--- title: Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-and-musee-d-orsay-guided-museum-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 259 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 707 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Louvre as well? rank_in_category: 4 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-and-musee-d-orsay-guided-museum-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max/ --- # Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max **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. **Louvre as well?:** Book the Louvre and Orsay Semi-Private Tour: both entries included, English only; 5h 30m at €259 per person, 4.96 from 707 reviews. Trade-off: English only; temporary exhibitions excluded. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide by the King Louis XIV… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €259 · private from €573 - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €16: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €259 per person for the Semi-Private Tour in English option; other options up to €573 - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 707 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €259 · private from €573 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.96 from 707 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 705 of 707. - 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 (2025-10-27 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Tour in English | €259 / person | English | Semi-Private Tour in English : "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 6 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Upgrade to a Private Tour! | €573 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Upgrade to a Private Tour!: Enjoy an upgraded version of this tour with the tour guide exclusively for you. | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off (We recommend UBER or Taxi) - Temporary exhibitions in museums - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h 30m; admission included) - Enjoy access to the Louvre Museum and start your 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre. 2. **Musee d'Orsay** (2h 30m; admission included) - Skip the entrance lines at the Musée d’Orsay for a 2-hour guided tour of the museum’s highlights ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8XJ_6CVu5kcRWP1XT9TkBt4 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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! - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency - 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. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 62** | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.96 (707) | varies by option | | [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 #4 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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