing works from 450 BCE to the 19th century. Marvel at iconic pieces such as the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1506), one of the most famous portraits in the world; the Venus de Milo (100 BC), a celebrated Greek sculpture depicting the goddess Aphrodite; and The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David (1807), a monumental painting commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte’s crowning. See famous French works like Gericault’s The Raft of Medusa, which depicts the harrowing tale of shipwrecked sailors, and Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, symbolizing the French struggle for freedom. In the sculpture gallery, encounter masterpieces by two Italian geniuses: Michelangelo’s Slaves and Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss.

The Louvre is a must-see in Paris, not just for its incredible art but for the history held within its walls. Before it became a museum in 1793, the Louvre had long been one of the principal palaces of the Kings of France. Located in the heart of Paris, the museum’s collections are divided into eight departments: Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan & Roman Antiquities, Near Eastern Antiquities, Islamic Art, Paintings, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, and Prints & Drawings. During our 3-hour private tour, you will be shown some of the museum’s most famous works and learn about the stories behind them. 

The tour ends inside the Louvre Museum, allowing you to continue exploring the breathtaking corridors at your own pace and appreciate the extraordinary works of art, sealing a unique experience of your stay in Paris. Book your private Louvre Museum tour and make the most of your visit to Paris with skip-the-line access, a knowledgeable guide, and an in-depth exploration of one of the world’s greatest art collections.

DURATION

3 Hours

HIGHLIGHTS

● Avoid the long lines and have privilege entrance
● See the Louvre’s most famous works and learn the fascinating stories behind them
● Walk through time as you explore galleries showcasing works from 450 BCE to the 19th century
● Witness Leonardo’s genius in the Mona Lisa outstanding painting
● An expert private guide at your disposal

INCLUDED

● Entrance skip the line tickets to Louvre Museum
● Visit to the most iconic masterpieces inside the Louvre Museums
● Professional Guide
● Private Tour Best Experience

EXCLUDED

● Hotel pick-up and drop-off
● Tips
● Other services not specified

ADITIONAL INFORMATION

• Clients must reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure
• The order of the visited sites may be subject to changes
• Tour length is approximately 3 hours, the itinerary can be modified in exceptional cases of unforeseen circumstances
• The starting time may change depending on the tickets availability
• Even after booking confirmation, the tour may not be available due to sudden reductions in the access quotas at the museums or monuments included in the tour. On these rare occasions, We will offer the first available date or the full refund of the reservation
• If some of the attractions included in the itinerary are not accessible due to an extraordinary closure on the day of the visit, the clients will be offered an extended itinerary for the rest of the tour
• It is possible to book the entrance tickets only 2 months in advance, for subsequent bookings to this deadline the definitive tour starting time will be communicated before the final ticket issue
• No refunds or re-bookings available for late arrivals or no shows

MEETING POINT

Tour starts in front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre Museum (private transfer available from client’s accommodation to the meeting point).