Guiding and audio headsets are included; adult admission is listed as excluded, with a separate entry-ticket option offered. 4.75 from 358 reviews at €129 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #50 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
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, Russian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| With included entry ticketsThe page price | Semi-private tour: Small group of maximum 6 people, admission tickets included. Note: We need your full names for purchasing the tickets | €129 |
| Upgrade to a private tour | Private tour: admission tickets are NOT included. Ideal for adults, teenagers and children. Note: You can purchase the entrance tickets through the guide. Please let us know, the cost is 30 euros by cash to the guide. | €275 for 2+ people |
Children from €75 (ages 0 to 8). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 338 of 358
Star breakdown of all 358 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and efficient route through the highlights; late cancellations and ticket problems have disrupted visits.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 May 2024 to 9 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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We will use an entrance for getting in the world's biggest museum and in only two hours we will discover the main artworks exhibited there. But we will also show you the Louvre as the castle where kings and emperors lived between the 16th and the 19th century and tell you many funny and thrilling stories about their life in the old Parisian castle. You will discover hidden places, great paintings about the crowning and the wars led by emperor Napoleon I and you will even visit in first person the emperor’s bedroom as well as the sumptuous apartment where Napoleon III lived in with his wife, the Spaniard Eugenia. You will see Greek and Roman sculptures, statues made by Michelangelo and Canova, paintings from the renaissance and Etrurian art. In two hours we will lead you through 3000 years of history, art and culture. By the end of our tour you will definitely know why the Louvre is appreciated as one of the most complete museums all over the world.
2h · Admission not includedThis excursion was created by an architect and a cultural journalist. We made it possible to see the best of the Louvre and many hidden spaces in only two hours by creating a unique march-route. All our stories are verified and written by ourselves. You get true information, fun, thrilling background stories and the time will fly by. Ideal for adults, teenagers and children.
You will discover not only the masterpieces of art in the Louvre, but also the Louvre as the castle where kings and emperors lived for centuries.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #50 of 62 | €129 | 2h | 4.75 (358) | varies by option |
| Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (4215) | shared |
| Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (7205) | private |
| Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private |
Ranked #50 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