--- title: Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-private-tour-the-essentials-and-more-with-expert-guide/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 261 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ar, cmn, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 16 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-private-tour-the-essentials-and-more-with-expert-guide/ --- # Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide **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. ## Overview Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a private tour tailored just for you. With your expert guide, experience an intimate and engaging journey through art and history, free from the rush of large groups. At Dayin, a Paris-based company born from our love of Paris and its museums, we’ve been exploring the Louvre since childhood. Our guides are in the museum daily and know how to easily navigate the crowds and show you the must-sees. Your private guide will customize the tour to match your interests, whether you’re a first-time visitor or an art enthusiast looking for a deeper exploration. • 2h Highlights Tour – See the must-sees like the Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo. • 3h Extended Tour – Explore famous & lesser-known masterpieces. • 4h Deep Dive Tour – A fully immersive Louvre experience. Enjoy optimized access with your guide, and feel free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour. No need to print or download anything—just arrive and enjoy the experience! ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 261 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dayin - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Highlights Private Tour 2h | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Highlights Private Tour in 2h | €273 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Private 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 | | Extended Private Tour in 3h | €322 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Private 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 | | Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h | €367 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Private 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 | ## What's included - Private Experience - Entrance Ticket - Tour of the Highlights - Licensed Tour Guide ## Not included - Hotel pick-up or Drop-off - Tips/Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h; admission included) - Explore the Louvre in Paris with an expert guide and entry ticket. Learn about some of the most famous paintings in the world, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Coronation of Napoleon. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 9 start times between 09:30 and 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - There may be a wait at security. During high season, this wait can be up to 20 minutes. - Some galleries of the Louvre Museum may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency. ## How it compares in Louvre Tours Ranked **#4 of 16** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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