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Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

4.9 · 168 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Tour Across Worlds Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €168 · private from €248
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16 start times between 08:45 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private Louvre tour with licensed guides who trade lecture mode for context and anecdotes, shaped around what your group actually wants to see.

Works equally for a Mona Lisa sprint or an off-the-beaten-path wander.

In our comparison: #14 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

3 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Semi Private option - up to 6The page priceSemi-Private Tour : This option allows you the possibility to share with other travelers inn a maximum group size of 6 Duration: 2 hours€168
Louvre Museum at Night - Late Night at the Museum: Visit Eiffel at night, a very different experience with the least amount of people in the louvre. Only available in Fridays.€248 for 2+ people
Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour - Highlights and More €248 for 2+ people

Children from €119 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Timed entrance tickets
  • Louvre Museum Entry
  • Private Tour
  • Experienced and professional local guide
  • Snacks
  • Hotel transfer
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
168 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 165 of 168

Star breakdown of all 168 ratings

5 stars
163 · 97%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Guides earn praise for tailored art explanations and efficient navigation, though reviewers also mention crowded galleries.

Praised

  • Stories and historical context that make the artworks easier to understand
  • Efficient routes through the galleries to the main artworks
  • Private tours tailored to visitors' interests and preferred pace
  • Interactive explanations that keep children and teenagers engaged

Complaints

  • Busy galleries and crowds around the main artworks

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 April 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
In front of the Pyramid at the Louis XIV statue (a man in a horse) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
16 start times between 08:45 and 18:00, daily except Tue; scheduled year-round (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
Tour Across Worlds; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €119 ages 3 to 10

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 · #14 of 62€1682h4.94 (168)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 #14 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 €168 per adult · Semi Private option - up to 6