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Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

4.9 · 264 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Dayin Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
9 start times between 09:30 and 18:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private Louvre tour from a Paris company whose guides are in the museum daily and navigate its crowds by instinct.

Fully customizable, from first-timer essentials to deep cuts for returning art lovers.

Best for: Book Highlights Private Tour: private guide and entry, English only, minimum two; 2h at €230 per person, 4.94 from 264 reviews. Louvre Tours comparison

Trade-off: Per person, minimum two guests; hotel transfers excluded.

In our comparison: #9 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

4 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Highlights Private Tour 2hThe page priceEnglish€230 for 2+ people
Highlights Private Tour in 2hFrench, EnglishPrivate Tour 2h: Go straight to the essentials and discover the must-sees in 2h (other languages on request if booked more than 3 weeks ahead) Duration: 2 hours€273 for 2+ people
Extended Private Tour in 3hFrench, EnglishPrivate Tour 3h: Explore more of what the Louvre offers with this 3-hour tour. This can be customized to a unique theme upon request ahead. Duration: 3 hours€322 for 2+ people
Deep Dive Private Tour in 4hFrench, EnglishPrivate Tour 4h: This is the tour if you want to get technical and learn as much as you can about art history. This includes a break. Duration: 4 hours€367 for 2+ people

Children from €25 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private Experience
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Tour of the Highlights
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up or Drop-off
  • Tips/Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
264 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 260 of 264

Star breakdown of all 264 ratings

5 stars
255 · 97%
4 stars
5 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the tailored routes and art expertise; some note the higher cost of the private format.

Praised

  • Routes tailored to requested artworks and personal interests
  • Detailed art history and clear answers to questions
  • Efficient navigation through the galleries and crowds
  • Advance contact to discuss interests and organise the visit
  • Patient attention to children and visitors with mobility needs

Complaints

  • Some note the higher cost of a private tour

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 July 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
Meet your guide next to the horse statue in front of the pyramid. If you're using Google Maps, make sure to type in "Louvre Pyramid". Your guide will be holding a blue "Dayin" sign. Consider traffic in Paris and leave early to make it on time for your tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
9 start times between 09:30 and 18:30, daily except Tue; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour will end inside the museum - so you can continue on your own to explore more of the museum after the tour
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Dayin; 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Children from €25 ages 5 to 12

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 · #9 of 62€2302h4.94 (264)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 #9 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 €230 per adult · Highlights Private Tour 2h