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Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour with Access

4.7 · 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by City Wonders Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:45, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shape a Louvre visit around your interests, from the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo, on a private tour for your party.

Admission, reservation fees and English-only guiding are included; security checks can still cause delays. 4.72 from 50 reviews at €273 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #44 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: €273 per adult.

Included and not included

  • €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
  • Expert, English-speaking private tour guide exclusively for your party
  • Access to the Louvre Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Children from €55 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
50 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 47 of 50

Star breakdown of all 50 ratings

5 stars
43 · 86%
4 stars
4 · 8%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the art context and help navigating the Louvre; heavy crowds remain a recurring drawback.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the history and context behind the artworks
  • Engaging stories and humour make the art easier to understand
  • Guidance through the crowds to the museum's main highlights
  • Visits tailored to personal interests and family needs
  • Smooth entry and shorter queues reported by several visitors

Complaints

  • Heavy crowds inside the museum, even during guided visits
  • Difficulty finding the guide, followed by unhelpful customer service

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 September 2021 to 17 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is not at the entrance of the Louvre. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This huge arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the entrance of the Louvre Pyramid, you will spot it across the road, just before the entrance to the Tuileries Garden. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:45, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:00, daily except Tue; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour ends in the lobby of the Louvre, just under the Pyramid.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Wonders Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore the world’s most famous museum, the Louvre, on a private 3-hour tour. Join your English-speaking private guide on this walk through history, adapted to suit your tastes and interests. Learn about the Louvre's vast collection — from da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to the ancient Greek sculpture Venus de Milo — as you wander its halls, asking as many questions from your guide as you like. You’re sure to walk away with a better appreciation for and understanding of art.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions

Children

  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Children from €55 ages 4 to 17

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 · #44 of 62€2733h4.72 (50)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 #44 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 €273 per adult