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Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included)

5.0 · 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Boutique Bike Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €140 · private from €330
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Focus on Louvre works such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo with an expert guide and reserved museum entry included.

Choose a semi-private visit or a private tour for your party; wheelchair tours require the private option. 5 from 38 reviews at €140 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #24 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

2 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 Louvre TourThe page priceSemi-Private Louvre Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of no more than 6 guests.€140
Louvre Museum: Private TourPrivate: Private tour of the Louvre Museum in English.€330 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Vibrant storytelling, bringing the history & art to life with an expert guide
  • Certified Expert Guide
  • Wheelchair tours are only available as a Private option
  • See masterpieces by Da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa
  • Private or semi-private guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
38 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 38 of 38

Star breakdown of all 38 ratings

5 stars
38 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art explanations, easy entry and help finding the highlights; crowded galleries remain a caveat

Praised

  • Art history explained through engaging stories and close attention to detail
  • Efficient navigation through the museum to the main artworks
  • Easy entry with little or no queueing
  • Small groups that allow questions and personal attention
  • Freedom to keep exploring independently after the guided visit

Complaints

  • Busy galleries and large crowds inside the museum

Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 October 2024 to 11 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our Louvre Museum Tour meets outside the Louvre at the Richelieu Gate on the left of the main Pyramid. The Pavillon Richelieu starts by the small pyramid, next to Café Marly. Please arrive 15 minutes before the official start time to enable us to Skip the Line. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
16 start times between 09:00 and 17:00, 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
Boutique Bike Tours; 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
  • 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

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own

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 · #24 of 62€1402h 30m5.0 (38)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 #24 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 €140 per adult · Semi-Private Louvre Tour