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Louvre Museum Access Private Guided Visit

4.9 · 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Paris in person Skip the line
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
9 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 · Hotel pickup from 2068 pickup points
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An art historian leads a private tour for your party through key works in the Louvre Museum.

Adult admission and guiding are included; the listing calls for moderate physical fitness, so factor in time on your feet. 4.91 from 55 reviews at €250 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #32 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €250 per adult.

Included and not included

  • €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
55 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 55

Star breakdown of all 55 ratings

5 stars
52 · 95%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art history and tailored route through a vast museum; finding the meeting point has caused confusion.

Praised

  • Art history explained through the wider cultural, political and social context
  • Routes tailored to visitors' interests and the works they most want to see
  • Efficient navigation makes the museum's size and layout easier to manage
  • Quick entry and avoiding queues reported by several visitors
  • Engaging discussion holds the interest of reluctant museum visitors

Complaints

  • Some found the guide easily, while others struggled to locate the meeting point

Written by Guidekin from the 54 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 February 2018 to 6 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be waiting for you next to the small pink Triumphal arc in the middle of the Louvre complex. They will be carrying a red canvas tote bag. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
9 start times between 09:00 and 17:00, daily except Tue; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 2068 pickup points (2068 pickup points listed by the operator, 2068 of them hotels)
Operator
Paris in person; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the world's most famous museum on a private tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. This is one of those sites that seldom need introductions – its fame precedes it, and we will show you why. With our guided visit, you are sure not to miss any of the key works of art.

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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Louvre Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #32 of 62€2502h4.91 (55)private
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 #32 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 €250 per adult