--- title: A Private Curated Journey Through the Louvre lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/a-private-curated-journey-through-the-louvre/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 330 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 60 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] rank_in_category: 34 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/a-private-curated-journey-through-the-louvre/ --- # A Private Curated Journey Through the Louvre **Guidekin's take:** Follow a route from the Louvre's medieval foundations to the Great Sphinx of Tanis, Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa on a private tour for your party. Guiding is included; children must be accompanied by an adult. 4.88 from 60 reviews at €330 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #34 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With over 30,000 works on display, it’s easy to drift directionless from room to room in the vast Louvre. Let your private guide turn your visit into a meaningful journey, bringing clarity to key works and sharing the context behind them. Head back in time to the Louvre’s medieval foundations. Come face to face with the Great Sphinx of Tanis and the Venus de Milo, and learn the secrets of Mona Lisa’s smile and the $74 million Regent Diamond. As you pass thousands of priceless paintings, sculptures, and artifacts, your licensed guide brings both masterpieces and lesser-known works to life with sharp insight and vivid storytelling. Your guide can curate this experience to suit your interests and pace, offering personalized tips for what to see if you wish to explore longer. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your private tour guide at the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 29 start times: between 10:45 and 19:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €330 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 29 start times between 10:45 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.88 from 60 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 58 of 60. - 5 stars: 57 (95%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the art history and tailored visits, though the guide's voice can be too quiet to hear clearly. **Praised:** - Explanations of art and museum history that put the works in context - Guides who answer questions patiently and in detail - Visits tailored to guests' interests and preferred artworks - Engaging explanations that hold the interest of children and teenagers - Help navigating the museum and finding the main works **Complaints:** - Guide commentary can be too quiet to hear clearly Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-07-16 to 2025-11-06); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private guide - Guided visit to the Louvre Museum ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h; admission included) - Step into a world of timeless treasures, led by your licensed guide, an art expert who will curate your journey through the thousands of works on display. Begin at the medieval foundations of the former fortress, and explore its must-visit galleries, from Ancient Egypt and... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 29 start times between 10:45 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Meet your private tour guide at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback in front of the Louvre pyramid. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQdQyeiZu5kcRUfQHfB-OCLA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency - Your guide will handle the seamless storage of your items at the museum's secure cloakroom so you can begin your journey unencumbered. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €660 | €330 | | 4 | €800 | €200 | | 6 | €960 | €160 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Louvre Tours start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 62** | €330 | 2h | 4.88 (60) | private | | [Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-essential-guided-tour-semi-private-6-guests-max/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (4215) | shared | | [Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-premium-guided-tour-6-guests-max-entry-included/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (7205) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | Ranked #34 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €490, median €150; typical length 2h. 26 of 62 are private. 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