Group size varies by option: max 6 from €259 · private from €573
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Pair the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in one guided visit covering both museum collections.
Admission to both museums and a professional guide are included; temporary exhibitions and hotel transfers are excluded, and security queues can still form. 4.96 from 707 reviews at €259 per person for 5h 30m.
Best for: Book the Louvre and Orsay Semi-Private Tour: both entries included, English only; 5h 30m at €259 per person, 4.96 from 707 reviews. Musée d'Orsay Tours comparison
Trade-off: English only; temporary exhibitions excluded.
In our comparison: #4 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Options and prices
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Semi-Private Tour in English The page price
Semi-Private Tour in English : "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 6 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
€259
Upgrade to a Private Tour!
Upgrade to a Private Tour!: Enjoy an upgraded version of this tour with the tour guide exclusively for you.
€573 for 2+ people
Children from €16 (ages 0 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Included and not included
Small-group tour of max 8 people
€44 entrance ticket to the Louvre / Orsay museums for adults
Entry to Louvre Museum and Musée d'Orsay
Private Upgrade available (if option selected)
Professional tour guide
Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi)
Temporary exhibitions in museums
Gratuities
Reviews
5.0
707 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 705 of 707
Star breakdown of all 707 ratings
5 stars
686 · 97%
4 stars
19 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the storytelling and efficient routes to the highlights; crowded Louvre galleries can be hot.
Praised
Engaging stories that connect the art to its historical context
Efficient routes to the main works in the museums
Small groups with room for questions and personal attention
Smooth entry and help navigating museum security
Guides who keep children and teenagers engaged
Complaints
Crowds and heat inside the Louvre
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 October 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Meet your guide by the King Louis XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum. The statue is the only statue situated in front of the main entrance pyramid of the Louvre museum. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Babylon Tours Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Louvre Museum
Enjoy access to the Louvre Museum and start your 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre.
2h 30m · Admission included
2
Musee d'Orsay
Skip the entrance lines at the Musée d’Orsay for a 2-hour guided tour of the museum’s highlights
2h 30m · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
This semi-private (6 guest maximum) Louvre and Musée d’Orsay guided museum tour, allows you to experience Paris’s two major museums all in a half day. And they said it couldn’t be done! Join our guides and spend 5.5 hours immersed in the treasures of these two iconic museums with one of our energetic and enthusiastic guides.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Louvre and or Orsay museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin back packs are allowed through security.
Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies.
Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access.
All guests MUST bring ID or photo of ID including birth date (Museum Rules)
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Museum Entry Tickets Notes: Tour Includes Louvre & Orsay Entry: Adult Tickets Value of 44€ IMPORTANT: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ARRIVE ON TIME. THE MUSEUM STRICTLY DOES NOT ALLOW LATE ENTRIES, AND YOU CAN ONLY ENTER WITH YOUR GUIDE.
In accordance with the Louvre Museum regulations, once the tour has ended, all members of the group must leave the museum with their guide. Guests are not permitted to remain inside or continue their visit independently.
Good to know
Children from €16 ages 0 to 9
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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