Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX

Name: Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX
Brand: Babylon Tours Paris
Price: 63 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (4215 reviews)

5.0 · 4,215 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 · private from €368
Guide languages: English, Spanish
Start & pickup: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 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

A semi-private Louvre tour capped at six guests, so the guide can actually talk with you rather than at you.

Reserved entry and a 2h 30m route through the essentials: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and the stories that connect them.

Best for: Start with Essential Tour: reserved entry, max twelve guests, minimum two to book; 2h 30m at €63 per person, 4.98 from 4,215 reviews. Louvre Tours comparison

Trade-off: Minimum two to book at this price.

In our comparison: #1 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

5 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.

Option	What the operator says	From, per adult
Essential Tour 12 Guest GroupThe page priceEnglish	SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.	€63 for 2+ people
Semi-Private Tour 6 GUESTS MAXEnglish	Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.	€159
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. SPANISHSpanish	Museo del Louvre Paris Tour Esencial en Grupo Reducido Max 6	€159
Family Tour for KIDS or TEENSEnglish	Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!	€368 for 2+ people
Upgrade to a PRIVATE TOUREnglish	Private Guide Just For You: PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES	€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 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

€28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace and many more...
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 6 GUESTS MAXIMUM
SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY TICKETS INCLUDED

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

4,215 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,202 of 4,215

Star breakdown of all 4,215 ratings

5 stars

4,161 · 99%

4 stars

41 · 1%

3 stars

6 · 0%

2 stars

2 · 0%

1 star

5 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, storytelling and personal attention, though some find the tour expensive.

Praised

Detailed explanations of the art and the Louvre's history
Storytelling and humour that make art easier to understand
Guides who locate the main works and navigate crowded galleries
Small groups with personal attention and room for questions
Guides who accommodate visitors with mobility needs

Complaints

Some consider the tour good value, while others find it expensive

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 August 2026 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 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, 12:30, 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

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Louvre Museum
From its roots as a fortress to its days as a royal residence, the Louvre has more secrets than any other building in Paris could boast. Today, the museum is home to 35,000 pieces of art to discover on top of its rich architectural history. This semi-private tour is designed to help first timers navigate all that the Louvre has to offer, as well as surprise those who think they know it all. Stand before the iconic Venus de Milo and the breathtaking Winged Victory of Samothrace, discover how the Mona Lisa became the world’s most famous painting, and admire masterpieces by Raphael, Delacroix, and Jacques-Louis David. Our expert guides will give you a crash course in art history that will have you feeling like a connoisseur by the time you leave!
2h 30m · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy the Louvre on and exclusive guided tour, making the experience more personal, interactive, and easy to follow. With reserved entry included, your visit starts smoothly as you meet your guide and head into the museum.

This 2.5-hour tour is thoughtfully designed to cover the Louvre’s essential highlights—from world-famous masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace to other key works that give you a broader understanding of the collection.

What guests appreciate most is the approach: knowledgeable guides who keep things engaging and enjoyable, focusing on stories, context, and clear explanations rather than overwhelming detail. The result is a well-paced visit that helps you experience the Louvre in a way that feels both meaningful and enjoyable—not rushed, and never like a lecture.

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

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 6 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: Louvre 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. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. 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. Some collections may vary along the year.
Museum Entry Tickets Notes: Tour Includes Louvre Entry: Adult Tickets Value of 28€ 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

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

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #1 of 62	€63	2h 30m	4.98 (4215)	varies by option
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
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Guided Museum Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max	€259	5h 30m	4.96 (707)	shared

Ranked #1 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

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