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Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds

5.0 · 250 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Babylon Tours Paris Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €63 · max 6 from €159 · small group from €159 · private from €368
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo on an evening Louvre visit in a small shared group of up to six.

Guided museum access and a reserved entry ticket are included; temporary exhibitions are excluded and the tour does not accommodate wheelchairs. 5 from 250 reviews at €63 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #5 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Essential Tour 12 Guest GroupThe page priceEnglishSAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.€63 for 2+ people
Semi-Private English 5pmEnglishSemi-Private English 5pm: Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.€159
Semi-Private SPANISH 5pmSpanishSemi-Private SPANISH 5pm€159
UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUREnglishUPGRADE TO A PRIVATE TOUR!: PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR & MUSEUM TOUR with Reserved Timed Entry!; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU€368 for 2+ people

Children from €10 (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

  • €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY TICKET
  • DURATION 2.5 HOURS
  • SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 6 GUESTS MAXIMUM
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Reviews

5.0
250 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 250 of 250

Star breakdown of all 250 ratings

5 stars
250 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides' explanations and small groups, but crowd levels vary across the visits described.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain artworks through clear stories and historical context
  • Efficient routes make the museum and its main works easier to navigate
  • Small groups make it easier to ask questions and follow along
  • Guides keep children and teenagers engaged in art and history
  • Clear meeting instructions and direct contact make joining the tour straightforward

Complaints

  • Some report fewer crowds, while others describe busy galleries

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 May 2026 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet by the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the king Louis XIV riding his horse. 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, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 17:00, daily except Tue; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Babylon Tours Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour semi-private evening tour (6 guests max) with Reserved Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in the museum’s quieter, more intimate atmosphere, as your expert guide brings both the art and the palace’s history to life.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Children from €10 ages 0 to 9

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Louvre Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 62€632h 30m5.0 (250)varies by option
Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX€632h 30m4.98 (4215)shared
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included€632h 30m4.95 (7205)private
Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour€3682h 30m5.0 (317)private

Ranked #5 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 62 Louvre Tours

From €63 per adult · Essential Tour 12 Guest Group